Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Although faculty development programs and curriculum designers have been calling for such (assessment practice) forms of assessment, today, we are more in need of it than ever before. To this end, developing authentic assessment tasks might be the most effective approach for educators.

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ACPA

MARCH 6, 2023

We’re excited to highlight the scholarship of Dr. Sharla Berry , Assistant Professor in the Center for Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness (CEEE) at California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Berry is committed to using her research to support practitioners in teaching and leading with technology.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Discord between these three camps, combined with slow university governance procedures, could force the AI waves to a Himalayan height. What can be done?

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PeopleAdmin

JULY 7, 2023

In a recent webinar, Best Practices for Faculty Recruitment and Retention , experts broke down some of the top challenges and solutions for both hiring and retaining faculty. Attendees heard from Janice Ward, Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Lucas Del Priore, Product Manager at PeopleAdmin.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Discord between these three camps, combined with slow university governance procedures, could force the AI waves to a Himalayan height. What can be done?

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, institutions adopting OBE witness a remarkable 25% increase in student engagement and a transformative 15% surge in graduation rates. It also leads to a 20% boost in institutional effectiveness, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

These are positive developments from the perspective of groups such as the Association of American Universities and the American Association of Colleges and Universities, which promote high-impact practices that increase student engagement and deep learning. So, too, are physical spaces dedicated to this kind of teaching.

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WCET Frontiers

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Enrollment in higher ed has changed, and we will continue to see shifts in who enrolls in a college or university and how they want to enroll. Rather than “going back to normal,” faculty are teaching more online and hybrid courses and more students are enrolling in them. And what do we do with those empty classrooms?

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2023

We’ve heard that many institutions have used the summer to examine how they will integrate (or not) AI into their campuses. In fact, the majority (52 percent) reported that their institution had no strategy at all. Presenting AI-generated work as your own will have consequences according to university policies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A Fundamental Rethink of the Higher Education Business Model In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, institutions must embrace educational innovation and strategic adaptation to change. These cuts include cutting 28 majors and 143 faculty.

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Creatrix Campus

JUNE 25, 2023

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends a nine-letter-grade system for CBCS evaluation, replacing percentage-based grading. Enable seamless credit transfer: The choice based credit system facilitates the transfer of earned credits between institutions, ensuring smooth educational progression.

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Continuous Learning Institute

MARCH 19, 2023

Pacansky-Brock is a noted leader in higher education with expertise in online teaching, course design, and faculty development. Currently, Michelle is Faculty Mentor, Online Teaching and Learning with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District. Access the Transcript ] Podcast Homepage

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 5, 2023

EQUIS is a prestigious and rigorous accreditation system that assesses the quality of management education offered by higher education institutions. In this blog, we will explore the benefits and process of EQUIS accreditation for European higher education institutions. What is EQUIS accreditation? What is EQUIS accreditation?

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WCET Frontiers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Thank you Jenny for sharing this insight and your lessons learned from supporting institutional staff. Disability Unmasked Rachel is far from the only woman with disabilities teaching at a college or university. So why are women faculty with disabilities of concern? Because that’s exactly what it was. A Difficult Pathway.”

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Creatrix Campus

MAY 29, 2023

Understanding Outcome Based Education: Definition, Implementation, and Benefits editor Mon, 05/29/2023 - 06:35 According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93% of employers believe that a candidate's ability to demonstrate essential outcomes is more important than their degree completion.

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 20, 2023

Let’s try to explore why student success is so crucial to higher education institutions and the practical strategies, insights, and tools to empower students throughout their educational journey. Student success in higher education refers to students' achievement, growth, and overall well-being during their college or university experience.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2021

In this second post of our five-part series on Embracing a New Higher Education Governance Model , we discuss the updated board duties in higher ed and how boards can embrace their new roles and responsibilities as they work to meet the challenges facing colleges and universities today.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country. In many cases, partners jointly completed a project that benefitted both institutions. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 24, 2022

Many academic events are organized by people who are mostly from one institution, one country or one professional organization, yet claim to offer professional development for diverse participants from all over the world. Maha Bali is a professor of practice at the Center for Learning and Teaching at the American University in Cairo.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 7, 2023

To help higher ed decision-makers avoid getting too caught up in the negative hype, Dr. Drumm McNaughton discusses these technologies with Michael Feldstein , chief accountability officer at e-Literate. About Our Guest Michael Feldstein has been an educator and a student of educational technology for over 30 years.

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Creatrix Campus

MAY 6, 2024

A Closer Look at Faculty Performance Appraisal and Development System editor Tue, 05/07/2024 - 02:12 Higher education institutions now analyze faculty performance for promotion, tenure, and remuneration increases.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).

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Faculty Focus

JULY 2, 2023

Distance learning in colleges and universities is now recognized as more than an alternative to the traditional face-to-face classroom (Higher Ed Partners, 2021), which is how distance learning was largely viewed at the time that institutions turned entirely to virtual teaching and learning during COVID-19 (Suruchi & Dutt, 2021).

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Today's Learner

APRIL 8, 2024

” As the shock subsides, Socrates would discern a familiar spirit in these new technologies—a shared commitment to inquiry, critical thinking, and shaping young minds. This realization reflects Socrates’ own ideals of universal access to reason and truth. Yet the possibilities are exhilarating.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Image: Carnegie Mellon University–Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, is the only American campus on the entire continent. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa. million investment in the institution, and in higher education development across Africa.

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