AI Study Tools Get an A+ from Pharmacy Students in Innovative Collaboration
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping education, a recent experience has shown how students and professors can work together to harness AI’s potential in the classroom. The success story comes from our pharmacy school where first-year on-campus and on-line biochemistry students got an AI-powered study buddy – with their professor’s seal of approval. […]
Engaging Students in an AI-Driven World: Reflections from “Student Motivation in the Age of AI”
During the holiday break, I finally had the opportunity to catch up on some professional development and I’m so glad I did! Like many of us, I often see a countless number of webinars and workshops pop up on my radar throughout the year that I’d really like to attend, but despite my best efforts, […]
Empowering Distance Learners through Appreciative Advising
Introduction Over the past decade, distance learning has seen a remarkable expansion, altering the landscape of education delivery and accessibility. While it has opened doors for millions of students, it also challenges establishing meaningful connections. With its intentional, strengths-based approach, Appreciative Advising stands out as a solution. It fosters engagement, trust, and success in online […]
Shaping Change Through Intangible Leadership Influence
Are you aspiring to become a leader or to lead a great team? Matthews (2005), in his book Aim for the Heart, reminds us that to have our wildest dreams come true, we must first have wild dreams. My first wild dream was to be part of a leadership cohort, and it came true when […]
Hacking Leadership: Leveraging Audiobooks and Your Daily Commute
What if one of the biggest pain points of your day could become your greatest professional development opportunity? As the Executive Dean of Online Learning and Faculty Development at D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY, I’ve discovered that one of the most impactful tools for professional growth isn’t found in the latest research or newest technology—it’s […]