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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

physics, Temple University Career mentors: Dr. A.J. Through the research, she was able to demonstrate the utility of citizen science for classifying neutrino events in the IceCube detector. Love is active in STEM mentoring and enrichment programs that target students, especially girls, in high school and the lower grades.

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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

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Through the elders firsthand accounts of history, culture or societal events, students gain insights unavailable from textbooks and PowerPoints. Social media, virtual interactions, and fragmented communication are abundant today and have negative consequences for our youth.

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As Decision Day Looms, Colleges Try to Boost Minority Enrollment

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We adjusted our communication to be focused on where the student is in the journey, instead of centering Queens,” said Adrienne Oddi, the vice president of strategic enrollment and communications. Other schools are making diversity a part of their communications from the beginning. So, we eliminated that.”

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End of the Rainbow?

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It is a space to establish community, which is important for persistence and student success. Johnathan Gooch, communications director for Equality Texas, says that, by spring, many schools had to shut down their LGBTQ+ centers. As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, college students have become adept at building community online.

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Helping Student Parents

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communications, Hood College; M.A., communications, Hood College; and D.O.L., But anytime there was an event with free food, I was stuffing my face and trying to take food home,” she said. “I Lozupone eventually graduated from Hood with a bachelor’s degree in communications. I wish people would’ve asked more questions.”

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

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“Research shows that having role models of the same race and ethnicity with whom you identify directly correlates and contributes to pursuit of and achievement in academic and professional endeavors,” says Kelly Grossman, communications and development manager at HISPA. About 200 students attended each event.

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How to Provide Constructive Feedback

Steve Keating

Feedback is most effective when given soon after the event. Follow Up Feedback is not a one-time event. Your report has some missing data. Maybe setting up a checklist before submission could help. Give Feedback in a Timely Manner Dont wait too long. However, avoid giving feedback in the heat of the moment if emotions are high.