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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The humanities might not-too-facetiously be labeled the black sheep of academia. After all, the humanities are frequently characterized as being in crisis and, since 2008, have suffered massive hemorrhaging in the numbers of new majors. To put it simply, an applied humanities approach is needed in STEM education.

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How To Be Conspicuously Human in the Online Classroom 

Faculty Focus

Many of us have received university-level guidance which helps us know how to respond to AI-assisted writing when we see it (or when an online checker tells us to take a deeper look). Could AI diminish or wholly supplant the role of teachers in online education? That’s all good, but it also feels fairly reactive.

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AI and Student Recruitment: Bridging Technology and Human Connection 

Liaison International

As higher education institutions face shrinking pools of applicants and increased competition, the ability to deliver targeted, meaningful engagement is more critical than ever. However, the key lies in leveraging AI to augment human effort, not replace it. Over-reliance on AI-generated text can harm visibility and credibility.

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How To Be Conspicuously Human in the Online Classroom 

Faculty Focus

Many of us have received university-level guidance which helps us know how to respond to AI-assisted writing when we see it (or when an online checker tells us to take a deeper look). Could AI diminish or wholly supplant the role of teachers in online education? That’s all good, but it also feels fairly reactive.

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The Hidden Parallels Between Higher Education and Healthcare

MindMax

A higher education news article I came across recently made the interesting point that higher ed can learn a great deal from healthcare —and I couldn’t agree more. Higher education is now experiencing some of the same challenges. Education, though life-changing, does not carry the same level of immediate, existential consequence.

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Dr. Ruth Simmons to Deliver 2023 NEH Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Simmons will deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, the highest honor from the federal government for distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities. Simmons The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) lecture – “Facing History to Find a Better Future” – will take place 7 p.m. Dr. Ruth J.

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AI in Community Colleges: Navigating a Human-Centered Future in the Shadow of AB 2370

Faculty Focus

Note: This article used collaboration between the human author and the AI programs of ChatGPT, Copilot, and Meta AI. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for community college education, presenting both exciting possibilities and complex challenges. The Bill, an act to add Section 87359.2