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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. From the moment ChatGPT hit the scene, articles proclaimed the death of the college essay , and students have begun questioning the need to develop skills in writing. an academic discipline), social worlds (e.g.,

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

John Hope Franklin Award was created in 2004 to pay tribute to Franklin, a historian, writer, educator, and humanitarian who made significant contributions to shaping the perspective of American history in the 20th century. Jackson said her mother was more inclined to the language arts. Early inspiration Her father was an inspiration.

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Can Public Universities Scale Honors-Like Experiences for a Larger Number of Undergraduates?

Inside Higher Ed

A special entity offering select undergraduates signature classes, early course registration and exclusive access to internships, research opportunities, social and cultural events, and small, discussion-based seminars. Today’s honors college is the product of a complex history.

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The Censored and the Curious: Using Banned Books to Foster Connections and Critical Thinking in Freshmen

Faculty Focus

Many colleges and universities around the country offer First-Year Seminars (FYS) or First-Year Experiences (FYE). My recent opportunity to teach a First-Year Seminar was educational for both me and my students. Offer choice and connections One of the beneficial experiences in our First-Year Seminar was the book clubs.

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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. From the moment ChatGPT hit the scene, articles proclaimed the death of the college essay , and students have begun questioning the need to develop skills in writing. an academic discipline), social worlds (e.g.,

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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3 Questions for Sue Lorenson, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education at Georgetown

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation Sue Lorenson , vice dean for undergraduate education at Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, is a close colleague and good friend of Eddie’s. A liberal arts education is the ultimate preprofessional education; it can prepare you for any career. Q: Your Ph.D. is in linguistics.

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