…belief that the teaching effectiveness of most “seniors” declines is strong and persistent. Is it true or yet another one of those academic myths? Interestingly most of the research on…
…more, the University of Phoenix (UOPX) Faculty Training and Development team, in conjunction with Dr. Eve Krahe Billings, dean of Academic Innovation and Evaluation at the University, developed and piloted…
…campuses with extremely high levels of collaboration. In an interview with Academic Leader, Kezar talked about the driving forces behind the collaboration movement. Collaboration is being driven by the following…
…interactions with the people around them. In academic settings, leaders serve as models for how faculty can more effectively empower students. If these leaders are simply calling it in, then…
Recruiting and hiring new faculty is time intensive and expensive. Despite the difficulties, hiring decisions are clearly among the most important that academic administrators ever make. The success of college…
…complete a degree. A wider geographic reach: Some regions have little or no access to quality in-person education. Online learning can support the academic dreams of students wherever they are,…
…hires faculty specifically for their disciplinary education expertise. Each of these faculty members works half-time within an academic department on curriculum development, general education classes, and any education issues related…
…to happen consistently. It is amazing how much can change in students’ lives, especially for those who may struggle with fitting into our academic systems (e.g. first generation; international students;…
