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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

Here’s an inconvenient truth about inclusive teaching: there are no quick fixes. A new author they can add to their course to make it more diverse and inclusive. In other words, we need to take the time to create inclusive learning communities if we’re going to make the most of teaching and learning. Start strong.

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

Here’s an inconvenient truth about inclusive teaching: there are no quick fixes. A new author they can add to their course to make it more diverse and inclusive. In other words, we need to take the time to create inclusive learning communities if we’re going to make the most of teaching and learning. Start strong.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

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By building a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes human connection, community colleges can improve retention rates and ensure their students are set up for long-term academic and personal success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The needs of freshmen are also carefully considered, with INSPIRE (Incoming Student Program for Inclusion, Retention and Excellence) as well as student support programs like EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) and EXCEL, which create strong networks of support. These provide students with valuable skills and connections.

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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

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This combination of practical experience and updated curricula enables students to thrive in careers that may not even exist yet, positioning them to be agile and innovative in a rapidly changing job market. Yet, access to these opportunities is still uneven.

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Empowering Student Learning: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the College Classroom 

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Others argue that AI, in various forms, has been used to elevate students’ performance in the classroom, and in some cases, overcome barriers to learning (Shippee 2020, 20). AI can also be used as a classroom tool to reframe the learning experiences and as a “partner” in learning (Benson 2023, 30). link] Naidu, Edwin.

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Generative AI in Higher Education: Navigating Policy, Ethics, and Skills Development

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The policy imperative for universities It is essential for universities to be proactive about guiding AI’s use in academia. By fostering open discussions on AI ethics, universities can ensure that AI enhances education without undermining academic integrity or inclusivity.