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Where Can a Political Science Major Take Your Students?

Political science is a dynamic and exciting field with many equally exciting career opportunities for college graduates. And according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the median...

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From Policing to Partnering: Rethinking Assignments for the Age of GenAI

The emergence of GenAI is rapidly transforming higher education. AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and DALL·E are regularly being used by students, and increasingly by faculty. No longer a futuristic abstraction, these...

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3 Strategies to Help Higher Ed Students Prep for Fall Courses

From building your courses to crafting your lesson plans to finalizing every last detail on your syllabus, you’ve been putting in the extra hours to ensure a smooth start to the fall...

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Three Unique Assignments You’ll Want to Replicate

Today’s educators have yet to meet a challenge they can’t navigate. And according to our recent research, 50% of faculty say they feel comfortable handling their top challenges alone. Yet, one challenge...

Why Philosophy Matters: From Classroom to Real-World Impact

Studying philosophy can be life changing. It gives students the opportunity to think critically and ask questions about life, beauty, truth, who they are and what they believe in. The skills and...

A Closer Look: Two Areas Where Student Expectations Are Shifting

As the world of higher ed continues to evolve at lightning speed, many students are understandably feeling some pressure to keep up. And that’s having a significant impact on the way they’re...

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3 Tips to Improve Student Mental Health

This post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on the Cengage EMEA “Unstoppable Minds Blog.” As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting insights from...

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