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Why supporting faculty mental health is enormous for classrooms

University Business

The key to unlocking student engagement and success may have as much to do with how faculty curate a successful social-emotional learning environment as their ability to instruct, says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago, a mental health nonprofit, on “The University Business Podcast.”

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Such strategies equip faculty with the tools to effectively respond to students’ needs (Rahimi et al.,

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The end of in-person learning? Setting higher ed’s online goals for 2025

University Business

Strategic planning for online education goals As universities face increasing pressuresrising operational costs, heightened competition and shifting student expectationsonline education presents a promising avenue for scalability and financial sustainability.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

University faculty members are usually immersed in various tasks related to teaching, research, committees, and office hours. This isolation can hinder their professional development and growth, especially if they do not take the time to reflect on their own teaching methods and practices.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Foster Emotional Intelligence: Colleges should invest in developing emotional intelligence among faculty and staff. These skills are vital for creating environments where students feel understood and valued. ” Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Data alone will never provide the full picture of student success.

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When Inclusion Gets Complicated: What Faculty Need to Know About Service Dogs in Higher Ed

Academe Blog

And yet, many of us have never been trained to support students who rely on them, especially in hands-on learning environments like labs, fieldwork, or clinical placements. Without guidance, even well-intentioned faculty can find themselves unsure of how to respond, which can lead to exclusion, frustration, and conflict.

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Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

education or universities, specifically. However, there is a network of tribally run colleges and universities that are the ongoing extension of those sovereignties as well as key vehicles for continuing to liberate the sovereign potential. These priorities often are not the focus in U.S.

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