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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

W Kim Lee and Dr. Carolyn Stefanco hen the American Council on Education launched its Moving the Needle initiative over a decade ago to raise awareness about gender parity in higher education or lack thereof only 23% of college presidents or chancellors were women. in the majority white college town in the Mountain region.

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

These hostile work environments have profound consequences, leading many talented educators to leave academia entirely or return to clinical practice. The Scope of Bullying in Nursing Academia Bullying in higher education is a widespread and systemic issue. Fostering a Culture of Civility Clark et al.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher. Within academia, the most common feedback approaches, whether summative or formative, are often guided by criticism because assessment traditionally focuses on what is missing or incorrect.

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How Universities and Governments interact: the scope and limits of regulation and influence

HEPI

In Scotland, we had similar moments, especially after the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary elections. There were changes in the composition of university governing bodies through the Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Act 2016. Some of them are about funding, but most of them are not. This led to two major developments.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

” Nominated for the Academy Awards in 2011 Laurie Kosanovich 94 , general counsel for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame John Dean 61 Former White House Counsel for President Richard Nixon, notable for his role in the Watergate scandal. 28% live in Ohio, 18% in the greater Cleveland area, and 7% in the city of Wooster. Notable Alumni: J.C.

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Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education?

University Business

In his 2011 The New Yorker essay , Harvard professor Louis Menand conceptualized the function of higher education in three ways: to develop life skills, enhance career prospects and improve social status.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. For students continuing to graduate school, the writing stakes are even higher. Within academia, the most common feedback approaches, whether summative or formative, are often guided by criticism because assessment traditionally focuses on what is missing or incorrect.