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Hello!
Happy Friday! Today, we take a deep dive into a constellation of challenges, leading with the murder of Charlie Kirk on a college campus. We also look at
- An effort to democratize AI on campus
- A new free meal program at California colleges
- Innovations at Quinnipiac
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Deep Dive
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The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk during a campus event has intensified worries about the state of free speech in higher education. Advocates and critics alike fear that such violence could further erode open discourse and viewpoint diversity on campuses already under scrutiny. Statements from university leaders and free speech organizations underscore concerns that the incident may create a chilling effect, prompting institutions to restrict controversial speakers or clamp down on debates out of fear for safety. The event is seen by many as a breaking point in the ongoing struggle over civil discourse in academia.
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Leadership & Best Practices
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Adam Nemeroff serves as assistant provost for innovations in learning, teaching and technology at Quinnipiac University, where his role is embedded within the provost's office. He leads faculty development, learning design, and academic technology initiatives, focusing on supporting students and faculty in achieving their academic and professional goals. Nemeroff describes his position as a blend of big-picture strategy and daily campus engagement, championing his team's efforts and fostering partnerships to advance teaching excellence across the university.
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Technology
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The National Research Platform, a pilot program that is federally funded, aims to democratize access to AI computing in higher education by pooling infrastructure across institutions. The program, which has onboarded more than 50 colleges and 84 geographic sites since its launch in March 2023, operates the Nautilus Hypercluster. This distributed computing system leverages servers and GPUs from participating institutions.
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Student Success
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The community colleges in Silicon Valley have introduced the country's first universal free meal program for students attending in person and enrolled in at least six units. The initiative aims to address campus food insecurity and has delivered over 22,000 meals in its first two weeks. The program has been well-received by students, who appreciate the access to nutritious meals and snacks, helping them focus better on their studies.
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