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by Larry Burns | Feb 26, 2016 | college teaching, critical thinking, higher education, metrics, UOPX

Metrics!  No matter your job, there are data available to validate, educate, or eliminate you!  A solid organization will utilize all three purposes while managing the people side of the operation. During my decade in higher education, “educate” would seem a natural...

Using the “F” Word in First Year Student Experience

by Larry Burns | Mar 20, 2015 | Uncategorized

Like the other popular “F” word, feedback can be used in many ways during a college students’ first year. A mindful conversation about how to make the most of this complex word may improve the classroom experience.  Contextual feedback fans a burning...

Speaking of the First Year Experience…

by Larry Burns | Mar 12, 2015 | career, college teaching, higher education, training

Whew! I just completed week 3 of my first 7 week course as a full time faculty member.  Teaching University Studies, University Writing, and Critical Thinking to students just starting their college experience – or perhaps back from an extended break – is...

Look Down! You are Standing on Someone’s Shoulders

by Larry Burns | Feb 25, 2015 | career, higher education, leadership, management, training

I’m in heavy training mode these last two weeks thanks to my full time faculty position with University of Phoenix. I get the pleasure of working with first year students to support their career and academic success. What I am learning is too large to put into a...

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