January 2022 - Center for Engaged Learning

A person's shoes shown next to a rainbow painted on pavement, with quote "Should we consider that rigor for our students and our course goals might, and should, look different?"

January 25, 2022

Ableism in Academia: Is Rigor Code for Ableism?

by Caroline J. Ketcham

I just attended the 11th IEP (individualized education plan; US Dept of Ed) meeting for my son, and it has me in the land of mixed feelings. As I sit with my experience, I think of the students in my…

Thinking creatively about the types of graphics that might enrich your text

January 18, 2022

Academic Publishing: Diagrams, Photos, and Illustrations

by Jennie Goforth

Everyone loves a good graphic, even (especially?) in academic writing. I’ve already written blog posts about creating effective data visualizations and tables, and in this post I’ll focus on other types of graphics that you might include in your publications on engaged learning. …

A professor and student watch a 3D printer, with quote overlaid: "Although the revised CUR definition of undergraduate research takes needed steps in the direction of increasing inclusivity, I believe that a central piece is not yet addressed -- the role of mentoring."

January 11, 2022

Centering Inclusivity (and Mentoring?) in Undergraduate Research

by Eric Hall

Recently the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) updated their definition of undergraduate research. The change was made in an effort to broaden the scope of undergraduate research (UR) and give attention to issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion. The…

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