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Dr. Ruth J. Simmons Takes Readers ‘Up Home’ in New Memoir

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Simmons busily prepared to deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. At the heart of those questions was a deep curiosity about how she overcame seeming insurmountable odds to become a world-renowned college administrator. “I

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GPT-4 is here. But most faculty lack AI policies.

Inside Higher Ed

” A few short months after OpenAI released ChatGPT—a large language model with an unusual ability to mimic human language and thought—the company released an upgrade known as GPT-4. But by OpenAI’s own admission, humans are susceptible to overrelying on the tools, which could have unintended outcomes.

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In 2024, Higher Ed Must Find Its Footing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Indeed, while the scientific review process involves feedback, college administration and even teaching involves very little. Treat the public like the humans that comprise it, acting like educators partnering with students to learn, and we will elicit a more productive response.

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NCAA Inclusion Forum Focuses on DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout the weekend, student athletes engaged in tough conversations about equity issues with athletic coaches and college administrators who say that they remain deeply worried about the political landscape. So yes, that level of concern, I think, is warranted.”

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Why supply chain insights are key for liberal arts programs

University Business

Besides, the humanities cloak an intensely practical side beyond the analytical and communication skills they grow: Shakespeare teaches us statecraft, after all. For many liberal arts colleges as well as humanities-focused departments in larger universities, it’s a pressing one. New tools.

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New presidents or provosts: Bradford Chippewa Hull Johnstown Lamar Vanguard

Inside Higher Ed

Hartwig , dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of communication at Colorado Christian University, has been selected as vice president for academic affairs and provost at Vanguard University, in California. Editorial Tags: College administration New presidents Is this diversity newsletter?:

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The Evolution of Instruction 

Faculty Focus

This does not, however, negate the necessity of a human touch. Combining human intuition with machine intelligence offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future, where learning is more personalized, responsive, and globally connected. The education narrative is being rewritten, with AI playing a pivotal role. References Crompton, H.,