Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Sarah Banet-Weiser, University of Southern California; Dr. Radhika Parameswaran, Indiana University; and Dr. Sue Zaeske, University of Wisconsin-Madison Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Enjoy every stage of your academic career. I’ve always been interested in academic administration,” says Lopez. “I

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University Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Offending faculty face heavy fines, loss of state funding and more. To uphold academic freedom and shared governance, faculty are responsible for creating course curricula— not government officials. How concerned are you about this push to censor faculty and restrict what’s taught in college, including about slavery and racism?

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University Business

JULY 21, 2023

Through the tuition revenue they accrue by teaching lectures to the federal grant dollars they gain through sponsored research, faculty may be the financial pulse of an institution. Not only does their work drive revenue, but it also serves as the beacon of a school’s academic reputation. ” Brooks says.

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University Business

APRIL 27, 2023

Here are some of the key benefits these institutions take advantage of: Brand boost: Mergers can improve brand, reputation and institutional identity of one or both institutions Diversify offerings: Alliances can broaden and enrich courses, programs, degrees, activities and resources available to students and faculty.

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Creatrix Campus

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Management System Software editor Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:47 Agenda Amidst the dynamic changes in higher education, Learning Management System software emerges as a pivotal force driving institutions toward academic excellence. million LMS users, with almost half of the U.S.

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University Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

Burwell is calling it a job well done after six years of service as president; the 2023-24 academic year will be her last. Upon assuming American’s highest administrative position, Burwell boasted an ironclad resume despite not serving once in the higher education space. The 2023-24 academic year will be his last.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A: All of my academic roles have incorporated student success, whether as a faculty member teaching and mentoring students or as an academic administrator. Q: What are some actions you have taken in your career that contributed to student success? ” What message does that send?

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SRHE

APRIL 10, 2024

I continue to be an advocate for whole institution wellbeing, enhancing focus on academics in policies and practice, as well as increasing impactful research regarding academic mental health so it was pleasing to see university staff being given a spotlight. It is time for some significant changes to happen in our profession.

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University Business

MAY 15, 2023

When OpenAI released ChatGPT in November, administrators clamored to adapt curriculum around AI-powered students. “I’m stunned to say: better than many doctors I’ve observed,” said Dr. Isaac Kohane, the test administrator, according to Business Insider.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When learning designers, faculty, and staff focus on the adult place-bound student, they don’t have to compromise for the faculty, learning designer, or staff working on the community college commuter program, the residential program, or the like. Academia is excellent at identifying the problem.

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Edu Alliance Journal

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In my own case, I came onto the academic job market in the early 1980s, a time of severe global recession when jobs in many fields, including higher education, were scarce. And for some scholars, there are academic benefits to living and working in a locality or culture where one’s research is centered.

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University Business

JULY 25, 2023

Among the respondent who reported a PCE unit present at their institution, nearly all said it is separate from their academic registrar (93%). Moreover, only 14% of respondents report no barriers to the PCE unit and the academic registrar working closely together.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 17, 2023

Additionally, many faculty in liberal arts fields have never worked in corporate America above an hourly level, and even that may have been in previous decades, so they might not be particularly well suited to helping students decode the market that exists now. ” The idea of an “old books’ home” made me smile.

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Higher Ed Connects: Assessment

MARCH 15, 2019

by Kristen Lee You jump from one meeting to the next—strategic planning, curricular committee, program decisions, faculty evaluations, and so forth—only for you to have the “A” word crop up on your radar as the next meeting you must attend. And here’s the magical part: All the elements of the assessment process compose the Assessment Plan!

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Creatrix Campus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Tailor-made for today’s Controller of Examiners (CoEs), Academic Administrators, and Institutional Leadership in higher eds, the tool is a revolutionary solution designed to streamline the assessment process and enhance the overall learning experience. What is an online examination system?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Role of Trustees: Guardians of Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy In the face of increasing political influences, trustees must focus on their fiduciary duties to the institution, prioritizing the institution’s interests over political or personal agendas. In the landscape of U.S.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Leaders in academia carry the responsibility to create a culture conducive to the growth and well-being of the people they lead (staff and faculty). Presidents and leaders need to make it clear to faculty and staff that they are “safe” in setting boundaries around their response time for students, parents, and the leadership team.

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Dr. Al Solano

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We discuss the following topics: 9:49:23: The "Why": The data that clearly showed faculty things had to change. 43:32:08: Key ingredient to success: an ongoing community of practice among math faculty that meets bi-weekly (initially weekly). This showed the faculty what was possible." Scroll down to access the transcript.).

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University Business

APRIL 18, 2023

Specifically, 25 bills in 15 states seek to punish faculty and schools that promote conversation on “divisive concepts,” such as race, gender, sex and American history, according to the PEN America Index of Educational Gag Orders.

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University Business

JANUARY 8, 2024

Students who primarily follow online and digital modalities in their academic careers may not get a chance to interact with their peers as often, but it will still be vital for them to feel a sense of community. This is a concerning sign since positive sentiment is necessary for students and faculty to remain engaged.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Drumm McNaughton McNaughton and Reichman cover the processes and conclusions of the AAUP report, emphasizing the detrimental effects on academic governance, academic freedom, and the well-being of faculty and students.

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