Deans for Impact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“ True social transformations are measured in decades, not years ,” our founder Benjamin Riley wrote in 2017. Listen to Benjamin describe how DFI came to be through the partnership and support of leaders in educator preparation who were eager to empower – not enfeeble – the field.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

Like many of our colleagues, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence sites initially created a mild panic. To begin to understand how the students perceived and worked with AI, we brought our concerns to the students in our undergraduate courses. We were surprised by the students’ comments.

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The PIE News

MAY 16, 2024

The Guild has also emphasised the importance of social sciences and arts and humanities being included in the new framework.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to extend their stays in the United States. Others, such as human-centered technology design and data visualization, live in the intersection of science and the arts.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 9, 2023

Reflecting on the past is as valuable in our personal and professional lives as it is in policy making. Today, of course, those professions include communication, journalism, hotel and restaurant management, library science, nursing, psychology, social work, and much more. How might this precept apply to higher education?

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Dr. Missy Alexander

DECEMBER 31, 2023

For COVID-19, my colleagues and I worked hard to address the needs of our students. We continuously evolved as we learned about online instruction, gaps in technology access, and the financial and emotional strain on everyone. On this last day of 2023, I am reflecting on my 11 years at WCSU.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. Dreamline Pathways A.T. Immersion experiences are integral components.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2023

He had a big influence on me because he had an interest in things scientific and technological,” Jackson said. “I I used to keep them in Mason jars under our back porch. Jackson said her mother was more inclined to the language arts. regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled in 2009. Postal Service in Washington, D.C.,

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 23, 2023

23 May · Episode 156 Preserving Democracy: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education 29 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Drumm McNaughton talks with Jeff Scheuer about the role of liberal arts in higher education and their value to the American identity and democracy.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. This rise reflects districts’ post-COVID-19 concerns about student learning loss.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Ivies, the flagships, the land-grants and the extremely selective and even moderately selective private universities and liberal arts colleges will do fine. The Ivies, the flagships, the land-grants and the extremely selective and even moderately selective private universities and liberal arts colleges will do fine.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 24, 2023

Our essays came back marked up in red ink that pointed out our papers' flaws and fallacies without any regard for our feelings. When we met in the library or on the quad, they invariably asked what I had thought about a particular reading or idea, and listened attentively as I responded, and often punched back.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 15, 2023

At the Georgia Institute of Technology, gathering data to evaluate how students view their own learning outcomes and how general education courses are targeting those outcomes required creative solutions. The first was an online forum discussion about gen ed outcomes created on Microsoft Teams.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The Journal of Public Health defines public health as “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.” The pandemic has brought increased awareness of healthcare disparities.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2023

“ Technology can become the wings that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before – if we allow it (Arledge).” We cannot escape the tremendous impact that advancements in technology are having, and will continue to have on what we consider most important in education. Will we allow it?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Nobody is going to tell our story and keep it from erasure but us.” Hollis, then dean of the College of Liberal Arts. We have a proposal for a graduate certificate program in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies that the provost supports. … Morgan State introduced its program as a minor in 2009 at the behest of Dr. Burney J.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Image: The success rate for new academic programs at colleges and universities depends more on the type of institution launching them than whether a program is in the sciences or humanities, according to a new report identifying what sorts of programs fare better when it comes to growth. ” The study listed a failure rate of 39.4

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2023

” Even Google seems concerned about sharing its turf. This act of kindness motivated me to be more aware of the needs of others and to try to be more helpful and supportive in my own relationships. It was a small gesture, but it made a big impact on me and showed me how much they cared about me and my well-being.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 6, 2023

