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            <title><![CDATA[New Faculty Academy (NFA): A Perspective in Leveraging Partnerships]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Our institutional new faculty professional development program developed as a partnership between the office of the Provost and the University Libraries’ Scholarly Communication Team. This collaboration leverages librarians’ expertise as neutral campus partners, cross-disciplinary educators, and facilitators of transferable professional skills, with support and resources from campus administration.
This paper discusses iterations of the program, from the initial offering organized around familiar topics—writing, grants, and institutional support—to following the research lifecycle to better align with faculty research timelines. The changes in this model demonstrate the importance of adaptable, cross-campus partnerships and highlights librarians’ role in advancing faculty development.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Data as a Connective Tool: Lessons from the SUNY Online Summit]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Case for Rules-Based AI Reminders: The SUNY Educational Opportunity Program at the University at Buffalo]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly integrated into higher education, their impact depends on how they are implemented and for whom they are designed. For underserved students participating in the State University of New York’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the University at Buffalo, belonging is a central condition for persistence and success. Many EOP students are first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds who face structural barriers, educational trauma, and unfamiliar academic systems. This case examines the use of low-stakes, rules-based AI systems, specifically automated and personalized reminders delivered through the learning management system, as an equity-oriented instructional practice. The paper argues that AI-mediated reminders can reduce cognitive and logistical burdens, make expectations explicit, and provide structured next steps following missed assignments. When grounded in transparency, consistency, and care, these reminders communicate institutional support, normalize help-seeking, and reinforce accountability paired with flexibility. While AI is neither inherently equitable nor inherently harmful, its thoughtful implementation can scaffold responses to student behavior and support belonging rather than exacerbate inequality.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Developing Course-Level AI Use Policies in Higher Education: From Principles to Practice]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The rapid diffusion of generative artificial intelligence in higher education has exposed a persistent gap between institutional AI governance frameworks and the day-to-day realities of classroom practice. While universities and international organizations have articulated ethical principles, governance requirements, and high-level guidance for AI use, faculty often lack concrete support for translating these frameworks into actionable expectations within individual courses. As a result, instructors face growing uncertainty around assessment design, academic integrity, and responsible AI integration at the course level.
This paper addresses that gap by examining course-level AI use policies as a critical yet underdeveloped instrument of educational governance. Drawing on research from ethics, governance studies, learning sciences, and assessment theory, the paper synthesizes key arguments for why explicit course-level policies are essential for protecting learning integrity, maintaining student agency, and supporting equitable access in AI-shaped academic environments. It further analyzes emerging policy guidance from international organizations and U.S. state-level frameworks to identify practical governance strategies that can inform higher education practice.
Building on this foundation, the paper proposes a set of design principles for developing effective course-level AI policies, emphasizing collaborative development, institutional alignment, pedagogical coherence, transparency, ethical modeling, accountability, and adaptability. To illustrate how these principles can be operationalized, the paper presents an illustrative sample course-level AI use policy that faculty can adapt to disciplinary and institutional contexts. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What First-Time Teaching Teaches Professors: Learning from the Student Voice]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Creating, maintaining, or updating a course for the first time presents new challenges to the professor. Drawing on both a faculty and student perspective, this article walks readers through the full arc of course development: from initial conceptualization and syllabus design to long-term revision and refinement. In balancing competing academic goals, this article aims to demystify the experience by providing concrete strategies and candid reflections to help professors navigate the opportunities and challenges of teaching a course for the first time with a focus on the student voice. Whether the course is entirely original or inherited and reimagined, the guidance offered here addresses the inevitable: how to course correct before, during, and after a class is taught for the first time.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Professional Development Influences K-12 Teachers' Views on GenAI]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[GenAI refers to the technology that can be used to mimic patterns and generate ”new” content based on the prompts it was given and the data it was trained with using various large language models (LLMs). The emergence of GenAI tools brings about great potential in K-12 education while sparking fierce debates around the topic. It is also noted there is a lack of use and understanding of GenAI among K-12 educators. To better support middle school and high school instructors, bridging a gap between them and the university and better preparing K-12 students for colleges, we piloted a program to deliver GenAI workshops for K-12 educators. This paper discussed how this program affected the participants’ perception of GenAI. Survey results showed that professional development opportunities such as our GenAI workshop can be an effective approach to help K-12 instructors better understand the educational use of AI and how to apply AI to their classrooms. Feedback from these instructors provided practical suggestions and directions for future improvements of the workshop. Implications for similar university-level professional development opportunities were also discussed.