April 25, 2023Trading Engaged Learning Skills: What We Can Learn From Our Kids and Our Kids’ Learning Spacesby Caroline J. KetchamOn a Wednesday in mid-April, I decided to step away from work and go watch my oldest son Elliot compete in cabinetry at SkillsUSA NC state competition. I debated going for a moment—there are things to grade, a meeting or…
March 16, 2023Reimagining Curricula for Cultural Sensitivityby Jessie L. Moore60-Second SoTL – Episode 25 This week’s episode features an open-access article from Studies in Higher Education and explores the effects of culturally sensitive curricula on students’ engagement and academic interactions: Thomas, Dave S. P., and Kathleen M. Quinlan. 2023. “Reimagining Curricula: Effects…
March 14, 2023Ableism in Academia: The Uneven Impacts of Distraction and Procrastinationby Caroline J. KetchamRecently in one of my productive distraction moments, I came across a tweet thread from Dr. Hannah Snyder (@Hannah_R_Snyder) that spurred reflection for me in my teaching, and has led to this discussion in this platform more broadly. Two articles…
March 9, 2023Relational Supports and Peer Mentoring for Under-Represented Studentsby Jessie L. Moore60-Second SoTL – Episode 24 This week’s episode features an open-access article from the Journal of Further and Higher Education and examines how relational supports and peer mentors can improve access to university for students from marginalized communities: McNally, Sinéad, Paul Downes, Laura…
March 7, 2023Inclusive Writing for International Audiencesby Jennie GoforthUsing inclusive language makes your audiences feel welcome and respected, reduces distraction for the reader, and maintains your (and our!) credibility. The books in our Open Access Book Series are downloaded by readers across the world, so we pay particular…
March 2, 2023Breaking Barriers and Advancing HURMS’ Study Abroad Engagementby Aly Weaver60-Second SoTL – Episode 23 This week’s episode, hosted by Aly Weaver, is a continuation of the blog post “Barriers to HURMS’ Study Abroad Engagement.” Specifically, this episode explores an example of a study abroad program that successfully promoted engagement by…
February 28, 2023Barriers to HURMS Study Abroad Engagementby Aly WeaverStudying abroad is a high-impact practice with a multitude of benefits (Truelove 2023). Increasingly, employers are seeking graduates with cross-cultural experience, a global perspective, and critical thinking skills. In addition, research suggests that undergraduate students who participate in study abroad…
January 31, 2023Ableism in Academia: Are Your Conferences and Events Inclusive and Accessible?by Caroline J. KetchamAs we start the new year and new semester, it is the season of planning, and we are likely planning for the larger events of next year or years ahead—conferences, speakers, special promotions. Let’s talk about inclusion for these events….
January 19, 2023Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Work-Integrated Learningby Jessie L. Moore60-Second SoTL – Episode 18 This week’s episode features an open-access article from the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management and examines the perceptions and experiences of students with disabilities regarding work-integrated learning placements: Dollinger, Mollie, Rachel Finneran, and Rola Ajjawi. 2022….
November 24, 2022Staff Experiences Supporting Students from Equity Groupsby Jessie L. Moore60-Second SoTL – Episode 13 This week’s episode features an open-access article from Studies in Higher Education and examines academic and support staff members’ experiences supporting low socio-economic status and non-traditional students: Macqueen, Suzanne, Erica Southgate, and Jill Scevak. (2022). “Supporting students from equity groups:…
