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Career - connected learning is an investment in the future
A strong reputation for career - connected learning can create a seamless circle for universities , with graduates happy to pave the way for others via the alumni …
Plant the seeds for a rewarding balance between family and academia
Balancing the demands of family life and higher education can feel as daunting as starting a garden from scratch . But with careful planning , consistent care …
How to create a start - up dynamic in academia
Innovation hubs have sparked ideas , fostered partnerships and raised funding for the software industry . Let ’ s use the same model to create groundbreaking educational …
Get your PhD thesis beach ready
Prepping for the beach requires planning , effort and time management – and so does writing a PhD thesis . John Sinclair offers advice for summer days and doctoral …
Spark social justice awareness in the classroom
Exposing your students to a wide range of perspectives on one topic can help develop their social justice awareness . Stone Meredith shows how
Use artificial intelligence to get your students thinking critically
When crafting online courses , teaching critical thinking skills is crucial . Urbi Ghosh shows how generative AI can shape how educators can approach this
In the cold , unforgiving environment of higher education , embrace the promise of spring
Just as the seasons transition from cold , harsh winters to vibrant springs , educators can navigate the challenges of higher education and find moments of growth and …
The three key ingredients to female success in academia
The number of female presidents in US institutions is rising , but there ’ s still work to do for women in leadership to achieve equality . Lisa Eiden - Dillow outlines three ways to …
Women ’ s leadership is vital in the evolving landscape of higher education
The higher education sector is facing unprecedented changes since the pandemic , with technology evolving at a faster rate than ever . Becky Takeda - Tinker and Jenna Tarleton …
Three ways to support women ’ s career progression in higher education
Women outnumber men among university graduates , yet female leaders are in the minority when it comes to leadership positions in higher education . Sandy Jones …
How to attract students who think they cannot afford higher education
As people all over the world grapple with rising costs , what can universities do to ease the financial burden of higher education from the very start of the process ? Brooke …
It ’ s about the journey : navigate the real - world landscape from within the classroom
Embark on a pedagogical road trip , exploring strategies to combine academia with industry dynamics . John Sinclair fastens his seatbelt and starts the engine
A smorgasbord of strategies to help international students feel included
Educators are like seasoned chefs with the responsibility to create harmonious classroom environments that celebrate the flavourful cultural diversity of international students , …
Accessing the what , how and why of universal design for learning using popular culture
Stone Meredith explains how she hits the fundamental building blocks of UDL by leveraging popular culture sources using various media , particularly YouTube
Dos and don ’ ts for welcoming military in the college classroom
We need to be prepared for the specific needs of active military , veterans and their affiliates and know how to work with them in appropriate , thoughtful ways , says Stone …
The how and why of building a network in higher education
Sandy Jones gives advice to her 22 - year - old self on the value of networking and how to get started – despite not owning a single high heel
Campus webinar : Getting digital assessment right
A discussion of the strengths and limitations of digital assessment and how it can best be used in higher education
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 exercise
Improving admissions : how to evaluate the whole student
Brooke Wilson and Karin - Jill Magaziner Schneider discuss admissions criteria and how best to ensure the process considers the whole student
Three easy ways to stay healthy in the new year ( even with a busy job )
The time squeeze of modern university roles can make it feel impossible to carve out schedule space for health and wellness . Sandy Jones provides tips on how to do so
Considerations when focusing your career on teaching over research
Brooke Wilson provides tips for those attempting to enter higher education with , or pivot an existing academic career towards , a focus on teaching
Embracing inclusivity with ‘ y ’ all ’ : why this pronoun deserves a fresh look
In a recent online meeting , a colleague told me that using that word made me sound uneducated . So I set out to see if it is really sending a bad message
Comfort without coddling : how to make students comfortable in the classroom
How do educators foster a safe environment for students while encouraging their independence ? Brooke Wilson discusses why this is important
The importance of being a people - first leader – and tips on how to do it
There are many small ways you can show appreciation for your employees and make them feel valued on a daily basis , says Sabrina Casas
