Engineerica News
Bringing Learning Centers Together with Keigh-Cee Bell, Episode 2 of 2
Press play to listen: There were a lot of questions and sharing of ideas. For all of us who felt siloed, it was a great space to come together and bounce ideas off of each other. In episode 2 of a two-part interview with Keigh-Cee Bell, Coordinator for the Carole...
Academic Success Exchange Recap: Improving Training for Staff and Tutors
ACADEMIC SUCCESS EXCHANGE For our Academic Success session held on May 20, 2021, center managers and higher education professionals met to discuss concerns, challenges, and ideas for improving training staff and tutors. We pondered thoughtful questions and heard about methods employed by those centers represented. Below are some of...
Academic Success Exchange Recap: Moving From All Virtual to Hybrid Support
ACADEMIC SUCCESS EXCHANGE For the very first Academic Success session on May 13, 2021, center managers and higher education professionals met to discuss concerns, challenges, and ideas for transitioning to a hybrid model of support for students. We had a rewarding discussion about moving from all virtual support to hybrid...
Bringing Staff, Students, and Faculty Together with Keigh-Cee Bell, Episode 1 of 2
Press play to listen: Our biggest hurdle was engaging students when outreach was completely virtual. Our biggest win is seeing a large comeback in our tutoring numbers In episode one of a two-part interview with Keigh-Cee Bell, Coordinator for the Carole A. Tate Teaching and Learning Center at Southwest Michigan...
The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #5. Data Collection for Continuous Improvement
In the final part of a short series of podcast episodes, we conclude a discussion with Penny Turrentine, Ph. D., Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinator at Pima Community College, about another foundational pillar upon which to successfully build your college or university Learning Center. Her book, Everything You Ever...
The 5 Pillars of Learning Centers, with Penny Turrentine: #4. Establish Rapport with Your Students
In part four of a short series of podcast episodes, we speak 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. Her recent publication, Everything You Ever Wanted...
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....