As educators, we develop lesson plans with careful consideration and effort. When one works, we fall in love, hesitant to change it too much for fear that change…
To become top-ranked poker players, aspiring superstars need to develop a core group of card-playing skills that go way beyond “know when to hold ’em, know when to…
In the real world, providing the necessary resources for full-time faculty to engage in college-wide assessment work is challenging, at best, and integrating an adjunct faculty cohort of…
Internships can benefit college students in many ways, but not every student has the means or the opportunity to work as an intern for a full summer or…
Long after diplomas are in hand and graduation caps tossed in the air, student loan payments remain for many college grads. According to the Department of Education, students…
Established during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War as the first state-supported college in Texas for African Americans, Prairie View A&M University is the second-oldest public higher-ed…
The block model for academic scheduling is an age-old idea that has recently found international appeal. Notably, only a handful of mostly private, small liberal arts colleges and…
A sense of purpose is an important and teachable attribute. Studies find that pursuing one’s purpose is associated with psychological well-being. Individuals with a sense of purpose report…
Once a futuristic concept, artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to make its mark in the world, whether it’s helping diagnose diseases, automate manufacturing, personalize retail interactions, or assist…
Textbooks, particularly basic textbooks, are containers of water. Furthermore, they are pernicious cost-drivers for our students. A recent study by the College Board indicated that the average cost…