Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 5, 2023

It took a year for me to make a match, but when I saw an ad for a job as an academic adviser to language and linguistics majors at Georgetown, I immediately knew that I was going to get the job. At the very small liberal arts college [Swarthmore College] I attended, I unwittingly pursued a four-year internship in academic administration.

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SRHE

APRIL 10, 2024

I continue to be an advocate for whole institution wellbeing, enhancing focus on academics in policies and practice, as well as increasing impactful research regarding academic mental health so it was pleasing to see university staff being given a spotlight.

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University Business

APRIL 6, 2023

In 1987, they made up 39% of all academic appointments, but in 2021, it shrunk to 24%. “Overreliance on contingent appointments, which lack the protection of tenure for academic freedom and the economic security of continuing appointments, threatens the success of institutions in fulfilling their obligations to students and to society.”

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

More importantly, we identified a variety of good community building practices, then divided them into three categories covering academic, administrative and co-and extra-curricular aspects, constructing a triangle model (Figure 1). From the focus groups, we identified the meaning of belonging for students.

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Creatrix Campus

JANUARY 8, 2025

To give just one example, research has shown that 63 percent of students give higher priority to educational institutions that exhibit robust data protection measures. A standard cloud provider may need to adequately meet the specific requirements of academic settings.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

APRIL 19, 2017

In many parts of the University, Turnitin is solely used as an academic administrative tool for plagiarism detection rather than also making use of the rich facility within the originality reports to aid students with their academic writing. The tool is accessed via the University’s virtual learning environment, Learn.

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University Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

Burwell is calling it a job well done after six years of service as president; the 2023-24 academic year will be her last. In STEM, she’s doubled the university’s external funding for research and oversaw the completion of its Hall of Science. The 2023-24 academic year will be his last. Retiring Dr. Lonnie A.

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University Business

MAY 15, 2023

When OpenAI released ChatGPT in November, administrators clamored to adapt curriculum around AI-powered students. Cybersecurity The education industry experienced a 576% increase in phishing attacks in 2022, according to recent Zscaler research. It may be dizzying, but here are some of the most prominent ways AI affects your school.

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University Business

JULY 21, 2023

Through the tuition revenue they accrue by teaching lectures to the federal grant dollars they gain through sponsored research, faculty may be the financial pulse of an institution. Not only does their work drive revenue, but it also serves as the beacon of a school’s academic reputation. ” Brooks says.

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Dr. Al Solano

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Other resources: Research Solving for Equity in Practice: New Insights on Advancing College Math Opportunity and Success. About Michael Wangler Michael Wangler has over 20 years of leadership experience in community colleges, both as a faculty member and academic administrator. See outcomes UPDATE. We did progression studies.

Community College 52

Community College Faculty International Studies Higher Education 52

Edu Alliance Journal

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Those initial 2-3 years ended up stretching to 38 ½ years before I retired in March 2021, covering six countries and territories and incorporating a move from faculty to academic administration. . And for some scholars, there are academic benefits to living and working in a locality or culture where one’s research is centered.

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Creatrix Campus

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Management System Software editor Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:47 Agenda Amidst the dynamic changes in higher education, Learning Management System software emerges as a pivotal force driving institutions toward academic excellence. million LMS users, with almost half of the U.S.

Management 59

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Seventy-five percent of the universities and colleges that have closed or merged over the last five years were not under regulatory watch and/or warning or probation because our measuring stick does not meet the realities of the 21st-century institution. Academia is excellent at identifying the problem. We are excellent at deconstructing it.

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Higher Ed Connects: Assessment

MARCH 15, 2019

Definition of Assessment Defining assessment from the start is essential given the breadth of concepts and ideas it has taken on. In this guide, we define assessment as: Assessment is a collaborative, intentional and iterative process of gathering and analyzing information to improve student learning.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Role of Trustees: Guardians of Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy In the face of increasing political influences, trustees must focus on their fiduciary duties to the institution, prioritizing the institution’s interests over political or personal agendas. In the landscape of U.S.

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SRHE

MARCH 19, 2025

Rachel Reeds short but comprehensive book, Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services: a guide to success (Routledge, 2025), is both an instruction manual for the professionals it was written for and an illuminating account of what they do for the academics and students who benefit.

Professional Services 59

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Unpacking the AAUP Report: A Critical Look at Political Interference in Florida’s Higher Education The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) recently released its comprehensive report titled “ Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”

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University Business

JANUARY 8, 2024

In its latest whitepaper , the research arm of Western Governors University forecasts how AI and other factors have complicated or smoothed the path toward student equity and success in the new year. “We understand that we need to learn fast, and the only way to do that is to learn together,” the report reads.

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