Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Students view the work as simply a hurdle to be crossed, and once submitted and assessed, worthy of nothing more than being discarded. What a waste! Students want to contribute something to make a difference—if only we gave them the chance. The reason for this is the strength of the emotions we felt at the time. 2010; Bransford et al., Significance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

When Dr. Adele Newson-Horst was developing a grant proposal, she quoted a 2015 article published in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education that noted HBCU institutions had been slow to introduce gender-related programs. Hollis, then dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Nobody is going to tell our story and keep it from erasure but us.”

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. A data science pathway as an alternative to the standard Algebra II, precalculus and calculus sequence. At stake are hot-button issues involving equity, privilege, socioeconomic class and gender, ethnicity and race.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 9, 2023

Researchers also found that of the students who transferred to a four-year school from a community college, liberal arts majors were significantly more likely than non-liberal arts majors to change their major (82.0% So this is very concerning." The report’s authors attributed these increases mainly to a rise in returning students.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

According to Schwartz (2015), “When ideas and related concepts can be encapsulated in an image, the brain remembers the information associated with that image.” Snapchat is probably the most popular social media app among those under 30. These can be emotions, thoughts, or feelings provoked by their reading. For one, learning retention.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 20, 2023

But a combination of competitive pressures, demographic patterns and accreditation requirements in one of its most job skill–focused undergraduate fields has led the private liberal arts institution to create its first-ever master’s degree—and to consider adding others. percent from the previous year and about 18.4

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 17, 2023

I found the essay touching, but thought it evaded the question posed by its title: To what extent should works of art be judged by their creators? ” The spiritual’s composer and lyricist, Robert MacGimsey, was in McCaulley’s words, “a product of his time and someone who was attempting to transcend it.”

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Crafting an effective teaching experience parallels the art of carpentry as both require a diverse and well-equipped toolbox. Research indicates that such captions improve comprehension, retention, and attention (Gernsbacher, 2015). 2022; Ouyang et al., The next step is editing.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently. Signaling is the use of on-screen text or symbols to emphasize vital information (i.e.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

“We’ve modeled what a more open search that’s acceptable to the board, faculty, staff and students looks like,” said Will Barndt, an associate professor of political science at Pitzer. The recent search for a new president at Pitzer College offers a counterpoint.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Akshit Jain works at T&A Consulting in Delhi where he supports Norwich University of the Arts as country manager for India. If you could spend five minutes with anyone from the international education sector, who would it be and what would you ask them? What do you like most about your job? Two work-related issues keep me awake.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

At the time, Tate was the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts and Sciences and Chair of the Department of Education at Washington University in St. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Linda Darling-Hammond, to the post in 1995-1996. Banks to serve as president. Dr. Carol D.

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HEPI

MAY 25, 2024

We previously published chapters by David Willetts , Minister for Universities and Science from 2010 to 2014, Chloe Field , Vice President for Higher Education at the National Union of Students , and Jo Johnson , former Minister of State for Universities and Science (2015). University funding is not working. This is good.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Social skills such as conflict resolution, communication, and leadership are necessary for a cohesive group to function effectively (Hadi, Hassan, Razzaq, Mustafa, 2015). Collaborative learning and e-learning have been gaining momentum over many decades as research has proven how beneficial it is for students’ development and learning.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Publishing its Second Report in July 2012, the Lords’ Science and Technology Committee said it had ‘received substantial written evidence on the recent HE reforms’. This post was kindly authored for HEPI by Gill Evans, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge.

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IHEP

JANUARY 7, 2022

Given that most colleges and universities focus their degree reclamation initiatives on liberal arts or general studies associate’s degrees, this study explored the potential of expanding those efforts to include technical and applied associate’s degrees, which can yield more immediate employment gains after graduation. by: Sheena A.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

According to Schwartz (2015), “When ideas and related concepts can be encapsulated in an image, the brain remembers the information associated with that image.” Snapchat is probably the most popular social media app among those under 30. These can be emotions, thoughts, or feelings provoked by their reading. For one, learning retention.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Social skills such as conflict resolution, communication, and leadership are necessary for a cohesive group to function effectively (Hadi, Hassan, Razzaq, Mustafa, 2015). Collaborative learning and e-learning have been gaining momentum over many decades as research has proven how beneficial it is for students’ development and learning.

