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AAUP Report Reveals Mixed Picture of Faculty Authority at Community Colleges

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A new survey of shared governance practices at community colleges reveals a complex landscape where faculty exercise strong authority over academic matters but have minimal influence on administrative decisions like budgeting and strategic planning. percent), and allocation of faculty positions to departments or programs (52.2

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Academic Freedom Under Strain as One-Third of Faculty Report Growing Restrictions, National Survey Finds

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higher education, with more than one-third of faculty members reporting increased constraints on their ability to teach, conduct research, and speak freely compared to six or seven years ago. of faculty believe their institution's administration is under increased pressure from trustees or regents to avoid negative publicity, while 38.6%

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Faculty Demand Voice in AI Decisions as Universities Rush to Embrace Technology

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As universities across the country sign lucrative contracts with artificial intelligence companies, faculty members are being left out of critical decisions that directly impact their work and student learning, according to a new report from the American Association of University Professors.

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Study Reveals Family Support Critical in Reducing Faculty Anxiety in Academia

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A team of researchers has uncovered significant patterns in how familial relationships and academic lineage influence anxiety levels among college and university faculty. Academic faculty lead complex professional lives and are uniquely susceptible to anxiety-inducing factors," the researchers write in their report.

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Rewriting the Script: How HBCUs Are Shifting the Future of Graduate Education

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From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emergingbold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black. Across the nation, HBCUs are rapidly launching and expanding Masters, EdD, and PhD programs in higher education administration.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation.

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

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As institutions of higher learning continue to grapple with creating more inclusive environments, Kizarts framework offers administrators, faculty, and staff practical tools to identify and counteract biases that may undermine diversity and equity initiatives. Kizart writes with both professional expertise and personal conviction.