This is the last installment in a series on impact measurement for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) researchers.    The first part covered traditional metrics, while the second showcased newer, more unconventional ways to track impact. As noted in the…

As we have articulated, one of the challenges of the traditional mentoring model resides in the being-all-things to another set of assumptions built into it. The traditional mentor is understood as a single person who will be there without fail…

This is the second installment in a series on impact measurement for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) researchers.   In part 1, I discussed traditional metrics for measuring the influence of SoTL work. This post looks at nontraditional methods of…

Special Series – First-Year Seminars | Episode 7 In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first-year seminars that foster academic…

Individually and collectively, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about neuroinclusive spaces, particularly in higher education settings. What is a Neuroinclusive Classroom?    You may be curious about the term neuroinclusive classroom. Environments such as these are becoming more…

Making College “Worth It” – Season 2, Episode 9 In this episode, Nolan and Jessie talk with Dr. Paul Miller about facilitating reflection in undergraduate research. Collaborating with colleagues in experiential learning, Paul and Jessie created the FIRE Toolkit, a free…

This is the first installment in a series on impact measurement for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) researchers.   This post is intended for individuals who publish in SoTL journals, contribute chapters and/or write books about SoTL, and/or attend SoTL…

Joining the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) as a publishing intern during my spring semester senior year was definitely an exciting opportunity as I loved learning about the publishing process through my Publishing and Editing 1 course. I knew this…

Special Series – First-Year Seminars | Episode 6 In the sixth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton speaks with Mary about her experience taking a first-year seminar as an international student. View a transcript of this…

This is the introduction to a series on impact measurement for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) researchers.   Drawing on their expertise in information science and instructional technology, Lindsay McNiff (Dalhousie University) and Lauren Hays (University of Central Missouri) created…