With the start of another school year, life around the campus becomes more vibrant by the gathering of students new and old. The university provides a multitude resources that are accessible to students within their tuition. Even some students who have been at the university for months may not be aware of the tools that Read More…
The Musical Chairs of Student Registration
Another quarter has come and gone. This can only mean one thing… Hundreds of students are now scrambling to claim the classes they want for registration. The time period where a student registers for their classes can actually have adverse effects on their success rate. The University of Washington offers a variety of courses for Read More…
Post-Traditionals and Privacy
“For many, the typical image of a U.S college student remains locked on an 18-year-old, attending his or her first post-high school institution, living on campus, taking 15 credits or more each semester, and graduating in four years. […] The time has come to consider what can be done to better understand the needs of Read More…
Losing HOPE
There is a new economics of college in America. In the past, students and families who worked hard stood a real chance of attaining a college degree, a ticket to the good life. But then the world shifted. Today, the promise of a college degree in exchange for hard work and dedication no longer holds Read More…
UWT Easter Eggs
Spring is here and you know what that means… Easter is on the horizon! And while you may not believe in the fabled Easter Bunny, you should believe in your trusty pal – the Academic Innovations Department! Today we are letting you in on a few hidden tips – or Easter Eggs (“wink wink”) – Read More…
How to Persevere
With finals week over, many students will be wondering why they put themselves through it every quarter. Why not extend spring break indefinitely? Is it still worth it? We’re here to tell you it is! If you are reading this, it’s fairly likely that you are attending college in order to achieve some kind of Read More…
Become a Survey Extraordinaire
The Academic Innovations blog is up and running – just in time for the University of Washington-Tacoma’s exciting acquisition of Qualtrics! Why should you be interested in this now free software? Well lets dive in and find out: What is Qualtrics? Despite it’s Sci Fi esque name, Qualtrics is fundamentally a surveying platform. “What’s so exciting about Read More…