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Education Students Achievement Arts And Sciences 87

HEPI

JULY 23, 2024

The ‘trade’ of Oxford and Cambridge as corporations lay in the study of the artes , the ‘liberal arts’. In both, a student ‘apprentice’ ‘graduated’ gradus by gradus , ‘degree’ by ‘degree’, to become a Bachelor then a Master of Arts. They have proliferated in range and subject. The question is whether that affects their ‘value’.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Creative arts (CA-HE), often deemed less valuable than STEM subjects, are particularly threatened ( Puffett 2022 , Redmond 2020 ), evidenced in the closure of departments, and exacerbating the already tense relationship between the CA-HE and HE ( Elkins 2009 ). Octopuses and Tentacles. Three Hearts and Nine Minds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Bowman (left), Michigan State University’s associate dean for academic and student affairs, and other leaders from the university’s college of education. Photo by Trevor Hawks | Michigan State University College of Education Dr. Jerlando F. I was studying decanal work and that was what I wanted to do.”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

The effectiveness of online learning heavily depends on the level of interaction between instructors and students within virtual classrooms. When students are actively engaged, they have a tendency to perform better and retain information more efficiently. Signaling is the use of on-screen text or symbols to emphasize vital information (i.e.

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Leader of Learning

JANUARY 23, 2023

He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named as a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year because of his passion, love, and success in education.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Image: Sacred Heart University administrators have long encouraged students to understand the institution’s mission and values by attending seminars and events designed to reflect and promote the “Pioneer Journey,” the academic, spiritual and social-emotional learning path that encompasses the student experience at the university.

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Helix Education

APRIL 21, 2024

percent between 2015 and 2019.” percent between 2015 and 2019.” A case study for small liberal arts colleges This really hit home for me earlier this year when I was invited to represent the university that I work for at the inauguration of a new president at my alma mater, West Virginia Wesleyan College.

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HEPI

OCTOBER 20, 2024

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – overseen by the UK Government – runs competitive award schemes for postgraduate students through its research councils (for example the Arts and Humanities Research Council). This HEPI long read was authored by Dr Edward Hicks. Edward was on a placement with HEPI during the General Election campaign.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University. Adelphi University’s Office of Community Concerns and Resolution was established in fall 2021 to simplify and enhance the system for reporting discrimination, bias, and abuse. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

by Erika Kalocsányiová and Rania Hassan Promoting sustainability literacy in higher education is crucial for deepening students’ pro-environmental behaviour and mindset ( Buckler & Creech, 2014 ; UNESCO, 1997 ), while also fostering social transformation by embedding sustainability at the core of the student experience.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU ) has expanded efforts to advance the recruitment and retention of diverse students and employees. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU ) has expanded efforts to advance the recruitment and retention of diverse students and employees. View the full list of 2023 recipients here.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

said Raymundo Arroyave, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, in a special Faculty Senate meeting. “I However, three institutional leaders managed to escape national headlines and step down prematurely under either peculiar or contentious circumstances. We don’t exhibit a very good image of competence to the outside world.

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SRHE

MAY 10, 2024

As the body responsible for research under the Higher Education and Research Act (2017), UK Research and Innovation offers its own definition. The Royal Society adopts the same wording. The Royal Society adopts the same wording. Nevertheless, agreed definition seems elusive. Research is a relative newcomer to the work of English universities.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Drumm McNaughton invites Dr. Brit Kirwan back to discuss the dynamic and challenging landscape of higher education. They discuss many of the high-stress challenges higher education presidents are facing today. The need for university leaders to balance political pressures while upholding educational values.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

They also talk about the careers with the best ROI and how those with liberal arts degrees fare by comparison. Podcast Highlights Michael draws on his background as the former director of the College Scorecard program during his time in the Obama Administration to create user-friendly reports, utilizing the dataset’s 2,000 variables.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 22, 2023

22 August · Episode 169 Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges 25 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Discover the impact of president turnover on higher ed leadership. Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions. Brit” Kirwan of the University System of Maryland.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

18 July · Episode 164 The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions 35 Min · By Drumm McNaughton In this eye opening discussion with the author of "Crushed" learn about the impact of student debt on American society and how to approach solutions. This addresses only 30% of the problem.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2023

29 August · Episode 170 Improving Presidential Tenure and Effectiveness in Higher Education 30 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Insights for universities to cultivate longer and more impactful presidential tenures, resulting in greater stability, improved institutional performance, and strengthened relationships. This process is flawed.

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