Tue.Sep 10, 2024

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Math Bridges to a Brighter Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. If one does not believe that they will be successful in a math class, then they can be defeated before they even begin. Regardless of an instructor's talent or the allure of a dynamic curriculum, success hinges not solely on external factors, but also on the learner's mindset.

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Pizza Boats

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Serving Size: 1 pizza boat | Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 hot dog buns or English muffins 1/2 cup pizza sauce 5–6 ounces cooked ham, beef, turkey, or Canadian bacon, sliced 1 cup vegetables, chopped (mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives) 1 cup cheese, shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 425 o F. Open buns or split muffins and lay cut side up on baking sheet.

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Congressional Black Caucus Kicks Off Annual Legislative Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) kicked off its annual legislative conference this week, focusing on a range of issues that impact higher education. This week, conference-goers will tackle topics including the attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, affirmative action and the looming student debt crisis. "We are excited about the moment we are in as we kick off the 53 rd Annual Legislative Conference," said Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO of CBCF.

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Meharry Medical College Gifted $20M to Support Programs, Scholarships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Juan McGruder A $20 million gift to Meharry Medical College is expected to enhance the college's mission to serve underserved populations and cultivate the next generation of health care providers and researchers. The gift by an anonymous donor will be used on programmatic and scholarship support at the historically Black medical school. "This gift is a testament to the importance of Meharry’s mission to improve health care and health equity for people in Nashville and around the globe,” sai

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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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Providing Students a Holistic and Supportive Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis Since assuming the presidency of California State University, Stanislaus (CSU Stanislaus) in July, Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis has immersed herself in Warrior culture, becoming acquainted with the local communities of California’s Central Valley. This leadership position enables her to further her commitment to inclusive excellence. CSU Stanislaus is an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. Historically, GSU had been a predominantly white institution (PWI). Dr. Tim Renick “Today, we’re over 80% nonwhite,” says Renick. “We’ve gone through, in a relatively short period of time, a huge shift in demographics.

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