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Thriving in Academe graphicAssigned Reading

Few things are more frustrating to a college teacher than to begin a discussion of the readings assigned during a previous class and discover that a significant number of students haven’t done the readings.

This issue’s Thriving in Academe offers encouraging news: There are classroom strategies for ensuring that students keep up with class readings—and students actually welcome them.

 

Southwestern College Faculty Know What It Means to Vote Union Yes!
The SCEA Executive Board celebrates the faculty's union victory. From left to right: Janet Mazzarella, President; Phil Lopez, Grievance Chair; Shannon Gracy, Secretary; Jordan Mills, Vice President; Dave Brown, Treasurer; Carol Stuardo, Adjunct Representative.

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Poll Results
Does the use of PowerPoint presentations in class interfere with faculty-student interaction?
Yes - 36%
No - 64%

Where Do You Stand? Send comments to CLehane@nea.org.


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