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Howard Awarded Nearly $1M for HIV Prevention Among Black Women

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tyree of the Department of Communication Studies in collaboration with the national nonprofit HealthHIV. Howard plans to focus its work on engagement through the arts — that is through podcasts, blogs, fashion shows, and art workshops designed for Black cisgender and transgender women. Setting the P.A.C.E.

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New Technology and Attitudes Emerge from the Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I was also part of a small group of faculty at Hofstra who created a blog, the Virtual Faculty Hallway Chat,” said Natow. The idea behind the blog was since we’re not seeing each other in person, we’re not having conversations about teaching and what’s working, so let’s put it on a university blog and we can all share our experiences.

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The Importance of Academic Advising in Higher Education

Ed.gov Homeroom

Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” The post The Importance of Academic Advising in Higher Education appeared first on ED.gov Blog. By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S.

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I Am Black History: The Importance of Mental Health in Carrying On Legacies

Active Minds

Whatever dialects and modes we use to create and communicate our narratives are Black History. Find communities with Active Minds chapters on HBCU campuses — check out a full list of our chapters here , and if your school doesn’t have a chapter yet, consider starting one! From Atlanta to Harlem, Philly to Oakland.

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Express Yourself: How to Make Your Email Communications More Effective

HEAG

In our blog, The Lost Art of Communication , we discussed the many ways we can communicate with each other in the office. The most used mode is email and we provided some best practices for your business communications. Communicating … Read more ».

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AAC&U Suggests Ways to Align Open Educational Resources and DEI Goals

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Another of the report’s key points is that DEI and OER should be explicitly connected in communications sent over a variety of channels, such as social media, blogs, infographics, and short videos. “It has to be a multi-pronged approach to make sure that OER permeates the ecosystem within the university.”

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How to become a better communicator

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Healthy communication is a crucial harm reduction tactic that helps to prevent gender-based violence. Any bond between two (or more) people needs a strong and collaborative communication dynamic to flourish and ensure that all involved have the opportunity to be healthy and happy. Remember that conversations are a two-way street.