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Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

While we certainly share these concerns, we do remain relatively optimistic about one aspect of higher education: learning to write. In our new book, How to Use Writing for Teaching and Learning , we argue that this disruption presents an opportunity rather than a threat. an academic discipline), social worlds (e.g., literature).

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Why liberal arts leaders should know STEM isn’t the enemy

University Business

Not a week goes by without new laments about the decline of the humanities and social sciences. Many of these op-eds blame the utilitarian popularity of the STEM disciplines for declining enrollments and diminishing support for the traditional liberal arts. My experience is different.

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Futuristic Scholar Looks to Change the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She is assistant professor of science, technology, and innovation in the borderlands at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, a senior global futures scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, and affiliate faculty member with The Design School at Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU.

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Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

While we certainly share these concerns, we do remain relatively optimistic about one aspect of higher education: learning to write. In our new book, How to Use Writing for Teaching and Learning , we argue that this disruption presents an opportunity rather than a threat. an academic discipline), social worlds (e.g., literature).

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Juneteenth, Higher Education, and Advancing Educational Equity

WCET Frontiers

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This acknowledgment is crucial for fostering understanding, healing, and progress.

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Does College Need to Be 4 Years?

Inside Higher Ed

” Mastery of such vocational fields as physical therapy, accounting, marketing, hospitality management and culinary arts ought not “require a uniform four-year program,” the authors claim. Wrote one, “Electives help round out a personal’s exposure to the arts, sciences, etc.,

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Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement

Faculty Focus

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.