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Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fuller has a rich history of forming faithful pastoral, academic, mental health and community leaders, and we will continue to expand Fuller’s ability to help equip people for the work that God is calling them to do. "We live in the midst of formidable challenges locally, nationally, and globally," Goatley said. Gotley holds a Ph.D.

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How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Inside Higher Ed

A third tradition, which stressed research, scholarship, and the applied sciences, emerged in nineteenth century Germany, especially at the universities of Gottingen and Berlin. The interests of administrators, faculty, staff, and students frequently collide. Priorities conflict. I don’t think so. Apparently not.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Students learn to apply machine learning, text analytics, and artificial intelligence. Adelphi’s female faculty members in the industry serve as inspiring role models. Still University of Health Sciences Dreamline Pathways is a community-based collaboration that introduces K-12 students to health professions.

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An online surge at Virginia Tech. But what about outcomes?

Inside Higher Ed

“Every time I taught it, it kind of doubled,” said Duma, professor of engineering and director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science. ” Still, colleges sometimes boast about low student-faculty ratios in their classes for good reason. More than 1,000 students signed up.

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The Invisible Student Majority

Inside Higher Ed

Has the abolition of mandatory retirement resulted in faculty overstaying their welcome? Because the chemistry professor wasn’t tenured and only “teaches” (gasp), it seemed easy enough to push him out—knowing that most faculty will not risk their own hides by running to defend him. So what should campuses do?

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Preparing for the Next 330 Years (letter)

Inside Higher Ed

” A faculty member immediately spoke up and stated emphatically, “Everything!” The concept of expanding the university’s offerings in computing, data science and applied science, detailed in a November 3 article , is not a new one.

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“Courage, Creativity and Confidence” – Celebrating the Class of 2021

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

The graduating class includes 1,854 students earning 2,234 degrees and certificates, and an additional 365 graduates earning associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees through LCCC’s University Partnership – the largest class in the 25-year history of the program. Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner.