Faculty Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

One of the most foundational books I’ve read as an online educator of nontraditional adult learners is Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In her book, Carol Dweck posits that all people are of two mindsets: a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. Encouraging a growth mindset in students is incredibly empowering.

Empower 79

Empower Arts And Sciences Liberal Arts Environment 79

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

Title: Assistant Professor of Political Science; Director of the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at the University of Rhode Island Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. history, Tufts University; M.A., That experience proved to be life-altering.

Arts And Sciences 89

Arts And Sciences History Disadvantaged Humanities 89

Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

We’ve done the same thing in the context of higher education. Another thing I’ve observed in higher education is a fishbowl, where students come and swim around in our courses and in our academic curriculum, but they fail to do anything with that knowledge outside of the context of the learning environment itself.

Technology 73

Technology Arts And Sciences Students Environment 73

Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Since the Great Recession of 2008, but especially after 2012, the share of majors in the humanities has continued to decrease precipitously among American college-goers. Instead, American universities have adopted the expedient, but ultimately harmful, practice of keeping tuition fees for all liberal arts degrees essentially equal.

Humanities 96

Humanities Liberal Arts Arts And Sciences Allocate 96

SRHE

MAY 10, 2024

by GR Evans Should higher education providers foster a ‘research culture’? As the body responsible for research under the Higher Education and Research Act (2017), UK Research and Innovation offers its own definition. The Royal Society adopts the same wording. Nevertheless, agreed definition seems elusive.

Allocate 52

Allocate Higher Education Arts And Sciences Degree 52

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MARCH 7, 2024

President Welch (who prefers “Chuck” whenever possible) shared what inspired him to work in the education sector, leadership’s unique perspective, painful decisions for the good of the institution, and the value of authenticity and lived experience. Throughout my career, I've tried to take some of those lessons about relationships.

Institution 64

Institution Arts And Sciences Leadership Higher Education 64

Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The First Amendment and academic freedom are the cornerstones of higher education.” He said he looks “forward to working with Auburn University, charting a new and positive path toward achieving our educational mission. While we disagree with the [trial’s] outcome, the university respects the judicial process.

Arts And Sciences 107

Arts And Sciences Provost Deans Administration 107

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Students’ experiences in higher education goes far beyond the curriculum in their programs. There may be more opportunities at a research-focused university than a community college or a school more focused on liberal arts. One such opportunity is for students to become involved in research. Benefits and barriers.

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Students Arts And Sciences Liberal Arts Faculty 100

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Dr. Linda Darling- Hammond The leadership of the national research society that strives to advance knowledge about education and currently boasts a membership of about 25,000 scholars — remained exclusively white until the 1990s. Dr. Carol D.

Leadership 101

Leadership Policy Arts And Sciences Organization 101

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Students’ experiences in higher education goes far beyond the curriculum in their programs. There may be more opportunities at a research-focused university than a community college or a school more focused on liberal arts. One such opportunity is for students to become involved in research. Benefits and barriers.

Students 83

Students Arts And Sciences Liberal Arts Faculty 83

Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Gay, currently the Edgerley Family Dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, was hired after a search that began in July to replace Lawrence S. My parents believed that education opens every door.” Bacow, who announced in June that he would step down next year. She earned her Ph.D. She earned her Ph.D.

History 98

History Arts And Sciences Deans Administration 98

SRHE

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A recent Times Higher Education article explored ‘academic impostor syndrome’ from the point of view of an academic whose teaching and research crossed conventional subject boundaries. Research’, first in the natural sciences, then in all subjects, only slowly became an expectation.

Arts And Sciences 52

Arts And Sciences Higher Education Degree Disadvantaged 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

From my professional experiences in both K-12 and higher education, I have found the secret sauce to effective professional development is ENGAGEMENT. Faculty professional development is any type of continuing education effort for educators. It is a way educators can improve their skills and increase student outcomes.

Professional Development 102

Professional Development Faculty Arts And Sciences Policy 102

Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 7, 2023

” Art Pope, a member of the Board of Governors since 2020 and a prolific Republican donor , denied that the compelled speech vote was motivated by politics. “To say that a statute banning political speech requirements is part of a political agenda is absurd,” he told Inside Higher Ed. ” N.C. Yes, we are.

University 98

University Arts And Sciences Faculty Policy 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 23, 2023

From my professional experiences in both K-12 and higher education, I have found the secret sauce to effective professional development is ENGAGEMENT. Faculty professional development is any type of continuing education effort for educators. It is a way educators can improve their skills and increase student outcomes.

Professional Development 65

Professional Development Faculty Arts And Sciences Policy 65