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Krause Named Dean of William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Evansville (UE). Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Evansville," said Krause. "I Krause serves as director of international programs and associate professor of political science at Mount St. Dr. Amanda L.

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The Art and Science of Mentoring Students

Faculty Focus

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. Engaged listening is a key component to student development.

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The Art and Science of Mentoring Students

Faculty Focus

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor. Engaged listening is a key component to student development.

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student. Embracing Leadership Opportunities From department chair to interim chancellor, President Stokes served in leadership positions at three institutions before joining UNM.

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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Villanova University took a new approach on translating major skills into career opportunities for students with its biotechnology boot camp, introducing learners to alumni and employers in a difficult-to-enter field. Employers are also looking at younger talent and hiring STEM major undergraduates instead of just Ph.D.

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How college students feel about active learning environments

Inside Higher Ed

Image: While hundreds of peer-reviewed studies have concluded that students taught in an active learning environment are significantly more likely to outperform peers who are in classes taught more traditionally, full adoption of active learning practices remains far from the norm. Then they were tested on what they had learned.

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Survey: What flexibility means to college students

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Many students think more flexibility on classroom deadlines, attendance and participation would boost their academic success, a recent Student Voice survey found. About a quarter of students also see strict attendance or participation requirements and unrealistic deadlines as actively impeding their success.