Abstract

The unification of UAGC and the University of Arizona (U of A) represents a union of vision and innovation. Together, each university will leverage our combined strengths to deliver a formative educational experience to our students. This collaborative approach will foster creativity and drive us to explore new tactics and initiatives that will ultimately benefit all of us. With that in mind, The UAGC Chronicle wants to provide our readers with as much information as possible to ensure a successful start to this process.

In this issue, we share faculty and Academic Affairs staff reflections related to the pathways supporting the integration with the University of Arizona. This deeper reflection on the pathways that members of Academic Affairs will be focused on in the coming months comes from full-time faculty members, Teresa Leary Handy and Naimah Ivy Qwuarels, as well as Assessment Specialist, Kaitlyn Sproat, who explain their experience working in these pathways and their significance to all UAGC faculty and staff.

These pathways convey the work we do every day to help our students succeed. As always, the UAGC Chronicle Research Corner emphasizes this work by highlighting how understanding individual students' needs supports effective and equitable instructional practices. Mallory DeMay, Faculty Support Consultant, tackles the differences between learners who exhibit introverted and extroverted characteristics and shares how instructors can foster an environment that enhances engagement and supports diverse learning styles by tailoring educational approaches to specific personality traits. Additionally, Faculty Support Consultant, Nicole Egelhofer-Wells, discusses how engaging in civil discourse within online learning benefits individual students by promoting critical thinking, building collaboration skills, and strengthening societal discourse. Unifying diverse perspectives in the classroom encourages a stronger learning environment. These tactics will help UAGC reach its revised critical institutional goals. Stephani Kilby, Director, Student Success, reviews and discusses how these revised goals underscore the institution's commitment to fostering a dynamic, student-focused environment that continually seeks academic excellence.

As we move forward in this academic year, we remain committed to our core values and to serving the UAGC community with the same passion and dedication as always. The Chronicle looks forward to sharing the next steps and updates regarding this exciting chapter with you and invites you to stay tuned as we evolve together.

Sincerely,

Jackie Bullis
Lead Faculty Support and Classroom Consultant, The UAGC Chronicle Editor

How to Cite:

(2025) “The UAGC Chronicle - Fall 2024”, The UAGC Chronicle 10(2).