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Abstract This study explored how 14 higher education and student affairs (HESA) professionals navigated institutional policy vacuums to address interpersonal racial conflict between students. Grounded in perspectives of policy vacuums, findings revealed that HESA professionals learned about racial conflict by referring to their own personal, professional, and academic training. Additionally, they employed strategies that were often self-generated and informal to address racial conflict. The paper concludes with a discussion of the findings, specifically highlighting that relying on HESA professionals’ dispositions is an insufficient way to address racial conflict and that more institutional support is necessary to train racially responsive HESA professionals. https://lnkd.in/dUqk7VQm

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A recent decision from the Alberta Court of Appeal emphasizes the critical importance of procedural fairness in internal disciplinary actions within post-secondary institutions. Scott Matheson and Francesca Ghossein reviewed the ruling, which was centered on a student's right to access key evidence in disciplinary proceedings and sets a precedent that institutions must follow. It underscores the need for transparent, fair, and equitable processes, particularly in cases with significant career and educational implications for students. Post-secondary institutions are encouraged to review and possibly update their disciplinary procedures, ensuring they align with this higher standard of fairness. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gEXEhw9b #PostSecondary #Hearings #Alberta 

The Journal of Public Affairs Education (JPAE) proudly announces its Volume 30, Issue 1 (2024) under the new leadership of its co-editors-in-chief. Marking a significant moment, this issue spotlights the intersection of the future of public affairs education with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. It reflects the editors' dedication to advancing JPAE's commitment towards fostering an inclusive and diverse academic dialogue. A must-read for those invested in the evolution of public affairs education: https://lnkd.in/gpi8tJey

PA students & former students: Here is an interesting study on your graduate education

ICYMI: This thought leadership piece articulates the urgent need for government intervention to address Jamaica's teacher brain drain crisis and proposes actionable solutions to retain and empower Jamaican educators. It emphasizes the pivotal role of affordable housing and collaborative efforts in revitalizing the education sector.. In the wake of our recent article shedding light on Jamaica's brain drain crisis and the pressing need for affordable housing, particularly for young professionals, a new development has come to our attention.... https://lnkd.in/dK23mhvu

Public Sector Students, As if the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago could get any better, (it offers the world’s best public policy education) we are now offering the Public Sector Scholarship. See below for details #WorldsBestPublicPolicy

Over the course of this week, I have had the pleasure of attending the "Well-Being in Higher Education” virtual conference to discuss and raise literacy around the subject of well-being in higher education and I'd like to share a few takeaways. As a recent graduate and someone who aspires to teach in the future, I appreciated the discussion on creating sustainable change that prioritizes a holistic approach to our needs. Well-being goes beyond our physical needs and extends to the mental, emotional, and even spiritual. And like most practices, I find well-being is best practiced in a community setting. One session in particular really stood out to me. It was on the topic of creating a “culture” of well-being. We often hear that word used in professional settings. But what does it mean to create a “culture”? In my experience, culture isn’t something you create, it’s something you harness. You nurture it by creating an environment that encourages people to come together and connect which in turn builds communities. It’s within those moments of connection that we collectively begin to sense some shared feeling, experience, or understanding. 'This is what it feels like to be here, among these people. This is our culture'. It’s who we are when we are together. So how do we build a culture that promotes well-being? By providing the SPACE for such cultures to develop and focusing the purpose of those spaces on promoting well-being. Creating an environment that encourages others to engage in ways that have positive impacts, whether those be casual social events where we can enjoy time with our friends, or a quiet place for rest and focus. One example that we discussed was how we can connect people with nature by creating practical spaces that thoughtfully integrate nature into their design or functionality. Ultimately, creating a culture of well-being depends on the types of communities we aim to build and the intention we put in developing our spaces to meet the needs of our students and our communities.

With Australia about to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, join Tom Boland, the former CEO of the Higher Education Authority of Ireland, to discuss issues to be considered in setting up such a body, based upon the experience in Ireland and other jurisdictions. For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/gwd3TZFU #HigherEducation #policy #governance

I'm happy to share that I've completed attending the Evidence-Based Public Policymaking Program at كابسارك Excited to apply these skills in my work and beyond Huge thanks to everyone involved! #PublicPolicy #EvidenceBased"