The first day of college teaching could be the most stressful moment ever in the teaching history of novice faculty members. Generally, the first day of teaching
I never expected to begin teaching college biology when I did. At the time, I was teaching secondary science and trying to build a marine
Faculty are not resistant to technology — they’re overwhelmed by how quickly it arrives. Faculty today are navigating more digital transitions than ever before, including new learning platforms, AI policies,
Faculty reflections contributed by: Annette Miles, PhD, Helen Krauthamer, PhD, and Uzma Amir Designing a learning experience is too often treated as a workflow task rather than a relational practice. It
When I transitioned from the bedside to academia, I expected to feel a bit disoriented. What I didn’t expect was how unprepared I’d feel in front of a classroom. I could
In today’s complex academic landscape, fostering environments where faculty feel seen, valued, and celebrated is not merely ideal—it is essential. I consider myself truly blessed
If we do not take care of our teachers, we risk losing them, or worse, leaving them in classrooms too burned out to do their
Innovating new technologies in the classroom is not everyone’s jam. For some faculty, it can be a slog to keep up with the rapid emergence
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While checking my university email several weeks after being hired, I beamed with excitement as I read the invitation for my first faculty welcome week