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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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Making Accessibility the Assignment: What First-Year Writing Students Taught Me About Inclusive Pedagogy

WCET Frontiers

What began as a simple technical task quickly became a powerful lesson in empathy, ethics, and inclusive communication. The assignment was helping students become more thoughtful, inclusive communicators. Captioning the Classroom Although now many tools automatically caption, in fall 2019, that was not the case.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

Here’s an inconvenient truth about inclusive teaching: there are no quick fixes. A new author they can add to their course to make it more diverse and inclusive. In other words, we need to take the time to create inclusive learning communities if we’re going to make the most of teaching and learning. Do they respect you?

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Report Documents Accountability, Culture in Northwestern Athletics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a university, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all members of our community, including student-athletes,” said Northwestern President Michael Schill. “I

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Inclusive Teaching Begins with Authenticity

Faculty Focus

Here’s an inconvenient truth about inclusive teaching: there are no quick fixes. A new author they can add to their course to make it more diverse and inclusive. In other words, we need to take the time to create inclusive learning communities if we’re going to make the most of teaching and learning. Do they respect you?

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The Silent Crisis: Bullying Among Nurse Educators in Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Bullying in nursing is a well-documented issue, but less attention has been given to the experiences of nurse educators who face hostility within academic institutions. Recognizing and Reporting Bullying Bullying in academia can be subtle, making it difficult to document and report. References Clark, C. Olender, L.,