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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:
Parish Akin from Southwest Tennessee Community College
Parish Akin from Southwest Tennessee Community College
Meet T. Parish Akin your HIP Ambassador for First Year Seminars/Experience courses!
Name: T. Parish Akin
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Email: takin@southwest.tn.edu
Office Number: 901-333-4367
Degrees earned and institution(s): Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Arizona, Master of Arts from the University of Memphis, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Memphis.
How long have you worked at your institution? 14 years
What is your teaching/research focus area(s)? I teach essay writing, research writing, and African American Literature. My Comp II clases explore the benefits and limitations of writing with AI. I am about to begin developing a literature special topic focused on the American horror novella. I am also going to re-structure my Comp I classes to focus on memoir writing.
What do you appreciate most about the HIP(s) that you have infused into the courses you teach?
What I like most is seeing the reaction of the students. I like when there is excited chatter about the room, and they can break with routine in some simple way to come together and try something new. I like taking the time to teach broader skills that will transfer to other classes, to jobs, and to life.
T. Parish Akin is your HIP Ambassador for First-Year Seminars/Experience Courses.
T. Parish Akin is your HIP Ambassador for First-Year Seminars/Experience Courses.
Minimum Definition of Practice-
A course intended to enhance the academic and social integration of first-year students by introducing them to essential skills for college success and a supportive campus community comprised of faculty, staff, and peers. FYSs often place a strong emphasis on critical inquiry, frequent writing, information literacy, collaborative learning, and other crucial competencies. Some FYSs also feature rigorous discipline-based content.
More information here (scroll down and click on "First-Year Seminars/Experience" to expand the topic.)
Check out these recorded HIPs connection calls:
Learn Two Growth Mindset Active Learning Strategies in the First-Year Experience Course, with Jessica Rabb and Parish Akin
HIP Ambassador Class of 2024:
Dr. T. Parish Akin
901-333-4367
Dr. Jessica Rabb
615-944-8391
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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