Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

High school students are divided on whether they should use generative AI tools for school, and most of those who did found errors in what these tools produced, according to a new report from ACT. Dr. Jeff Schiel ACT For the report, " High School Students’ Use and Impressions of AI Tools ", ACT researchers asked 4,006 10th to 12th-grade students nationally about their AI usage and their views on such tools.

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Steve Keating

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It has been a while since I’ve written on this topic. Considering the hefty increase over the last few months in subscribers to this blog it feels like it’s time again. The terms “managing” and “leading” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct aspects of organizational and team dynamics. While there is some overlap, they emphasize different roles and functions within a group or company.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Eric Ham Eric Ham has been appointed chief information officer at South Carolina State University. He served as director of information technology for the Orangeburg County Consolidated School District 5. Ham holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education and a master’s in secondary education mathematics from South Carolina State University.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We’ve made it to the end of the semester! As this year comes to a close, make sure to take time to congratulate yourself for giving it your all. and don’t forget to give yourself some grace and to take breaks. Hopefully this latest DT&J can be a fun way to reward yourself for all the hard work you’ve put in. Q: My family is not supportive of my relationship with my girlfriend.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Marcus H. Burgess will become interim president of Saint Augustine’s University, effective immediately. Dr. Marcus H. Burgess His appointment comes after the recent firing of former SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail , who said she believed that her termination was retaliation for her Oct. 9 internal complaint against alleged hostile behavior from trustees during an Oct. 5 board meeting.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Our insight paper gives actionable advice to college enrollment leaders on four key AI priorities. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post AI for Enrollment Leaders appeared first on EAB.

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Knack

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the Fall '23 academic term comes to a close, let’s take a moment to look back and appreciate the significant advancements made by students through Knack tutoring. The comprehensive end-of-term survey, gathering insights from 366 students across 32 diverse campuses, has shed light on the profound influence of these tutoring services. The results of this survey not only validate the efficacy of Knack’s demand-driven tutoring approach but also highlight its exceptional ability to exceed expectat

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs Our top five lessons on lead generation for graduate and adult programs in 2024 Insights and resources from a year of lead generation innovation As I look back on 2023, I’m struck by just how much we learned about the challenges that graduate and adult enrollment leaders face when it comes to lead generation. It’s been a year of innovation and discovery for us at EAB, and I’m eager to share some of our top takeaways with you.

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HEAG

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the world of academia evolves, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial aid departments heralds a pivotal shift, transforming what was once a futuristic concept into a practical tool. This handbook is crafted to equip university leaders and … Read more ».

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Dec. 13 prohibiting state agencies, colleges, and universities from using state funds to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt “In Oklahoma, we’re going to encourage equal opportunity, rather than promising equal outcomes,” Stitt said. “Encouraging our workforce, economy, and education systems to flourish means shifting focus away from exclusivity and discrimination, and toward opportunity and merit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Three Florida educators have filed a lawsuit challenging a rule that stops transgender and nonbinary teachers from using their preferred pronouns at school, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The policy, Florida Statute § 1000.071(3) (2023) (“Subsection 3”), puts restrictions on the expression of preferred personal titles or pronouns that do not correspond to biological sex.

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