A faculty member recently reached out to Drs. Bonni Stachowiak and David Rhoads with a question about extra credit policies. They were wondering whether Vanguard University has a maximum extra […]

My husband, Dave, and I keep joking that we’ve stumbled upon the perfect idea for a coffee table book. It’s inspired by our kids and their hilariously underwhelming reviews of […]

I still remember vividly the morning when yet-another unarmed person was shot and killed, leaving me overwhelmed with emotions as the start-time for my class all-too-quickly arrived. I felt ill-equipped […]

Teaching in higher education for over 20 years, I still feel a sense of trepidation when reviewing student course evaluations. Reflective practices can provide valuable insights and foster continuous improvement. […]

To help all students succeed in their academic pursuits, we need to meet/support them where they are at in their educational journey. It is recommended that this needed support include […]

Teaching complex subjects often requires new approaches with every class and each new student. In this series of clips, Dr. Elizabeth Powell describes the ways in which her teaching evolved […]

There’s a kind of joy that comes from following God’s call over a sustained period of time. In this installment of A Legacy of Teaching Excellence, Professor Ed Westbrook looks […]

Imagine teaching the same class for decades. Only it wouldn’t really be the same class. Each set of students would bring their own questions, prior learning, and backgrounds. In this […]