Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows. The 2023 class includes 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators elected by their academic peers and spanning 24 scientific disciplines. Kendra McSweeney , professor of geography.

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Coursera blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

University leaders say, on average, 60% of students are more interested in online learning this year than last year. Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering from Northeastern University This new program from Northeastern University, ranked among the top U.S.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Recent press (including this from the NYT ), in part the reason for the delay in issuing this second of four short articles, have highlighted how deeply unpopular the concept of an immersive working environment in the Metaverse actually may prove to be. There is no doubt that the human brain is clever. 2/4 first appeared on Sijen.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Through its Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) and as part of its larger commitment to sustainability, equity, and climate action, the University of Arizona (UArizona) has supported dozens of projects over the past two years that promote environmentalism and help address disparities in sustainability efforts. Photo courtesy UArizona CSF.

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totallyrewired

JANUARY 25, 2024

Here is a summary of a webinar given today by Gary Fisher from Derby University from the series ‘Teaching Across the Globe’ on ‘Using generative AI for creating learning materials’ The text was entirely generated from AI. The student survey also found more favorable judgments of the AI text over the human text.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Using AI in Higher Ed Content Creation The ability of LLMs to generate text that closely mimics human writing has obvious significance for anyone involved in creating content. Additionally, these tools are changing search engine optimization (SEO) by automating the analysis of search trends and competitor strategies.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand out for recognizing that every student deserves access to quality education and are also centers for research and innovation (TEConomy, 2022). The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an HBCU and the only public institution of higher education in the Nation’s capital.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Image: When Whitworth University was hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, it faced a public relations nightmare , significant financial strain and a data breach that may have affected thousands of former and current students and employees. ” and “How do I secure myself in a Google environment?”

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HEPI

MARCH 3, 2024

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Ian Pickup , Pro Vice Chancellor, Students, at The Open University, and builds on opening and closing remarks made at a recent HEPI round table event. Thinking through the implications of the advance of Generative AI-powered technologies for universities has been a cause for personal reflection.

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Kortext University Leaders' Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Firstly, education is a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all, regardless of gender. The number of female Vice-Chancellors/Principals in UK universities has increased from 12 in 2013 to 37 in 2021 , according to data from the university leaders’ association, Universities UK.

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Coursera blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The event brought together leaders from over 60 universities and companies to discuss the evolving educational landscape, focusing on adaptability, collaboration, and innovation. Universities are even creating digital twin campuses with Meta to increase skills competency in areas that previously couldn’t be studied online.

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Coursera blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The event brought together leaders from over 60 universities and companies to discuss the evolving educational landscape, focusing on adaptability, collaboration, and innovation. Universities are even creating digital twin campuses with Meta to increase skills competency in areas that previously couldn’t be studied online.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 3, 2024

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand out for recognizing that every student deserves access to quality education and are also centers for research and innovation (TEConomy, 2022). The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is an HBCU and the only public institution of higher education in the Nation’s capital.

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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. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B. Read about them here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. We followed a qualitative case study design to explore the experiences of 16 Black male academies of engineering students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Lidadi Agbomi Lidadi Agbomi is beginning her doctoral program in bioengineering at Clemson University in August, but already has a CV filled with published research and presentations. Agbomi’s interest areas involve tissue engineering, which will be her research for graduate school. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Lidadi Agbomi Institution: Clemson University Graduate Program: Ph.D., Her participation in the NIH R25 program enabled her to engage in research with Dr. Thomas Nathaniel at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, Greenville. We’re creating an environment that acts like the human brain.”

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PeopleAdmin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the fast-paced world of human resources, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. Read on for some key takeaways Trend 1: Focus on Recruitment Marketing Focus Ircka West, Solution Engineer at PeopleAdmin, kicked off the discussion with the importance of recruitment marketing.

