Monthly Archives: April 2019

A Universal Learning System

For the last three days, I’ve had the privilege of attending the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. The ASU GSV Summit brings together educators, entrepreneurs, funders, and corporations to discuss, reflect on, and propose innovative approaches to improving educational … Continue reading

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PROPEL – Part I: An Overview of a Model for Organizational Change

In my first blog post, Finding and Sharing Meaning: Developing a Community of Practice, I describe how my colleagues frequently seemed hurried and opportunities to pause and reflect before taking action seemed to be lacking. As I was contemplating this … Continue reading

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Positive Relationship with Stress

Last fall, my mindfulness group exchanged ideas about the benefits of mindfulness. I like to share research that suggests mindfulness practice can positively impact health. Occasionally, someone will mention that being overly aware of stress can have a negative impact. … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Faculty Innovation

This afternoon I read a blog post on InsideHigherEd by Steve Mintz titled “Faculty as Drivers of Innovation.” Steve’s blog post delves into the role of faculty and ways in which faculty are valued on campus. He recommends three ways … Continue reading

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