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When Caring Hurts: Compassion Fatigue in Educational Settings

Dr. Molly A. Mistretta is a professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Slippery Rock State University in Pennsylvania Dr. Alison DuBois is clinical counseling faculty at Slippery Rock University...

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The Power of Praise for a Growth Mindset

Connie Belden is a Professor of Accounting and Business Administration at Butler Community College One way to increase student success and build better workplace relationships is through the power of...

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Faculty Are Stretched Thin, Burned Out and Wearing Many Hats — What Can Administrators Do?

The past few years have been rife with challenges for institutional leaders. From changing health guidelines to quarantines to critical racial justice issues being raised on campus, administrators and professors have...

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Helping Students Prioritize Their Mental Health and Avoid Burnout

Dr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor at Abilene Christian University In a recent poll, Cengage found that 36% of instructors are concerned with the burnout and mental health of...

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How to Develop Grit in Students: 10 Tips

Dr. Billi Bromer is a Professor of Education at Brenau University My top ten tips on how to develop grit in students evolve from many of Angela Duckworth’s ideas, and...

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How to C.A.R.E. for a Struggling College Student

Adam Barragato is Assistant Director of Partnerships at Purdue University and former Teaching and Learning Consultant A struggling college student might not always show obvious signs of their troubles. But...

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The Importance of Self-Care for Instructors

Kiersten Baughman is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Valley City State University Self-care should never be put on the back burner, especially for educators. It can often feel as...

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Mindfulness for Students: Developing Skills for Success

Beth Ryan is an Associate Professor of Instruction for Columbia College Chicago in the Business and Entrepreneurship department. Students arrive on college campuses with technical knowledge and skills, yet they...

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