The many firsts of the first-year experience
In the first week of semester, a student stopped me on campus. My staff lanyard must have been a beacon to this nervous student…
Supporting first-year transition to university at Sydney
A student’s first year at university is the springboard to their learning journey. Making a successful transition to university is crucial to helping students…
From Reactive to Intentional: The Impact and Opportunity of the Proactive Design Intensive
Transparent, inclusive, and intentional course design is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s essential. As university classrooms become more diverse and student needs more…
Improve your UDL literacy – Interview with UDL expert Dr. Elizabeth Berquist
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that can be used to guide the design of accessible and challenging learning environments for all…
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
Throughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…