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BY J.D. SCHRAMM ILLUSTRATIONS BY SHAW NIELSEN Institutionally distinctive. Recognize and leverage a unique at- tribute (culture, geography, expertise, etc.) that is at the core of the school's identity. Demand-driven. Meet needs expressed by constitu- ents and respond to shifts in academ- ic demand. Collaborative. Embrace and reward the wisdom of faculty and sta• who work together in curricular design and execution. BE KNOW DO How to teach. Embrace sound pedagogy and learning theory to create and deliver innovative courses. How to schedule. Design the academic calendar flexibly to assist both students and faculty in achieving learning goals. How to continually improve. Welcome feedback from multiple constituencies, listen, and imple- ment improvements. Focus. Encourage learning e•orts that are large enough to engage students, but small enough to elicit meaningful student input. Provide engaging content. O•er topics that innately appeal to students but also are relevant to broader learning goals. Experiment. Provide space for courageous educa- tors to try and fail without significant negative impact. MAY | JUNE 2015 BizEd 53