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

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The reality is, universities have a far greater role to play in empowering international graduates to thrive not just within the UK, but globally. UELs Global Employability Model At the University of East London (UEL), this principle is central to our mission. At UEL, we are committed to this vision.

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An Advocate for Equitable Health - Dr. Sabina Khan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Khans mission is to empower these women by building life skills, supporting their education, and creating opportunities for better futures for them and their children. 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.

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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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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. These include mentoring programs, language support groups, and counseling services that address their unique challenges.

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Empowering Student Learning: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the College Classroom 

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AI-generated content may include irrelevant information because deep learning models can produce outcomes that initially appear coherent but lack depth (Cano et al. ChatGPT and AI text generators: Should Academia adapt or resist?” AI outputs are not infallible and do produce “hallucinations” – incorrect information presented as fact.

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Empowering Student Learning: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the College Classroom 

Faculty Focus

AI-generated content may include irrelevant information because deep learning models can produce outcomes that initially appear coherent but lack depth (Cano et al. ChatGPT and AI text generators: Should Academia adapt or resist?” AI outputs are not infallible and do produce “hallucinations” – incorrect information presented as fact.

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Searching for the Optimal Class Design to Maximize Learning

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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? Louis in their Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.