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Community-Engaged Courses: Meeting Demands of Students and Employers

Curriculum Planning and Development

Community-Engaged Courses: Meeting Demands of Students and Employers

December 1, 2025 | By Richard D. Bowden

Strategies for Reaffirming Our Values

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Strategies for Reaffirming Our Values

December 1, 2025 | By Keri Withington

Building an Alliance for Systemic Improvement of College Teaching

Corbin M. Campbell, Bryan Dewsbury, and Isis Artze-Vega November 17, 2025

Evidence-based, student-centered teaching has a profound impact on student outcomes, including enhanced learning, persistence, degree attainment, employment, and earnings (National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine [NASEM], 2025). Although the use of evidence-based teaching has improved in certain disciplines and institutions, it is not yet the norm in higher education

Leading Organizational Change at the Department and College Levels: Insights from Research and Practice

Jonathan H. Westover November 17, 2025

Change leadership within academic departments and colleges presents challenges distinct from broader institutional transformation. Academic units operate with specialized governance structures, professional identities, and decision-making processes that require tailored change approaches. This brief integrates research insights with practical consulting experience to guide academic leaders through departmental and college-level change initiatives,

Transcendence, Joy, and Grappling with Ideas

Constance C. Relihan November 3, 2025

In the current climate of disruption and uncertainty on our campuses and in the US, we need some joy. We need to remember the excitement and wonder that our students feel when things go well, when they find their passion, and when they feel that they unlock the secrets of

Using Judicial Ethics as a Framework for Fair Faculty and Student Grievance Processes

Eric Lyerly November 3, 2025

Faculty and administrators are often called upon to make difficult adjudicative decisions—determining whether a student violated the code of conduct or whether a faculty member’s conduct warrants disciplinary action. In both contexts, the individuals making those determinations serve as quasi-judicial officers. They must weigh evidence, apply policy, and render impartial judgments

Leveraging Internship Management Software in Higher Education

Halide Porras and Julia VanderMolen November 3, 2025

Internships are a vital component of student learning, serving as a bridge between the theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom and the practical skills required in the workforce. As Radigan (2009) noted, internships connect academic learning with real-world applications, providing students with hands-on experience that deepens their understanding of professional

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