Our Stories
Discover what our students, faculty, and staff are studying, researching, reading and writing, who they're collaborating with, and how their passion for teaching and learning is fueling action and achievements.
Learning abroad in Thailand: Studying and experiencing big ideas in community
Living in community during a 2015 Learning Abroad program, CEHD students studied the impact of globalization on environmental resources, family systems, education and human trafficking in Thailand.
Teaching award winner Rashné Jehangir is an interdisciplinary scholar and passionate student advocate
Winner of the 2015 Morse-Alumni Teaching Award, Rashné Jehangir teaching philosophy encompasses creating moments of advocacy and agency for students.
A dynamic partnership enriching intercultural student development.
Rhiannon Williams and Amy Lee are committed to enhancing student development by supporting academic professionals through their publications.
A career of inclusion and impact: Celebrating Jeanne Higbee.
Professor and former PsTL director of graduate studies, Jeanne Higbee retired from the University of Minnesota in January 2015. In recognition of her service and significant impact, we asked her to share some career highlights and offer words of wisdom.
Jill Trites: A life of international teaching, learning and service.
As member of the University's Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Cohort program and Internationalizing Teaching and Learning (ITL) Cohort and ITL Fellows programs, PsTL's Jill Trites seeks to bring her passion for teaching, learning and service to students in new ways.
PsTL’s commitment to College in the Schools: Putting pedagogy into practice
High school students from around the state are benefitting from the research-based, innovative teaching practices developed by College in the Schools faculty coordinators from PsTL.
Expand Your Perspective: International Programs in South Africa, Thailand and Denmark & Sweden
Discover new ways of thinking, relating, and communicating your ideas with these international learning programs led by PsTL faculty.
Talking Pictures: First-Generation College Students Speak from Behind the Lens
This exhibit showcases the results of a photo narrative research project and demonstrates how the multiple identities of first-generation students are not static, but rather rich and dynamic.
Promoting access and engagement is Bob Poch’s dream job
Senior Fellow and Director of Graduate Studies in the department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, Bob Poch wanted to become a professional drummer before his first-year history professor influenced Poch's academic path.
Capstone project becomes springboard for career after graduation
Recent PsTL Alum, Sara Schoen is now an instructional designer with the University's Academic Technology Support Services.
Reaching out to Russia: International collaborations in Chita
Associate professor Irene Duranczyk traveled to southeast Siberia, Russia, to discuss international collaborations with Russian educators and community leaders.
Using images to engage students
As part of the Make it Yours assignment in PsTL 1312, students chose one of the art pieces from the Weisman Art Museum to focus on, then integrated a similar technique or subject matter to create their own art.
CEHD’s 2013 First Year Experience supports 95.6% retention rate
Discover how CEHD's First Year Experience, within the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, supports the college's strong retention rate.
