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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Such insights underscore the imperative to prioritize holistic support structures within academia to foster student well-being and academic success. The prevailing narrative of academia glorifies productivity and resilience while overlooking the human aspect of our experiences. Regrettably, my journey mirrors that of numerous Ph.D.

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Fraud in academia: How can universities avoid costly litigation?

University Business

No corner is free from this specter—not even the hallowed halls of academia. academia and the Chinese Communist Party are glaring national security risks.” With two branches of the government so focused, higher education institutions should review and update their relevant policies immediately.

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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. Policies and practices rooted in such bigotry continue to suppress individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Inclusive Policies : Develop and implement policies that recognize and accommodate the linguistic needs of all students.

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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. The QS findings highlight several policy priorities that institutions should consider: Ethics and responsibility in AI use Universities are well-positioned to set ethical standards for AI.

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Doing the dirty work of academia? Ancillary staff in higher education

SRHE

Yet this group has attracted limited considerations from researchers and policy-makers alike. I was struck by the contrast between the significance of their work and its relative absence from research and policy discourses. They are also often absent from staff directories, university websites and policy documents.

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Health Equity, Working to Identify Effective Policy Interventions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hung is assistant professor of health services policy and management in the University of South Carolina’s (USC) Arnold School of Public Health. She said she chose to take on the USC appointment as her first faculty position and to continue in academia, in part, because she wanted to help uplift others. “I Hung earned her Ph.D.

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Unmasking the complexities of academic work

SRHE

Just about everyone in academia is dealing with some aspect of their lives which affects how they do their work. Informing Policy and Practice: By gaining a deeper understanding of academic work patterns, institutions can develop more effective policies to support their staff and enhance productivity and wellbeing.

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