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Utilizing COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) to Foster Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in Language Courses]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) has been implemented at two public universities led by their respective English and Spanish disciplines of the Foreign Language (FL) departments. This academic partnership demonstrates how COIL modules have developed through nine years of collaboration. The accomplishments and challenges at each institution led to the infusion of global education strategies across the curriculum. Initially, in the classroom, COIL students enhanced their communicative and linguistic skills across cultures, became aware of intercultural differences, and communicated those differences using the target language. Then, at the inter-institutional level, universities developed their own capacity for support by engaging other participants’ roles within the COIL activity and fostering student international research activities. COIL allowed concrete paths for institutions to internationalize their curriculum. This research essay supports the institutions’ visions to prioritize internationalization in their mission and to seek faculty and student leadership engagement to widen the impact on the global communities.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[“The Interview Assignment Gave Me a Reason to Talk to Professionals”: Supporting MPH Students to Establish Lifelong Learning and Networking Skills]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This study examines the educational outcomes associated with an Informational Interview assignment within a graduate public health class through a qualitative study with alumni (N=13). The importance of the informational interview has been increasingly studied in recent years. Informational interviews are a unique medium through which aspiring professionals can learn from established individuals on intended career paths. Understanding how informational interviews can be positioned within courses and curriculum to maximize engagement and success has important learning implications.&nbsp; Participants in the informational interview assignment identified a professional event, developed questions with Instructor feedback, conducted the interview, and developed a critical analysis report. The objective of this study is to identify and expand on the key elements of learning for the ‘Informational Interview’ assignment within the MPH program. Key findings can be implemented into other assignments and curriculum assessments throughout the program. The findings of this study illustrated that students perceived the Informational Interview assignment as a valuable learning tool and provided them with an opportunity to grow professionally. Students cited opportunities to learn about new career pathways and expand their professional network. Students also described increased clarity on their own career as a public health professional. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Integrating Open Pedagogy in Bioinformatics: A Writing and Biochemistry Enhanced Approach to OER-Based Learning]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Integrating openly available informatics tools in an undergraduate research assignment provides the backdrop for a productive biochemistry and academic library collaboration. The opportunity for students to ‘choose their own adventure’ in an assignment exploring hypothetical protein structure and function enables exploration of library databases, platforms and resources important in developing written research and science communication skills. This paper outlines open pedagogy principles, educational theory, and learning objectives needed for a successful team-based biochemistry assignment. It encourages use of a number of openly available digital tools students can select for researching hypothetical proteins. The assignment requires students to explain how to use the tools, give peer-to-peer feedback, and detail the results of their exploration. Student one-on-one consultation with a librarian affords additional occasions to clarify and explain their research as part of the science inquiry process utilizing both library and beyond the library resources. It also enables the librarian to reinforce critical skills in developing information and digital literacy elements related to content authenticity, integrity and practical tips for citation management. Informal student observations and teaching reflections provide helpful input for future classes. The final written report of the semester-long project is evaluated using a well-developed rubric that summarizes student proficiency in articulating and applying biochemical principles into a credible scientific narrative.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[An Exploration of Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of ChatGPT-4 for Developing Explicit Instruction Lesson Plans]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[To address the growing teacher shortage and educator burnout, Teacher Preparation Programs are not only intensifying their efforts to attract new candidates, but they are also looking to leverage technology to better equip and support future teachers throughout their careers. With its potential to automate non-instructional tasks, Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained momentum as a tool for teachers. This study adopts a qualitative methodology, utilizing grounded theory triangulated with document analysis to explore how graduate students in a special education teacher preparation program perceive the effectiveness of ChatGPT-4 in developing and revising lesson plans with explicit instruction for reading and mathematics. This study is part of a larger, multi-campus study within SUNY, contributing to a broader understanding of AI’s role in supporting future educators.