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Communicating the Science of the Stars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Getting a better idea of how the variability of these stars changes over their lifetimes and how that informs our models of developing planets is the goal of my thesis,” says Ealy. Aspiring to become a researcher and science communicator, Ealy is driven to understand humanity and science’s place in the world as it is.

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Report: Communication Key to Improving Transfer Rate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report noted that 35% of respondents said they knew the four-year institution to which they wanted to transfer and what they would study, and 93% of those students had already selected a program, major or pathway of study at their community college. That’s why it’s important to have communication with the student right at the beginning.”

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Safeguarding 2024–25 Federal Tax Information

College Aid Services

FSA has released a reminder to institutions about the importance of safeguarding Federal Tax Information (FTI). If a concern or discrepancy arises with FTI on an ISIR, never include FTI information via email communications. The full announcement is below.

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Professional Communication Can Feel Inherently Neurotypical: What an Autistic Graduate Wants You to Know About Zoom Calls

Student Minds

Alyssa-Caroline shares her experience with autism, ADHD, and inaccessibility in professional communication. But, for a neurodivergent person like me, there is nothing quick or casual about verbal, aural professional communication— especially when that communication rarely accompanies (or even offers) the support of notes or handouts.

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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The essential competencies for effective presidential leadership are trust building, demonstrating resilience, communications savvy, crafting a cabinet and team building, emotional intelligence, leading with courage, data acumen and resource management. This study looks at aspects of leadership qualities necessary in today’s climate.

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SUNY Broome Addresses Enrollment Declines with Data-Informed Approaches

Civitas Learning

The Outcomes: Streamlined platform lifts enrollment, cultivates collaboration between faculty and staff, and informs strategic investment decisions based on measurable impact on institutional goals. It also saves advisors valuable time that they previously spent tracking down information and figuring out the right course of action.

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DIONNE N. CURBEAM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Curbeam has been appointed vice president of information technology and chief information officer at Coppin State University. She previously served as interim vice president of IT and CIO. in education leadership from Bowie State.