Resources

Given postmodernist claims that all perspectives are biased, what should be the role of religion in today's university? Originally published in the Chrnoicle of Higher Education.

The comeback of the religious studies major and the importance of religious studies in the studies of politics, history and other disciplines.

Extensive Bibliography for Mentoring Faculty of Color

Extensive bibliography for mentoring women and faculty of color.

Cornell University resources for mentoring new faculty, including links for: Best Practices in Mentoring of New Faculty, The Mentoring Relationship, The Successful Mentee, Ideas for Mentors, Questions you might ask peers/senior faculty, Mentoring Guidelines, and Suggestions for Supporting New Faculty

List of activities for mentors and mentees

Active Learning Techniques including Peer Instruction, Class Debate, Role-Playing, Case Studies, and Creative Scenarios and Simulations.

Outlines seven traits of Millennials and provides strategies on preparing and delivering effective instruction with these students. Acknowledges difficulties in addressing issues of race/ethnicity and class in generational theory.

Describes different generational groupings of adult learners and different learning preferences. Provides suggestions on effective course design and highlights characteristics of excellent instructors across generational lines.

Focusing on “Millennial culture,” identifies some of the key issues relating to teaching millennial learners. Summarizes need for relevant information; rationale for policies; relaxed environment; personal rapport; and research-based methods.