Tag Archives: education

Learning the Science and Pedagogy of Farming at UVM

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | September 20, 2018

Diane Litwin knew how to grow food. But she wanted to understand the science behind farming.

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New Course Helps Students Unearth an Ancient Idea: Sustainability

Posted by Guest Author | August 22, 2018

By Jeff Wakefield Classics professor Mark Usher was nearing the end of a visiting scholar stint at the American Academy in Rome when he decided to take a break from working on his latest book to hike the nearby Sabine … Continue reading →

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Learning the Business of Craft Brewing

Posted by Guest Author | August 9, 2018

By Rachel C. Leslie For Renee Hamblin, a typical day at Queen City Brewery may involve bottling the latest brew, scheduling the week’s social media posts, or leading a focus group for market research. A food systems major with a … Continue reading →

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UVM Students Get a Taste of Leadership

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | June 12, 2018

What are the functions and styles of leadership? Is leadership hierarchical or horizontal? Authoritative or laissez-faire? Is it influential, collaborative, strategic, or hands on? If you ask this question to Continuing and Distance Education Dean Cynthia Belliveau, Ed.D., she’ll tell … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of John Dewey, Students Learn by Doing in the Kitchen

Posted by Erica Houskeeper | May 18, 2018

The UVM John Dewey Kitchen Institute is not about learning to cook, but cooking to learn. Taught by UVM Continuing and Distance Education Dean Cynthia Belliveau and Dewey scholar Lisa Heldke, the program emphasizes the pedagogical power of the kitchen. … Continue reading →