Arts and Sciences honors outstanding achievement
adrianaFourteen faculty, six staff and seven graduate students were honored for outstanding achievement at the fourth annual College of Arts and Sciences Appreciation and Recognition Social. » More …
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WSU Writing Center consultants land five top senior awards, poetry prize from College of Arts and Sciences
Five peer consultants in the Writing Center at WSU have been honored by their major departments in the College of Arts and Sciences with “outstanding senior” awards, and a sixth has received the Ruth Slonim Poetry Prize. » More …
March 22: Celebrate WSU authors at Crimson Reads
The published works of WSU authors will be recognized at the third annual “Crimson Reads: A Celebration of WSU Authors,” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the Terrell Library atrium. Crimson Reads is part of WSU Showcase, the annual celebration of faculty, staff and student excellence. Refreshments will be offered during a reception open to the public. » More …
Professors Can Learn to Be More Effective Instructors
Studies of faculty development efforts at a liberal arts college and WSU suggest the programs can have an impact on student outcomes.
Intuitively, it makes sense that professors who spend time developing their teaching skills will become more effective instructors — and that that will eventually translate to better student outcomes. Practically speaking, though, the challenges of (and the variables involved in) tracing the effects of professional development on student learning are myriad. That’s probably why the research on the matter is patchy, relying largely on self-reported measures. » More …
How a joking phrase builds rapport … no kidding
The phrase “just kidding” is more than a way to escape a failed attempt at humor. Research by Nancy Bell, WSU associate professor of English, and colleagues found the expression serves at least four distinct functions and plays an important role in maintaining relationships. » More …