The concept of "global learning" has become a pervasive buzzword in higher education in the United States. While the term is well-known, its meanings are multiple. In some instances, global learning refers to a modernization of liberal education initiatives, while in others it refers to the implementation of global experiences abroad. In…

A fellowship program designed to increase nonclinical faculty skills among academic family physicians is described. The fellowship curriculum addresses five components of the academic physician's responsibilities: curriculum planning, evaluation, and instruction; clinical and educational research; professional and organizational development;…

The New American College is a model of higher education and adult learning which stresses an integrated academic culture, connecting general education with specialized education, including professional education, and theoretical learning with practical application. It provides a highly intentional learning environment and individual attention,…