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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. Before her latest post, Jones served in various leadership capacities including as an associate provost in the Office of Faculty Affairs at Clark University.

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

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BY ALLISON GAINER As faculty, we often find ourselves balancing pedagogy, policy, and student support. Without guidance, even well-intentioned faculty can find themselves unsure of how to respond, which can lead to exclusion, frustration, and conflict. Advocate for department-wide training during faculty development days.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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Faculty Training and Development Preparing faculty to create inclusive online learning environments is crucial for promoting access, engagement, and inclusion. Encouraging faculty to engage in ongoing professional development and self-assessment can enhance their ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.

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Dr. Elfred A. Pinkard Appointed Brown University’s First HBCU Presidential Fellow

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was appointed as fellow to help bolster Brown’s efforts and relationships with HBCUs, according to Brown officials, who added that he will create a consortium of partner schools for research, faculty development, student opportunities, and bolstering the number of HBCU undergraduates attending graduate school. Pinkard holds an Ed.D.

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CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“With a primary focus on ensuring that Black students attain their academic goals and are positioned for a lifetime of success, we also intend this funding to strengthen enrollment and retention efforts, improve classroom experiences, and bolster staff and faculty development across the system,” said CSU Chancellor Dr. Mildred García.

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How You Can Habituate the Circular Model of Reflection: Before-Action, During-Action, After-Action, and Beyond-Action

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As scientists produce new knowledge in their labs, Schon believes that practitioners like scholar-teachers should generate their knowing-in-action connecting knowledge generation, best practices, and administration policy. Ideally, faculty development programs could promote and illustrate that reflection during the action can be learned.

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Care for Faculty in Challenging Times: Considerations for Exploring Hope and Healing

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Universities are increasingly concerned about student success during this era of the Great Disengagement, and faculty success (more specifically, providing care to faculty so they can succeed and in turn support the needs of students) should be an equal priority.

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