For non-traditional students who are working adults or are returning to school years later, the transition to college can be intimidating. Several of my students
Providing a high-quality education where students have the opportunity to take part in active learning is one of the most important things we can do
While there have been competing definitions of what it means to be a first-generation college student, one of the most widely accepted of these comes
Imagine constantly feeling pulled in multiple directions while trying to balance life as a college student and a mom. Keeping up with readings, devoting time
Annually, approximately one million international students study in the U.S. where they advance science and research in various fields. Many international students go great lengths
Educational institutions have a great responsibility of graduating all students with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for success in their chosen field. As faculty,
As an instructor for large classes, it is a challenge for me to get a range of students to speak up in class. When I
Most faculty schedule at least three office hours per week—that’s 2,700 minutes a semester. If you have 135 students, that’s 20 minutes for each student.
Unexpected circumstances can strike at any time, taking faculty away from their teaching duties before the end of a semester. Often, other faculty to have
“Jason is a bright, ambitious, and warm 22-year-old. He wants to be a Geologist. However, Jason has a hard time staying focused in a large
