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An Advocate for Equitable Health - Dr. Sabina Khan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I wanted to become a professor to prepare students to address the intersection of advocacy and healthcare, that is what inspired me to pursue a career in academia, says Khan. Augustine for Health Sciences, says that Khans commitment and abilities are what set her apart from many in her field.

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Exporting Degrees, Importing Responsibility: Rethinking Careers Support for International Graduates

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UELs Global Employability Model At the University of East London (UEL), this principle is central to our mission. The Summit spanning Chennai, Hyderabad, and Vadodara brought together leaders from academia, government, and industry to explore partnerships that align a UEL education with Indias economic and societal needs.

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Continue operating as normal?

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The systematic dismantling of higher education , as well as K-12, terrifies me in a time where hallucinating large language models are dominating the information landscape. That is not to say were not advocating for ourselves; that IS to say that were telling our higher-ups what exactly it means if we cut this resource or service.

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Fierce Advocate for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Walker-Griffea’s career in academia began at age 21. She focused on single parents who deal with many variables, developing a model program that helped these students succeed and graduate. People have chosen to attend Mott, because they believe that they can succeed, because we have care and concern for everybody.”

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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. Having role models who share similar linguistic backgrounds can empower students. Use findings to advocate for institutional, local, and national systemic changes.

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When Inclusion Gets Complicated: What Faculty Need to Know About Service Dogs in Higher Ed

Academe Blog

After a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and mobility issues, she returned to academia with her service dog, Sampson. She advocated fiercely, but rather than completing her PhD, Joey made the difficult decision to leave her research program altogether. Advocate for department-wide training during faculty development days.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Implement a Customer Service Model: This can significantly enhance student retention by prioritizing personalized, responsive support throughout their academic journey. A passionate advocate for education, Dr. Conley combines her professional achievements with a commitment to community service and lifelong learning. and Patrick T.

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