I've been rereading a lot of Calvin and Hobbes strips since its 40th anniversary a few weeks ago (apologies if that makes you feel old). The nostalgia of the comic strip is a comforting reprieve and a sorely needed invitation to take the world a little less seriously, but it's also been a useful reflection on the passage of time. While this week is a time to congratulate yourself, your colleagues, and your students for nearing the finish line, it becomes all too easy to forget the smaller moments and insights that made this semester what it was. The payoff comes through a series of panels, one might say.
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For myself, these moments happened in the weekly conversations I had with student and faculty partners in IP3, where we joyfully uncovered details that we only noticed when we reflected with others. I hope you have had some similar opportunities to laugh this semester, and if not, that December brings a chuckle or two.
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Coming Up in the Faculty Hub
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While many of us are all too used to defending the liberal arts, misconceptions about the "real-world" practicality of liberal arts degrees remain pervasive. This insightful episode of the American Campus podcast addresses these myths, showing how the distinction between practical and liberal arts skills tells us less about the realities of the workforce than we might think, and may say more about the structural, cultural, and political valuation of liberal arts students and skills.
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Last Day of Class Tipsheet
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The last week of classes is here! The Faculty Hub's Last Day of Class Tipsheet includes questions and practical strategies to make the most of the end of the semester and encourage metacognition and student reflection on course takeaways, experiences, and growth. Some of the tipsheet's suggestions include facilitating student reflection, reaffirming students' sense of belonging, and preparing students to complete SEIs with intention.
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We are always looking for new and exciting projects and collaborations. Feel free to contact us.
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