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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

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I just began loving teaching from there, even if I had imaginary students.” It’s really inspiring,” she said, adding that she was “star struck” to hear from renowned scholars like Dr. Leslie Fenwick, dean emeriti of education at Howard University and other researchers—many of whom she’s read and studied during her years as a student.

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Report Highlights Key Challenges and Support Needs for Early Career Faculty at MSIs

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The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSIs) has released a new report that highlights the unique challenges and needs of early-career faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). That’s why professional development and mentorship play a critical role in fostering a diverse and dynamic faculty at MSIs.”

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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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Film Director Joins Spelman Faculty as Director of Documentary Filmmaking

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We know that her research and teachings will have a deep impact on the community of documentarians we are fostering here in the department.” In addition to her more than 28 years making documentaries, Lynch has a M.A. in American history and public history management from the University of California, Riverside, and a M.S.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. Dr. Ibram X.

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Community College Faculty-Led Teaching and Learning Hubs Improve Student Outcomes

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Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? Course-pass rates are two percentage points higher after faculty have attended a Hub course.

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