Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 16, 2024

Students who complete Power52's Energy Professional Training Program and solar curriculum may now transfer to a skilled building trades associate degree program at Howard Community College, thanks to a new articulation agreement with the Power52 Foundation. "We are thrilled to partner with Howard Community College to create a transformative pathway for our graduates," said Cherie Brooks, president and CEO of Power52 Foundation.

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Active Minds

JULY 16, 2024

Heads up, Active Minds fam! We all know that attending mental health events can be incredibly rewarding. But let’s be honest, sometimes the topics can be triggering. Flashbacks? Anxiety spikes? We’ve all been there. But fear not, because we’re here with a battle plan for self-care to help you navigate those tough moments and ** emerge victorious** from triggering events.

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Student Loan Planner

JULY 16, 2024

Did you know that one of the most crucial investments you can make actually loses value over time? Yet, it's something everyone needs in their portfolio — cash. While exciting investments capture our imaginations, cash holds a foundational role in financial security. Having cash provides liquidity and purchasing power. It’s super important to protect you… The post The Doctor’s Guide to Emergency Funds: How Much Cash Should You Keep in Savings?

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Active Minds

JULY 16, 2024

Are you a young adult who’s passionate about mental health? Feeling the weight of stress, anxiety, or just the pressure to be “okay”? You’re not alone! Millions of young people just like you are navigating the complexities of life, and sometimes it feels overwhelming. But guess what? There’s a movement happening, and it’s being driven by YOU.

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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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Civitas Learning

JULY 16, 2024

Students’ academic planning and scheduling behaviors can significantly impact their likelihood of persisting and graduating. Failing to register for classes, building incomplete schedules, or other roadblocks to successful planning and scheduling can derail students’ ability to persist to the next term and complete their degrees on time. When students encounter these types of roadblocks, it’s vital that advisors step in to provide guidance before it’s too late.

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Student Research Foundation

JULY 16, 2024

Students have so many different options when it comes to choosing a college. That’s why we’ve decided to highlight some of our favorites, including Florida Tech. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Florida Institute of Technology—including why you should consider Florida Tech in your college search. Where is the Florida Institute of Technology?

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

JULY 16, 2024

Checking food temperatures is a key step to ensure food safety. Calibrating a food thermometer ensures accurate readings, preventing undercooking and reducing the risk of food poisoning. The primary way to calibrate a manual food thermometer is by using ice water. To calibrate your thermometer using ice water, put your thermometer in a glass of ice water and adjust until the reading is 32°F, the freezing point.

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