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Fat On Campus: Mitigating Anti-Fat Bias in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nuance of this definition should be noted, with a key emphasis on institutions. For example, consider the use of a Students of Size policy for inclusion in class syllabi or in programmatic handbooks/manuals that students can rely on to comfortably communicate their physical needs in classrooms and learning experiences.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Parents and caretakers are always concerned about educational costs, degree competition and job placement, and if a safe and healthy campus environment is provided for their students,” said Dr. Davida L. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. build robust parent communications, 2.)

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How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

When I first started looking at graduate programs in higher education/student affairs I had no idea that I would end up moving to Oregon. Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. I was the student affairs web specialist. It was surreal. Having an Ed.M.

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Overwhelmed by complaints on campus? What 75+ cabinet leaders learned about responding to grievances on campus at EAB’s Compassionate Leadership Seminar

EAB

When we first offered it, we thought it would be popular mostly with VPs of student affairs—compassion is such a central element to what they do. Melanie Overton: That’s true, compassion is central to their work and we’re definitely working with the VPs of student affairs in this seminar. Provosts, too. MA: Really?

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Developing a Strengths-Based Campus: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Supporting Student Success

This project was particularly important to me because of the impact CliftonStrengths had made in my life and how the tool was being used to support post-secondary students’ development. At first these were mostly made up words with definitions that were new to me but as a I learned more, I understood how useful this tool could be.

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Digital Engagement – How Technology Enhances the Student Experience

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Plus, one of the side benefits of a robust student information/services system is that students are learning how to navigate complex, data-rich, mobile-ready digital environments. Predictive analytics are definitely on the cutting edge of technologies that are being used to help support and enrich the experience of students.

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Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

And although we definitely have the discussions as a 'we,' eventually, a decision has to be made, and that decision has to be carried on the shoulders of the chancellor. I quickly realized that I can have a lot of conversations, but the decision will be mine, and the responsibility of it will be on my shoulders." I use that advice every day."