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Illinois State University to Launch Online Seminar Series to Teach Faculty on Creating Inclusive Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Illinois State University will be launching an online seminar series to help teach faculty how to create inclusive and equitable classes. People are working to understand what ‘equitable’ means for their courses,” said Dr. Deneca Avant, interim assistant vice president for faculty development, diversity, and learning. .

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Motivational Force: Building a Foundation for Student Success

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Eighteen students crammed themselves into a stuffy classroom assigned for my first-year seminar course on a sunny day in September. Career Readiness has become a valued currency in todays higher education sector, not only because it helps ease entry into the workforce but also serves to more deeply bind education with employment.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

This is especially true for higher education. As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. She obtained her PhD in chemistry education from Bremen University/Germany.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

This is especially true for higher education. As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. She obtained her PhD in chemistry education from Bremen University/Germany.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

Teaching interdisciplinary research practices has gained attention in higher education, shifting from primarily focusing on modeling interdisciplinary research to explicitly addressing how and why interdisciplinary research should be performed (Szostak, 2007). The Review of Higher Education , 34(1), 61-84. Caspersen, J.,

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Strategic Adaptation in Higher Education: Navigating 2024 and Beyond: Embracing Transformation and Resilience in Higher Education Business Models

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A Fundamental Rethink of the Higher Education Business Model In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, institutions must embrace educational innovation and strategic adaptation to change. Nowhere more evident was this in the growth of online education.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

Faculty Focus

Teaching interdisciplinary research practices has gained attention in higher education, shifting from primarily focusing on modeling interdisciplinary research to explicitly addressing how and why interdisciplinary research should be performed (Szostak, 2007). The Review of Higher Education , 34(1), 61-84. Caspersen, J.,