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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. These faculty members often join an organization with little direction or understanding of what is expected. Yes, sir: Leadership and blind obedience in hierarchical organizations.

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Report Urges Colleges to Address Civic Gaps

Insight Into Diversity

These interconnected challenges, it argues, undermine both democracy and academia. To address this gap, the publication provides a “playbook” for enhancing civic engagement through curriculum design, campus programs, partnerships with community organizations, and experiential learning opportunities.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although Howard-Baptiste initially planned to pursue a career in the sports and fitness industry, inspired by her years as a high school volleyball player and intramural athlete in college, she eventually decided to go into academia. If someone told me six years ago, youre going to lead this organization, I would have asked, are you sure?

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

These hostile work environments have profound consequences, leading many talented educators to leave academia entirely or return to clinical practice. The Scope of Bullying in Nursing Academia Bullying in higher education is a widespread and systemic issue. Fostering a Culture of Civility Clark et al.

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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. These faculty members often join an organization with little direction or understanding of what is expected. Yes, sir: Leadership and blind obedience in hierarchical organizations.

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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

University Business

organizations have dropped degree requirements for some jobs and 48% believe alternative credentials can be a worthy substitute for a college degree for some jobs. The University of Pennsylvania’s Pennovation Center is an example of industry and academia collaborating to provide pathways to commercialization.

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Promoting AI-Enhanced Performance in the Online Classroom

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With the release of AI on a broad scale and the evolving procedural policies for policing and supporting its use in online higher education classrooms, instructor hesitancy to implement AI in ethical and effectual ways is shared by many. Ai Meets Academia. 2024, 9). Acta Educationis Generalis 15 (1): 13345. doi:10.2478/atd-2025-0009.