Campus Conversations: Student Success Pedagogies in Practice

The eight essays in Campus Conversations provide some of the best scholarly work emerging from individual faculty learning communities in a statewide program called the Chancellors Learning Scholar (CLS) program. The CLS program began in 2018 to include large numbers of the University System of Georgias (USG) about 12,000 full-time teaching faculty in the USGs statewide student success efforts. The essays selected for inclusion in this volume demonstrate the range of topics and many of the ways in which USG faculty have explored and applied these pedagogies to their own institutional contexts and courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Chancellors Learning Scholar (CLS) program, a statewide initiative within the University System of Georgia (USG), has produced a remarkable collection of eight essays that showcase the exceptional scholarly work emerging from individual faculty learning communities. This program, initiated in 2018, aims to involve approximately 12,000 full-time teaching faculty in the USGs statewide student success efforts. Over the past two years, approximately 2,000 faculty members have participated in the CLS program, gaining valuable insights into the eight pedagogies of student success. These pedagogies encompass various approaches, including small teaching, inclusive pedagogy, Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TiLT), course design, high-impact practices (HIPs), brain-based learning, academic mindset, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

Each essay in the collection has its roots in the specific topic that formed the basis of the learning community. The compilation showcases a wide range of topics and the diverse ways in which USG faculty have explored and applied these pedagogies to their own institutional contexts and courses. Furthermore, the selected essays also reflect different responses to the program's outcomes, as outlined at its inception.

The essays in Campus Conversations provide valuable insights into the ongoing efforts of faculty members to enhance student learning and success within the USG system. They serve as a testament to the dedication and creativity of these educators as they strive to develop innovative teaching practices that promote deeper engagement and meaningful learning experiences for their students.

The CLS program continues to evolve and grow, with new opportunities for faculty development and collaboration emerging. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, the program aims to empower faculty members to become leaders in student-centered teaching and learning, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the USG and its students.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 218 x 156 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475862607