Arcadia University
Belmont University
Drury University
Hamline University
Hampton University
John Carroll University
Manhattan College
Nazareth College
North Central College
Pacific Lutheran University
St. Edward's University
Samford University
Stetson University
The Sage Colleges
The University of Scranton
University of Evansville
University of Redlands
Valparaiso University
Wagner College
Westminster College
Widener University
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Technology and Intercampus Teaching Expand Networks, Opportunities |
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Rebecca Frost Davis, director of instructional and emerging technology at St. Edward's University
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Although technology can require a learning curve and at times bring us to new levels of frustration, it inarguably yields significant benefits. That sentiment holds true for the use of instructional technology as it relates to intercampus teaching. While there are hurdles to overcome, its successful use can mean better opportunities for students and faculty without straining current institutional resources.
Read more.
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Summer Institute Registration Now Open
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NAC&U's 2014 Summer Institute will be held at the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA, from June 25 - 27. "Creating Community Through Collaboration" will focus on how we can provide opportunities for students and faculty by fostering unique collaboration among NAC&U members. For more information or to register, please go here.
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"College Scorecards and the Liberal Arts":
a blog by University of Evansville
President Kazee
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In a blog for the Huffington Post, University of Evansville President Dr. Tom Kazee began: "President Obama's proposal to create a college scorecard -- a scorecard that might be used to determine institutional eligibility for federal financial support -- has elicited an overwhelmingly negative response from the higher education community, especially small, independent, non-profit institutions." Read the entire blog post.
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Valparaiso University Selects Next Provost
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Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., will join Valparaiso University as incoming provost and executive vice president for academic affairs effective July 1, 2014. In his role, Biermann will be responsible for leadership and oversight of the University's academic programs as well as student affairs, including campus ministries, international programs, and diversity initiatives. Read more.
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Kudos to Athletes Throughout NAC&U
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Twenty-three students from Westminster College made up ten percent of the U.S. Olympic team and brought home several gold, silver and bronze medals. The college had more students in the Games than any other college or university in the country. Four current students and three former* students made it to the medals podium:
* Maddie Bowman - Gold in ski halfpipe
* Joss Christensen - Gold in ski slopestyle
* Alex Deibold - Bronze in snowboardcross
* Devin Logan - Silver in ski slopestyle
* Kaitlyn Farrington* - Gold in snowboard halfpipe
* Jonathan Midol* - Bronze (France) skicross
* Vic Wild* - Gold (Russia) in snowboard giant slalom
Also, congratulations to the Sage College women's basketball team which earned a spot in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament, the first in the program's history. Read more.
And, best wishes to University of Redlands soccer standout Richie Marquez who recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia Union. Marquez was selected 44th overall by the Union as the only NCAA Division III student-athlete chosen in the SuperDraft. Read more.
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Experiential & Service Learning |
NAC&U Student Programs: Study Away, Online Courses |
NAC&U student have many opportunities to expand their horizons, whether abroad, at another campus, or online.
For a list of Study Away programs, please go here.
For NAC&U Student Exchange programs, please go here.
For our Online Course Inventory, please go here.
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Call for Proposals:
Samford University's "Teaching the Christian Intellectual Tradition: Augustine Across the Curriculum"
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From October 2 - 4, 2014 in Birmingham, AL, Samford University will host its inaugural conference on "Teaching the Christian Intellectual Tradition." Supported by funding from the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts, this biennial conference is designed to provide an opportunity for scholars from across the disciplines to share ideas about teaching Christianity's rich intellectual heritage to today's under-graduates. The 2014 conference will focus on Augustine and will feature plenary speakers Peter Kaufman (University of Richmond) and Kristen Deede Johnson (Western Theological Seminary).
Specialists and non-specialists are invited to submit proposals; however, proposals should be designed with the non-specialist in mind and should directly address how to incorporate Augustine in the classroom. Proposals that demonstrate the interdisciplinary connections in Augustine's work are strongly encouraged. The deadline for proposals is May 16, 2014. For more information on how to apply, please click here.
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