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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 5, 2023

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.

Humanities

Humanities Engineering Technology Academia

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

Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 4, 2024

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.

Academia

Academia Inclusivity Equity Humanities

Navigating the Complexities of Machine Translation in University Education

totallyrewired

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Interestingly, students generally favored guidance over strict regulation. Policy and Guidance Development Helen highlighted how some universities are grappling with issues of authorship, learning outcomes, and misconduct related to machine translation. The development of guidance for both students and staff is critical.

Guidance

Guidance Education University Environment

The Luddite Chronicles: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Robots

Faculty Focus

MARCH 10, 2024

Science fiction plots involving robots fall tidily into one of two scenarios: androids are here to assist and ease human labor, and its doomsday opposite that robots will be our ruin and lead to the destruction of human civilization as we know it. Will Asimov’s rules of robotics apply with regard to their potential sentience?

Humanities

Humanities Technology Advise Academia

The Luddite Chronicles: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Robots

Faculty Focus

MARCH 10, 2024

Science fiction plots involving robots fall tidily into one of two scenarios: androids are here to assist and ease human labor, and its doomsday opposite that robots will be our ruin and lead to the destruction of human civilization as we know it. Will Asimov’s rules of robotics apply with regard to their potential sentience?

Humanities

Humanities Technology Advise Academia

The Promise and Challenges of AI in Higher Ed

WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 31, 2023

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.

Technology

Technology Faculty Department Academia

Toward a more inclusive peer-review process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 6, 2023

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. Offers more guidance on reviewing different modalities of scholarship.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity Scholarship Equity Academia

A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

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.

Engineering

Engineering Academia Computer Science Deans

A pathway to graduate school for Latinx students

Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 1, 2023

Image: Latinx students can have a tough time navigating the numerous structural and institutional challenges that work against them in academia, especially when it comes to attending and succeeding in graduate school.

Schooling

Schooling Students Degree Academia

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.

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. 00:44:13] Phil Hill: So, yes, I, that’s definitely a great usage of technology, but there’s a huge human component that I’m sure went along with that. [00:44:20]

Technology

Technology Guidance Higher Education Schooling

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 4, 2023

via Stephen Wolfram Writings, 2/124/23) Bios of Guest and Co-Hosts Guest: Drew Magliozzi , CEO, Mainstay Andrew Magliozzi is a social entrepreneur, educator, and web developer, aspiring to help people learn and live better lives with the help of technology and human instruction.

Technology

Technology Higher Education Education Retention

CU Boulder Chancellor DiStefano: Lessons learned from 50 years in higher ed

University Business

MAY 14, 2024

Although academia has plenty of valid causes for concern, I also believe the next generation of university leaders has many reasons for optimism. Those outside academia (even those within higher ed, at times) don’t understand the value of shared governance, but it is among the unique and beautiful legacies that persist in higher education.

Academia

Academia Higher Education Retention Inclusivity

The Art of Persuasion and Personas in Enrollment Marketing

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By presenting relatable and human-focused content, schools can foster a positive emotional connection with prospective students. Social Proof: There’s Safety in Numbers When we don’t know what to do, we often look to those around us for guidance. If others think highly of your school, it could make an impact on prospective students.

Advocate

Advocate Higher Education Schooling Faculty

Addressing the Changing Perceptions of Higher Education: The Challenges in Public Perception and Exploring Solutions to Ensure Sustainability

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Moreover, the slow pace of change within higher education , coupled with a lack of input from businesses and hiring entities, further exacerbates the perceived gap between academia and the real world. Republicans prioritize business and job-ready graduates, seeing higher education as an investment in human capital.

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