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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

No longer a doctoral student, I am now a tenured, full professor and division head of a large program. As I have matured, I draw parallels between Shiz/Land of Oz and university life/academia, viewing it with a more seasoned perspective. While many things have changed over these years, my perspective has evolved the most.

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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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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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Report Urges Colleges to Address Civic Gaps

Insight Into Diversity

These interconnected challenges, it argues, undermine both democracy and academia. Research cited in the paper shows that college graduates are significantly more likely to vote and volunteer, yet access to civic education remains limited for low-income and minority students.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

students face behind the scenes. Blake's article, "Graduate School and Mental Illness: A Survey of Strategies for Support," underscores the prevalence of mental health struggles among graduate students. students face, particularly concerning chronic illnesses and mental health challenges.

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Kim Siegenthaler Wants Higher Ed to Focus on Learner Pathways

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She highlights how CUNYs partnerships with industries like healthcare ensure that students gain both academic knowledge and hands-on experience, helping them move efficiently into the workforce. Siegenthaler stresses that education leaders must focus on access and provide students with multiple pathways to success.

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What the experience of neurodivergent PhD students teaches us, and why it makes me angry

SRHE

by Inger Mewburn Recently, some colleagues and I released a paper about the experiences of neurodivergent PhD students. But reading each and every paper published about neurodivergent PhD students provoked strong feelings of rage and frustration. Create flexible policies. Doing this paper was an exercise in mixed feelings.