Wolfensberger, Marca V.C.

Marca Wolfensberger has been active in honors education for the past two decades. She is an assistant professor and the honors director at the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning at Utrecht University. Since 2009, she has headed the research center for Talent Development in Higher Education and Society at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. She is a frequently invited speaker at both national and international institutions and conferences, and she has written many articles, reports, and book chapters on the topic of evoking excellence. Her book on ‘Talent for Tomorrow’ is widely used for faculty development in the field of teaching highly motivated, talented learners. Wolfensberger was awarded her Master’s degree, cum laude, in Regional Geography from Utrecht University. She works also as educational advisor and has co-founded educational programs. Marca Wolfensberger is a member of both policy and research oriented committees related to honors and fostering excellence.

Pursuit of Excellence in a Networked Society


Pursuit of Excellence in a Networked Society

Theoretical and Practical Approaches

2014,  284  Seiten,  paperback,  34,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-3158-4

Teaching for Excellence


Teaching for Excellence

Honors Pedagogies revealed

2012,  210  Seiten,  paperback,  26,90 €,  ISBN 978-3-8309-2823-2