The Thinkers 50 London Summit (3-4 November 2025) centered on the theme of “Regeneration,” exploring fundamental questions contemporary organizations face: What is a regenerative organization? How do we drive regenerative […]
Bringing Students to the Table
Reflections on ISA-West 2025 and Expanding Undergraduate Engagement I had the pleasure of attending the International Studies Association (ISA) – West conference in Pasadena, California, held September 26–27, 2025. The […]
Gratitude for Your Stories + Other Resources
It has been wonderful hearing your stories of teaching and equipping of students so far this year. During our first session of the Emerging Faculty Learning Community (eFLC), Dr. Chloe […]
Eliminate Ads in Your Course Youtube Videos With Canvas Studio
We’re excited to share that Canvas has integrated with YouTube’s education player, allowing ad-free YouTube videos to be used directly in Canvas Studio. This provides a distraction-free, privacy-focused, and accessible experience for […]
Elevating Teaching Effectiveness Through the New Student Experiences of Teaching (SET) Survey and Critical Reflection
Here’s a quick refresh on what’s new in Vanguard’s course evaluation process and how we can deepen our understanding of teaching effectiveness beyond any single measure. With our transition to […]
The VU Library Welcomes Stephen Moore, Ph.D.
As the Vanguard Community prepares for the start of the new academic year, the library is pleased to announce the addition of our new Faculty Librarian, Dr. Stephen Moore. Although […]
Getting Ready for the New Year
When I was little, I got such delight setting up the tabs in my new binder for the school year. The tidy separation and potential for organization scratched a certain […]
Essential Resources for the New Academic Year
Below are the top things to do before classes begin, as well as some other resources to browse, as you look to the start of the new academic year. Top […]
National Association of Schools of Theatre
During Spring Break I attended the National Association of Schools of Theatre’s annual conference. I was the moderator for two breakout groups focusing on the main presentations. The first roundtable […]
More Than Words Book Club Comes to an End
Over the past couple of months, a new book club brought fresh ideas and vital dialogue to the Vanguard campus. A group of faculty and staff gathered for three sessions […]