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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her research focuses on the intersection of race and media, specifically on how Asian Americans are working to improve their representation in mainstream media and to control their own narratives. I’ve always been interested in academic administration,” says Lopez. “I It’s been the highlight of my career.”

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Can your school benefit from a consortium to keep its scientific research alive?

University Business

The hallmark of America’s colleges and universities is its technological advancements in medicine and the sciences, fueled by its shrewd dedication to research. Depending on the project, colleges and universities can pair with research centers, government agencies, and multinational corporations. million grant.

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The importance of academic mental health

SRHE

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. What can universities do?

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Leaders weigh in on why the time to improve faculty affairs is now

University Business

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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Here are 4 ways AI is already impacting higher education

University Business

Cybersecurity The education industry experienced a 576% increase in phishing attacks in 2022, according to recent Zscaler research. Colleges to embrace AI software in admissions include Rutgers, Rocky Mountain College and Maryville University.

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Adapting to Disruption: Unity University’s Remarkable Success – Part 1: Changing Higher Ed podcast 194 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Melik Peter Khoury

The Change Leader, Inc.

00:35:16] Drumm McNaughton: That’s amazing because normally you’ll see Presidents such as yourself who come up through the academic ranks, they stay with publics or privates. But, you know, at the end of the day, I think that’s what we in academics do very well. Academia is excellent at identifying the problem.

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The Ultimate Guide to Learning Management System Software

Creatrix Campus

Since 2009, with a $300 million fund from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for personalized learning research, recent studies show that 25% of educators see it as promising, while 21% find it transformative for their curriculum. Innovative Evaluation: Beyond traditional assessments, there's a shift towards an innovative assessment culture.