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Opposition Against Northwestern Stadium Renovation Grows Amid Hazing Scandal Fallout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amid a hazing scandal and the subsequent firing of Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald , some faculty, alumni, and investors are pushing back against the school’s plans for a $800 million renovation of its football stadium, CBS reported. But calls to delay are increasing. Former Northwestern football player Ramon Diaz Jr. –

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The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

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As Turner Kelly recalls, that year many Black faculty members were called upon to make statements and became de facto representatives of their institution’s commitment to diversity by virtue of their identity. Fries-Britt said that, when she first became a faculty member, she was struck by the culture of bullying that existed in academia.

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Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

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2019; Silvestri, 2005). I teach in a masters program in the College of Education for individuals who want to be college administrators. Navigating the use of cogenerative dialogues: Practical considerations for graduate Faculty. Although substantial research has been conducted on the topic of effective teaching (Campbell et al.,

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On this January day, Curry — who grew up just a short distance from the college — greets the groundworkers and buttonholes administrative staff about the latest developments taking place across campus. There is much to celebrate. Construction crews are sprawled out across the 83-acre campus just 15 miles south of Los Angeles.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. The faculty and staff overseeing EPW know each student personally. “I

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In Memoriam

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She earned masters and doctoral degrees from Case Western Reserve University as well as an MPH from Johns Hopkins Universit Wilkinson taught at Kent State University in Ohio and later joined the Department of Sociology faculty at Kentucky, where she served as director of the Project on African American Heritage.

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Effect of Institutional Autonomy on Academic Freedom in Higher Education Institutions in Ghana

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In some countries, universities have been subject to government control, with appointments and administrative positions influenced by political interests, leading to violations of academic autonomy and freedom. His research interest includes School management and administration, TVET education and skills development.