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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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‘Unrelenting demands and stressors’: College leaders discuss mental health in academia

Higher Ed Dive

Johns Hopkins University held its workplace well-being summit Tuesday, focusing on graduate students and faculty.

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Helping Humanities Ph.D.s Thrive Beyond Academia

Inside Higher Ed

Thrive Beyond Academia Sarah Bray Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Amy Braun describes how honing existing skillsets through experiential learning transforms such students into industry-ready professionals. Helping Humanities Ph.D.s Byline(s) Amy Braun

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Guest Post: AI Meets Academia—Navigating the New Terrain

Inside Higher Ed

Guest Post: AI Meets Academia—Navigating the New Terrain johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 06/20/2024 - 03:00 AM James Bennett on how he’s using AI to help translate the ways of academia to students. Byline(s) John Warner

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Wake Up, Academia: The AI Revolution Waits for No One

Inside Higher Ed

Wake Up, Academia: The AI Revolution Waits for No One Melissa Ezarik Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Many higher ed institutions are preparing students for a world that no longer exists, arming them with skills that may be obsolete before they even graduate, writes Angela Virtu of American University’s Kogod School of Business—which is ensuring every student (..)

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Germany reaches record high with 380k international students

The PIE News

The number of international students in Germany continues to rise. In the winter semester 2023/24, some 379,900 international students were enrolled at German universities, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year, according to newly published data from DAAD.

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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleagues praised my energy, students gravitated to my classes, and I was recruited for every diversity committee imaginable. At first, it felt affirmingproof that I belonged in academia. The Burden of Excellence In academia, excellence isnt just expected of women of colorits demanded. But over time, the shine dulled.