Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2023

Duane Watson Duane Watson has been named associate provost for faculty development at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Mayborn Professor and professor of psychology and human development at Vanderbilt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Princeton University in New Jersey and a Ph.D.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Make sure that all the technology is working. PhD is Professor of Christian Higher Education, PhD and EdD Programs in Educational Studies, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. The post Running a Workshop: Guidelines for Engagement and Impact appeared first on Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards serve as a potential technology to fill this void in asynchronous online courses.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

Just 7% of surveyed staff said their institutions had a plan to upskill and support staff in adopting AI-driven technology, and nearly one-third (32%) said a lack of resources, time and money are the greatest challenges to taking the next step. Here are some practical steps to get started appeared first on University Business.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

is currently the assistant director and instructional designer for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Chapman University. She specializes in faculty development and training, distance education, and instructional design. Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards serve as a potential technology to fill this void in asynchronous online courses.

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Creatrix Campus

AUGUST 20, 2024

More than 90% of recognized universities report better graduation rates and increased student satisfaction. Strategy 2: Regular Faculty Development Maintaining your faculty's professional growth and ongoing training is revolutionary. Urge your faculty members to experiment with cutting-edge pedagogy.

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University Business

JULY 29, 2024

Faculty learning communities (FLC) as an approach to improving pedagogy have their roots in 1979 when the first FLC was launched at Miami University by Dr. Milton D. Many institutions choose to locate their established FLC activities in the provost’s office and offer faculty participation through application.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

These are positive developments from the perspective of groups such as the Association of American Universities and the American Association of Colleges and Universities, which promote high-impact practices that increase student engagement and deep learning. So, too, are physical spaces dedicated to this kind of teaching.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. Siham Al Amoush is an experienced educator who specializes in teacher education and higher education professional development.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2024

is currently the assistant director and instructional designer for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Chapman University. She specializes in faculty development and training, distance education, and instructional design. Melissa Samaniego, Ed.D.

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 30, 2023

Some senior faculty are not able to fill their course loads during in-person traditional timeframes. Some faculty and staff now live in other states. An accrediting team questioned an institution as to why faculty development was not keeping up with increases in digital courses. Buildings feel a bit emptier.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

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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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Discord between these three camps, combined with slow university governance procedures, could force the AI waves to a Himalayan height. What can be done?

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Discord between these three camps, combined with slow university governance procedures, could force the AI waves to a Himalayan height. What can be done?

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. Siham Al Amoush is an experienced educator who specializes in teacher education and higher education professional development.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 18, 2025

Over time, we could build a practical library of “what works” that faculty could draw from, including analyses explaining why certain assignments succeed with particular student populations and learning objectives.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Students’ access to educational materials, technology, space, and accommodation of different kinds can lead them to complete the collaborative task successfully. George Ojie-Ahamiojie, EdD, is an associate professor of hospitality and tourism at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Technology-enhanced learning (pp.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Image: Carnegie Mellon University–Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, is the only American campus on the entire continent. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa. As of now there are seven universities participating in the program; CMU hopes to grow that to 10.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Students’ access to educational materials, technology, space, and accommodation of different kinds can lead them to complete the collaborative task successfully. George Ojie-Ahamiojie, EdD, is an associate professor of hospitality and tourism at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Technology-enhanced learning (pp.

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ACPA

MARCH 6, 2023

We’re excited to highlight the scholarship of Dr. Sharla Berry , Assistant Professor in the Center for Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness (CEEE) at California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Berry is committed to using her research to support practitioners in teaching and leading with technology.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Jean Mandernach, PhD, is executive director of the Center for Innovation in Research on Teaching at Grand Canyon University. In addition, she has interests in innovative faculty development and evaluation models, teaching and learning analytics, emergent instructional technology, and faculty workload considerations.

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Creatrix Campus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Beyond daily operations, you shape the university's vision, steering academic excellence, financial sustainability, and overall growth. Every decision, from faculty to infrastructure, impacts the institution’s future. Vice Chancellor's Responsibilities in Higher Education Your key responsibilities and authorities are simply huge!

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, institutions adopting OBE witness a remarkable 25% increase in student engagement and a transformative 15% surge in graduation rates. Suggestions: Conduct faculty development sessions on Bloom's Taxonomy application.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

They face pressures in their research, service, and increasingly in their teaching that the pandemic has made almost unbearable, and there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to the new tools, technologies, tips, and programs that faculty developers are rolling out to “support” their career advancement.

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Creatrix Campus

MAY 6, 2024

Multidisciplinary Difficulties: Standardization is made more difficult by the possibility that faculty members from many disciplines use different performance measures. Open and direct communication for honest and easy talks Technology makes performance information available to teachers, which promotes openness and confidence.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).

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University Business

JULY 21, 2023

which will discuss revamping faculty affairs in a post-pandemic world. Interfolio is a higher education technology company focused on faculty affairs. “It goes to the resiliency, impact and engagement of your faculty. The Interfolio 2023 Summit will be its first live convening of higher education leaders since 2019.

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Academic Tech Tips

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As a student that has kept nearly every required textbook, I can reflect on the utility of such a cogent textbook concept, and now would like to transfer its reader-friendly approach to the great wide realm of instructional technologies—to start, within in the smaller realm of AI authoring tools for teaching and learning.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

Turner —one of his more abstract ones—onto the screen, and asking students whether it’s a celebration of technology or a reaction against it—and how do you know? In my own introductory humanities classes, I’m prone to projecting a painting by J.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2024

Turner —one of his more abstract ones—onto the screen, and asking students whether it’s a celebration of technology or a reaction against it—and how do you know? In my own introductory humanities classes, I’m prone to projecting a painting by J.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

I am an instructor teaching [biology] in [first year of university]. I am an instructor who teaches a [second year nutrition] course to [university] students. Annie Prud’homme-Généreux is an educational developer and instructor at the University of British Columbia. Then, paste your customized prompt into a GenAI tool.

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PeopleAdmin

JULY 7, 2023

In a recent webinar, Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention , experts broke down some of the top challenges and solutions for both hiring and retaining faculty. Attendees heard from Janice Ward, Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Lucas Del Priore, Product Manager at PeopleAdmin.

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