Creating a welcome and inclusive course– starting with the syllabus

Story originally posted at 9:18 a.m. June 1, 2018, by Christie DeCarolis in Rutgers–Camden IDT News In May 2018, Instructional Design & Technology collaborated with the Gender Studies department to create a workshop about designing welcoming and inclusive course syllabi. Why is this important? Research shows that students are more successful in courses where they feel a sense a … Continue reading Creating a welcome and inclusive course– starting with the syllabus

Rutgers Board of Governors Approves B.A. in Gender Studies at Rutgers–Camden

The Rutgers University Board of Governors today approved the establishment of a bachelor of arts in gender studies program at Rutgers University–Camden. “The importance of gender studies as an academic discipline lies in its investigation of enduring and emerging issues relevant to today’s diverse world,” says Gail Caputo, a professor of criminal justice and director … Continue reading Rutgers Board of Governors Approves B.A. in Gender Studies at Rutgers–Camden