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Binghamton University Looking to Hire 30 Replacement Faculty and 36 New Faculty with $6.5 Million SUNY Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million SUNY grant and is looking to hire 30 replacement faculty and 36 new faculty, Pipe Dream reported. The grant – part of a $53 million SUNY-wide hiring initiative – will go towards creating faculty positions with a heavy focus on research. BU deans were asked to create proposals for the new faculty positions.

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Ohio State Scientists Named AAAS Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For sustained and distinguished excellence in pharmaceutical research pertaining to the pathogenesis and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Ohio State’s newest fellows are: Dr. Cynthia Carnes , professor of pharmacy and senior associate vice president for research operations.

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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The half-day event promoted business and career advice and networking opportunities for science, technology, engineering and math students interested in pharmaceuticals and biotech, boosting students’ interest and confidence in postgraduate opportunities. Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Creating Classroom Camaraderie to Promote Learning: 3 Strategies

The Scholarly Teacher

Maintaining student engagement is difficult; this is not a controversial opinion or surprise to most faculty. Stoner and Fincham (2012) say, “Part of the responsibility of being a faculty member is to identify what motivates students and to adapt teaching styles so that they are conducive to effective learning” (para. Introduction.

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Better Cooking, Driving, and Teaching: A Few Practical Suggestions

The Scholarly Teacher

Just as individuals can cook or drive for 20 years without improving, faculty members can teach for 20 years without improving. Shortly into a conversation with a small group of faculty about effective teaching strategies, one person said they had been teaching for 20 years. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education , 86 (10), 8906.

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Endowed Chairs and the "Dark Matter" of Higher Education

Higher Education Inquirer

Donor influence: Donors offering significant financial contributions often have certain expectations, which may include influencing curriculum, research focus, or even faculty appointments. This lack of transparency creates fertile ground for potential quid pro quo arrangements.

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Maximizing Your Summer

The Scholarly Teacher

For example, if you plan to spend time with friends in another country, consider what options might also exist for visiting faculty members in your discipline at a university near where you will be going. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education , 86(10), 8906. References Wiggins, G., & & McTighe, J. Wingert, M., &