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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The humanities might not-too-facetiously be labeled the black sheep of academia. After all, the humanities are frequently characterized as being in crisis and, since 2008, have suffered massive hemorrhaging in the numbers of new majors. To put it simply, an applied humanities approach is needed in STEM education.

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Insight Into Diversity Honors Legacy of DEI Innovator, Former Board Chair

Insight Into Diversity

Metzler, a true visionary in academia, healthcare, and diversity, passed away on Saturday, March 23, at his home in Grenada. His knowledgeable advocacy and inspiring perspectives provided essential guidance in our work.” Christopher A. Christopher A.

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The Promise and Challenges of AI in Higher Ed

WCET Frontiers

The hands-on agenda encouraged active experimentation with tools like ChatGPT to imagine curricular integration in disciplines from sciences to humanities. Many students struggled with prompt engineering and needed clear guidance on how to use it effectively, preferring to use AI-powered writing assistants like Wordtune instead of ChatGPT.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Since he began his distinguished academic career after transitioning from the private sector, we were eager to hear his wisdom about how it affected his approach to academic leadership, the guidance and opportunities that he's offering his students, and the perceptions and expectations around a job well done. Adding the Human Element.

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Toward a more inclusive peer-review process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

As John Warner has explained in Slate , this “crisis” of peer review is linked to a much bigger one—namely, the ever-deepening crisis in the humanities and higher education more broadly. We knew the engine of peer review needed a tune-up. Offers more guidance on reviewing different modalities of scholarship.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

Phil’s a lifelong learner who transitioned from educational technology consulting after working in the engineering field for many years. But lately, there’s been so much significant change in academia, that I’ve fallen much more into a role of looking at the bigger, broader trend. Blow me away as you always do. [00:33:04]