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Rethinking Responding to Student Writing
New book argues that students respond more effectively to peers’ writing than professors do and that they’re skilled at self-assessment, too. Still, professors can lay the groundwork for this feedback through scripts and other scaffolding.
Trust the Process: Helping Students Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Faculty and staff members who interact with students can take five actions to help those with self-doubt and other struggles that may impact completion of a degree, writes David Stoddard.
Student Success Champion: Colin David Pears at the University of New England
As the university’s newest associate provost for student success and chief retention officer, Pears aims to facilitate collaboration and ensure cohesion in the support of students.
Program Launch: One-Stop for Internships, Co-Ops
To break down silos and increase access to work-based learning, Old Dominion University established a new department focused on internships for all students on campus.
Program Launch: Inclusive Mentorship Training for Campus Leaders
A six-part training program equips faculty, staff and other college mentors with resources and tools to promote student success.
Scaling Up: Peer-Learning Program Grows Across Colleges
Western Illinois University will expand its academic peer support program for STEM students across campuses and partner with a local community college to launch the program there as well.
Teaching Tip: How to Engage Your Lecture Hall
Capturing students’ attention can be a challenge in lecture halls. Here are four suggestions for creating active learning environments in large class settings.
Embracing Constructive Dialogue and Oral Assessments in the Age of AI
Since AI is here to stay, instructors should consider using new approaches to assessing student knowledge, write Graham Clay and Cambriae W. Lee. They offer ideas for preparing dialogue-based activities and assessments, including how they can be enhanced with AI.