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Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-CourseĀ 

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Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Designing effective pre-courses Pre-courses can be utilized in a variety of disciplines such as biology, engineering, psychology, economics, anatomy, and physiology, etc.

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Preparing for the Next 330 Years (letter)

Inside Higher Ed

From the strategic and smart use of technology, to the need for data fluency across all disciplines (and yes, that includes liberal arts institutions), and the changing modes of online and in-person instruction, universities have been watching, and some embracing, what employers expect from graduates in today’s rapidly changing workforce.

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Advocating for Student Preparedness with the Implementation of a Pre-CourseĀ 

Faculty Focus

Ensuring a successful educational experience for our students is akin to the art of culinary development, where thoughtful preparation is fundamental. Designing effective pre-courses Pre-courses can be utilized in a variety of disciplines such as biology, engineering, psychology, economics, anatomy, and physiology, etc.

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Engaging Students in Research

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There may be more opportunities at a research-focused university than a community college or a school more focused on liberal arts. There are documented benefits for soft or transferable skills for students, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and organization (Harris et al., Benefits and barriers.

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Engaging Students in Research

Faculty Focus

There may be more opportunities at a research-focused university than a community college or a school more focused on liberal arts. There are documented benefits for soft or transferable skills for students, including critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and organization (Harris et al., Benefits and barriers.

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The push for more active learning spaces on campus

Inside Higher Ed

The authors warn that limited access to active learning spaces may create a marginalizing force that pushes women, in particular, out of the sciences. Physics and engineering have long experimented with studio and collaborative design space concepts that have much in common with general purpose active learning classrooms. The solution?

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2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Studies indicate that a majority of U.S. workers value diversity in the workplace and want their companies to implement inclusive policies. For example, Kaiser Permanente is a key partner in the weekly training series and is becoming a worksite for students interested in pursuing a career in the health industry.