By Matt Reed. When you go from graduate school to working at a community college -- or from one college to another -- you’ll quickly notice that departments are configured differently from place to place. More...
Disaster Recovery
By Matt Reed. With Matthew, we were luckier than many colleges in the Southeast. Flagler College, in Florida, apparently sustained major damage, and many colleges and universities in the region had to do evacuations. For a university that draws students from around the country, that’s no small task. More...
“But What About”s
Useful In-House Professional Development
The Punch You Don’t Throw
By Matt Reed. Many years ago, I used to teach a debate class. It quickly became my second-favorite course to teach -- after American Government -- because I never had to spend much time on “when will I use this?” I’d tell students that at some point, they’d have to argue with their bosses about paying for something expensive, whether it was a piece of equipment, a conference, or whatever. More...
Empowerment or Abandonment
Which Matters More?
Are You Ready to Be on Snapchat?
By Paul Redfern. Snapchat now boasts an estimated 150 million users, surpassing Twitter by more than 10 million, according to stats published by Bloomberg this summer. More...
Tune Up Your Website for Prospective Shoppers
By Michael Stoner. Most institutions consider prospective students to be the most important audience for their website. Given that reality, it essential to make sure that they can find the information they need when they’re shopping for their college education. More...
Establishing Rapport in the Classroom
Jennifer Lundquist and Joya Misra provide suggestions for how faculty members can best connect with students in class. Read more...