Nuance Over Nonsense
Sharp, experience-backed insights that cut through the noise in higher education. From student success to faculty burnout, Leonard Geddes unpacks complex challenges with clarity and practicality. No fluff, just real solutions. Dive in for transformative ideas that help you lead with confidence and impact.
The Backbone of Academic Excellence: Prioritizing the Importance of Academic Infrastructure
In higher education, infrastructure plays a critical yet often invisible role in the success of both educators and students. Academic infrastructure, much like the physical systems that underpin our daily…
Save Lives and Students this Summer! Understanding and Overcoming Transition Traps in College
On July 4th, 2019, I had a striking revelation that inspired me to write my recently published book, How to Successfully Transition Students into College: From Traps to Triumph. My…
The Triple Bottom Line Dilemma: Balancing Operational, Academic and Employment Goals in Higher Education
Despite the entrenched perception, colleges and universities do not have enrollment problems. Higher education institutions are grappling with significant challenges, often rooted in the split-focused nature due to a misalignment…
Unlocking Academic Success for College Students: Are Your Students Using the Right Formula?
As college educators, we constantly seek ways to enhance our students’ learning experiences and outcomes. Understanding the underlying approaches students use to tackle academic work can provide invaluable insights into…
Energize Your Academic Year-End: Move from Traps to Triumphs!
As the academic year draws to a close, it’s common to find students, faculty, and staff feeling a bit emotionally drained. Remember, it’s not unique to this year—many of us…
Teach Students to Love Learning: A special Valentine’s Day Post
It’s Valentine’s Day; once again, love is in the air. I want to challenge you today to make your students fall in love with learning. Learning is about establishing relationships…
The Path to Solving Our Most Persistent Problems: Understanding Student Underperformance
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First-Year Focus Group Session Look-in
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Overcoming the First Semester Slump: 3 Moves to Enhance College Student Performance
In the initial 2013 release of my article “Why Good Students Do ‘Bad’ in College,” I explored the often misunderstood reasons behind college students’ underperformance. This post shifted the focus…
The Spookiest Test Question: What Terrifies Students the Most?
Dive into the mysterious realms of academic testing this Halloween. Discover the one question that haunts students the most! Unveil the secrets in our latest Halloween-themed article. 🎃📚
When Student Challenges Become Trouble for Educators and Institutions
The transition from high school to college marks a significant period in a student’s academic journey. While it’s an exciting time filled with new experiences, it can also be fraught…
Former STEM Stars Flames Rekindled!
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UNLOCKING THE SECRET OF ELITE MATH PERFORMERS
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SUCCESSFUL AND SEAMLESS STUDENT TRANSITIONS
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