Active Minds

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As a transgender man, Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day that’s near and dear to my heart. For most transgender and gender non-conforming youth, it is one of the ways we honor our elders, peers, and history, even if we cannot come out. In 2023, we are honoring the 19 transgender and non-binary siblings who passed due to transphobia and hate. The uncertainty of being accepted by our family, friends, school, and more can bring up a lot of emotions and mental health concerns, especially in our

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“I have all confidence that Trustee Vassar is going to lead us extraordinarily into this next phase as we go into some very important decision-making with the new presidential search and other things coming up.” – Trustee Brianna T. Scott On Sunday, October 22, Michigan State University (MSU) Trustee Brianna Scott presented a seven-page letter to the board calling for the removal of Dr.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Symplicity® Corporation , the global leader in student employability, wellness, and success, welcomes back New Zealand Uni Talent , the network of all eight New Zealand Universities, and looks forward to supporting and collaborating with them once again in providing opportunities for students to engage with employers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Dr. Marcus L. Thompson will become president of Jackson State University (JSU), effective Nov. 27. Dr. Marcus L. Thompson Jackson State University Thompson is currently deputy commissioner and chief administrative officer of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), the state’s public university system. In this role, Thompson helped establish the IHL ADA/Accessibility Services Task Force and leads efforts to bolster university diversity, access, and success.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Counseling Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In an ever-increasing digital world, counselors can help families develop healthy guidelines on internet use that consider each child’s developmental needs. The post Addressing problematic internet use with youth and families appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Frederick White Frederick White has been named executive director of Title III programs at Jackson State University in Mississippi. He served as the federal grant navigator consultant for the National League of Cities. White holds a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi Valley State University as well as a master’s degree and doctorate from Mississippi State University.

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Long-term disability insurance protects your income if you have a long-term injury or medical condition. But the best disability insurance for physicians carries a true own-occupation definition of disability, with the strongest income protection for your medical or dental specialty. You won’t generally find comprehensive coverage through your employer benefits or a professional association group… The post Best Disability Insurance for Physicians: The “Big 5” for Own-Occupation Coverage ap

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Knack

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Embracing the evolution of technology in higher education opens up significant opportunities to enhance student success and address persistent challenges. While it's undeniable that advancements in technology and generative AI are transforming the higher education landscape, these changes are not just challenges; they are also powerful tools for improving access to education and fighting structural inequality.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blogs How to use marketing to engage program-switchers Graduate and adult students apply outside their program of interest more often than you think It can be tough for enrollment leaders to know exactly how to market to and communicate with prospective graduate and adult students, which is why we make a continued effort to demystify these students’ behaviors through our research.

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