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Common intellectual experiences (CIEs) are one of the lesser-known modalities that have been identified as a high impact practice (HIP) in higher education. This mixed-methods study assesses the outcomes of a short-term CIE, which took the form of a multi-disciplinary, multi-classroom case study focused on Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality group (the titular Top Chief), and his handling of the challenges faced by the hospitality industry under the conditions of the global pandemic. The findings suggest that such CIEs can be effective in fostering integrative thinking both within and across curricula, though the benefits may not accrue equally across all student populations. The study has implications for how universities develop and diversify their HIP portfolios, how faculty implement CIEs in their classrooms, and how students develop their capabilities as wicked problem solvers.

CASE DESCRIPTION The case is based on a true story. The primary subject matter of the case concerns conflict resolution via mediation and conciliation meetings. Secondary issues examined include the [...]

CASE DESCRIPTION The primary subject matter of the case concerns power asymmetries in negotiation. Secondary issues examined include the effect of customer demands on price, time constraints involved in the [...]

Today's managers seek employees with strong communication skills who can apply knowledge in a business setting, while academic business departments seek exposure in their communities. Industry councils can be an effective tool for bridging this gap. As the business world adapts to technological change, education based on information will cede to education based on the generation of ideas. The creation of an industry council creates a repository of relevant knowledge combined with a cadre of seasoned professionals to foster an environment that frames the challenges of an industry in a manner that is useful to professional and instructive to students. Accordingly, council led competitions aid students in identifying problems and synthesizing information from multiple sources into solutions that simulate real business situations. This document outlines steps to start an industry council. While every experience will be different, this paper offers guidelines to help form a council. The authors share their experience and suggest a process to lessen the learning curve for others who may benefit from establishing an industry council. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Different delivery formals of education have increased rapidly over the past decade. With increases in technology, many higher educational institutions have transitioned from traditional in-class evaluations delivered in the classroom to the online delivery of course evaluations. While results are mixed on the effectiveness of online evaluations, the online method of evaluating teaching effectiveness is here to stay. This paper provides an overview of the conversion to online evaluations and suggestions to increase response rates for online teacher evaluations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]