On the eve of retirement from my university position, I look back in gratitude.
Community Building
Community College as a Public Good
I consider myself a living, breathing testament to how community colleges serve a public good. Here are the three main ways that they did for me — and continue to do so for millions of others.
It Takes Heart to Teach
STEM professionals who find the courage to teach are game-changers in the classrooms.
The American Families Plan: Continuing the Original Promise of Community Colleges
Making community college free is right in line with why community colleges were founded to begin with: to make higher education more accessible for everyone. Historically, this has been done through low tuition and open access. The American Families Plan takes this vision one step further.
Strategies to Build Community and Keep College Students Connected Virtually
Lack of in-person interaction has most every educational institution struggling to engage its students in education — and socialization.
Harnessing Technology to Improve Campus Communication
The pandemic has caused all schools to find a replacement for on-campus communication. Here’s how UHMC is handling the issue.
Cohorts vs. Classes: Improving the Educational Experience
Many higher-education institutions have restructured their programs to increase peer-learning opportunities, mainly through cohort-based learning.