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Universities under pressure: Rising above politics to secure Australia’s future

The PIE News

Australias higher education sector took a hammering in 2024 but our universities as they have throughout history and in spite of political machinations continued to deliver a high-quality education to both domestic and international students and undertake research to find solutions to our biggest challenges.

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AI is the future: stop acting like it’s just another buzzword

The PIE News

AI is advancing faster than any technology in history, and universities cannot afford to wait for committees or quarterly board meetings to decide the way forward. Kodak, once synonymous with photography, clung to film while digital technology surged ahead, sealing its downfall. Yet, the urgency to act cannot be overstated.

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Guide, Don’t Hide: Maximizing Course Assignments with ChatGPT Integration

Faculty Focus

And while it is just the latest in a seven decades-old history of AI and Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) that can generate content like text, images, music, etc., For me, ChatGPT is just another in a long line of technology-assisted tools that I accept may become a routine part of my professional/personal life.

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Futuristic Scholar Looks to Change the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the technological world continues to rapidly change and progress, it can leave users in underrepresented communities behind. It is the work of futurists like those at Arizona State University (ASU) to ensure that technology does not leave people behind, but that it gives their lives, cultures, and technological needs a seat at the table.

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AI in Community Colleges: Navigating a Human-Centered Future in the Shadow of AB 2370

Faculty Focus

The future of community college education lies in striking a balance between embracing technological innovation and preserving the irreplaceable value of human-centered instruction. Seeking out opportunities for professional development and training in AI-related technologies.

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AI in Community Colleges: Navigating a Human-Centered Future in the Shadow of AB 2370

Faculty Focus

The future of community college education lies in striking a balance between embracing technological innovation and preserving the irreplaceable value of human-centered instruction. Seeking out opportunities for professional development and training in AI-related technologies.

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Webinar: Mental Health Equity on Campuses Requires More Extensive Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To create inclusive and supportive environments where all students – including those from historically marginalized backgrounds– can thrive, advocates and those supporting this work cannot just focus on improving counseling centers, the panelists said. All in all, the issues calls for systemic change, they said.

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