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NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.” million collaborative grant from the NSF will support a new research focus for the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy founded by Henderson and Dr.

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Ninth Cohort of ELEVATE Fellows Announced

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

ELEVATE supports ongoing learning, training, and networking of early career MSI faculty by providing workshops, opportunities to network with peers, and a platform for collaboration. ELEVATE fellows develop skills through hands-on workshops on academic writing, grant writing, teaching, mentoring, and achieving tenure.

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A2MEND, University of La Verne Partner to Empower African American Male Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pardis Mahdavi For this alliance officials deemed transformative, the university plans to extend its educational offerings to A2MEND students, advisors, and mentors through the introduction of the Partnership Award. The tuition scholarship award ensures that A2MEND students and staff receive substantial support without compromise.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. On Wednesday, the U.S.

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Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

The emphasis must be on professional development to handle innovation, because if we don't teach faculty how to enhance teaching excellence and use innovation, we've failed as institutions. How do we teach them to include high-impact practices and think about students they're going to work with in a new academic program?

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Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

The emphasis must be on professional development to handle innovation, because if we don't teach faculty how to enhance teaching excellence and use innovation, we've failed as institutions. How do we teach them to include high-impact practices and think about students they're going to work with in a new academic program?

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Dr. Timothy Alvarez Retires from Otero College in Purpose, with Satisfaction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Timothy Alvarez’s life is a living example of the importance of mentors in higher education. million over five years, that enabled the school to focus on mentoring, professional development for faculty and undergraduate research. He did not have mentors until he propelled himself back to college at age 32.

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