Beyond the Emerald City: Essential Skills and General Education Matter in Higher Education
Today's students might not need to fly on a broomstick or lead an army of flying monkeys, but they do need to navigate complex work environments, solve unpredictable challenges, and collaborate with people from all walks of life. A well-rounded education doesn’t just prepare students for a single job; it equips them with the broader skills they’ll need to apply their expertise in meaningful ways.
Nightmare Scenarios in Higher Education: Our Team’s Guide to Avoiding & Repairing Institutional Terrors
From PR disasters and curriculum catastrophes to compliance blunders and operational meltdowns, higher ed can be downright terrifying. To help you survive these ghastly scenarios and make it to the final credits alive, each member of our team has picked their own higher ed nightmare—along with tips on how to turn these terrifying moments into triumphs!
Designing Assessments: Training for a Higher Education Marathon
Whether you’re planning out how to run 26.2 miles or planning out how to get students successfully through a course, both require careful preparation, thoughtful pacing, and a clear finish line. You can’t just roll out of bed and start running in a marathon (I mean, the Greek legend about the first marathon literally sees Pheidippides drop dead at the end), and you certainly can’t put a final exam in front of your students and expect them to successfully demonstrate all of the course outcomes on day one.
Perfecting Program Learning Outcomes: A Recipe for Success
The journey to developing effective program learning outcomes can seem daunting at first, much like trying to perfect your first recipe. However, with careful thought, clear definitions, thorough research, aligned outcomes, expert input, and continuous feedback—you can create a robust framework that supports student success.
Curriculum Maps Explained (with examples)
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.