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How to Help Students Build Communication Skills

Dr. Ashley Hall is an adjunct instructor at Abilene Christian University It’s no secret that communication skills are necessary for success in the workplace. Whether a person is sharing ideas, listening...

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What Do Students Want? The Research Might Surprise You

Research into the demand for and effectiveness of online learning in higher education has been happening for nearly two decades. In the fall of 2012, for example, some 6.7 million out of...

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Career Readiness: How to Teach Skills, Not Just Courses

Beth Ryan is an Associate Professor of Instruction for Columbia College Chicago in the Business and Entrepreneurship department Human Development During College Years Human development is about the “whole person” learning...

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Helping Students Develop Emotional Intelligence for Career Success

Sure, IQ plays an important role in academic and career success. But what about EQ, aka emotional quotient, aka emotional intelligence? It turns out, college students with higher emotional intelligence have an...

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Creating an Inclusive Classroom for LGBTQIA+ and All Students

Anne Alexander is a Cengage Subject Matter Expert for English and College Success As educators, we want to ensure the best learning experience for all learners. We know that stress impedes...

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How Common Misconceptions Affect Students’ Success

Sherri Singer is a Professor and Department Head for Social & Behavioral Sciences at Alamance Community College in North Carolina. In a recent conversation with students, I asked, “What would you...

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Creating a Mental Health Culture of Care in the Classroom

Christal E. Carmichael is a Professor of Psychology at North Carolina Central University As many of us make the transition back to face-to-face instruction, there are many factors to consider as...

A Thank You to My Pandemic-Era Professors

Blake Warner is a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in Finance and Management The past couple of years have been the hardest of my educational career. One day I was catching...

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