Similar to our roads and bridges, the pathways between our colleges and universities have often been marked with potholes, roadblocks and lane closures. Governor Gretchen Whitmer famously ran on a campaign promise to “fix the damn roads,” and today, orange barrels are sprouting seemingly everywhere in response.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Stepped-up advising, more aggressive interventions and academic and financial supports have made a genuine difference. Stepped-up advising, more aggressive interventions and academic and financial supports have made a genuine difference. But those higher figures still won’t bowl you over. But much more needs to be done.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Principle 3: An education that is less discipline-specific but that embraces the broader concerns of the humanities and social sciences, that addresses big and enduring questions, and that teaches students how to think like an anthropologist, historian, literary critic, political scientist, psychologist and sociologist.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“If I were the University of California in 2023 thinking about my place in the higher ed universe and the kind of students I serve and shape, fully online isn’t necessarily an obvious fit,” said Richard Garrett, chief research officer at Eduventures, a consulting and research firm. Those studying in prison are exempt.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2023

“ Technology can become the wings that will allow the educational world to fly farther and faster than ever before – if we allow it (Arledge).” We cannot escape the tremendous impact that advancements in technology are having, and will continue to have on what we consider most important in education. Will we allow it?

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Which leaves the liberal arts, and especially the humanities, where? If, for most students, the primary measure of an undergraduate degree is return on investment, shouldn’t our institutions double down on those high demand, high return fields and let the liberal arts shrink to an appropriate size?

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

OCTOBER 6, 2022

When President LeBlanc began his first higher ed leadership position in 1996, the year of the dotcom boom, he saw a role for digital technology at Vermont's small, struggling Marlboro College. "I And we did the first full degree program in e-commerce, the first master's of arts in teaching with the Internet. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:00.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I thought, what with high rates of inflation, a depressed stock market, and lots of reports of crime, the Democratic party was about to face a red wave. I even thought that Ukraine was far more dependent on NATO, and especially US support, than it actually is. ” Our hunches, instincts, and gut feelings often lead us astray.

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Dr. Missy Alexander

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Over the last few weeks, I have been in several conversations about the impact of career focused education on the liberal arts. This framing reveals deeply held biases about what qualifies as liberal arts (and therefore a quality degree) which are pervasive in higher education.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

” “Our minor had 12 students, more than 21 other minors on campus, including five ethnic studies minors,” Shi said this week. The numbers don’t support the decision.” Both AAUP bodies have expressed concerns about Allegheny’s process. “Why was Chinese language and culture cut?

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Bitter controversy has recently swirled around California’s revised Mathematics Framework, a set of recommendations about how math should be taught in the state’s K-12 schools. There’s no disagreement about the need to improve math fluency and reduce performance gaps.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

That is why the recent Student Voice survey of students about experiential education, career preparedness and access to internships is so important. By fostering greater access to equitable and paid internships, higher education can be a force for change, helping break down barriers and better position students and employers for the future.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 8, 2023

Unlike my students, they have no access to mental health professionals, outside systems of justice or technology. ” The story suggests that the work of responding to violence is not just emotional and psychological; it is also an ethical and intellectual endeavor that requires thinking about different ways to respond.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Inside Higher Ed : Michael, you were on The Key last spring talking about the price earnings premium that you and Third Way had developed to measure value in higher education. In 2020, we released a paper about a new way of evaluating institutions of higher education. An edited transcript of the discussions follows.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Even as we fixate on headline news, the true drivers of transformation occur out of sight. It’s these long-term developments, processes and trends, which take place under the surface, that even the most powerful politicians or institutions must respond to. What were the most important events in higher education in 2022? What might we see?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Higher education leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability at their campus can emulate the actions of Illinois Institute of Technology’s ELEVATE program. Moreover, Illinois Tech’s employment rate is 92% six months after graduation, even when 37% of its students receive Pell Grants.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Implementing Innovative Structures Innovation in higher education is not just about generating ideas; it’s about putting those ideas into action and breaking down structural barriers that no longer serve today’s diverse demographic. President Mantella's approach is a how-to guide.

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WCET Frontiers

JULY 28, 2023

We regret that this incorrect information was included in our article and have republished this post with the section removed. Welcome to the second post in our series on higher education enrollment shifts. Thank you to our authors today for sharing on this important topic. Lindsey Downs, Editor, WCET Frontiers.

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