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The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #3. Resourcefulness
In part three of a short series of podcast episodes, we continue our discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, regarding another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent...
The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #2. Support from Faculty and Administrators
In part two of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most recent publication, Everything...
The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: 1. Professional Development
In part one of a short series of podcast episodes, we sit down with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, to discuss some of the foundational pillars on which to build a successful Learning Center at your college or university. Inspired by her most...
The Effect of the Pandemic on Higher Education: Student POV
The outbreak of the coronavirus caused a major disruption to colleges and universities across the country and forced institutions to move from in-person classes to online or hybrid instruction. The COVID-19 pandemic also disrupted the lives of higher education students and affected their physical and mental well-being in profound ways....
Send Students Text Reminders and Announcements with Ease
Students spend a lot of time on their cell phones, which makes texting a great way to reach them. There are many applications for SMS (text messaging) in the academic environment. You may wish to send text reminders for in-person or virtual appointments, broadcast general announcements to your whole student...
Microsoft 365 Outlook Calendar 2-Way Sync with AccuCampus and Accudemia
We are delighted to announce support for a third-party utility that sync your Outlook 365 or Google Calendar appointments with your AccuCampus or Accudemia appointments. Not only will this seamlessly add your AccuCampus or Accudemia appointments to Outlook or Google Calendar, but it will also add your Outlook or Google...
Three Questions Advisors Must Ask to Foster Student Success
This fall will be unlike any other fall semester considering the effects and COVID-19. Colleges and Universities are considering many different methods of instruction. Some classes may be synchronous live online, traditional with classroom social distancing, blended with online, or flex online, four, eight, or sixteen weeks. Whew! With so...
What I Learned from Working as a Peer Tutor
This past spring I had the privilege of tutoring and preparing students in Anatomy and Physiology courses at Lincoln Land Community College. This was my first experience and was one of the most rewarding positions I have filled. While my knowledge and skill set is in A&P, these preparation tips...
The Plan to Safely Reopen Campuses After a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left higher-education leaders facing difficult decisions on when to reopen campuses and how to go about it. Although it may be easier for institutions to hold classes solely online, campuses and personal interactions are viewed as essential elements of learning and key parts of the college...
How to Optimize Student Engagement in a Virtual Learning Environment
There are many benefits of a virtual learning environment: they provide flexibility, adaptability, and accessibility. However, the lack of face-to-face interaction between students and instructors is often an issue. Instructors are left wondering if their students feel supported or engaged within this virtual setting. Fortunately, there are ways to maintain...