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University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Santa J. Ono University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the presidency at the University of Florida. In a statement released Sunday, Ono confirmed he plans to transition to his new role this summer, pending approval from Florida's Board of Governors.

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Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

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There I was, standing in front of my face-to-face Introduction to Psychology class on a sunny Monday afternoon in spring 2024. I was watching as a few of my students took notes while the remaining students sat passively, perhaps hoping my animated gestures and pacing would somehow osmotically transfer my explanation of classical conditioning into their brains.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

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Dr. Willie Todd Jr. Talladega College's Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. as the institution's 22nd president. Todd, who has served as president and CEO of Denmark Technical College (DTC) in South Carolina since 2020, will assume his new role on July 1. "I am profoundly honored to have been chosen to lead Talladega College, an institution with a powerful legacy and boundless potential," Todd said.

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Adapting to the ever-changing world of international education as a public institution in Quebec, Canada

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As a bilingual territory, Quebec offers students the chance to learn both English and French, which can be daunting for some. However, this bilingualism also provides a distinctive advantage in the global education market. This article explores how institutions like the Lester B. Pearson School Board are adapting to these changes and highlights key strategies for success.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

Faculty Focus

There I was, standing in front of my face-to-face Introduction to Psychology class on a sunny Monday afternoon in spring 2024. I was watching as a few of my students took notes while the remaining students sat passively, perhaps hoping my animated gestures and pacing would somehow osmotically transfer my explanation of classical conditioning into their brains.

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Evan Davis - Gymnastics, University of Iowa

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The New McCarthyism is Here. Will Higher Ed Say No?

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Dr. Uma M. Jayakumar In 1954, Harvard physics professor Dr. Wendell Furry was summoned before the U.S. Senate to answer whether he had ever been a member of the Communist Party. He refused to name names. He did not invoke the Fifth Amendment. He invoked academic freedom. For that, Harvard sanctioned him. Across the country, professors were fired, blacklisted, or cowed into silencenot necessarily because of their affiliations, but because of the fear that silence itself could be construed as disl

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.