Tips (from a librarian) for creating assignment prompts A guide to crafting and writing clear assignment instructions that students can understand and followToni CarterAthens State University
Invest in the future with student-managed funds Student-managed investment funds are an effective way to give students real business experience and develop their professional skills. But they need careful planning and support from faculty, Ahmad Al Asady explainsAhmad Al AsadyNorth Dakota State University
Campus Talks: When pop culture meets academiaCan superheroes teach us about physics? What can studying Kylie Minogue tell us about gender politics? Two academics talk about the intersection of popular culture and higher educationMichael Dennin, Liz GiuffreUniversity of California, Irvine, University of Technology Sydney
A ‘grocery store’ model can help your campus food bank reduce wasteA move from pre-packed hampers can make university food banks more efficient and the space more welcoming – and build a stronger community. Erin O’Neil offers tips for switching to a grocery-store modelErin O’NeilUniversity of Alberta
Effective assessment practices for a ChatGPT-enabled worldAssessment methods that require students to produce authentic, novel and personalised responses can help educators stay ahead of the uncertainty and workload that AI writers createJonna Lee Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How the idea of ‘excellence’ can be misleading in higher educationA new approach to achievement could see a focus on As give way to a suite of mastery that meets students’ needs – and helps faculty balance expectations, writes Michael Dennin Michael DenninUniversity of California, Irvine
A vision for graduate supervisionSupervising graduate students is a responsibility and skill that goes far beyond the mere transmission of knowledge, as Daniel Jutras explainsDaniel JutrasUniversity of Montreal
Campus Talks: An interview with Nicholas Dirks, president and CEO of the New York Academy of SciencesThe former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley and current president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences makes the case for more humanities studies and argues that science shouldn't be leveraged in geopolitics Nicholas DirksCampus
Unearthing the hidden curriculum in international classroomsHow educators can help international students navigate the unspoken assumptions, expectations and norms of US higher educationAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
Tips for universities on delivering effective EDI degree programmesWorkplace demand for EDI expertise is growing, and numerous universities are now offering full degree programmes in this area. Eli Joseph offers starting points for doing it wellEli JosephColumbia University
Field journals: a deceptively simple solution for improving engagementSending students into the field armed with journals (and latterly iPads) has provided pedagogical lessons that can be applied far beyond my field of natural history, says Michael BrunsonMichael BrunsonKansas State University
Understanding compassion fatigue and how to prevent itTips and strategies for reducing compassion fatigue among university faculty and staff Catherine WehlburgAthens State University
Why it is time to start co-creating professional development with employees Steps to working with employees to shape and improve professional development programmes Heather Emerson-YoungNortheastern University
Restructuring a university, part twoWhen funding pressures made it clear that the University of Alberta had to change, it overhauled its entire way of working. Here, president Bill Flanagan explains how they did itBill FlanaganUniversity of Alberta
Restructuring a university, part oneWhen Bill Flanagan took the helm, the University of Alberta was facing a $222 million funding cut – 20 per cent of the university’s operating budget. In this two-part article, he explains how the university undertook a historic overhaulBill FlanaganUniversity of Alberta
You’re not alone: tips to help academics avoid social isolationConnections with colleagues matter – without them, support during periods of reappointment, promotion or tenure can feel tenuous. And those unwritten expectations of collegiality become opaque, explains Karen Z. SprolesKaryn Z. Sproles United States Naval Academy
Scales, stars and numbers: the question of evaluationMarking schemes are a recurring source of contention in academic discussions, where the key word is evaluation. Daniel Jutras offers a brief reflection on the art of grading and feedbackDaniel JutrasUniversity of Montreal
Small talk: love it or leave it, but teach it to your TAsCasual conversation fosters a sense of belonging, but it’s not a universal skill. Sarah Kegley details a short workshop that helps international teaching assistants feel at ease making small talk Sarah KegleyGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How can we encourage students to seek academic assistance ethically? Following years researching paid academic support methods, Joel Heng Hartse suggests solutions that can help beat “academic help” companies at their own gameJoel Heng HartseSimon Fraser University
Transformative change is needed to deliver Earth-centred educationThe time for incrementalism is over. As responsible humans and academic professionals we must radically rethink the purposes and processes of education and developmentMark FettesSimon Fraser University
Peer review in multilingual classesPeer review can be a powerful pedagogical tool for developing multilingual students’ essay-writing and communication skills if they are given clear guidance on the process, Andrea Feldman explainsAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
Why is self-reflection core to decolonisation and anti-racism in the academy? To move beyond rhetoric, hollow commitments and well-intentioned one-time efforts, we must hold ourselves accountable, says a team from Simon Fraser UniversityMultiple authorsSimon Fraser University
Five common misconceptions on writing feedbackMisapprehensions about responding to and grading writing can prevent educators using writing as an effective pedagogical tool. Rolf Norgaard and Stephanie Foster set out to dispel themRolf Norgaard, Stephanie FosterThe University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University
Seven strategies to turn academic libraries into social organisations For libraries to secure their future on higher education campuses, they must embrace a model that prioritises partnerships and collaboration, says Sheila Corrall Sheila Corrall University of Pittsburgh
Campus Talks: How to navigate HE as a woman of colourTo mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have overcomeHenrika McCoy, Didar ZowghiUniversity of Texas at Austin, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fair approaches to assessment and plagiarism for multilingual learnersBy applying principles of universal design for learning, lecturers can develop fairer approaches to assessment and plagiarism for multilingual international students, Andrea Feldman explainsAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
