Megan Gerhardt, Ph.D.

I just encountered this great resource for authentic assessment: https://lnkd.in/gKq42XtC Nicole Messier did a great job dividing authentic assessments into 5 types (inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning, scenario-based learning, or design-based learning) and provides examples for each type as well as additional resources. Messier also gives examples of Authentic Assessment designing and creating products, performances, writing for an authentic audience, and other types. #authenticassessment

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An interesting and thought-provoking post appeared in Inside Higher Ed today. "Enrollment is everyone's business" is a pervasive saying that enrollment leaders have always struggled to put into practice, and this article gives some insights on how boards and academic affairs in particular can be stakeholders in this work. The FAFSA mess this year has already accelerated some closures, and it will likely put some "air in the line" for enrollment-dependent institutions that will take some time to be felt, but it will be felt (a stronger, more effective community college pipeline could help backfill some of this year's enrollment shortfall through transfer in the upcoming years--just saying). I have one quibble in an otherwise excellent piece, namely "We believe that curricular offerings can place a high value on the core principles of the humanities and liberal arts while also preparing students for careers." This false dichotomy--punctuated with "while also"--is killing the liberal arts. Humanities and liberal arts ARE preparing students for careers by cultivating cultural competence, leadership, compassion, critical thinking, empathy, and communications, both verbally and in writing. We commonly call them "soft skills," but they are really "human skills" and necessary for any field.

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Leaders, grab your seat: https://buff.ly/3V8W7vy Leaders, as you prepare to close out the current school year, I urge you to spend time revisiting your academic framework prior to signing off for the summer months. The reality is that there is a nationwide sense of urgency in addressing the literacy crisis. Last year, the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), “the nation’s report card,” not even half (43%) of fourth graders in the U.S. scored at or above a proficient level in reading.I have an answer for you!School budgets are strained every year when buying programs, training, and materials to close the gap. I help you avoid that rabbit hole and equip you with strategies to work with what you already have.There is power in a solid academic framework, and I have the receipts to prove it. Join me on June 13th to connect the dots and save money on your school's budget! Register here: https://buff.ly/3V8W7vy

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Higher Education in 2024: Navigating Challenges and Shaping the Future https://buff.ly/3VNLyi1 #highered #future #highereducation

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I am excited to announce the release of my latest book, The Resilient Leader: A Foundational Guide to Building Resilient Leadership! Dive into the world of resilient leadership and unlock your potential for success. Get your copy today by visiting my website, CareyPeerman.com.

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If you're free at noon today join the next Let's Talk Core Leadership Skills webinar on Developing Clear Messaging where I'll be discussing how to improve your written and verbal communication skills. Can't make it? Check the Brown School of Professional Studies website for a replay of this and all Lessons in Leadership webinars.

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From the OD consultant’s tool chest: In working with clients I find that journaling provides a valuable learning opportunity. Entries that focus on my consulting engagements allow me to capture, not only client responses, but my reactions to the positives and negatives associated with the intervention. Response to the following questions offer examples of the value of journal writing: What is working, and what isn’t? How can I respond to the downside? How can I leverage what is going well? What am I feeling about the engagement—the good, the bad and the ugly? Heightened awareness related to these insights is likely to enhance a meaningful consulting engagement

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As campuses lurch from one crisis to the next, senior leaders often tend to adopt top down "command-on-control" approaches in attempt to restore "order". The result, of course, is greater disaffection as decision-making gets increasingly out of touch with those on the frontlines. In that context, I am excited to share our first guest blog for FreeToLead, the blog of the Center for Liberated Leadership. Walter R Jacobs explores what it means to go beyond paying lip service to collaboration, and how to navigate resistance to sharing power in his essay on "deep collaboration."

