Teaching and Learning
To match the changes in higher education’s student demographic, methods of instruction must transform as well. Today’s students have constraints on their time and bring more experience to the classroom than ever before. Instruction must adapt to ensure the needs and expectations of students are being met.
The Role of Faculty Development in the Future of Online Education
Dan Donaldson | Associate Provost, Lock Haven UniversityHigher education has always been notoriously slow to change, but the COVID-19 pandemic has exponentially accelerated it. In order to emerge successful, institutions need to prioritize faculty development, engagement and…
Faculty Professional Development’s Digital Transformation in the COVID-19 Era
Richard Irwin | Executive Dean of UofM Global and Academic Innovation, University of Memphis Scott VannHigher education’s rapid shift into the online space means instructors are having to learn on the fly. It’s important to support them by providing the resources and training they need…
Digital Transformation Requires Transformative Coaching Skills
Nina Morel | Executive Director of Coaching and Leadership Development in the College of Business, Lipscomb UniversityCoaching—used in many industries but is less common in higher ed—can be used as a leadership tools to help learners think and understand more clearly about their career paths. Much…
Why We Need Adjunct Faculty Training
Joseph Cassidy | Assistant Vice President for Economic Development and Dean of Continuing Education and Public Services, College of DuPage Jenifer WalshAs more learners (and their parents) question their return on educational investment, providing high-quality training to adjunct faculty will help mitigate these concerns and illustrate the value of education. Over…
The Journey to Online: Leveling Up (Part 1)
Ryan Anderson | Senior Director of Instructional Design for the Extended Campus, University of Wisconsin System Patrick Wirth, George Kroeninger, Laura Kite, Nadia Kaminski, Aaron BrowerAlthough higher education does anticipate a return to some version of normal, many of the practices developed during the pandemic should stay in place to provide the fullest student experience. …
Evenly Distributing the Future: Digital Transformation in Higher Education Teaching and Pedagogy
Brooks Doherty | Assistant Vice President of Academic Innovation, Rasmussen CollegeNow is the chance for institutions to re-design their online spaces to be more intentional, geared towards human interaction, and based on user data. Since March, there has been extensive debate, and…
Reflections on an Evolving Higher Education Environment
Patrick Guilfoile | Provost, University of Wisconsin-Stout (Retired)I’ve been provided the opportunity to reflect on the changes in higher education over the past three decades, which spans my career as a fellow, a faculty member and an…