Five ways to motivate and inspire a high - performing team
Senior leaders should hold themselves and their teams accountable for performance - driven metrics , foster psychologically safe workplaces and reward …
Modern higher education leaders must blend business and educational knowledge
Clearly articulated values , structures that support accountability and metrics that align with strategic goals are the new leadership competencies , says Angela …
A calendar activity that can help in the battle against burnout
Working out how you want to spend your time versus how you actually spend it can be a useful tool for ensuring investment in your physical and mental health , says …
Salary negotiation – a guide for faculty members
In the age of inflation , increased competition and an emphasis on adjunct faculty roles , knowing how to effectively negotiate your salary is key
Using the ‘ pick three ’ method to avoid burnout in higher education
One can accomplish only so many tasks in a given day , so try selecting three from five designated priorities and ensuring they are nurtured , says Sandy Jones
A little more conversation : using Elvis to teach critical theory
Sharing a critical reading of an American icon via film and critical theories builds an authentic learning space that can examine current cultural issues
Five steps to help adjunct professors prioritise competing workloads
Teaching at universities while also working in industry can require superhuman powers of organisation . Brooke Wilson offers pointers for staying on top of things
Virtually friends : building bonds in a remote work environment
When Sandy Jones came into her first remote position in 2020 , she made it her mission to develop closeness among members of her team – here ’ s what she did
An exciting project to guide students to cultural self - definition
Everyone , at some point , experiences conflicting representations of their culture . Stone Meredith explains how to explore those conflicts in your classroom
Coaching students in self - care lessons that will help them manage stress
From setting a consistent wake - up time to sound financial planning , there are many beneficial changes that you can encourage to help your students
The ‘ 25 method ’ for forming a writing routine when you have limited time
Olivia Burgess shares her abbreviated form of the pomodoro method for being productive in only 25 minutes a day
Teaching your students proofreading skills brings them huge benefits
Being able to produce error - free written communication helps students project competence in class and beyond , says Stone Meredith
Naming students is even more crucial in online classes
Naming learners fosters a community in which the teacher is clearly all in and focused on individual members in the unique , shared space of the online …
Do our students need to be book smart or street smart ? They need to be both
Employers want talent to jump right in and fulfil new tasks without a lot of coaching . Project - based learning will help prepare students for this new way of thinking and …
Five practical ways the literature classroom can help student careers
Olivia Burgess offers five tips for using literature classes to explore workplace preparation and engage career - minded students
How to use social media analytics to effectively expand your network
Digging deeper into social media , through stats and data , is the key to understanding audience and carving out your niche , says Michael Skiba
Students aren ’ t giving up social media , so teach them how to question it
Whatever our own opinions on social media , we must educate our students about locating bias and reading their preferred platforms critically , says Stone Meredith
Fostering student collaboration rather than competition using peer review
When students are involved in peer review , they can more easily see the “ problems ” with classmates ’ writing – and this creates opportunities in their own work , too
Gatekeepers or greeters ? We must demystify university for first - gen students
Stone Meredith gives advice on using positive introductory phrases and how this can help first - generation students navigate university
Professors who ‘ practise what they preach ’ help humanise research management
There is a need in academia for professors to match teaching and research with professional practice – and be fairly compensated for it
Conversations around stress must move beyond ‘ I ’ m fine , how are you ? ’
Sara Metz offers practical advice on adopting the ‘ stress continuum ’ – a shared language and system to help staff and students reflect upon and discuss their well - being
Focused freewriting is the cure for students ’ writer ’ s block
Freewriting for five minutes warms up the brain and begins to fill students ’ blank screens with material that gets their writing going . Anne Carlisle talks through the process
IPEDS and the trouble with student metrics in the US
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System surveys hold great weight in the higher education system , but they are not inclusive enough and thus no longer …
Vivid language : teaching online students to assess writing
Audra Spicer explains how online classes can provide opportunities to make student self - assessment visual , engaging , immediate and comprehensible
