Reading Time: 4 minutesI remember that fateful day clearly, back in March 2020, when we were first told “Go home. We’re going remote.” On the way out the door, one of my colleagues said, “This changes everything.” At the time, I thought they were overreacting. My focus was on health and safety. Naively, I thought the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesNow more than ever, today’s higher ed institutions are prioritizing the fundamental on-the-job skills students will need to thrive in their future careers. In fact, according to our 2024 Graduate Employability report, 69% of education institutions are facilitating internships, cooperative education programs and work-related learning opportunities to provide students with practical experience. Experience MindTap with […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis February 2025, we’re honoring Black History Month. The 2025 theme is “African Americans and Labor,” emphasizing the impact Black Americans have made through various working roles. We’d like to recognize the significant contributions of three Black educators who helped shape the future of higher education, breaking down barriers and inspiring generations of learners and educational leaders. […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesCengage authors dedicate themselves to producing high-quality content, while also prioritizing a functional learning experience for students, equipping them with background information and tools necessary to analyze the important topics covered in their courses. We’re happy to introduce you to the authors of two first edition titles, and one upcoming fifth edition title, within the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesAI is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives, and students are already using it to support their learning. In fact, from our studies, 90% of faculty feel GenAI is going to play an increasingly important role in higher ed. Embracing AI responsibly, with thoughtful innovation, can help students take charge of their educational […]
Reading Time: 6 minutesTell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) Tiffiny D. Rye-McCurdy: I am a lecturer in chemistry and the Administrative Manager of the Academic Success Center at The Ohio State University at Marion, where I assist students in learning concepts of chemistry […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesTell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) I am currently an Adjunct Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, where I conduct research on various aspects of Paleozoic palynology, specifically the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesPsychologists call it choice paralysis. For me, it’s more like choice defeat. When confronted with too many options, I shut down. I still remember the first time this happened. I went to the mall for some new clothes (it was the ’90s and there was no internet). Almost immediately, my entire emotional world seemed to […]
