Category Archives: PROPEL

Inclusivity in Action Research

Posted on July 6, 2019 by admin

Research in the field of education is most beneficial if it is practitioner-oriented. Currently, there is a gap between research and practice, which results in much research not being utilized in an impactful way.  Traditional scholars recommend researchers focus more … Continue reading →

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PROPEL – Part II: The Case for Developing an Organizational Change Initiative

Posted on May 4, 2019 by admin

As described in Part I of this series, the changing environment of higher education requires that colleges and universities adapt. One time adaptations will not suffice as technology, diverse student bodies, and societal needs continue to evolve more rapidly than … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 4, 2019 by admin

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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Thoughts on Faculty Innovation

Posted on April 1, 2019 by admin

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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