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
As junior faculty, our department, school, and university standards for tenure and promotion may feel daunting, ambiguous, and create stress in trying to meet the requirements. Additionally, feelings of isolation exacerbated by one’s specialty field
In August 2025, headlines from BBC News, The Guardian, and CNN carried a tragic story: the family of 16-year-old Adam Raine is suing OpenAI, alleging that months of conversations with
When HyFlex learning first appeared, many of us hoped it would be the best of both worlds. Traditional students were required to attend in person, and alumni could choose
Teaching in the 21st century is a far cry from the “sage on the stage” model of years past. Today, teachers act more like engineers of learning,
“Yes, Iris,” my Chicana/o Studies Professor spouted as he acknowledged my raised hand for a comment about the reading. “He knows my name?” I thought distractedly as I tried to refocus on the thought
As the term draws to a close, students are not the only ones counting the weeks left. Instructors, too, often feel a mix of relief
One of my quietest students once came up to me after class and said, “I’ve never felt comfortable speaking in English before this course.” That
Wrapping up a recent course, one of my students approached and asked to talk. It turns out she wasn’t there to review an assignment or
Interpersonal communication theories not only help students navigate personal and professional relationships but also strengthen teacher-student connections. Drawing on Orón (2018) and Orón Semper &
