Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. The four entities recognized this year span a diverse geographic area, but they share the mission of uplifting their communities while also creating a broader impact in terms of education and the workforce.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 1, 2023

High morale is often the little recognized secret to success. Organizations and leaders that work to ensure the morale and engagement level of their people remain high, outperform those who don’t. Boosting the morale of your team is essential for maintaining productivity, job satisfaction, and overall team cohesion. High morale can lead to increased motivation, creativity, and a more positive work environment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

I picked up my wife recently from the airport after she had gotten in on an overnight flight. We intended to head straight home after, but we decided to stop at a grocery store to be pick up a few items. After loading the car with groceries, we got in and the car would not start. Assuming it was a dead battery, I called AAA battery service and a technician came to test the battery.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Taylor Whitehead Taylor Whitehead has been named director of marching and pep bands at Virginia State University. Whitehead holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Virginia State University, a master’s in music education from Norfolk State University in Virginia, and a Doctor of Music Education degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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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.

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Dr. Danielle Pilar Clealand began her academic exploration on a study abroad trip to Cuba. There, she says, she felt most at home. The journey ended with her devoting herself to the study of racial politics. The Latin American and Caribbean scholar focuses her research on the silence that exists around race and racism and how it affects the way Black people see themselves, their experiences, their identities, and their politics.

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