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Nurturing student learning and motivation through the application of cognitive science

Deans for Impact

As a member of our Aspiring Teachers as Tutors Network (ATTN) policy workgroup, McNeil drew from best practices implemented through TutorND to inform our recently released policy framework , which advocates for solutions to accelerate student learning and strengthen the teacher pipeline. Contact Patrick Steck at psteck@deansforimpact.org.

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3 Questions for the Dean of the Mason Library at Keene State College

Inside Higher Ed

Like many academic librarians who contacted me in response to that post, Celia’s email noted the complexities of library structures, budgets, and staffing. I think about my response to this in two ways. One represents the trends and challenges most of us in academic libraries are reading about. If not, ask why.

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Higher Ed Without Borders speak with President Jim Henderson of the University of Louisiana System

Edu Alliance Journal

On this podcast episode of Higher Ed Without Borders co-hosted by Edu Alliance Founders Dr. Senthil Nathan and Dean Hoke speak with Dr. Jim Henderson, President of the University of Louisiana System. In an October 2021 newspaper article in the Acadiana Advocate, Dr. Henderson’s wife Tonia discussed her husband and love of learning.

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Disability as a Valuable Form of Diversity, Not a Deficit

Faculty Focus

Typically, educational professionals focus on how to help students better access what is considered ‘typical’ learning (Ong-Dean, 2005). Strategy 1: Learn more about Disability Studies in Education (DSE). About Autism. This kind of approach to education is challenging for autistic students. American Psychiatric Association.

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Disability as a Valuable Form of Diversity, Not a Deficit

Faculty Focus

Typically, educational professionals focus on how to help students better access what is considered ‘typical’ learning (Ong-Dean, 2005). Strategy 1: Learn more about Disability Studies in Education (DSE). About Autism. This kind of approach to education is challenging for autistic students. American Psychiatric Association.

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Eight ways to boost student engagement with advisers

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The recent Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse Student Voice survey of two- and four-year college students about academic life revealed gaps in core advising functions. Even prospective students can be taught about advising, says Patti B. The Student Voice data also suggest that students benefit from more face time with advisers.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As of now, we have over 300 applications for next fall from students that have applied for housing,” says Nicholas Hamel, vice president and dean of student services at Central Maine Community College (CMCC). Presently, about 10% of CMCC’s student population reside in residential housing. About 380 students are in residence.