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 […]
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 […]
Active Learning In Practice With Dr. Paul Hwang
Last Thursday, a group of faculty from a variety of disciplines was able to participate in the inaugural Active Learning in Practice Series session Mission: Possible – Nutrient Timing Strategies […]
Learnings from the Lilly Conference
This last week (January 8-10, 2025) I had the great privilege of attending for third time, the ITLC (International Teaching Learning Cooperative) Lilly Conference in San Diego. The theme for […]
Celebrating Priscilla Ziegler
Congratulations to Priscilla Ziegler for completing her master’s degree in Sociology at California State University, Fullerton! Priscilla was first introduced to Vanguard in 2015, as an undergraduate student majoring in […]
Flip Is Going Away: What Are the Best Alternatives for Faculty?
With the announcement that Flip (formerly Flipgrid) will be discontinued, many of our faculty who rely on this video discussion platform are looking for alternatives to seamlessly integrate into their […]
Google Jamboard to Be Phased Out by Year-End: Top Alternatives for Faculty
Google has announced the discontinuation of Jamboard, its collaborative digital whiteboard tool, by the end of the year. Several other alternatives offer similar features for collaborative teaching: Transition Tips for […]
Course Reserves, Open Access Content, and Fair Use
The library is ready to provide the resources your students need to continue their development as curious and creative lifelong learners! We need your help! There are three ways you […]