Feedback is essential for students’ academic growth. Researchers conclude that feedback is among the most positive influences on achievement (Hattie & Clarke, 2019). In higher education, however, feedback does not always command the same focus that teaching and research receive. With administrative validation and support, faculty can be encouraged to allocate more time for feedback in their classes, and a culture of feedback on campus can be nurtured—thereby enhancing students’ motivation and performance.
Character (Still) Counts: Moral Injury and the Case for Character Education
Many academic leaders remember the Character Counts! initiative from the 1990s and early 2000s. It was visible in schools and youth programs nationwide, emphasizing as core values the Six Pillars
Teresa Maggard Stephens
June 15, 2026
