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The Syllabus? It’s On
The fact that students couldn’t find hidden money—even though its location was revealed in a professor’s syllabus—demonstrates a problem not with them but with our syllabi, writes Jonathan Beecher Field.
3 Questions for Jacob Aguinaga, Learning Experience Designer at U-M
The essential role of nonfaculty educators.
‘Holistic’ Admissions: Time to Retire a Word
“If they’re judging the whole person, and then they reject you, what does that mean?”
What Do Senior Administrators Do in Cabinet Meetings?
The ins and outs of how campus leaders spend their time when they gather. Plus a bonus list of 10 things that may (or may not) happen in a cabinet meeting.
Guiding First-Generation Students to Success
Based on their research into the needs of first-generation, low-income students, Josh Farris and Chi Chan share five best practices for meeting those needs.
Engaging First-Gen Students’ Families Is Critical to Their Success
Being a first-generation student is an asset, and families of these students can be partners in supporting success, writes Julie Carballo.
Writing Reference Letters for People With Disabilities
Even just mentioning a disability can be a red flag, writes Michele Cooke, who offers some guidelines.