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Seven ways to leverage faculty development for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. The report , which is based on survey and interview data from 95 responding institutions, also draws on evidence-based standards for high-impact faculty development.

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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 is also an associate professor of Africana Studies.

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AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Tools for Community College Faculty

Faculty Focus

Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a speculative concept to a transformative tool in higher education, particularly within community colleges. Drawing on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), it argues that AI can enhance accessibility and efficiency while preserving the human essence of education.

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Philanthropist Donates $2 Million to HBCU Founded by his Great-Grandfather

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements. The great-grandson of Reverend Charles Allen Stillman the founder of Stillman Collegeahistorically Black institution in Alabama founded in 1876, has made a $2 million donation to the college.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Exploring peer observation models, their stages, and practical methods and resources for use in higher education are all part of this process. Currently, she works in faculty development at the Excellence in Teaching and Learning Center at Qatar University.

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

University Business

Higher education is undergoing a profound transformation, with online learning shifting from a temporary solution during the pandemic to a core component of many institutions long-term strategies. Prioritizing faculty development and buy-in: Faculty engagement is pivotal to successful online learning.

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Discussing the 4 Pillars of Immersion: The Educational Role of Librarians in Higher Education

ACRLog

In this second post, Daisy Benson and Melissa Bowles-Terry reflect and share their perspectives on the changing roles of librarians in higher education. After a decade as a librarian, I left libraries for a while and was director of faculty development at UNLV, in the provost’s office.