Addressing Misperceptions of Underprepared Students: A Case Study at a Public American University

This study examines faculty/staff perceptions of underprepared students as well as the experiences of these students in the college setting. Understanding that this crucial population has poor retention, we sought to understand who they were and how the faculty/staff felt about them in an effort to better serve them. While most students surveyed believed their professors wanted them to succeed and were interested in their learning, they also offered insight into areas where faculty could further assist their progress. Faculty/staff revealed both positive and negative feelings about underprepared students, often acknowledging feelings of helplessness when working with them. Through data analysis of surveys from both populations, we identified key areas of focus on which to build a professional development model. By bridging gaps in faculty/staff understanding through a faculty networking approach, we are working together to become more student-ready in addressing student needs wherever they fall, thus promoting student success and retention

Tiger Daily: September 6, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS WKHRMA October Seminar – Registration Spots Available! Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Phi Delta Theta Seeking Advisors Academic Advising Certificates and Trainings Faculty Development Funding Applications Free Community Meal Online Grant Writing Workshop Smoky Hill Chorale – First Rehearsal Foundation Check Run Notice 25LIVE Room Reservation System – New Event Creation Form EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND Fresh Food Friday – TODAY; 11:00am FUTURE EVENTS Café May Mondays: Fresh Asian Cuisine – September 9; 11:30am Victor E. Garden Workday – September 9; 5:00pm Hispanic Dance Session: Ballet Exercise for Adults – September 11; 6:30pm to 9:00pm FHSU Career Readiness Week – September 15-18; Times listed below Science Café Presents: “99 Science Cafés & Beyond” – September 16; 7:00pm MDC Workshop – Intermediate Excel: Data Analysis – September 18; 8:30am to 12:00pm 2nd Annual Mac N’ Cheese with AGD – September 18; 4:30pm to 7:00pm MDC Workshop – CliftonStrengths Engaged – October 1; 9:00am to 4:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS Freshmen & KAMS/AMS Elections Student Organization Renewal is Now Open! FBI Internship Opportunit

Tiger Daily: September 5, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS WKHRMA October Seminar – Registration Spots Available! Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Phi Delta Theta Seeking Advisors Academic Advising Certificates and Trainings Faculty Development Funding Applications Free Community Meal Online Grant Writing Workshop On-Site Biometric Screening & Health Coach Available Smoky Hill Chorale – First Rehearsal Foundation Check Run Notice FY20 URE Grant Applications DUE TODAY! EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND Color Me Honors – TODAY; 11:00am to 2:00pm Resume Madness – TODAY; 6:00pm to 8:00pm FUTURE EVENTS FHSU Career Readiness Week – September 15-18; Times listed below Science Café Presents: “99 Science Cafés & Beyond” – September 16; 7:00pm MDC Workshop – Intermediate Excel: Data Analysis – September 18; 8:30am to 12:00pm 2nd Annual Mac N’ Cheese with AGD – September 18; 4:30pm to 7:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS Freshmen & KAMS/AMS Elections Student Organization Renewal is Now Open! FBI Internship Opportunit

Tiger Daily: September 6, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS WKHRMA October Seminar – Registration Spots Available! Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Phi Delta Theta Seeking Advisors Academic Advising Certificates and Trainings Faculty Development Funding Applications Free Community Meal Online Grant Writing Workshop Smoky Hill Chorale – First Rehearsal Foundation Check Run Notice 25LIVE Room Reservation System – New Event Creation Form EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND Fresh Food Friday – TODAY; 11:00am FUTURE EVENTS Café May Mondays: Fresh Asian Cuisine – September 9; 11:30am Victor E. Garden Workday – September 9; 5:00pm Hispanic Dance Session: Ballet Exercise for Adults – September 11; 6:30pm to 9:00pm FHSU Career Readiness Week – September 15-18; Times listed below Science Café Presents: “99 Science Cafés & Beyond” – September 16; 7:00pm MDC Workshop – Intermediate Excel: Data Analysis – September 18; 8:30am to 12:00pm 2nd Annual Mac N’ Cheese with AGD – September 18; 4:30pm to 7:00pm MDC Workshop – CliftonStrengths Engaged – October 1; 9:00am to 4:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS Freshmen & KAMS/AMS Elections Student Organization Renewal is Now Open! FBI Internship Opportunit

