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IU Bloomington provost goes beyond retention for success

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After two decades of working in higher education, Shrivastav is championing student success in academics at the University of Indiana Bloomington as the college’s newest provost. Q: How does managing student success as a provost differ from your focus on it in your prior role? A: It’s a much different, much bigger role. [At

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Diversifying the Workforce for Data-Related Jobs Starts with Inclusivity in Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data and computational science continue to be traditionally male-oriented fields, which further amplifies the importance of encouraging the participation of women and people of color. Students gain hands-on experience in every stage of these data-related computational projects. Dr. Carol Parish is the Floyd D. and Elisabeth S.

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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more

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” Later in the meeting, multiple professors asked the Faculty Affairs Committee to push Provost Peggy Agouris, who briefed the board on the school plan, to respond in writing to a standing list of faculty questions about it. ” Beyond Data Science.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utilizing a holistic approach, its mission is to ensure that all students thrive in engineering and computer science, particularly Latino, Black and women students, who are underrepresented in these fields. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Also, it’s the environment.

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3 Questions on UT Austin’s New $10K Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence

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UT Austin’s Adam Klivans , professor of computer science, and Art Markman , vice provost of academic affairs, graciously agreed to chat. When I heard about the MSAI degree, offered in partnership with edX (a 2U company), I knew I needed to learn more. When did conversations about developing this course begin? Klivans: Yes.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

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Undergraduate education One of the commitments began expanding undergraduate education to make sure all students experience courses or curriculum related specifically to racism and racial equity, which was approved last fall by the general education committee and the provost.

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Why we need better data on faculty diversity (opinion)

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In this highly polarized political environment, we should also consider whether faculty members perceive that their institution values diverse perspectives and protects faculty members who may be attacked for their views. She is grateful for the assistance of Sonia Maheshwari, who helped gather resources to inform the content of this essay.

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