WCET Frontiers

JULY 27, 2023

A surprising selection of colleges and universities are thriving despite the culling of institutions and programs happening around them. However, social sciences and natural sciences are not exempt from being cut. Welcome to the second post in our series on higher education enrollment shifts.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

It is often used as a research method in the social sciences and is typically used to study underserved populations and how they experience life—such as homeless youth, victims of trauma, and many more. As a faculty member, I often hear the blatant dismissal of students and their preoccupation with technology. The reality is very different.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In June, Harvard University announced a $200 million gift to launch the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, an academic center dedicated to the study of one of humanity’s most pressing threats. In May, Stanford University announced a $1.1

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this response, I want to do three things: pick and connect some particularly fruitful points from each talk – there were many, so this is hard; comment on assemblages and assemblage thinking in relation to current and future learning arrangements, and segue into the practical work of realising better spaces for learning in better universities.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Creative arts (CA-HE), often deemed less valuable than STEM subjects, are particularly threatened ( Puffett 2022 , Redmond 2020 ), evidenced in the closure of departments, and exacerbating the already tense relationship between the CA-HE and HE ( Elkins 2009 ). Octopuses and Tentacles. Three Hearts and Nine Minds.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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

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Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

Zhang and Chen (2019) suggest that practicing self-compassion and acceptance can lead to personal improvement after regret experiences. However, sometimes things do not go according to plan, and they may face obstacles that derail their goals. 2020; Waltenbury et al., 2018; Walton & Brady, 2020).

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 9, 2023

The individual was referencing an article , “A Word From Abigail Thompson … a Vice President of the AMS,” that was published in a late-2019 issue of the Notices of the AMS and divided the math community at the time. Many attendees were members of at least one of the organizations—and often only one.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

Zhang and Chen (2019) suggest that practicing self-compassion and acceptance can lead to personal improvement after regret experiences. However, sometimes things do not go according to plan, and they may face obstacles that derail their goals. 2020; Waltenbury et al., 2018; Walton & Brady, 2020).

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University. Adelphi University’s Office of Community Concerns and Resolution was established in fall 2021 to simplify and enhance the system for reporting discrimination, bias, and abuse. AmeriCorps Tutors for Youth — Arkansas State University. Multicultural Mentorship — Augustana College.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

” But detractors of Oubré and the board have questioned the authenticity of the concerns, alleging that the president and trustees are trying to stifle criticism of a leader they believe doesn’t have a plan to turn around slumping enrollment at the small liberal arts college.

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Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 20, 2023

Boston University Boston University Questrom School of Business The Questrom Ascend Fellowship at Boston University’s (BU) Questrom School of Business seeks to build a community for first-generation and underrepresented BU business students of color. Studies indicate that a majority of U.S.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Image: Tensions escalated last week between the University of California system and the New School and their respective striking academic workers. On Saturday night, the university and the union reached a tentative agreement, ending the strike. Then, later in the week, came compromise. Inflation and housing costs have been key issues.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

While most target K-12 education, an increasing number concern colleges and universities. While most target K-12 education, an increasing number concern colleges and universities. The present is not good … Politically it’s horrible … All the hawks are screaming … —Toni Morrison, from a 2015 interview.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This approach ensures that universities are responsive to the unique needs and aspirations of today’s diverse student body. This approach ensures that universities are responsive to the unique needs and aspirations of today’s diverse student body.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma I, like you, have no doubt asked ChatGPT, the open AI-powered text generator, to respond to some questions and been dazzled by the results. I asked ChatGPT to draft syllabi for two of my upcoming courses to see how its recommendations differ from my own course outlines. I found the results thought-provoking. Impressive.

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