Category Archives: Academy News

Secretary’s Report

After a productive Board meeting during the Winter Meeting, the Board met for a quick session on January 24. There was not a quorum, and those present discussed a few items. They reviewed an update on the Conference shared by … Continue reading

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Pacific Crest Has a New President

The Board of Directors of Pacific Crest is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Auston Van Slyke as President. Dan Apple has stepped back and assumed the role of Vice President of Research and Development. Auston brings with him … Continue reading

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PE in Practice: Getting Buy-In Using Team Roles

I don’t know if you’ve ever had that moment at the start of a course when you tell students there are going to be teams. With roles. The shoulder slumps, the eye-rolls, the sighs. But I created just the opposite … Continue reading

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Upcoming Professional Development: February & March

February 8, 5:30-6:15pm Eastern Writing Critical Thinking Questions:A Discussion of the Pacific Crest Learning ModuleFacilitator: Tris UtschigRequested by popular demand, this session is a reprisal of our session from September 14, 2022. Even prior attendees can find value in attending … Continue reading

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