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Academic Freedom vs Academic Responsibility
In my professional career I've always considered myself first and foremost, a teacher. I began teaching at fifteen-years-old, continued i...
5 Questions to Answer Before Launching Initiatives
How to avoid potential planning and implementation pitfalls.
NOTE: This contentĀ is unpacked in detailĀ as a guide.
An array of initiativ...
Scoping, Connecting, & Shepherding
A setting is a time and place for educators to get important work done. Committees are not the ideal setting to accomplish work. They're ...
Increasing Latina/o/x Student Success
Photo Credit: Hispanic Network Magazine
In a longitudinal comparison study, there was a 41% gain in student achievement above and beyond...
Transforming Instruction in Math
November 30, 2021
Update: In my last update in December 2019 (scroll below), I noted that first time enrollment in transfer-level math w...
Organizing the Guided Pathways Work
Guided Pathways is a culture-changing framework. Therefore, it's extremely difficult to implement. To work smarter and not harder, I help...
Goals, Strategies, Objectives, & Tactics
Avoid confusion. Create common language and definitions for your institution's plans.
Institutions of higher education tend to lack comm...
My 3 Kids Went to Community College
My three kids were educated at community colleges. My last child will be completing her community college journey this June. I emailed th...
Key Resources to Inform Initiatives
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1. National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
Data and insights about student enrollment, mobility, & completion.
2. Pew Research Ce...
Guided Pathways & Equity: Structural & Cultural Change Typology
May 16, 2021
Where does your institution reside in the guided pathways and equity work? This video and post unpacks the Structural & Cul...
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