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Despite Increased Visibility, Asian Americans Continue to Face Barriers in Academia

Insight Into Diversity

But I would say those are the exceptions, not the rules,” says Nicholas Hartlep, PhD, the Robert Charles Billings Endowed Chair in Education at Berea College, whose research focuses on race and equity — particularly concerning the experiences of Asian Americans — in academia. This article was published in our January/February 2024 issue.

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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research has shown that Black women face unique challenges in the workforce and in leadership; however, despite persistent obstacles, including a lack of mentorship and feedback, a dearth of role models, and discrimination in hiring and promotion, Black women continue to excel in their chosen fields and rise to leadership positions.

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Who are we gardening for?

ACRLog

These efforts go hand-in-hand with the long-term goal of financial sustainability for libraries, as article processing charges and journal subscription prices continue to outpace inflation. What is the impact academia is supposed to be making in the world?

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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

Faculty Focus

Reflecting on my years in academia, I find myself increasingly drawn to the challenge of designing the optimal classone that not only engages students but also maximizes student learning. Why do some classes leave an indelible mark on students, while others quickly fade from memory? Michael Kiener is a professor at Maryville University of St.

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Oil money undermines academic autonomy (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

But if top universities genuinely want to lead, a key roadblock remains: around the nation and the world, leading institutions are structurally unprepared for the fossil fuel industry’s assault on the interests and values of academia. Academia is founded on the premise of truth seeking.

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College writing assignments to prepare students for success at work

Inside Higher Ed

College professors not modeling good writing for students is also a problem. It’s often very hard to find—even in academic journal article abstracts. Student pursuing careers outside academia (that is, the vast majority of students) need practice on common types of workplace writing. No In-Article Careers: 0

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A ChatGPT generated post (and a first year librarian’s thoughts)

ACRLog

As I’m sure anyone in academia is aware, ChatGPT and its AI counterparts are taking us by storm. It’s not going to give you a fully written article, but it puts words on the page, which can perhaps jumpstart your brain. I enjoyed the way that Christopher Grobe talked about ChatGPT in his article, Why I’m Not Scared of ChatGPT.

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