EdUp Curriculum

In this conversation, Nicole Poff and Matt Phillips discuss the integration of Career Services into the curriculum at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). They explore the success of embedding career resources into various programs, the use of e-portfolios to enhance student learning, and the importance of aligning curriculum with career competencies. They emphasize understanding course design, building relationships with faculty, and meeting students where they are. The discussion highlights the significance of faculty buy-in, innovative tools for career services, and the need to address students' holistic needs in their educational journey.

In this episode, Nicole Poff speaks with Casey Evans, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Student Services at Kogod School of Business, about the comprehensive curriculum reform undertaken at American University’s Kogod School of Business. They discuss the motivations behind the reform, the design thinking approach used, the importance of stakeholder engagement, and how the new curriculum integrates employer needs and student-centered learning. Casey shares insights on the challenges faced during the process and offers advice for other academic leaders looking to implement similar changes.

In this conversation, Nicole Poff interviews Joshua Eyler, the author of ‘Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students, and What We Can Do about It'. Eyler shares his personal experiences and insights on how grades can hinder intrinsic motivation and advocates for alternative grading models that focus on feedback and growth. The discussion emphasizes the need for educators to rethink their grading practices and approach to curriculum design to better support student learning and well-being.

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