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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. This type of obedience may be seen by authority as commendable, but it can have terrible consequences, especially if leaders lack ethical conviction themselves (Drummond-Smith, 2018). The Wizard of Oz.

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How to develop a high impact research paper: the case of feedback literacy

LSE Higher Education Blog

My research specialism lies in feedback for student learning in higher education, a modest niche within a Cinderella sub-field: higher education pedagogic research. Up until 2017-18, the term feedback literacy generated some buzz at higher education conferences, but was infrequently found in the literature.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jacinta Saffold In a world where academia often overlooks the nuanced narratives of Black women, the Black Womens Studies Association (BWSA) is spearheading a movement that seeks to center the lived experiences of Black women across disciplines, identities, and generations. That commitment to community-building is central to their ethos.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her pivot from medical school aspirations to a career in health education is now a lesson she shares with young people: life is a journey, not a checklist. in educational leadership. Last year, Howard-Baptiste was appointed as the President of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE).

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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even within the supposedly safe confines of academia, we are not immune to these oppressive practices. During an address at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on Feb. 8, 2018, Ms. Trickey shared her insights on the ongoing struggles of public schools and the pivotal role of educators in driving positive change.

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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. This type of obedience may be seen by authority as commendable, but it can have terrible consequences, especially if leaders lack ethical conviction themselves (Drummond-Smith, 2018). The Wizard of Oz.

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The Impact of Non-Evaluative Feedback and Mindfulness in Writing

Faculty Focus

I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. The Role of Feedback Feedback is powerful as it can motivate or discourage students from learning (Ferris, 2018; Macklin, 2016). Journal of Geography in Higher Education , 27 (2), 169–181. Review of Educational Research, 77 (1), 81–112. G., & Mason, C. Random House, NY.