Feedback is essential for students’ academic growth. Researchers conclude that feedback is among the most positive influences on achievement (Hattie & Clarke, 2019). In higher education, however, feedback does not always command the same focus that teaching and research receive. With administrative validation and support, faculty can be encouraged to allocate more time for feedback in their classes, and a culture of feedback on campus can be nurtured—thereby enhancing students’ motivation and performance.
Supporting Faculty and Staff Mental Health and Well-Being: Community, Connection, and Balance
Last month, I introduced the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being. The framework was created to start deeper conversations about change and well-being in the workplace