'Pop-up Courses' Provide Short-Term Learning Experiences at Saint Michael's College - Rhea Kelly, Campus Technology

Saint Michael's College, a private Catholic institution in Vermont, is updating its curriculum with a new "pop-up" course format. The courses are meant to "create a space for educated discussion between students and their instructors" about timely issues or interests that aren't being accommodated in the traditional curriculum, according to a news announcement. "Higher education hasn't been too creative or responsive to students' needs and interests, and we need to be," said Karen Talentino, vice president of academic affairs, in a statement. She added that students are allowed to propose their own ideas for courses, which helps ensure the topics are relevant and innovative. https://campustechnology.com/articles/2017/12/06/pop-up-courses-provide-short-term-learning-experiences-at-saint-michaels-college.aspx