Is working from home going to solve your work-life balance problems?Commitment and good implementation are required from both institutions and individuals to make working from home a success, writes Brenda LautschBrenda LautschSimon Fraser University
How to advance equitable learning in your classesWe must extend belonging to help students feel they’re cut out for college, lower barriers such as impostor syndrome and ultimately support learning, says Flower DarbyFlower DarbyUniversity of Missouri
Where’s our Black bereavement leave? Higher education routinely ignores the emotional needs of Black faculty and staff, particularly after traumatic events, and it’s time for that to change, says Angel JonesAngel JonesSouthern Illinois University
A universal design approach to teaching multilingual students An explanation of how universal design for learning can improve teaching for multilingual international students and domestic students alikeAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
What’s next for university admissions? With the impact of AI on applications as yet unknown and affirmative action in the US at risk, Rick Clark speculates on the future of college admissions. His hope? That the student voice finds new ways to be heard Rick ClarkGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Faculty exit interviews: the when, how and whyThere’s never a good time to say goodbye. But here, Eli Joseph provides tips and insights on conducting exit interviews for different types of facultyEli JosephColumbia University
Questions beyond majors: developing mental maturity in studentsWhen undergraduates build their own course plan, reading list and thesis project, the benefits extend beyond the individual student’s mindset to teaching faculty, write Ryan Derby-Talbot and Marjorie WonhamRyan Derby-Talbot, Marjorie WonhamDeep Springs College, Quest University
An examination of student engagement in the classroomAn exploration of what student engagement means for different individuals and how to support and assess it in the classroomStephanie Foster, Kirk AmbroseThe University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University
Campus Talks: Academia and activism Three academics share their experiences of using their research and teaching for social justice aims Colette Cann, Eric DeMeulenaere, John McKendrickUniversity of San Francisco, Clark University, Glasgow Caledonian University
How to support multilingual international students in the classroomMultilingual students face unique challenges that affect their participation and communication in the classroom, but educators can take steps to make them feel welcomeAndrea FeldmanThe University of Colorado Boulder
How university leaders can use an ‘innovation for’ mindset to drive enrolmentFor US colleges and universities, the key to turning around falling enrolment is to directly respond to concerns about affordability, accessibility and return on investment, writes Nivine Megahed Nivine MegahedNational Louis University
Universities as business launchpads: creating spaces for enterprise to flourishWhat are the vital components of an effective university innovation and entrepreneurship hub? Julian Henry explainsJulian HenryThe University of the West Indies
How faculty support and entrepreneurial programmes can boost research commercialisationUniversities can support an invention as it moves from the lab to real-world impact through key focus areas such as protecting IP and networking, writes Audrey CalvirdAudrey CalvirdGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Tips from students on how to film videos that keep them engaged A discussion thread on making videos became Keith Pressey’s most successful post in 13 years of teaching – here he shares the key takeaways from the exerciseKeith PresseyColorado State University Global
How LGBTQ leaders navigate a predominantly non-LGBTQ worldLooking at LGBTQ leadership style as a reaction to the power structures that dominate our culture is essential to finding a common thread through a diverse community, writes Karen Whitney Karen WhitneyClarion University
A guide to the dos and don’ts of international partnershipsNavigating cultural issues, considering local rules, establishing red lines and much more will be required if you are to create a strong partnership and protect both partnersJason E. Lane, Jessica D. Schueller Miami University
My teacher’s a robot: beating negative perceptions when teaching online Students on online courses complain of a lack of interaction, motivation and familiarity with teachers, research shows. Wendy Cowan looks at how to build ‘instructor presence’ into online coursesWendy CowanAthens State University
Embrace the unpredictability of teaching in community collegesA diverse community college classroom is full of opportunities for enriching, student-led discussions, says Dale SchlundtDale SchlundtPalo Alto College
New views on the block: schedule or philosophy?Colorado College founded its Block Plan in the heady, revolutionary late 1960s. What can a look back over 50 years teach us about the future of compressed and modular modes of curriculum delivery?Steven HaywardColorado College
Questions for thinking about your career vitalityVitality is at the opposite end of the motivation spectrum from burnout. Where do you sit? Here are 10 questions that university faculty can use to reflect on their experienceRebecca Pope-RuarkGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
The art of fostering collegialityWith responsibility to encourage collegiality in their domain but limited authority to make it happen, what is a department chair to do? Kevin Dettmar shares the uses and misuses of academia’s professional bondsKevin Dettmar Pomona College
Improving admissions: how to evaluate the whole studentBrooke Wilson and Karin-Jill Magaziner Schneider discuss admissions criteria and how best to ensure the process considers the whole studentBrooke Wilson, Karin-Jill Magaziner Schneider Colorado State University Global
Leadership and the intersectionality of being queer and living with HIVComing out as gay was a first step, but it was being open about living with HIV that showed Raymond Crossman how his whole self shaped his role as president. Here, he talks about intersectionality and leadershipRaymond CrossmanAdler University
Calling all authoritarians: how to shift the power dynamic in your classesUsing the empowerment framework helps build shared purpose, meaning and respect between professors and students, leading to reciprocal growth and learningCatherine Whaley, Jon McNaughtanTexas Tech University
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