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We Need to Distinguish Applied Humanities from Experiential Learning

Faculty Focus

To alleviate some confusion, my goal here is to explain the hallmarks of both applied humanities and experiential learning approaches, as well as what each mode of learning can offer to students. Accessed October 10, 2024. Applied work honors the goals and needs of students from a very practical standpoint. Kathy Hansen, Ph.D.,

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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The pressures faced by those of us whose work intersects with race, gender, history, human rights, feels like a modern form of exile. The 2024 election results have only amplified these tensions, with politicians continuing to wield the word “radical” to justify cuts to essential diversity and equity initiatives.

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Celebrate the Season: Top 10 Holiday Videos From Schools in 2024

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

What better way to look back on 2024 with your staff, students, and families than a highlight video? Why Create a Holiday Highlight Video in 2024? mctavishstudentcouncil Marauders, we are having a Winter Wonderland Dance on December 5th 2024 from 7-9pm at cole McTavish! Lets get started!

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A Career Option Humanities Ph.D.s Should Consider

Inside Higher Ed

A Career Option Humanities Ph.D.s Should Consider Sarah Bray Thu, 09/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Jobs in career advising for grad students call on the natural skills of such Ph.D.s and are both fulfilling and in demand, writes Yoonha Shin. Byline(s) Yoonha Shin

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AI in Higher Education: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Decision Making

Liaison International

While some fear that AI might replace human judgment, the reality is that AI serves as a powerful tool to enhance human expertise. In graduate admissions, for example, AI tools can assist in evaluating candidates by analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and insights that may not be immediately apparent to human evaluators.

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Robot Speaker at Commencement? Some Human Students Balk

Inside Higher Ed

Some Human Students Balk Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM D’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Robot Speaker at Commencement? Not everyone agreed. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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Helping Humanities Ph.D.s Thrive Beyond Academia

Inside Higher Ed

Helping Humanities Ph.D.s Thrive Beyond Academia Sarah Bray Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Amy Braun describes how honing existing skillsets through experiential learning transforms such students into industry-ready professionals. Byline(s) Amy Braun

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