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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

HEPI

Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. These figures underscore the persistent barriers that hinder progression into leadership roles in academia and industry.

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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. Lessons from the Wizard What struck me profoundly was how the leadership in Wicked , epitomized by the Wizard and Madame Morrible, reflects some of the troubling aspects of leadership in academia today.

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Let’s look outside academia for university leaders

LSE Higher Education Blog

There is, as such, an increasingly compelling, if likely unpopular, argument that a policy of only appointing academics as university leaders is, in the current milieu, in need of rethinking. Such figures may not only be former academics but those working beyond academia with a diversity and richness of experiences.

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DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What we are witnessing, they said, isanti-Black racism cloaked in policy and politics. The cancellation of Pell Grants and threats to federal funding for universities that support DEI policies dont just impact Black communitiesthey hurt poor and working-class white students too.

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Kim Siegenthaler Wants Higher Ed to Focus on Learner Pathways

MindMax

The conversation also explores the challenges of agility in academia, the evolving role of AI in course design, and the importance of breaking down barriers between traditional degrees and alternative credentials. – The role of government and policy in shaping higher education, including funding, regulations, and accountability.

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Report Urges Colleges to Address Civic Gaps

Insight Into Diversity

These interconnected challenges, it argues, undermine both democracy and academia. Charles Ansell, CCA’s vice president for research, policy, and advocacy, stressed the importance of embedding civic education throughout the college experience.

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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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