Author Archives: Audrey Berns

As important as it is, sometimes I just need to take a break from Reinventing. I relaxed this evening with a wonderful performance of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, put on by the Loop Players and directed by our own Professor Kathryn Nash.  I last saw the play 30 years ago, and the Loop Players’ productionContinue reading “A Doll’s House”

Hot on the heels of my post on coaching, I saw a PhiloDave recommendation regarding an MDRC study on student success at six community colleges. His post caught my eye because I am a huge fan of MDRC. I find their research scrupulous and relevant. Their work on Career and Technical Education formed the supportContinue reading “Opening Doors to Student Success”

In October, 2008, as a second-year graduate student at the University of Chicago, I was assigned a first-year student to mentor. I looked forward to mentoring Augustus, who was from Dominica in the Caribbean, and share the extensive knowledge I had gained about the school and the policy world. Would he ask about my experienceContinue reading “Study Finds Academic ‘Coaching’ Boosts Graduation Rates”

Dear Colleagues: Please allow me to introduce myself to the Harold Washington College community. While my future communications will be focused on you, our college, and most importantly our students, I learned from early discussions with some of you that I am somewhat of a mystery to many of you. With this letter, I seekContinue reading “Introduction”