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A high impact practice is a pedagogical approach which requires an investment of time and energy over an extended period that has unusually positive effects on student engagement in educationally purposeful behavior (Kuh, 2010). High impact practices are evidence-based teaching and learning practices that have been widely tested and shown to be beneficial for college students (Kuh, 2008).
Characteristics of high-impact activities include: setting appropriately high expectations of students; interaction with faculty and peers about substantive matters; experiences with diversity; frequent feedback; reflection and integrative learning; real-world applications; and demonstrated competence.
Meet Your 2025 HIP Ambassadors:
Meet Your 2025 HIP Ambassadors:
Jessica Mills from Walters State Community College
Jessica Mills from Walters State Community College
Name: Jessica Leigh Mills
Institution: Walters State Community College
Email: jessica.mills@ws.edu
Office Number: 423-585-2634
Degrees earned and institution(s): Ed.S School Leadership – ETSU M.ED Curriculum and Instruction CNU, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies ETSU, A.A. General Education - WSCC
How long have you worked at your institution? I have served as an adjunct since 2009 and full-time instructor since 2022.
What is your teaching/research focus area(s)? I primarily teach First Year Seminar, Education 1030 and Education Courses, Education 2210 Education Psychology and Education 2300 Intro to Education.
What do you appreciate most about the HIP(s) that you have infused into the courses you teach?
I appreciate that implementing HIPs in my courses encourages and pushes me to be more intentional in my creation of course content, lectures, assessments, and activities. This allows for a more unique and meaningful learning experience for the student.
Jessica Mills is your HIP Ambassador for Service Learning
Jessica Mills is your HIP Ambassador for Service Learning
Minimum Definition of Practice-
Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Curriculum includes structured field-based “experiential learning” alongside community partners, which reinforces course learning outcomes. Within the TBR System, credit-bearing service-learning designated courses are incorporated into general education or college core requirements for a degree program.
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Getting Started with HIPs
Getting Started with HIPs
A high impact practice is a pedagogical approach which requires an investment of time and energy over an extended period that has unusually positive effects on student engagement in educationally purposeful behavior (Kuh, 2010). High impact practices are evidence-based teaching and learning practices that have been widely tested and shown to be beneficial for college students (Kuh, 2008). Characteristics of high-impact activities include: setting appropriately high expectations of students; interaction with faculty and peers about substantive matters; experiences with diversity; frequent feedback; reflection and integrative learning; real-world applications; and demonstrated competence.
Want to learn more?
You can request that Dr. Heidi Leming come and present at your campus for in-service or other even.
View "Work Smarter, Not Harder: Simplifying HIPs" presentation (47 minutes)
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