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Carnegie Mellon–Africa receives $275M investment

Inside Higher Ed

The graduate school has offered two-year master’s degrees through CMU’s renowned college of engineering since 2011. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa. Last year, the college enrolled over 150 students from more than 20 African nations.

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement. Lynch-Sauer, J.,

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus. Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge. Newell, W. H., & Green, W.

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement. Lynch-Sauer, J.,

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

One approach is for higher administration, deans, and faculty to commit to an interdisciplinary agenda and review course syllabi for evidence of interdisciplinary focus. Faculty development seminars can also be conducted to share best practices in incorporating interdisciplinary knowledge. Newell, W. H., & Green, W.

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

Finally, the mind map’s hands-on and (potentially) communal contributions to learning offers a path for students to develop critical reflection skills. Hull is an associate professor of Chinese studies at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. She also presents regularly on topics related to pedagogy and faculty development.

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

Finally, the mind map’s hands-on and (potentially) communal contributions to learning offers a path for students to develop critical reflection skills. Hull is an associate professor of Chinese studies at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. She also presents regularly on topics related to pedagogy and faculty development.