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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).

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

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Key ingredients I prepared a draft of the paper, presented it at a relevant international conference, and then discussed it with a highly esteemed collaborator, David Boud from Deakin University, Australia, inviting him to join as second author. The paper was published online on 3 May 2018 and came out in the print version six months later.

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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. Farmer, a prominent historian at the University of Texas at Austin.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia. Jackson, who was appointed president at Nashville State Community College in 2018. Epps of Temple University and Dr. Orinthia T. college and university chief executives by 2030.

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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).

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those opportunities led Howard-Baptiste to Miami University in Ohio where she earned degrees in exercise science, health promotion, and a Ph.D. She worked her way through the ranks as a professor, eventually landing at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and then an internship opportunity in the Office of the Provost came her way.

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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One day, while walking to a work meeting at a university in a supposedly progressive Northeast state, I encountered a disheartening sight. The shock of this encounter was amplified by the fact that it occurred at a predominantly white university. 8, 2018, Ms. Nelson Pham My native language is a source of pride for me.

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