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The Censored and the Curious: Using Banned Books to Foster Connections and Critical Thinking in Freshmen

Faculty Focus

Many colleges and universities around the country offer First-Year Seminars (FYS) or First-Year Experiences (FYE). My recent opportunity to teach a First-Year Seminar was educational for both me and my students. Offer choice and connections One of the beneficial experiences in our First-Year Seminar was the book clubs.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

or higher and an interest in Black history, life, and culture. The students who are accepted into the college will complete their General Education (GE) classes there and will be taught in small classes and mentored by mostly Black Sacramento State faculty members. Dr. Donna Y.

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Williams College Faculty Approve Creation of Asian American Studies Concentration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

7 faculty meeting – will make Williams the first small liberal arts college in New England to establish such a program, according to Dr. Stephen Tifft, chair of the Committee on Educational Affairs (CEA) and professor of English. The vote – done at a Dec. The proposal for the program argued for the need for AAS given the U.S.’s

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3 Questions for Sue Lorenson, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education at Georgetown

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation Sue Lorenson , vice dean for undergraduate education at Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, is a close colleague and good friend of Eddie’s. A liberal arts education is the ultimate preprofessional education; it can prepare you for any career.

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Preparing Professionals by Addressing Academic Integrity

Faculty Focus

Experience has shown me that this is not always the case, and often, most students need further understanding and education. Faculty can even create a quiz for learners who attended the seminar. Students will also feel more compelled to attend the seminar if they see it might increase their grade. Stud High Educ 47(3), 1–19.

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Student Success & Equity with Dr. Christine Harrington

Continuous Learning Institute

The focus of the episode is her book, Creating Culturally Affirming and Meaningful Assignments: A Practical Resource for Higher Education Faculty. 13:32:50: Culturally affirming assignment example across disciplines: the power of oral history. Scroll down to access the transcript.) 6:36:64: Ways to get to know your students.

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Nation’s First-Ever Black Honors College Hopes to Inspire Others

Insight Into Diversity

With 6,000 square feet of dedicated office, classroom, study, and conference spaces located on the garden level of the university library, this unique educational experience is proudly situated in the heart of campus. At one meeting, a student was brought to tears at the potential she saw for a transformative educational experience.

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