Advancing Online Graduate Education: Integrating Quality Matters Feedback to Enhance Course Templates – Faculty Focus

In the dynamic landscape of online education, the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications online graduate programs (UF CJC Online) stands at the forefront of innovation and quality. With a commitment to ensuring educational excellence and student success, in 2020, UF CJC Online developed a comprehensive course design strategy to elevate its online…

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HARRIETTE SCOTT | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Dr. Harriette ScottHarriette Scott has been named vice president for postsecondary education at the Southern Regional Education Board. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master’s in teaching early childhood education from Norfolk State University, and a doctorate in higher education administration from Morgan State University. #HARRIETTE #SCOTT…

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Australia approves updated TOEFL iBT test

The test has not been accepted since July 26, 2023, when ETS launched a new version of the test which authorities then had to review. From May 5, TOEFL iBT scores from secure test centres have been accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Other tests the department accepts includes IELTS, including One Skill Retake, Pearson Test of English, Cambridge English/ C1 Advanced…

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The changing role of an education agent

In late 2022, I moved from being UK university staff to start up my own small agency. People never tire of saying that I’ve moved to the ‘Dark Side’ and somehow I never tire of that joke either. But the process of building my agency has taught me a lot and my perspectives have definitely…

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Exploring Faculty Performance Appraisal and Development System

Higher education institutions now analyze faculty performance for promotion, tenure, and remuneration increases. Subjective elements such as teaching style and mentorship are as important as objective metrics like tenure and publications. Institutional heads prefer implementing unbiased, purpose-built evaluation tools to facilitate fair appraisal and evaluations. Let’s look deep into the faculty performance appraisal and development…

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