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Q&A with Vanessa Walker, co-author of Major Problems in American History

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes We recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa Walker , new co-author of “Major Problems in American History, Volume I, 5th edition. Why were you excited to join the Major Problems in American History series as a co-author? History encompasses such a vast array of topics.

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

SRHE

The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable to the provider. Among these are Codes of Practice and Guidance documents.

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

Faculty Focus

This article explores AI’s historical evolution, critically assesses its benefits and challenges for teaching, and provides evidence-based strategies for faculty to integrate AI effectively. A century later, AI is no longer fiction but a dynamic force in community college education, reshaping how faculty teach, and students learn.

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The Commencement Story and the Rhymes of History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Initially, these speeches were often delivered by faculty members or notable figures within the academic community. In this moment and with this history of commencement addresses in tow, Ken Burns’ words at Brandeis make a potent intervention. history rhymes more than we are willing to wrestle with at any given moment.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2018 with the recognition that Black womens perspectives have long been marginalized in academia, BWSA was birthed as a necessary space for scholars dedicated to studying Black womens histories, politics, literature, and lived experiences. asked Samuel.

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We Need to Distinguish Applied Humanities from Experiential Learning

Faculty Focus

For instance, students might apply principles of narrative analysis to make sense of a patients medical history in a clinical setting, or students might conduct a historical analysis on a textual document in an attempt to date it for a manuscript library. The ROI of a History Degree. What is Experiential Education?

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West Virginia U proposal outlines process for firing faculty

Inside Higher Ed

Image: There’s a lot to like about proposed changes to West Virginia University’s appointment, tenure and promotion guidelines, from a faculty rights perspective. But the same draft is alarming to some faculty members at WVU. This is too onerous a mandate where tenure is not on the line, some critics argue.

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