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Prof. Who Alleged Retaliation for Criticizing ‘Woke’ Loses

[ad_1] A divided federal appeals court has ruled against a professor who alleged North Carolina State University retaliated against him for three instances of him speaking his mind. Those were: pushing back on adding a diversity question to student course evaluations, criticizing a colleague department-wide regarding an Inside Higher Ed article and writing a blog …

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Will Essay Prompts Get Students in After the Affirmative Action Ruling?

[ad_1] One of the essay prompts on the Common Application is: “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.” The question was on the Common App last year, and the organization …

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Technology, Higher Education, and ‘Power and Progress’

[ad_1] Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle over Technology and Prosperity by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson Published in May of 2023. Does technology advance higher education? This question seems ridiculous to those of us who work in educational technology and online learning. Of course, technology pushes higher education forward. Who would want to go …

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UNC Chapel Hill responds to Supreme Court ruling

[ad_1] University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill responded on Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week barring the university (and Harvard University) from using affirmative action in undergraduate admissions. In a message to the campus, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said, “Our responsibility to comply …

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Wrong diplomas in North Dakota

[ad_1] About 700 graduates of the University of North Dakota received diplomas with the North Dakota State University seal, instead of the seal of the University of North Dakota, Valley News Live reported. The error was made by a vendor. Correct diplomas will soon be available. [ad_2] Source link

The Psychology Of eLearning: Understanding How Online Learning Affects The Brain

[ad_1] What Does Psychology Say About eLearning? Psychology agrees on the many benefits that eLearning offers to learners’ well-being. The flexibility and convenience that come with eLearning allow people to expand their horizons regardless of busy schedules or the inability to attend lessons in person due to geographical limitations. Additionally, eLearning helps with knowledge retention …

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Leading From Anywhere

[ad_1] Adapting Leadership For Remote And Hybrid Workforces Welcome to a new era of leadership, where the boundaries of the traditional office have been transcended, and remote and hybrid work environments have become the norm. Leading from a distance brings forth unique challenges and opportunities that require a fresh perspective and innovative approaches. In this …

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