…Administration at Simon Fraser University. This faculty has eight areas of academic focus with a total complement of 74 full-time faculty members as of May 2007. Faculty members stated a…
…in taking a risk and wants to stay put, where it is “safe.” It almost never ends well for him or her. In academic contexts, risk-taking students are those who…
…a discussion with students new to the content and unfamiliar with academic discourse. One of the most vexing complexities involves finding the balance between structure and the lack of it—between…
Evidence of the importance of teacher-student relationships is robust. The relationship between a teacher and a student is related to many positive outcomes for the student, including academic success, improved…
…Stay Engaged, Fulfilled, and Productive is a free, downloadable report featuring 13 articles curated from Faculty Focus, The Teaching Professor, and Academic Leader. It’s designed to help you avoid mid-career…
…of the techniques McDaniel presented from the book can be applied to most academic subjects in order to promote student learning. Henry L. Roediger, McDaniel’s co-author, previously grouped many of…
…The division between academic and student affairs has long been a feature of higher education. Yet if we are to meet the holistic needs of students, institutions must actively dismantle…
…only presents material that fosters intellectual and personal growth, but it also equips students with the skills to navigate their academic and professional paths with confidence. Furthermore, teaching should aim…
