New demands on universities and their people will require fresh thinking on professional development
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Interviews with university leaders by Wonkhe for Advance HE reveal a sector that is increasingly outward-facing.
ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development
Faculty Focus
APRIL 23, 2023
There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.
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Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development
Faculty Focus
MARCH 21, 2023
Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,
Professional Learning Communities: A Meaningful Approach to Faculty Professional Development
Faculty Focus
MARCH 21, 2023
Teaching and learning is the fundamental mission of educational institutions and researchers have documented that the right levels of continuous and job-embedded professional learning opportunities will improve the quality of teaching and learning. On common ground: The power of professional learning communities. References: DuFour, R.,
ENGAGEMENT: The Secret Sauce to Effective Faculty Professional Development
Faculty Focus
APRIL 23, 2023
There are two words that often cause faculty to become disgruntled: professional development. The concept of professional development is not the sole issue; the disdain comes from the lack of purpose and the ineffectiveness. Professional development should be an enriching and meaningful experience for adults.
Ph.D.s need a broader array of professional development opportunities
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Category: Carpe Careers Universities offer support for attending conferences or visiting archives, but it’s harder for trainees to find funding for professional development opportunities that lie outside academic research, write Baron Haber, Shawn Warner and Arica Lubin.
Getting started with professional development
ACRLog
MARCH 2, 2023
At Salisbury University, I am the Research Help Desk Coordinator. Thank you to the North American Virtual Reference Conference for the opportunity to speak. My talk was titled, Supervisor at a distance: supporting undergraduate reference workers.
Press Release: ACPA Renames Professional Development Event to the Paul Shang Institute for Aspiring SSAOs
ACPA
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
During his presidency, professional development access and opportunity was the core of his direction for the Association. Dr. Shang earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate, all at Florida State University. To this day, Dr. Shang continues to be an active supporter of ACPA and professional development.
Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions to Host Annual Early-Career MSI Faculty Professional Development Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host its 8th annual early-career faculty professional development program, ELEVATE (Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators), this week. I arrived at ELEVATE wondering if the tenure track was right for me.
UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6
Professional Development Beyond Conferences #SACareer
The Student Affairs Collective
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Between the time commitment, conference fees, travel and lodging, and food, spending a few days at a conference can come at a hefty cost for college and university budgets. Although attending conferences may be the “go-to” idea for professional development, there are many other avenues to pursue. Share with us in the comments!
Old Dominion University Launches Program to Address Lack of Minority Faculty
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Old Dominion University’s (ODU) Darden College of Education and Professional Studies is launching a program to help address disparities in the number of minorritized higher ed faculty. To be eligible, applicants must be a second-year Ph.D. student with 18 completed credit hours who identify as racially and ethnically diverse.
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10 U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2024
in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. Seed funds are expected to assist selected universities in removing entrenched barriers to student success, improving student outcomes, and creating educational environments that are more effective and equitable for all.
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La Academia Familia Latina at Montana State University
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 15, 2024
A free, five-week certificate program begins this week at Montana State University (MSU) to expand educational literacy and opportunities for Latino residents. The post La Academia Familia Latina at Montana State University appeared first on Insight Into Diversity.
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio Receives Grant to Address Economic Issues and Tech Access for Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Texas A&M University-San Antonio The money – in the form of a “Caminos Hacia el Éxito” (Pathways to Success) grant from the U.S.
Ten U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2024
in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. Seed funds are expected to assist selected universities in removing entrenched barriers to student success, improving student outcomes, and creating educational environments that are more effective and equitable for all.
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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion
University Business
MARCH 28, 2024
There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. They are clear and mission-driven.
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Georgia State Prep Program Seeks to Retain Local Teachers
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 25, 2024
Georgia State University has launched a teacher prep and retention program to help ensure students in metro Atlanta school districts receive stable, qualified classroom instruction. The college is expected to support the professional development of 270 educators over the three-year project.
Stony Brook University Receives $700,000 to Address Shortage of Diverse and Prepared K-12 Leaders
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 29, 2023
Stony Brook University has received $700,000 for an initiative to address the lack of diverse and well-prepared K-12 school leaders. John's University. The Department continues to work to strengthen accessible pathways for educators whose diversity reflects the rich culture of our students and communities.”
Dean Hoke Appointed President and CEO of the American Association of University Administrators
Edu Alliance Journal
MARCH 21, 2023
. – March 21, 2023 — Dean Hoke, of Bloomington, Indiana, has been chosen to serve as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of University Administrators ( AAUA ), currently based in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. degree from Urbana University and an M.S. He holds a B.A.
Drake University plans to cut faculty positions, programs to balance budget deficit - Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Drake University is planning to make cuts to its academic programs and other areas of university operations as it grapples with a budget deficit in the millions. All units of the university have made budget cuts to lower the deficit, including non-personnel expenses that have curtailed professional development and travel opportunities.
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University of Dayton to Launch Health Equity Fellows Program for Underrepresented Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The University of Dayton (UDayton) will launch a fellowship program to provide paid internships, mentoring, and professional development to underrepresented students from the Dayton region. The program will receive funding assistance from a three-year commitment from the Scarlet Feather Fund.
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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Whites make up more than 75% of all professionals in higher education.
