American Association of Colleges and Universities

AAC&U Statement on the Ongoing Campus Protests and the Upcoming Congressional Hearing: https://ow.ly/q2LH50RG9Iz #AcademicFreedom

Reporting by Inside Higher Ed's Sara Weissman demonstrates the ways in which microcredential and certificate programs, combined with “durable” skills provided by the liberal arts, highlight the market value of the humanities, arts, and social sciences. https://ow.ly/K8Ym50RHeov #HigherEd

AAC&U’s C. Edward Watson, co-author of the new book, “Teaching with AI,” is featured in this Forbes piece by Marybeth Gasman. If this topic interests you, Watson and a team of experts will lead AAC&U’s Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum this fall. Applications to the institute are due on May 20. Visit AAC&U’s website for more. Check out this article https://ow.ly/EMjx50REjml #AI #HigherEd

ICYMI: NACE, the American Association of Colleges and Universities, and the Society for Experiential Education collaborated on research to better understand the experiences of faculty in helping students prepare for career success. The results of this research are now available! Download your FREE copy today: https://ow.ly/Q7wO50RljUx

The deadline to apply for the AAC&U Institute on Open Educational Resources (IOER) has been extended to Friday, May 28. Take advantage of this extra time to apply for a spot in this transformative year-long virtual institute. Led by AAC&U Vice President for Digital Innovation, C. Edward Watson, and a team of experienced OER experts, IOER is designed to empower you and your team of faculty, staff, and administrators to design and implement a comprehensive strategy for OER adoption and expansion. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your OER initiatives to the next level, this institute will provide you with the guidance, resources, and support you need to succeed. Don't miss this chance to accelerate your campus's OER plans and make a lasting impact on student learning and affordability. Learn more and apply today: aacu.org/ioer

What does a poem about dogs and limes reveal about patience and unattainability? An Emory University pre-med student writes in #LibEdMag about finding self-acceptance through poetry: https://ow.ly/xAfQ50RsOuR

The Great Questions Foundation (TGQF) is offering a powerful lineup of Online Curriculum Workshops that help community college faculty members incorporate the discussion-based study of transformative texts in their general education courses. Participants receive a $600 stipend upon successful completion of an online workshop. Apply by May 24. TGQF is founded and led by Austin Community College professor Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr, who discussed the impact of his Great Questions Seminars during a March 2023 episode of the Academic Minute, hosted by AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella. You can listen to that episode on our website and learn more about the workshops here: https://lnkd.in/g2UAis6D

The Conference on Global Learning call for proposal deadline has been extended to Friday, May 17. We understand the complexities of developing a thoughtful conference proposal at the end of the academic year, so take advantage of this extra week! Learn more and get started: aacu.org/global #AACUGlobal

In an interview yesterday with CNN, AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella shared that campus leaders are balancing their obligation to defend freedom of expression while safeguarding community members against outside agitators and lawlessness. However, as campus unrest continues, campus leaders feel “moral distress” over the “increased politicization” of higher education. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/ewFsY7Vt

"I just can't adult today!" A common theme among Gen Z students, but what can be done? San Diego State University's Jean Twenge offers insights and solutions in her talk with #LibEdMag: https://ow.ly/vhzN50RsOKQ