Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dr. Marcus Bright The emergence of University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward serves as a compelling case study in the critical importance of systems and environments in maximizing and showcasing one’s skill set. Ward’s journey from high school obscurity to becoming one of college football’s most coveted players underscores how the right circumstances can make all the difference in a person’s career trajectory.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Updated 08/30/24: We have newly identified issues with the Completers Lists and FVT/GE Reports based upon feedback and questions raised by the community. We suggest institutions pause reviews of the Completers Lists and use of the FVT/GE Reports as we work to resolve these issues. We will notify the community with an update to this… More » Institutions Receive Draft FVT/GE Completers List, 60-Day Correction Windows Begins (Aug. 30 Update) The post Institutions Receive Draft FVT/GE Complete

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Lynn Stamatelatos Lynn Stamatelatos has been named director of corporate and community relations. She served as as coordinator of special projects. Stamatelatos holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ramapo College.

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SRI Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

(Repost of an August 2024 post on Regional Education Laboratory Program.) Trauma can occur when a person experiences an adverse event that causes them physical, emotional, or psychological distress or harm. This trauma can impact every system in the person’s body and affect how they interact with the world. A student living with constant financial instability may not be able to focus during class because of hunger or worry about where they will sleep that night.

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Shawn VanDerziel About 55% of employers expressed slight or no concern regarding the impacts of potential political or social unrest on college campuses, according to new research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). “Our research found that the potential for student protests and unrest will not alter college recruiting as the demonstrations mostly involve only certain organizations, industries, or institutions,” said NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel, noting that

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Knack

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) have become a cornerstone in higher education, recognized for their ability to significantly enhance student learning and development. These practices transform ordinary educational experiences into deeply meaningful ones, enriching students' time in college and making crucial outcomes more tangible and measurable. But what exactly makes an activity "high-impact?

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When we talk about a microbiome, we are talking about the gut and its important role in overall health. The gut is home to many microbes and bacteria, both good and bad. What we choose to eat determines the amount and type of bacteria residing in our large and small intestines. Eating foods containing prebiotics and probiotics promotes a favorable environment for a healthy microbiome.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Missouri State News Save the Date for National Transfer Student Week! The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) organizes an annual National Transfer Student Week. This year, National Transfer Student Week will be October 21-25, with the theme “Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Theory”. Missouri State University will have several events throughout the week to celebrate transfer students and transfer advisors.

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