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Coursera blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By combining human and machine intelligence, real-world datasets, best practices around data privacy, and ethical considerations, you’ll develop the knowledge and fundamental skills to tackle your own AI for good projects. By pursuing a career in Human Resources, you will contribute to the overall achievement of an organization.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz “‘You’re too loud,’” Vargas-Muñiz, a Southern Illinois University molecular geneticist and microbiologist, recalled another of those years-old warnings. So, we're going to create this environment that includes aspects of your culture. of all scientists and engineers employed full-time and16.7%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. Also, it’s the environment. I feel like I have found a place in the engineering and computer science community.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In the short few weeks that professor Alex Lawrence has taught his sales technology course this semester at Weber State University, he finds the level of discussion his students are already having “remarkable.” “Human writers draw from our experience, judgment, and intuition. The whole class has benefited as result.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now, a Stanford University self-study released today provides evidence that, despite acknowledged hardships, college students, faculty members and staff rallied around the shared goal of academic continuity in unprecedented ways. But those distractions also humanized instructors, according to the study.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2023

There you can explore my books, From Cotton Fields to University Leadership: All Eyes on Charlie, A Memoir , published by Indiana University Press with a helpful teaching guide , and Having My Say: Reflections of a Black Baby Boomer , a wide-ranging collection, with all proceeds donated to the United Negro College Fund. Dr. Benjamin E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

At the University of Richmond, we have responded to these demands by developing programming in data analytics, data science and computational research. We focus on understanding the molecular behavior of model compounds related to energy and human health. Students pursuing careers in all sectors will benefit from data skills.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

population representing a 13% growth from the year 2000, according to the Latino Policy & Politics Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. It’s an interesting opportunity to come out to them to say, ‘I’m a university and college president, but your experiences resonate deeply with who I am,” says Delgado. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Lunsford Professor and University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and one of the 20 individuals chosen to be part of the MacArthur Fellow Class of 2023. Marr, for one, is a civil and environmental engineer with a specific focus on air quality, airborne pathogens, atmospheric science, and public health. [It] and Catherine T.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 8, 2023

In a 2020 book entitled The Purpose-Driven University , Debbie Haski-Leventhal, a professor of Management at Macquarie University and a scholar of corporate social responsibility, argues that the universities need to become more mission, vision, and value focused and to place a greater emphasis to their social impact.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation Fulfilling the first milestone of a commitme n t made early in 2021, the University of Michigan’s Center for Academic Innovation and Coursera today announced the release of the first three of 10 planned open online courses featuring extended reality. million unique learners through more than 17.5

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities were ramping up their services to address the mental health crisis among students as depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide, and other issues were on the rise. We have the power to make workplaces engines for mental health and well-being” (4).

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HEPI

MAY 11, 2023

This guest blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Professor Warren Manning, Provost for Innovation and Research at the University of Derby, and Dr Jenna Townend, FHEA, Principal Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor at the Uni versity of Derby. This principle is at the centre of the University of Derby’s approach to learning and teaching.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges and universities were ramping up their services to address the mental health crisis among students as depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide, and other issues were on the rise. We have the power to make workplaces engines for mental health and well-being” (4).

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

As vice chancellors for equity and inclusion for the 10 campuses of the University of California (UC) system, we share our perspective on how, even in politically charged times, senior diversity leaders can play central roles in the success of wider campus priorities. Our newer faculty ranks are at their most diverse in UC history.

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Coursera blog

JUNE 19, 2023

New cutting-edge content and credentials from trusted industry and university leaders In a world where machines are increasingly capable of producing content at scale without guardrails for quality and accuracy, trusted institutions will play an even more critical role in education and skills development.

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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. Currently, all the state’s community colleges and public universities, as well as 18 independent colleges and universities, participate in one or more of the pathways.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Image: Universities in Singapore find themselves in a tricky position as tensions rise between the United States and China, the head of the nation’s top university has warned. In the most recent salvo earlier this autumn, Chinese officials blamed a cyberattack targeting Northwestern Polytechnical University on U.S.

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