Pumpkin Spice Curriculum Maps
Ever wonder what a pumpkin spice latte and a higher education curriculum map have in common? (It's the question everyone is asking.) Learn why a robust curriculum map, like a foolproof recipe, ensures graduates receive the education they're promised. You better believe we came prepared with examples.
State Licensure for Higher Education – What Does My School Need to Do?
For many just starting out in higher education (and, honestly, for many who have been here for a while), navigating the intricate web of state licensure can feel difficult. It can be kind of like doing a jigsaw puzzle with a toddler, some pieces seem to “hide from you” just when you need them most. But don't worry – our state licensure expert, Andy, knows where the pieces are hidden. Below, he has answered some of the most common questions we get about higher education state licensure.
To the Class of 2023
Instead of being the 99th person to tell you to “pursue your passion in life” today, I’d like to be the 1st person to suggest a few specific things. These are the things I wish someone would have told me when I graduated. So, I’m paying it forward to you, dear Class of 2023.
A Grape Resiliency
A big part of students’ success depends on how well they connect with faculty and their peers, but it also hinges on having an environment where there is freedom to make mistakes, form opinions, and engage in debate without judgment. Sometimes breaking with tradition means that we thoughtfully set the table for the students, not the other way around.
Chat GPT Is Only as Scary as You Make It
I’m sorry to be the one to tell you, but AI isn’t going anywhere. Adapting to this technology will require learning something new. It will require rethinking how we teach writing. It will require revisiting plagiarism policies. But it’s worth it. Chat GPT is an opportunity for your department/institution to be early adopters. Don’t be the last school still using carrier pigeons.
Cookie Lessons for Higher Education
Much like everything else, the Oreo cookie has had to reinvent itself over the years to continue its appeal to the masses in an ever-changing marketplace. Being “America’s Best Loved Cookie” just isn’t good enough. Now it’s higher education’s turn to learn the Oreo lessons.