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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in higher education, she says. Last year, Howard-Baptiste was appointed as the President of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE).

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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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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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Effect of Institutional Autonomy on Academic Freedom in Higher Education Institutions in Ghana

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By Mohammed Bashiru and Professor Cai Yonghong Introduction The idea of institutional autonomy in higher education institutions (HEIs) naturally comes up when discussing academic freedom. How does institutional autonomy influence academic freedom in higher education institutions in Ghana?