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A Missing Piece [Peace]: Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The visceral response from this faculty participant captivated me; in this moment, I knew there was definitely “a missing piece [peace].” In many instances, these individuals might not have had any training in the science and/or practice of teaching and learning. However, one participant had an intense reaction to our suggestion.

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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more

Inside Higher Ed

Take the college’s recent announcement that it’s exploring opening a computing and data science school. Some professors describe this as an end run around the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which voted in early 2021 not to approve department status for William & Mary’s then year-old data science program.

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The push for more active learning spaces on campus

Inside Higher Ed

The authors warn that limited access to active learning spaces may create a marginalizing force that pushes women, in particular, out of the sciences. Yet the growth of active learning spaces remains incremental. The solution? Invest in active learning spaces. Ralph, a Ph.D. ” The Active Learning Spacescape.

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

However, in this episode of the Weekly Wisdom Series , we spoke with President Casey Sacks , who began working at West Virginia’s BridgeValley Community and Technical College after serving two years as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges at the U.S. Department of Education. And that got us the grant.

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Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Drumm McNaughton invites Dr. Brit Kirwan back to discuss the dynamic and challenging landscape of higher education. They discuss many of the high-stress challenges higher education presidents are facing today. The need for university leaders to balance political pressures while upholding educational values.

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

The Change Leader, Inc.

Rural-serving institutions (RSIs) face many more unique challenges than most urban schools and persist, comprising more than 25% of all U.S. colleges and universities. How to subset rising costs with remote learning and course selection. The type of mindset that boards should look for when appointing a president or chancellor.

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Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 169 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. “Brit” Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

22 August · Episode 169 Navigating President Turnover: Higher Ed Leadership Challenges 25 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Discover the impact of president turnover on higher ed leadership. Explore causes, DEI, governance issues, and retention solutions. Brit” Kirwan of the University System of Maryland.