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Every election cycle sparks hope, fear and—eventually—change in higher education. But in the contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the stakes feel particularly high, given the debates raging over cost, campus free speech, DEI and student protests, among others. Check out Inside Higher Ed 's coverage of the relevant issues and ...
A Pocket Guide to Academic Ranks - Inside Higher Ed
A senior lecturer ranks higher than a lecturer, has more experience and receives a higher level of compensation. Using the word “visiting” equates to indicating a limited length of service. “Visiting” can also be used in association with professorships. There are three levels of professorships —assistant, associate and (full) professor.
Most college students work, and that's both good and bad
Nov 17, 2019 · While more students are working, the number working full-time has decreased, from 40 percent in the late 1980s to 26 percent in 2012. Still, low-income working students are more likely to work full-time than those who are high income (26 percent versus 22 percent). The majority of students across income brackets are working 15 to 35 hours per week.
7 Hard Truths and a Few Lies - Inside Higher Ed
Nov 17, 2021 · Truth No. 2: You might be hired because of your innovative thoughts, but be aware that most faculty members will resent change. Graduate students and junior faculty bring to our campuses the most current research and pedagogical approaches, along with the lack of the jadedness of how it was “all better 30 years ago.”.
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Generative AI presents solutions and carries limitations for administrators, faculty, and students in the higher education setting. For administrative staff, generative AI can help scale support services and more efficiently evaluate applications from prospective students. Faculty can use AI to assist with simple research tasks, curriculum ...
How to prepare for screening interviews for faculty jobs (opinion)
Dec 5, 2021 · Prepare two or three open-ended questions in advance to demonstrate your strong interest in the opportunity and your prior research on the department/institution. Also, if possible, ask at least one question that connects with what you have learned during the interview. (“I remember Dr. A mentioned XXX.
12 ways colleges could improve campus parking (opinion) - Inside …
Nov 14, 2019 · Here are 12 suggestions that colleges and universities might consider: For students and faculty members who are new to your campus, offer visible signage that makes it crystal clear where to park. Campus signs are not intended to double as weather vanes or to promote head-on collisions. Stamp out ambiguity.
Students share barriers to success in college - Inside Higher Ed
Jan 31, 2024 · Understanding the student perspective is key to higher ed providing services and resources to support student success. The Partnership for College Completion, alongside its Student Advisory Council, conducted a series of student interviews to establish the nonprofit’s advocacy and research agenda and to highlight students’ lived experiences.. PCC published its findings in a Jan. 24 report ...
The True Purpose of a College Education - Inside Higher Ed
Nov 4, 2021 · Create opportunities for your students to experiment with identities and test new ideas with as few constraints and penalties as possible. Foster a responsible independence. Model desired behavior. Nurture an atmosphere of mutual trust and open communication. Provide empathy, support, feedback and guidance as needed.