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A New Era of Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If Dr. Valerie Kinloch could tell her teenage self anything, she’d say “Girl, stop doubting yourself and do not listen to anyone who tells you that you cannot achieve your dreams and goals.” As she pictured herself at 18, she began to uplift and encourage her younger self. Dr. Valerie Kinloch “I would sit Valerie down and tell her, ‘If you want to be a president, get to working on and learning what that means.

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Redefining Academic Engagement with Flexible Work Opportunities

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Today’s college students navigate a complex array of responsibilities, from coursework to personal commitments, all while trying to balance the financial demands of higher education. To truly support student success, colleges and universities need to support flexible work opportunities that align with students' academic schedules and provide benefits beyond just a paycheck.

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A Summer of Love: HBCUs and the Culture of Caring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What a difference a summer makes! In the few weeks since announcing her candidacy for president, Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited a level of hope and optimism not observed within the American electorate since Barack Obama’s run for president in 2008. As I listened to her speech in Philadelphia introducing her running mate Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota widely known as Coach Walz, I found myself thinking about the role historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played

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Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Serving Size: 5 toothpick kabobs/2 tablespoons dip | Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 small fruits of your choice (apples, pears, oranges, bananas, kiwi, grapes) 1 can (8 ounces) chunk pineapple 1 container (6 to 8 ounces) fruit yogurt 1 to 2 tablespoons low fat whipped topping 30 toothpicks Directions: Wash fruit under running water. Peel bananas, clementine oranges, kiwi.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Leading with Purpose: Lessons from My Initial Years as a College President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since becoming a college president, students and community members frequently have asked me what the day in the life of a college president entails. With a smile, I respond that, as a college president, I am responsible for ensuring that our institution fulfills its institutional mission by providing our faculty and staff with the high-quality resources to support their service to our students who have entrusted us with their dreams and aspirations.

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Should Borrowers Stay in the SAVE Plan Forbearance?

Student Loan Planner

Millions of borrowers are in forbearance as legal challenges over a signature Biden administration initiative continue. Following a recent court ruling, the forbearance looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future, while even more uncertainty looms for borrowers. The SAVE plan: What it is and why it’s under fire The Saving on a Valuable Education… The post Should Borrowers Stay in the SAVE Plan Forbearance?

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6 Crucial Details You Can’t Miss About Biden’s Newest Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

Student Loan Planner

The Biden administration is moving forward with a brand new student loan forgiveness plan. If implemented, millions of borrowers could receive partial or complete debt relief. Biden’s latest plan is the culmination of a year-long effort to establish a “Plan B” for mass debt cancellation after the Supreme Court nixed Biden’s first broad-based loan forgiveness… The post 6 Crucial Details You Can’t Miss About Biden’s Newest Student Loan Forgiveness Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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CARLA PANZELLA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Carla Panzella Carla Panzella has been appointed vice provost for student affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. She served as dean of students and associate vice provost. Panzella holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Peter’s University, a master’s in organizational psychology and leadership from the Teachers College of Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Seton Hall University.

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Senior Leadership Shakeup at FAMU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida A&M University Interim President Dr. Timothy L. Beard has announced changes on the horizon for the embattled institution. Dr. Timothy L. Beard Beard wrote in a letter to some members of FAMU’s senior leadership team that changes in personnel would be necessary for the university to move forward more effectively. This he surmised from consultation with the Board of Trustees, the past university president, and his own observations.

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ACTA Releases Guide for Managing Campus Protests, Encampments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released a new trustee guide intended to help higher education leadership proactively prepare for potential campus disruptions, such as those linked to antiwar protests last spring. Dr. Michael Poliakoff “The free exchange of ideas, which is the very lifeblood of education and progress, vanishes when anomie and disorder seize the campus,” said Dr.

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Series Debunks Common Misperceptions of Community College Bachelor’s Degree

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new Data Points series is providing insights into the impacts of community college bachelor’s degree education and increasingly diverse populations and their career prospects. Dr. Angela Kersenbrock The series — funded by Lumina Foundation, the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA), and research partner, Bragg & Associates, Inc. — examines common misperceptions of community college baccalaureate degrees based on national research, comprising 11 white paper data points on race

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Bezos Family Foundation Invests $185M in Center for Rising Generations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A newly established Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute is expected to become a resource for youth, young adults, and those who support their development and leadership. Kaya Henderson The center publicly launches in 2025 as a $185.7 million founding investment of The Aspen Institute and the Bezos Family Foundation; about $175 million of the investment will establish a permanent endowment and $10.7 million will support initial operational costs.

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Report Examines the Four-Day School Week

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Though overall teacher turnover increased in districts that moved to four-day school weeks, morale and retention rates improved due to the reduced workweek, according to a new report from Keystone Policy Center. Van Schoales " Doing Less with Less: How a Four-Day School Week Affects Student Learning and the Teacher Workforce " examines the implications and outcomes of the increasingly popular shortened week across various school districts in Colorado, which has 119 four-day districts representin

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FREDA COLEMAN-JACKSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Freda Coleman-Jackson Freda Coleman-Jackson has been appointed assistant dean of career strategy at Washington and Lee University. She recently served a two-year term on NALP’s Regional Leadership Council. Coleman-Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University, a master’s from the University of Florida, and a juris doctorate from Mercer University.

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LAYLA MERRIFIELD

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Layla Merrifield Layla Merrifield has been named president of the Wisconsin Technical College System. She served as executive director of the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association. Merrifield holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Hendrix College.

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