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Temple University president resigns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The faculty had planned to hold a no-confidence vote on the president the week of April 10. “Given the urgent matters now facing the university, particularly campus safety, the Board and the administration will ensure the highest level of focus on these serious issues. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Don't buy in to the myth: college is the real world (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

It is time for faculty members—and for all the administrators and campus leaders out there committed to the value of the intellectual mission of higher education—to embrace our existence in the “real world. We contribute to the weakening of the tenure system and the exploitation of contingent faculty.

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Discord in the Classroom

The Scholarly Teacher

Conversations in servers established in Discord are organized into administrator-defined channels that are either text-based or allow for video/audio stream. Faculty should also review any academic policies related to social media or online communication to ensure that they set up appropriate guidelines for students in the server.

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An online surge at Virginia Tech. But what about outcomes?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Justin Ortegas, associate professor of higher education administration and policy and director of the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida, asked. ” Still, colleges sometimes boast about low student-faculty ratios in their classes for good reason. “Are massive courses best practice in online?”

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Meet PUC’s 2023-2024 SA President: Kaitlyn Nakanishi

PUC

I believe the most important part of my role is facilitating discussions between the administration and students. She had the rare, perfect balance of personal connection, administrative organization, and preaching experience that the RVP job demands. There were also many sources of entertainment. Tell us about being president.

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How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Then there is a fourth tradition, which represented a distinctively American contribution: A focus on human capital formation, local and regional economic development, entertainment and sports, and community service. The interests of administrators, faculty, staff, and students frequently collide. Priorities conflict.

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4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates

EAB

Blogs 4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates By Ben Campbell Maybe you’ll find this situation familiar: you’ve heard from faculty and industry leaders about strong and growing demand for a particular program. April 24, 2023 Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program?