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Ninth Cohort of ELEVATE Fellows Announced
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 10, 2024
Katina Lang-Lindsey, an assistant professor at Alabama A&M University, has been named among the newest cohort of Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators ( ELEVATE ) at the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions.
University of Arizona Sustainability Fund Supports Creative Solutions
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.
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Illinois State University to Launch Online Seminar Series to Teach Faculty on Creating Inclusive Classes
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 3, 2023
Illinois State University will be launching an online seminar series to help teach faculty how to create inclusive and equitable classes.
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Northern Arizona University Selected as Regional Hub for STEM Alliance for Students with Disabilities
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The alliance was created in 2021 through a $10 million NSF grant awarded to Auburn University (AU). The initiative also provides related professional development opportunities to faculty, staff, and STEM professionals who want to improve their support for students with disabilities. “The
Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation Selects Recipients for 2023 Scholarship
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 19, 2024
Dion Harry Harry is a North Carolina State University doctoral candidate studying higher education opportunity, equity, and justice. Wallace is a University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. is to provide support for African American, LatinX and other underrepresented groups through scholarships, grants and professional development.
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Association Names Participants in Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 10, 2024
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced its selection of 36 higher education professionals for the inaugural cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). DCLI provides professional development to help department chairs cultivate critical skills to overcome common challenges.
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Addressing the divide: The impact of university-related migration on UK’s subregions and policy roadmap
HEPI
APRIL 21, 2024
This blog was kindly contributed by Dr Kostas Kollydas and Professor Anne Green , City-REDI, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham ( @CityREDI ). Specifically, qualitative impacts are evaluated based on educational qualifications of graduates before university and their occupational status 15 months after graduation.
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George Washington University Adjunct Faculty to Potentially Receive Raise and Base Salary Increase
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
It also doubles the $700 professional development fund adjuncts have for work expenses and bans full-time faculty from taking some of part-time professors’ pay when co-teaching, according to union officials. I can’t pay our adjunct faculty what they deserve,” said Lisa Page, director of GW’s creative writing program.
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Career Advancement and Retention in HigherEd
PeopleAdmin
AUGUST 24, 2023
At colleges and universities, career advancement can make all the difference in your retention efforts. The Chronicle of Higher Education also noted that professional development opportunities are a vital tool in creating a positive work culture at your college or university. Why does career growth matter?
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 31, 2023
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $4.6 million grant renewal to support cybersecurity workforce development programs. 32 students will be selected over five years.
Drake University plans to cut faculty positions, programs to balance budget deficit BY: BROOKLYN DRAISEY, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Drake University is planning to make cuts to its academic programs and other areas of university operations as it grapples with a budget deficit in the millions. All units of the university have made budget cuts to lower the deficit, including non-personnel expenses that have curtailed professional development and travel opportunities.
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Building a Thriving Workforce for Early Learning Through Higher Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The existing early learning workforce faces other challenges as well, including limited professional development opportunities and a lack of recognition for their invaluable contributions. Research has shown that pay for early educators lag behind many other professions, highlighting the need for change.
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DELISLE WARDEN
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
He served as associate dean for the Center for Professional Development and Career Strategy at the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. Warden holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Emory University in Atlanta, an MBA from Washington University in St.
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Mentoring Program Addresses Dental Faculty Retention
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 19, 2023
A mentoring program being developed at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UB SDM) will support the professional development of dental faculty to help curtail turnover and increase faculty diversity. They will receive training on best practices in mentoring along with a stipend and special recognition.
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What next for career planning for researchers?
University Business
MAY 7, 2024
Consequently, preparing researchers for a range of post-program trajectories has become common practice in universities and their faculties and schools. But these advantages may also become disadvantages: an IDP completed when immersed in a university setting might not be transferable outside it, to a broader professional context.
How the University Innovation Alliance Is Expanding Our Impact
UIA (University Innovation Alliance)
MARCH 19, 2024
How the University Innovation Alliance Is Expanding Our Impact bridget Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:06 Higher Ed Leadership University Innovation Lab The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is a small nonprofit organization with a big objective. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve created.
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The Transformative Potential of Museum-University Partnerships
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 29, 2022
Most striking of all was his willingness to work hand-in-glove with a group of faculty members and myself and our students at the University of Houston. ViVA , which offers virtual visiting artists and emphasizes women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and social justice themes, offers an exciting model for university-artist collaborations.
Learning to Surf: Supporting a Campus’s AI Needs
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?
University of Vermont Working to Improve Jewish Student Life
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
University of Vermont administrators recently announced new plans to support Jewish students on campus. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights launched an investigation into a complaint, filed last year, that claimed the university did not adequately respond to incidents that discriminated against Jewish students.
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Policy Matters for Black Youth Mental Health
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 22, 2024
Co-authors of the grant are using the BYMH policy framework as a part of the Black Youth Mental Health Initiative, a Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health grant that is a partnership with the University of Arizona, New York University, and the Richmond, Virginia, community to engage in policy assessment.
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INTO launches employability & careers platform
The PIE News
MAY 9, 2024
INTO University Partnerships has launched a new digital and physical service in a bid to innovate access to enhanced career opportunities for international students. The UK’s international education champion, Steve Smith, has backed the platform’s launch.
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