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Minnesota Catholic colleges cut languages, other humanities

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Two linked Minnesota Roman Catholic institutions are reducing language and other humanities offerings, including nixing all its ancient Greek and Chinese classes. percent from 2016 to 2020—the largest drop since it began its survey in 1958. “It was about prioritization,” Ice said of the program cuts.

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SRHE Digital University: what’s on in 2023

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Each will last about four months, but sometimes activities arising from the different themes will overlap. The DU network will, therefore, act as a platform for anyone to contribute to discussions about digital higher education. DU convenors will organise a launching event for each theme. The theme is quite broad.

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My Faculty is a Real Person! Overcoming Struggles in an Asynchronous Learning Environment

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Proximity of human relationships One of the greatest challenges for an online asynchronous program is the lack of proximity the faculty has with their students. The virtual meeting allowed our students to place a face to the name of their faculty, ask specific questions they may have about the course, or discuss any concerns.

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Disability as a Valuable Form of Diversity, Not a Deficit

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Strategy 1: Learn more about Disability Studies in Education (DSE). Grounded in the theory of Disability Studies, Disability Studies in Education (DSE) frames disability as a valuable form of diversity rather than a deficit (Collins & Ferri, 2016). 2016; Bury et al., About Autism. 2019; Cassidy et al., Baron-Cohen, S.

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My Faculty is a Real Person! Overcoming Struggles in an Asynchronous Learning Environment

Faculty Focus

Proximity of human relationships One of the greatest challenges for an online asynchronous program is the lack of proximity the faculty has with their students. The virtual meeting allowed our students to place a face to the name of their faculty, ask specific questions they may have about the course, or discuss any concerns.

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Professor's murder on campus raises urgent safety questions

Inside Higher Ed

His former department—which Meixner headed—was provided Dervish’s photo, information about the expulsion and steps to take if anyone saw him on campus. The university defines stalking, in part, as unwanted contact and repeated behavior. The university did not share information on this when asked.

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Florida trustees select Sasse as president

Inside Higher Ed

While the board largely focused its questions on Sasse’s vision for the University of Florida, concerns about his views on social issues and his limited academic experience were front and center during the public comments section of Tuesday’s meeting. The Opposition. Sasse’s Senate office did not provide a response.).