11 Teaching Styles to Increase Student Engagement

A one-size-fits-all approach never worked in higher education—for learning or teaching. Just as no two students learn the same way, no two educators can deliver their courses identically. Teaching styles offer a more flexible course experience, for both students and educators.1 Mixing and matching teaching styles, or simply re-evaluating your current ones, can make your…

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Marquette announces $31M in cuts over 6 years

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Marquette University, in Wisconsin, intends to cut $31 million from its operating budget by fiscal 2031, amid increasing economic and demographic pressures. In a Monday announcement, officials at the private Jesuit institution said the reductions…

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Suspending UK Graduate Route would be “nuclear option”

Recruitment for recent intakes have been hampered by “significant attrition” and “very late decision making” from prospective students, Jo Johnson said during the PIE Live Europe in London. “Removing the rights for taught masters to bring dependants, raising the visa charge, increasing the health surcharge, ending switching – all of those effects are still to…

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How to Manage Academic Work-Life Balance

Higher education is a realm of passion and intellect, where both students and professors embark on a journey of knowledge and growth. However, this pursuit of excellence often comes at the expense of work-life balance. The constant demands of academia can lead to stress, burnout, and adverse effects on personal well-being.  There are many reasons…

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University of Utah anti-racism policy forces faculty to ‘eradicate’ words from teaching, curriculum

UPDATED (March 29, 2023): The University of Utah responded on March 24 affirming its commitment to free speech and academic freedom. Dean of the College of Humanities, Hollis Robbins, said new leadership is currently evaluating statements on inclusive practices. Since Robbins’ response, the Anti-Racist Code of Conduct web page has been taken down. FIRE will continue…

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