May 8, 2026

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are a prevalent method for gauging teaching effectiveness, significantly influencing decisions on promotion, tenure, contract renewal, and merit-based pay. However, increasing research indicates that SETs often capture students’ perceptions and emotions rather than the actual quality of course design or instructional effectiveness, raising doubts about their objectivity as measures of…

Have you recently been tasked with evaluating a resume or guiding students in resume preparation? When was the last time you refreshed your own resume? The term “résumé” comes from the French word “résumer,” which means “to summarize” (Burdick, 2023). This document can be crucial for securing an interview or passing up a chance. Although…