Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

All faculty and administrator searches must have a DEI advocate who completes specialized training. In an effort to address underrepresentation in computer science, the department received an HSI-NSF grant aimed at increasing retention and completion rates for Latinx students through a peer mentoring program.

Retention 130

Retention Equity Faculty Inclusivity 130

totallyrewired

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discussing the CCI, Grierson highlighted its unique approach, blending computing with creative practices and industries. Unlike traditional computer science programs focused solely on technical skills, or critical studies programs lacking hands-on computing experience, CCI aims to bridge practical application with critical thinking.

Arts And Sciences 64

Arts And Sciences Computer Science Deep Learning Advocate 64

The PIE News

APRIL 13, 2023

. “Universities are doing a great deal of work to help employers tackle skills shortage issues” I attended many business conferences and networking events in 2022, namely London Tech Week and techUK’s Tech Policy Leadership Conference, and I advocated a bigger presence from HEIs in events like this.

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Computer Science Guidance Advocate 105

University Business

MARCH 10, 2023

In July 2022, more than 500 tech and education leaders issued a call to action advocating for the expansion of computer science education opportunities for students. Now, what we thought was the technology of the future is right at our fingertips, and it’s being used in America’s classrooms.

Higher Education 59

Higher Education Computer Science Education Technology 59

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

Engage in Ethical Discussions: Participate in discussions about the ethical implications of AI in education and advocate for responsible and equitable uses of AI. Explore concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and potential inequities that might arise from the use of AI in education.

Community College 107

Community College Humanities College Technology 107

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

Engage in Ethical Discussions: Participate in discussions about the ethical implications of AI in education and advocate for responsible and equitable uses of AI. Explore concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and potential inequities that might arise from the use of AI in education.

Community College 107

Community College Humanities College Technology 107

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Early approaches in the field of generative AI are situated within 1950s-60s computer science and AI research and “aimed to mimic human expertise to generate outputs” (ChatGPT, 2023). For instance, at the June 2023 ISTELive event, C.L.Ai.R.A. [2] 2] will make history as the first AI mainstage presenter.

Arts And Sciences 124

Arts And Sciences Technology History Humanities 124

Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

Women in Engineering and Computer Science Program (WIECS) Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering and Computer Science WIECS fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages women students to earn degrees and ultimately pursue careers in engineering and computer science. Chicago, Ill.;

Arts And Sciences 98

Arts And Sciences Engineering Computer Science Professional Development 98

HEPI

APRIL 10, 2023

Awarded a small amount of funding to collect information about the depth of digital knowledge in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, the Director of the Institute, Professor Jennifer Richards, turned to recent graduates for help, making use of the University’s internship scheme.

Humanities 97

Humanities Computer Science Model Inclusivity 97

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 10, 2023

In the meantime, colleges and universities, scholarly associations, scholars, and others need to proactively advocate for and work to advance the collection and use of needed data. Available data suggest that the nation’s faculty are less diverse than relevant comparison groups in terms of socioeconomic status.

Faculty 117

Faculty Equity Computer Science Advise 117

Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In 2019, for example, the Student Assembly submitted its own report advocating for increased emphasis in data fluency throughout the curriculum (note if you would like to see how exceptional W&M students are I recommend you read this report). In just the past two years, the number of computer science degrees went from 78 to 93.

Arts And Sciences 40

Arts And Sciences Liberal Arts Computer Science Applied Science 40

Mistaken Goal

APRIL 15, 2014

When I first entered college in 1996, I began as a computer science major. I’m not advocating that everyone must learn how to program. More often, I directly use some of the skills of programming, especially flow control and abstraction, to make tasks easier, elegant, or possible.

Computer Science 40

Computer Science Advocate Retention Organization 40

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Math is foundational to many high-demand degree programs, including Business, Health Professions, Computer Science, and anything else in STEM. Advocates believe this results in more accurate placement and a better experience for students. LEARN MORE It may become more challenging to demonstrate the value of college.

Students 52

Students Equity Retention Schooling 52

EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Math is foundational to many high-demand degree programs, including Business, Health Professions, Computer Science, and anything else in STEM. Advocates believe this results in more accurate placement and a better experience for students. LEARN MORE It may become more challenging to demonstrate the value of college.

Students 52

Students Equity Retention Schooling 52

The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 27, 2023

And, obviously, I’m a huge advocate. As an advocate of work experience in general, I’m very much in favor of all as an option. I’m an advocate of in-person internships. It may be a master’s of international business program or an undergrad in computer science. They’re not exclusive.

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Students Education Advocate 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

Moreover, community colleges must advocate for increased funding from local, state, and federal governments and policymakers to support the development of modern facilities and up-to-date training equipment.

Facilities 96

Facilities Community College Arts And Sciences Computer Science 96

The Guardian - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

My father, David Turner, who has died aged 77, was a highly respected and renowned computer scientist whose name will always be associated with functional programming, and the lead that the UK still takes in developing and fostering the discipline.

Advocate 95

Advocate Computer Science Higher Education Technology 95

Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

“We were noticing that the way that students were handling their political discourse using platforms such as Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, YikYak, the school newspaper just simply was not a productive means of … making any kind of argument,” said Greve, a junior majoring in computer science.

Students 104

Students Organization Computer Science College 104

Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 21, 2025

Worse, MPR, for no specific reason whatsoever, decides to take prolonged shots at AI detection systems such as: Computer science researchers say detection software can have significant margins of error in finding instances of AI-generated text. Its downright baffling.

Students 52

Students Faculty Computer Science University 52

The PIE News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Over the past few weeks, prominent figures such as tech billionaire Elon Musk and politician Vivek Ramaswamy have been vocal in advocating for the H-1B visa program, which facilitates the entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, emphasising the need for its “urgent reform.”

Students 110

Students Computer Science Policy Administration 110