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The ICAIL Framework: A Critical and Inclusive Approach to AI Literacy for Non-Technical Learners in Higher Education]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and complex ethical challenges within higher education. Despite widespread adoption, structured opportunities for developing inclusive and critical AI literacy for non-technical learners remains limited. This paper introduces the Inclusive Critical AI Literacy (ICAIL) Framework, a conceptual model informed by critical pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and current research on AI literacy. Organized around five domains—Understanding AI, Analyzing and Critically Evaluating AI, Applying and Collaborating with AI, Digital Citizenship, and Social Responsibility—the ICAIL framework promotes analytical skills, ethical reflection, and practical competence in AI literacy for non-technical learners. ICAIL emphasizes flexible learner-centered approaches that adapt to diverse educational contexts and learner variability. By integrating critical perspectives on equity, bias, and social impact with inclusive educational practices, this framework addresses existing gaps in AI literacy education. Future research should empirically evaluate ICAIL’s effectiveness in diverse educational settings, particularly in its potential ability to reduce inequalities for marginalized learner groups. This paper contributes to educational research by providing actionable guidance for educators who seek to responsibly integrate generative AI into curricula, supporting critical thinking, ethical awareness, and inclusive practices in an increasingly AI-focused educational landscape.&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Investigating Videoconference Tools for HyFlex Courses]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This paper examines the efficacy of videoconference software tools in HyFlex courses, which allow students to choose whether to participate in person, online via videoconference, or asynchronously online. The study involved 52 faculty participants teaching 956 students from 20 post-secondary educational institutions using one of four video conferencing tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Class, or Engageli) utilizing a parallel mixed method design approach. The study did not find evidence showing that videoconference tool selection significantly impacted student performance or student and faculty perception of their HyFlex course. The study does provide insight into student and faculty experience with videoconference tools that should be considered when designing and delivering a HyFlex course. Both students and faculty were largely satisfied with their videoconference tool, finding it easy to use and performing its basic function (connecting the three modalities via live and recorded video) well. Given the importance of videoconferencing in HyFlex courses, more research is needed to investigate how to best use these tools in this course modality.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[K-Dramas as Meaningful Educational Tools: Learner Experiences in a Special Topics Korean Drama Course at a U.S. University]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[With the growing global interest in Korean language and culture, it is important to consider K-dramas as a significant and rich text for teaching and learning about Korean culture. While there has been research on the role of K-dramas in foreign language education, much of it has not explicitly focused on how K-dramas are used to teach and learn about Korean culture—specifically in Korean culture courses (not Korean language courses) at universities. This study addresses that gap by shedding light on the role of Korean media, specifically K-dramas, in Korean culture courses in higher education. A qualitative research methodology was used to analyze pre- and post-course surveys, as well as in-depth individual interviews with university students enrolled in a Special Topics course on K-dramas, where they shared their experiences as learners of Korean culture. The study demonstrates how K-dramas are used as a meaningful educational tool, explores participants' experiences and what they have learned, and highlights insightful and thoughtful discussions about Korean culture courses.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Identifying Shared Components to Help Create High School Public Health Pipeline Programs in USA: A Scoping Review]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[There is a well-documented global and national shortage of diverse students advancing from high school to graduate and professional programs in public health, medicine, and related fields. Moreover, diversity remains limited among those who ultimately enter the health workforce. Underrepresented minorities (URM) represent fewer than 10% of workers in most health professions, including public health, but represent 1/3 of the population. Pipeline programs aim to close this gap by supporting URM students to choose and complete health professions degrees. This paper reviews current and past health profession pipeline programs to determine best practices to create, implement, and evaluate successful programs. Using EBSCOhost and reference list searches, we identified 26 health-related pipeline programs that met our criteria. After data charting the 26 programs, we compared key characteristics including application process, duration of program, mentoring, components to increase self-efficacy, final projects, educational style, and college preparation components. Success criteria for the evaluation of the implemented programs were reviewed. There is a lack of evidence related to the overall success of pipeline programs. Yet, qualitative and subjective evaluation suggests some common characteristics of pipeline programs geared toward URMs in public health. These include using hands-on, cooperative learning techniques, college preparation, and mentoring with opportunities for long-term follow-up. Pipeline programs should aim to increase self-efficacy of achieving careers in the public health, medicine, and other health care fields.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beyond Compliance: Reframing Accessibility as Pedagogical Practice]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This editorial argues that accessibility in higher education must move beyond compliance toward a culture of inclusive pedagogy. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public institutions like SUNY to ensure equitable access for individuals with disabilities. Yet, compliance is too often treated as a technical or legal obligation rather than an integral part of teaching and learning. Faculty - those most responsible for enacting accessibility - frequently face barriers such as limited time, training, and institutional support. Without systemic investment, accessibility risks becoming a burdensome checklist rather than a transformative practice. The authors call for a reframing of accessibility as foundational to good teaching: emphasizing clarity, flexibility, and inclusive design that benefits all learners. Achieving this vision requires sustained institutional commitment and recognition of accessibility as core academic labor. When approached as a shared pedagogical responsibility, accessibility strengthens learning, equity, and SUNY’s public mission.]]></description>
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