@jmaitlandwccnet-edu

Wow. I arbitrarily chose three years, so it’s interesting to see that it seems to be (or may soon become) a general standard at some institutions.

I don’t have any advice, but I can share another factor I consider. I loathe endless meetings about meetings that simply review what happened in the previous meeting😅. I limit…

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@jmaitlandwccnet-edu

Jennifer,

What strategies do you/will you use to step away from current roles? I accepted a few committee chair positions where my predecessors had been in the roles for seven years or more. I immediately self-imposed a three-year term limit. I’m curious how other people step down or away without abandoning initiatives…

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@cingram5nccu-edu

Chrystal,
Please share your wisdom. I can always make my syllabus stronger!

~Melissa🌺

Felt only right to “heart” this post 😊

@Andrea.K

Exciting! Any ideas for your first experiment?

@Najia

I always love (and relate to) your responses🤗

My balance formula: Nature, meditation, exercise (dance, and strength training), constant learning, and, you guessed it, puppies!! 😅

@m-e-martin You’ve got this, Matthew!

These are my mainstays: satisfaction (professional growth) and self-care (personal). Too often institution-driven PD is boring and unfulfilling…an exercise in box-checking. I prefer finding professional growth opportunities that fuel my passion. As for self-care, taking care of myself is always a priority, and the residual benefit is that it…

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@mkterrelluaptc-edu Which LMS do you use? There are a few ways to integrate questions in videos without having to re-record them.

@hgriffituncfsu-edu A travel style that prioritizes meals? Sign me up. I center food in my teaching (I call it Snack/Cookie Leadership), but it’s more an inclusive response to food insecurity that doesn’t make anyone feel self-conscious. I bring food as a way to quickly establish a positive vibe in the classroom. But I also tell students that…

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@tcristastate-edu So true. Your response is a perfect reminder that being an effective educator is to practice a perpetual masterclass in the same durable skills we hope our students develop: critical thinking, adaptability, decision-making, inter and intrapersonal skills, you name it.

Love this, Najia.

I meant impact my travel style, but you get it😂

@heidicostelloweber-edu I like how you phrased this. Various circumstances (for example, if I’m traveling with the pups or not) can impact my teaching style. My teaching style is subject to similar changes. Do I have a quiet class? A more talkative class? I adapt.

@kathleen-melagosru-edu Renaming files for the future is such a great idea!

@m-e-martin Yes! Exploration is a cornerstone of academia. I like how your approach leaves room for discovery while still keeping students moving toward the larger learning goals.

I love a good side quest. If a sign claims it has Florida’s best orange juice, I’m taking the exit (also a true story). That’s pretty much my teaching philosophy. I have a destination in mind, but I’m always open to a worthwhile detour. I may not have started the semester planning to analyze a reality TV show, but if students point out a…

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More money and less bureaucracy? I like the way you think, Jorge 😊

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My Steinhardt Financial Group exercise is one that students have raved about for years. It is like an episode of Shark Tank (students are seeking funding), except there is the added component of having students write a business plan, develop a product (usually by repurposing an office supply; when funding allows, a 3D-printed product),…

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Jorge,

Beyond the speeches from administrators, how do you think faculty should be recognized?

@elayanamontclair-edu I love this! “Escape room” must be in the air. I’m teaching a Pride and Prejudice segment next Spring (I wish I had time to do the course redesign for fall), and I found an online escape room game I would like to incorporate: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Austen-Escape-Room-Book/dp/1524876887

@mary-rueckerlfdtc-edu For in-class sections, I’m imagining something like the theft sensors at the front of stores. The sensors go off automatically if the students hasn’t done the readings. Maybe silent sensors, so no one can complain for being called out… 😅

@isabel-zaerauta-edu Great suggestion. I use Google Arts & Culture in my Introduction to Humanities classes. I also love the 3D tours here: https://tapestry.cyark.org/

One of my assignments: I have students tour Choijin Lama Temple Museum to see how architectural form supports spiritual practice and cultural identity. As they move through the…

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What are you in the mood to read? Fiction or nonfiction? A tale about dragons or humans… or both? A lighthearted rom-com or heartbreaking coming-of-age story? The 2006 ACUE Commons Summer Vibes Week 4 List of Reading Recommendations has something for you. An asterisk marks titles that were recommended by more than one member (Atomic Habits…

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I love this. If money was no object, I would bring in riveting guest speakers that could speak on the real-world applications of the humanties in the job market. Hearing these things from me is one thing. Hearing them from a CEO or newly minted billionaire is a whole other level.

@tracitayloruttyler-edu Let’s ask the judges… “Yes, ditto is an acceptable response.” 😂 So many good ideas!

@kathleen-melagosru-edu We have the same wish!!!

I’d make all the external materials I use automatically meet accessibility standards. I’m making a lot of new videos because many of the ones I’ve used in the past don’t measure up.

@Andrea.K Some good news… maybe. Hoopla is often a “hidden” public library benefit. It’s worth seeing if your library is linked: https://www.hoopladigital.com

In an episode of The West Wing (which I quote with almost the same frequency my young nephew does SpongeBob), speechwriter Sam Seaborn (played by Rob Lowe) says, “Good writers borrow from other writers. Great writers steal from them outright.”

While most of us have gone through (or are still going through) moments of impostor syndrome, there…

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Thank you, @jamilah This sounds like it would work well in my Honors Leadership sections. Checking availability at the local library right now 😊

That sounds fun. Does it lean dark or is it more light-hearted?

@stephanie-winnerfairmontstate-edu It’s great. One of the reasons I love video quizzes is because students get meaningful interaction with the material in a low-stakes way. The quizzes give them a confidence boost and support their learning🥳

That certainly is a ringing endorsment @jamilah . Out of curiosity, what learning outcomes would you align with the book?

I love Libby. I love Hoopla even more. No waiting periods!

Very interesting, Diane. I’m adding to this my reading list. I wonder how it differs and overlaps with Dweck’s Growth Mindset.

@mkterrelluaptc-edu I’m grateful to read from my wonderful ACUE colleagues that not all professors carry on that tradition.

@Jorge My institution sent and almost immediately retracted a collegewide email. A few more clarifying emails followed. What was the most disconcerting (on the faculty side) was having to submit grades within two days and not having access to the final assignments to complete grading. Fortunately, the final grade deadline was extended. I…

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That would be a nightmare!

I would lean that same direction concerning privacy and official university email addresses. I’ll have to find the article again to revisit the privacy argument.

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Words I long to say: “Not teaching this summer” 😅

@jemilleriwcc-edu I wholeheartedly agree. The idea that one form of reading is superior to another tends to promote ableist ideas. Audiobooks can be amazing for those of us with ADHD-inattentive type (especially when I can listen at 1.5-1.7x speed without too much distortion). I provide students audio and written text options when I can. I don’t…

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The Hunger Games for a just-for-fun course I’m taking next month.

@Andrea.K I copied and pasted my entire Feedback and Grading policy. “I provide rubric and whole-class feedback on most assignments. You may also request individual feedback. DB-based writing activities may be used to provide whole-class feedback to highlight common strengths, errors, and areas for improvement to help guide revision and writing…

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If you’re looking for a soundtrack for that next barbecue, here is the complete Summer Vibes Playlist compiled by the stars of ACUE Commons: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFPw3AEGkVCUol1ILTiOjj8j7U8nlSo_C&si=6oNfgECaOmLB3n5j

Happy Grilling 🌽🍅🌶️🍄(the starting line-up for my vegan kebabs)

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