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Report Shows the Shift Away from Tenured Faculty in the U.S. Academic Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

academic employment has dramatically shifted from mostly full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty to mostly contingent positions. That's according to a new report from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)which provides data depicting the shift away from tenure to contingent faculty at most U.S.

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Diverse Students Need Diverse Faculty

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African American males and collegiate sports continue to be a topic of debate in higher education. Former collegiate athlete Yusuf Sabree was a standout student-athlete who currently holds the position of district dean of student services at Wayne County (Mich.) The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.

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Rhode Island College Requires Masks in Classrooms for Students and Faculty Amid COVID Surge

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Rhode Island College (RIC) will be requiring masks in classrooms for students and faculty when spring semester starts next week, given a slight surge in COVID-19 cases in Providence County, WJAR reported. The masking requirement will also apply to faculty offices, labs, and student services staff offices.

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Bazan Named Union College's Next President

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The values and mission are lived beautifully by the faculty, students, staff, and administration. Bazan has served in Adventist higher education for more than 17 years. Yamileth Bazan “During my visits to the campus this year, I was blessed to experience the caring learning community that makes Union special,” said Bazan.

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Nursing Educator Brings Talents and Skills Back to Thriving HBCU

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When it comes to nursing and nursing education, Dr. Tiffany D. Graduating with a BSN from the University of Virginia, Morris went on to earn an MSN in nursing education and administration from the University of Phoenix, an MS Ed in higher education from Capella University, and a DNP in executive leadership from Grand Canyon University.

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Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum

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INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. The annual NCAA Inclusion Forum convened more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators.

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Practical Pedagogy Tips for Educators at Minority-Serving Institutions

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Key statement: This post offers suggestions about ways faculty can improve student learning experiences at MSIs with small changes to classroom practices. Introduction Minority-Serving (MSIs) enroll high percentages of students facing systemic barriers to higher education access. Briwa , Angelo State University.

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