Tiger Daily: September 3, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS WKHRMA October Seminar – Registration Spots Available! Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Phi Delta Theta Seeking Advisors Academic Advising Certificates and Trainings Faculty Development Funding Applications Free Community Meal Online Grant Writing Workshop On-Site Biometric Screening & Health Coach Available Smoky Hill Chorale – First Rehearsal Foundation Check Run Notice FY20 URE Grant Applications DUE Thursday! EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND Mini Golf at Forsyth Library – TODAY; 4:00pm to 6:00pm Alpha Gam Popsicle Stand – September 4; 9:00am to 4:00pm Resume Madness – September 5; 6:00pm to 8:00pm FUTURE EVENTS FHSU Career Readiness Week – September 15-18; Times listed below Science Café Presents: “99 Science Cafés & Beyond” – September 16; 7:00pm MDC Workshop – Intermediate Excel: Data Analysis – September 18; 8:30am to 12:00pm 2nd Annual Mac N’ Cheese with AGD – September 18; 4:30pm to 7:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS Freshmen & KAMS/AMS Elections Student Organization Renewal is Now Open! 40 Days at the Fort Challeng

Teaching and Research within Further Education Colleges: chalk and cheese?

The expansion of Higher Education (HE) into Further Education (FE) Colleges has resulted in college lecturers with responsibility for teaching HE courses experiencing considerable changes in their working practices. College lecturers have worked collaboratively with universities to develop HE courses and been presented with opportunities to engage in scholarly activity and research. This paper draws on the experience of a group of college lecturers who undertook research into aspects of their teaching practice through an initiative introduced by the Higher Education Learning Partnerships (HELP) Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). Through a series of semi-structured interviews, this paper examines the impact of their projects and experiences as researchers on their practice, and on the learning experiences they provided for their students. The paper explores the context of delivering HE within FE, and the lessons that can be learned from undertaking practitioner-led research in this environment. As the college lecturers demonstrate, their research was found to enhance their practice, and was highlighted as validating their profession identities as HE in FE professionals. They also considered the tensions and challenges present within an FE college where research activities are not necessarily seen a part of the teaching role. Based on the experiences of these college lecturers this paper argues for a more pro-active approach to scholarly activity in an HE in FE context

Tiger Daily: September 3, 2019

ANNOUNCEMENTS WKHRMA October Seminar – Registration Spots Available! Calendar: Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Phi Delta Theta Seeking Advisors Academic Advising Certificates and Trainings Faculty Development Funding Applications Free Community Meal Online Grant Writing Workshop On-Site Biometric Screening & Health Coach Available Smoky Hill Chorale – First Rehearsal Foundation Check Run Notice FY20 URE Grant Applications DUE Thursday! EVENTS THIS WEEK/WEEKEND Mini Golf at Forsyth Library – TODAY; 4:00pm to 6:00pm Alpha Gam Popsicle Stand – September 4; 9:00am to 4:00pm Resume Madness – September 5; 6:00pm to 8:00pm FUTURE EVENTS FHSU Career Readiness Week – September 15-18; Times listed below Science Café Presents: “99 Science Cafés & Beyond” – September 16; 7:00pm MDC Workshop – Intermediate Excel: Data Analysis – September 18; 8:30am to 12:00pm 2nd Annual Mac N’ Cheese with AGD – September 18; 4:30pm to 7:00pm SHARE WITH STUDENTS Freshmen & KAMS/AMS Elections Student Organization Renewal is Now Open! 40 Days at the Fort Challeng