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Faculty Development

Chaos and Confusion: Reducing Instructional Uncertainty in Times of Crisis

“There may be times when what is most needed is, not so much a new discovery or a new idea as a difference ‘slant.’”—Owen Barfield Educators live in a constant state of disrupted comfort. Classrooms, students, curriculum, assessment, and strategies change daily. In 2020, our foundation was shaken to the

Michael G. Strawser and Melissa Looney October 30, 2023 No Comments

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Recruitment

Throw the BUMs out: Higher Education Acronyms Impede Communication

Like a light bulb drawn atop a cartoon character’s head, the bright light that came from the dean of students’ office radiated the brilliance of his idea. Survey data had indicated an issue with first-year students connecting with their advisors, and he firmly believed that it was contributing to the

Richard L. Riccardi, ScD October 23, 2023 No Comments