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Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges
Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.
Brown University to slow faculty, staff growth as it attacks $90M budget hole
The Ivy League institution is rolling out several measures to tackle the deficit over the next five or so years, officials said.
State of the art Multimedia Call Center software a model of collaboration
Finding the right technology solution to fit campus partner needs is a deeply held value of MSU IT. MSU’s multimedia call centers are a prime example of how collaboration and leading with user experience in mind is essential to a successful solution. Over several months, MSU IT’s Unified Communications team worked closely with eight departments on campus that operate multimedia call centers — IT Service Desk, Department of Police and
Michael Vick Hired as Head Coach at Norfolk State
Michael Vick is heading to Norfolk State University. Michael Vick The former NFL quarterback has inked a contract to serve as the head coach at the historically Black university. "It's an honor to announce that I'll be the new head coach of Norfolk State University…looking forward to coming back home," said Vick, a native of Newport News, Virginia. Vick, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles, was a
Generative AI and the Assessment Equivalent of Bloom’s 2 Sigma Problem
Since the advent of ChatGPT it seems like everyone is talking about Bloom’s 2 sigma problem. The quick version is this: the average student who is taught using a combination of (1) one-on-one (or small group) tutoring and (2) mastery learning performs about two standard deviations better then the average student taught in a typical classroom setting. The “problem” in Bloom’s 2 sigma problem is that, while we know that
Columbia College Chicago Plans to Eliminate Programs and Lay off Some Faculty
Columbia College Chicago has announced plans to consolidate or discontinue several of its degree programs and possibly lay off more than two dozen faculty membersOn Monday, Interim Columbia College President Jerry Tarrer said in a statement that the cuts were "a logical and necessary step.""We are doubling down on those creative careers that are primed for growth and align with the current and emerging expectations of students, families, and the
Teaching Students About Polytheist
Religions As globalization continues to expand and diverse communities continue to emerge, it is important for educators to prepare students for the realities of living in a world full of different beliefs and cultures. One of the most important ways we can do this is by teaching students about polytheist religions. Polytheism is the belief in more than one deity or god. Many ancient religions were polytheistic, such as the
5 potential paths for GenAI in higher education
A new report offers a foundational understanding of how GenAI is currently used, explores concerns and barriers to using GenAI, and examines ways to improve future GenAI use in the classroom. The post 5 potential paths for GenAI in higher education appeared first on eCampus News.
Columbia College Chicago to cut 11 programs, up to 25 faculty jobs
A finalized plan to pare down and consolidate the private nonprofit’s offerings is meant to “keep our college competitive,” its president said.
‘Remember Your Why’: How My Grandmothers Affirmed My Purpose as an Educator
One day, during a quiet afternoon in my classroom, a comment one of my colleagues said lingered in the air: “Just remember your why.” They said the comment with a smirk and an exaggerated shrug, their eyes rolling almost involuntarily. It registered as sarcasm, not encouragement, and I couldn’t help but agree with the sentiment.Early in my career, I found solace in those words. Back then, remember your why felt