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The Shift in Digital Learning Modalities: Is Higher Education Ready?

WCET Frontiers

Some senior faculty are not able to fill their course loads during in-person traditional timeframes. Some faculty and staff now live in other states. An accrediting team questioned an institution as to why faculty development was not keeping up with increases in digital courses. Buildings feel a bit emptier.

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Building community in online conferences, events (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

We recently worked with others to organize Equity Unbound’s #MYFest22 , a virtual event that sought to center community and support, and rethink the many pitfalls of online, in-person and hybrid events that we’ve seen in the past two years, and even before the pandemic. Have a diverse community of organizers.

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The push for more active learning spaces on campus

Inside Higher Ed

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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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. That sends a powerful message to students and also the faculty that they’re valued, and it has led to retention and growth.”

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20 step guide for implementing Outcome-Based Education

Creatrix Campus

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. This helps maintain a clear and organized education structure. See how achieving PEOs contributes to reaching PLOs.

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How the Choice Based Credit System can Improve the Quality of Higher Education in India

Creatrix Campus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends a nine-letter-grade system for CBCS evaluation, replacing percentage-based grading. Providing professional development opportunities and support is crucial for effective implementation.

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Strategic Adaptation in Higher Education: Navigating 2024 and Beyond: Embracing Transformation and Resilience in Higher Education Business Models

The Change Leader, Inc.

With evolving financial models, colleges and universities–beyond the Ivy League–need to explore sustainable solutions that balance educational quality with fiscal responsibility. Universities are witnessing a worrying trend of shrinking class sizes, with current figures at 70%-80% of what they were just half a decade ago.