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Engaged Teaching
A Handbook for College Faculty
Available now, Engaged Teaching: A Handbook for College Faculty provides college faculty with a dynamic model of what it means to be an engaged teacher and offers practical strategies and techniques for putting the model into practice.
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What We Do
The demanding realm of higher education can be surprisingly low on practical resources. You want your students to succeed, and the K. Patricia Cross Academy is here to help you do just that. As a nonprofit, our content is complimentary, concise, and packed with proven ways to earn measurable results. Launched in 2019, we already have had over 194,751 visitors, and best of all, it's anonymous and always free.
CrossCurrents
Our blog offers an in-depth look at relevant teaching techniques and learning theory aimed at keeping your students active and engaged in your classrooms.
6 Icebreakers to Help Students Feel Comfortable in Your Class
According to surveys, two of the main concerns of most students on the first day of class are whether they will like the instructor and how well they will get along with their classmates (Provitera-McGlynn, 2001). The first days of the semester establish the tone for the next weeks. According to Cavanaugh (2016), “On the first few days of class
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K. Patricia Cross
A 20th century thought leader whose influence on higher education is profound and enduring, Dr. K. Patricia Cross has authored eight books, more than 200 publications, and has lectured widely in the United States and abroad.
Our Instructors

Elizabeth F. Barkley
- Executive Director of the K. Patricia Cross Academy
- Co-Founder of Faculty2Faculty: The Alliance for Research-Based Teaching
- College Professor & Author
An innovative educator who has dedicated over four decades to serving students and teachers, Elizabeth is both the Executive Director of the K. Patricia Cross Academy, and an instructor.

Claire H. Major
- Executive Information Officer of the K. Patricia Cross Academy
- Co-Founder of Faculty2Faculty: The Alliance for Research-Based Teaching
- University Professor & Author
A thought leader devoted to elevating higher education, Claire serves as the Executive Information Officer of the K. Patricia Cross Academy, and as an engaging instructor.