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There were so many brilliant, topical questions from participants during the recent #MeettheAuthor 'Triumphant Teams' event hosted by the The Institute of Leadership with author and top team coach, Dr. Declan Woods, that we're posting teamGenie®'s responses so everyone can learn about the challenges teams face. Question of the week - from Hilary Question: What is the optimum way to communicate with a team if face to face is not possible and why is it the optimum way? Answer: Teams have generally learned how to communicate face to face well enough. They then learned how to do the same while working virtually during and since COVID-19. Hybrid team working, blending in person and remote working, is still proving tricky for many teams, however. There is the potential for the so-called 4 mis’s to occur: miscommunications, misunderstandings, mistrust and mistakes. Beware! I'm not sure there is an optimum way for a virtual team to communicate since what works for one may not work (as well) for another. I do have some suggestions though: ·       When teams are dispersed, more, not less communication is important to prevent "misunderstandings". With some teams suffering from 'Zoom fatigue', it can be easy (and understandable) to not schedule another virtual call. Use your mobile phone instead or make time to physically go and meet someone in person (where possible). ·       It can be useful to remember that meetings are for meeting - not reporting. There are other (better) methods to show progress. Use meetings to discuss and communicate - and avoid 'miscommunications". ·       State your intent (for example, saying what you are hoping to get from a meeting). It may not be obvious or be lost with virtual teaming. Take the guesswork out of it and take the time to explain things.  ·       Agree how you'll communicate e.g., who, who often, how long, how (by what means) and for what purpose. Turn this agreement into a simple process. Try it long enough to see if it works and is valuable. If it is, stick to it. Finally, I would love it if your team found its optimal way rather than search for the optimal way of communicating. Experiment. Try new things out. Remember, virtual teams can out-perform co-located ones if they are set up well. This includes learning and agreeing how to communicate effectively. Good luck. What question about teams would you like an answer to? E-mail them to info@teamgenie.com and we'll post a reply (anonymously).   Andy Fryer Carroll Macey Emily Jones Tracy Cleghorn Fiona Wong #leadership #authors #IOL #coaching #teamwork

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In this Psychology Today blog post, Simon Grenier, Ph.D. and I summarize our recent publication on #teammotivation according to #selfdeterminationtheory. Thomas O'Neill Future of Work Institute Center for Self-Determination Theory (CSDT)

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If executives create fiefdoms instead of collaborating, it should be no surprise that the people in their organization do the same. https://zurl.co/kBGS #corporateinnovation #leadership #InnovationABC #intrapreneurship

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Call-to-Action for 3CP Alums: List 1-3 things you would like to see happen as a program alum from your alumni association! #3cp #cucoaching

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Online and hybrid learning in higher ed has become increasingly prevalent, but how do faculty and campus leaders measure the ROI of investing in these new modalities? What is your cost per opportunity? This article sheds light on benefits and best practices. Worthy of a five minute read!

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Great post on management strategies in a VUCA world. It got me thinking about how teaching university students in this environment demands a bottom-up, innovative approach that breaks away from traditional methods. With distractions like TikTok at their fingertips, professors need to evolve from being 'PowerPoint readers' to becoming facilitators of engaging business simulations. This shift can help divert students from mindless scrolling and provide them with a full sensory learning experience. He writes "In an increasingly complex world - organizations with tight couplings across levels will tend to be brittle and vulnerable to catastrophic failures due to an inability to keep pace with changing situations. When couplings across levels are looser, the potential for bottom-up innovation and self-organization increases."

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Attention Higher Ed Professionals! Time is ticking ⏰ Peer review surveys are coming soon for the US News & World Report rankings. Have you reached out to your esteemed peers yet to showcase the groundbreaking work your institution is doing in key categories? If not, what are you waiting for? By exchanging insights and sharing accomplishments, you can elevate your profile and ensure your voice stands out among the rankings. Now is the perfect moment to make those vital connections and shine a spotlight on your institution's strengths! Whether it’s academic reputation, faculty or financial resources, graduation and retention rates, or other program-specific rankings, we can help! We specialize in providing accurate and tailored contact information to help higher education institutions like yours send out PR messaging to other schools. Our guarantee: Precision and personalization. We curate data to meet your institution's specific needs, ensuring that you have the right contacts at your fingertips to make a lasting impression. Don't leave your success to chance. 🚀 Reach out to us today, and let's take your institution to the top of the list! https://buff.ly/3UkX8QR #HigherEd #HigherEducation #CollegesAndUniversities #HigherEdMarketing

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I'm excited to share my latest article, “How Can We Help People Understand Complex Systems?” In our interconnected world, recognizing and understanding complex systems is crucial. This article delves into the importance of seeing beyond the surface to grasp the nonlinearity, interconnectedness, and emergent behavior of the systems around us. From supply chains to climate change, a systems perspective helps us navigate and address global challenges more effectively. By developing an intuitive understanding of these networks, we can make more informed decisions and foster innovation. It's not just about seeing the parts, but understanding the whole and its hidden connections. I invite you to read the full article and explore how enhancing your systems thinking can lead to more informed decisions and impactful solutions: https://lnkd.in/gjuVcDqw #ComplexSystems #SystemsThinking #GlobalChallenges #Innovation #Sustainability #TheNexus #design

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