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Pitfalls of Using Student Comments in the Evaluation of Faculty

The use—or misuse—of student ratings of instruction (SRIs) in faculty evaluation is a frequent topic in higher education news. Unfortunately, popular press articles on the topic often garner more attention than the vast empirical literature. A recent review of the research by Linse (2017) pointed to common misperceptions about SRIs, offering administrators evidence-based advice on appropriate SRI interpretation.

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Melissa J. Himelein, PhD December 17, 2018 No Comments

Teaching and Learning Centers as Catalysts for Faculty Diversity Development

Consider the experience of Jordan, a fourth-year political science major, who was told by his professor that many African-American students do not pass her class (Brooms, 2017). This stereotyping can create a self-fulfilling prophecy, or what Claude Steele describes as a “stereotype threat,” which impacts students’ performance by challenging their academic ability or competence.  

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Alvin Evans and Edna Chun, DM December 10, 2018 No Comments

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Teaching and Learning Centers as Catalysts for Faculty Diversity Development 

Alvin Evans and Edna Chun, DM, 6 years ago 0 5 min read  
Consider the experience of Jordan, a fourth-year political science major, who was told by his professor that many African-American students do not pass her class (Brooms, 2017). This stereotyping can create a self-fulfilling prophecy, or what Claude Steele describes as a “stereotype threat,” which impacts students’ performance by challenging their...
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