Although "intrusive advising" is rising on the list of higher ed buzzwords, this approach is likely more than a passing trend. As colleges strive for greater levels of student success, some are finding this strategy can bring higher retention rates and, in turn, help the bottom line. Intrusive advising isn't just a rebranding of traditional […]

Hire the construction team early to allow students to learn during both the planning and building phases. Choose partners who embrace  hands-on learning for students, and welcome faculty collaboration and student tours. Write an education agreement between the institution and the general contractor that identifies expectations on both sides, spelling out the purpose and goals for […]

Colleges and universities are getting students involved in on-campus construction projects, using sites as learning labs. LINK BACK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Campus construction instruction  Theresa Sullivan Barger is a Connecticut-based writer.

When we think of "media," images of the press spring to mind. Instances of "fake news" wreaked havoc throughout the 2016 presidential election, and subsequent accusations of the same levied against news organizations from top officials have dominated news narratives ever since. My primary goal as a journalism professor is to encourage students to be […]