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So, what do EM and IR have to do with Kyoto, Japan, one of the most iconic and historic of all Japanese cities? At first glance, not much, but Kyoto is the site this weekend (February 22-23, 2013) for the 3rd Study Session on EM and IR, sponsored by Professor Shinji Fukushima of the Office of Enrollment Management at Yamagata University. I was … [Read more...]
On Friday, I gave the first of two talks at Shibaura Institute of Technology, entitled "Institutional Research and Educational Assessment at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Creating a Culture of Evidence." Faculty and staff involved in SIT's Global Initiative were there, along with faculty involved with SIT's new electronic portfolio … [Read more...]
As part of my Professional and Technical Communication course at Rose-Hulman, I ask students to revise their current resume and job application letter to target a particular job and company. For many students, the notion of customizing the standard one-page resume, letting it reflect the company culture and its values (information available on … [Read more...]
On Monday, November 26th, we started a new academic term here at Rose-Hulman, my home institution. That means I met with students in the two sections of the Technical and Professional Communication course that I will teach this quarter. When I introduce the course, I like to tell students that I have been teaching a version of "Tech Comm" for 18 … [Read more...]
This summer faculty at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are offering a new, 4-day workshop for faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students interested in improving STEM education: Making Academic Change Happen … impacting your classrooms, colleagues, and campus. Wednesday, May 30 – Saturday, June 2, … [Read more...]
