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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:
Tabetha Garman from Northeast State State Community College
Tabetha Garman from Northeast State State Community College
Name: Tabetha Garman
Institution: Northeast State Community College
Email: tjgarman@northeaststate.edu
Office Number: 423-354-5180
Degrees earned and institution(s): BA History, Lees McRae College 2004, MA History, East Tennessee State University 2006, EdD Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, East Tennessee State University Spring/Summer 2025
How long have you worked at your institution? I started as an adjunct in 2008, and have been fulltime since January 2011
What is your teaching/research focus area(s)? Civil Disobedience in American History, Technology’s impact on American Society
What do you appreciate most about the HIP(s) that you have infused into the courses you teach?
Infusing High Impact Practices (HIPs) like honors courses, learning communities, tech-enhanced learning, and research into my classes has added so much energy to teaching. These practices encourage hands-on learning, whether students are tackling a research project, using technology in creative ways, or collaborating as a real team. In online classes, I’ve found that incorporating HIPs helps students make meaningful connections between their past experiences, their current progress, and their future goals. It creates a sense of purpose and direction that’s inspiring to watch. These practices not only push students to grow and discover what they’re capable of but also challenge me as a teacher to stay innovative and engaged. They make teaching exciting and rewarding, both for my students and for me.
Tabetha Garman is your HIP Ambassador for Learning Communities
Tabetha Garman is your HIP Ambassador for Learning Communities
Minimum Definition of Practice-
The same groups of students taking two or more classes concurrently for academic credit and engaged in a substantial amount of time in common intellectual activities, within and outside the classroom, with intentional curricular connections.
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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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