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Jones Cultivates Inaugural Role in Faculty Development at Brown

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Esther Jones Dr. Esther Jones has been named associate dean for faculty development in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty at Brown University. Jones also served as a visiting professor in the departments of Women’s and Gender Studies and English at Emory University.

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Supporting the Instructional Design Process: Stress-Testing Assignments with AI

Faculty Focus

Course Design Multiplier This process allowed me to develop targeted support materials for predicted problem areas before students struggle, building proactive scaffolding into course design from the beginning.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. So how do we begin to address these concerns? Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

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Using the LMS Effectively to Reduce Logistical Challenges for Students 

Faculty Focus

Being consistent in our use of the LMS features, whether that is within the program or department, school or college, can help reduce stress for students and faculty alike and allow students to focus their energy on learning instead of navigating their courses. So how do we begin to address these concerns? Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

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Motivational Force: Building a Foundation for Student Success

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From 2021 to 2025, she directed the Center for Teaching and Learning at Mercy University, where she oversaw faculty development and strategy across 100 academic programs. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. References Ash, S. L., & Clayton, P. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 28(1), 98-118.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion.

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To Support Student Success, Faculty and Campus Leaders Need to Feel a Sense of Belonging Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our experience with the Equity Champions provides valuable lessons for institutions looking to engage faculty in improving student outcomes. Often there is an assumption that faculty will see such engagements as too time-intensive and, therefore, not worthwhile.

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