Leading Improvements in Higher Education with Stephen Hundley s06e03: A Conversation with Leaders from the International Academy of Process Educators
Dec 17, 2025
Josh Morrison, Director of Academic Retention Programs at the University of Indianapolis, and Tris Utschig, Director for Scholarly Teaching at Kennesaw State University, delve into the transformative power of process education. They discuss how this approach, centered on the cycle of believe-do-assess-grow, enhances student retention through innovative initiatives like learning-to-learn camps. The duo highlights assessment's vital role in promoting self-growth and faculty mentorship, and they share insights on leveraging AI in education. Tune in for their expert tips on implementing these practices!
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SII Origin Story
- Tris first used the SII (Strengths, Improvements, Insights) feedback format in a 2003 physics lab.
- He reports SII remains a foundational tool across many contexts since that first use.
Learning-to-Learn Camps Improve Retention
- Learning-to-learn camps date back to 1994 and produce rapid, measurable gains in student work.
- Josh reports a 10 percentage-point average boost in first-year retention for participants over six years.
Use Annual Plans And Weekly Transitions
- Create an annual growth plan and invest about an hour weekly in a transition plan to drive self-growth.
- Use weekly actions to make steady capability gains across work, family, and hobbies.