Resources

A thorough and accessible introduction to concept mapping: graphic organizers, strategies for visualizing knowledge or graphically representing ideas. Includes brief description of process, short lists of best practices, and links to additional resources and software.

Recommendations from national studies on doctoral education, by Jody Nyquist and Donald H. Wulff -- including links to online resources, books and articles.

A website for the seven-year study conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at UCLA examining the role that college plays in facilitating the development of students' spiritual qualities.

A report from the Social Science Research Council (SSRS) that extends findings reported in the 2010 book "Academically Adrift" to document practices associated with improved student performance, as well as differences across individuals and institutions in the level of learning.

On this site you will find links to many articles, Web sites, and other resources to help you in the process of integrating your faith with the knowledge claims you will encounter at college or the university.

This 34 page study by The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (Harvard University) explores how Generation X (born 1964-1980) faculty are approaching their jobs, long-term careers, and work-life balance, and examines if and how the generational “clashes” reportedly arising in the workforce are being manifested in the academic environment.

A quarterly bulletin published online (subscription restrictions) by Wiley-Blackwell, for chairs, deans, academic vice presidents, and other administrators, Practical information, written by practitioners from their own experience.

Web site providing the full text of the American Association of University Professors’ bimonthly publication, with the mission to advance academic freedom and shared governance, to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.

The AAUP's website provides a wealth of materials to advance academic freedom and shared governance, to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.

The Association of American colleges and Universities (AAC&U)supports liberal education nationally through publications, meetings, public advocacy and programs. Its web site provides a wealth of resources, position papers, and descriptions of its initiatives. The organization also supports a robust program of publications (periodicals, pamphlets, books), available for a small fee.