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Instructor found not guilty in murder of professor

[ad_1] Edward Gutting, a former Missouri State University instructor, was found not guilty, by reason of insanity, in the murder of a retired professor of history at the university, Marc Cooper, KY3 News reported. Prosecutors said that despite Gutting being diagnosed with schizophrenia, he knew exactly what he was doing when he took two knives …

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An argument to repeal out-of-state tuition premiums

[ad_1] Last week’s IHE piece about flagship universities recruiting out-of-state students for the tuition premium hit a bit close to home. Having sent both kids to out-of-state flagships (at substantially higher tuition than Rutgers, our state’s flagship), I am part of the problem. Having said that, the piece leaves out the obvious solution, so I’ll …

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Labor shortages, the housing crisis and higher ed

[ad_1] What would you say are the biggest challenges facing the U.S. today? Possible answers might be rising inequality, persistent poverty, inflation or crime. Perhaps you might answer political polarization. Anyone who reads Bryan Alexander’s extraordinary book Universities on Fire might nominate climate change. While most of us would undoubtedly include those issues on any …

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Selling pride month merchandise as anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment grows

[ad_1] At the University of Utah campus store, traditional sports team merchandise is interspersed with hoodies, key chains and hats emblazoned with rainbow letter U’s, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride. To acknowledge Pride Month, the store’s website is promoting these items on the homepage, calling on shoppers to “celebrate equality” by shopping the pride collection. Ien Zielinski, …

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6 On-Demand Training Activities That Provide JIT Support

[ad_1] What Activities Should You Include In Your On-Demand Training Plan? A well-trained workforce is an asset in today’s market. Nowadays, staff should be well-equipped to instantly provide industry-specific insights, and handle ever-piling workloads while supporting their colleagues and maintaining diverse skill sets. On-demand training activities are ideal for bearing this weight in any high-demand …

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Unleashing Online Schooling Potential: A Stress-Free And Holistic Approach To Education

[ad_1] Online Schooling As A Viable Alternative To Traditional Learning Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of individuals and societies. Traditional schooling methods have evolved over time, and in recent years, online schooling has emerged as a viable alternative. The advent of the internet and rapid advancements in technology have revolutionized the …

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The Power Of Video: How Video-Based Learning Is Transforming Learning And Development

[ad_1] What Is Video-Based Learning? This type of learning involves using videos to impart new knowledge or skills to individuals. You have likely encountered numerous educational videos throughout your life and gained valuable insights from them, whether it was a paid course on platforms like Udemy or LinkedIn Learning, or a free tutorial on YouTube. …

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Never take teaching advice from an administrator (letter)

[ad_1] To the editor: I think we need to start a new adage: never take teaching advice from an administrator. Whatever expertise they had in teaching has been buried under their administrative goals, and whatever humility they had as faculty about the limitations of their own understanding has disappeared now that they’ve been chosen to …

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