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Former Dean Sues College, Claims Discrimination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charletta Barringer-Brown A former Southside Virginia Community College administrator is alleging discrimination as a reason she was fired from her position. Barringer-Brown served as dean of the department of humanities, social sciences, and business at Southside Virginia.

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Dr. Ruth J. Simmons Takes Readers ‘Up Home’ in New Memoir

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Simmons busily prepared to deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. At the heart of those questions was a deep curiosity about how she overcame seeming insurmountable odds to become a world-renowned college administrator. “I

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GPT-4 is here. But most faculty lack AI policies.

Inside Higher Ed

” A few short months after OpenAI released ChatGPT—a large language model with an unusual ability to mimic human language and thought—the company released an upgrade known as GPT-4. But by OpenAI’s own admission, humans are susceptible to overrelying on the tools, which could have unintended outcomes.

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In 2024, Higher Ed Must Find Its Footing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Indeed, while the scientific review process involves feedback, college administration and even teaching involves very little. Treat the public like the humans that comprise it, acting like educators partnering with students to learn, and we will elicit a more productive response.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Through conversations with community partners, Vick said Muhlenberg College administration came to realize they could help. Starting in the 2023 – 2024 academic year, students can now enroll in Muhlenberg College’s Graduate Certificate program in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

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The Evolution of Instruction 

Faculty Focus

This does not, however, negate the necessity of a human touch. Combining human intuition with machine intelligence offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future, where learning is more personalized, responsive, and globally connected. The education narrative is being rewritten, with AI playing a pivotal role. References Crompton, H.,

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The Evolution of Instruction 

Faculty Focus

This does not, however, negate the necessity of a human touch. Combining human intuition with machine intelligence offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future, where learning is more personalized, responsive, and globally connected. The education narrative is being rewritten, with AI playing a pivotal role. References Crompton, H.,