In late April, I attended the Kerygma Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. I arrived at my hotel at 1am, and at the conference at 8am, highly caffeinated but excited to soak […]
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 […]
Welcoming A New Library Colleague
In July of 2024, Vanguard University welcomed our latest Coordinator for Library Acquisitions and Services, Rebekah Pulaski. Rebekah is a newly graduated Vanguard alum who received her Bachelors in English […]
2024 New Faculty Experience
We are excited to announce that the 2024 New Faculty Experience will be held from August 12 – 15, running each day from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This program […]
Navigating Difficult Conversations in Teaching
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 […]
Building Awareness and Action Through Reflective Practices
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. […]
American Public Health Association Conference
This past fall I (virtually) attended the American Public Health Association Conference. While I was unable to make it in person, I was still able to glean a lot of […]
Lessons from CSA 2023: Investing in Students at HSI’s
I quickly glance at the conference program/schedule in my hand, then at the plaque on the wall in front of me, just double-checking I’m entering the correct conference room – […]