Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In an “embarrassing moment” to witness, a British university’s vice-chancellor “beelined” for the only Black academic at a PhD reception, despite not having spoken to any other candidates. At a European research institute, the only Black female researcher was included in every possible photo, even when the subject of the photo opportunity was unrelated to her area of expertise.
Student Minds
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Hina and Syirah write a fictional story about two international students’ journeys through university and finding their way to friendship and belonging. - Hina and Syirah “Good evening. This announcement is for all passengers traveling to Dubai via Emirates flight EK1234. Please note that in a few minutes, we will start the process of boarding. You are requested to have your passport and boarding pass ready for verification.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In 2020, NJIT created the Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as business and community leaders who work collaboratively to address recruitment, retention, engagement and persistence among Latinx students. The Council worked with the university to ensure it received federal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation, which requires that at least 25% or higher of the undergraduate full-time enrollment be Hispanic or Latinx.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Updated October 14th The Department of Education continues to beta test the 2025-26 FAFSA with a select group of institutions and students as the December 1 release date approaches. Here is the latest regarding the upcoming application, as detailed on the Updates page: 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Updates Oct. 10, 2024: Tracking and Resolving Known Issues… More » 2025–26 FAFSA® Beta Testing: The Latest Updates and Ongoing Issues The post 2025–26 FAFSA® Beta Testing: The Latest Updates and Ongoing Is
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.
Student Research Foundation
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Teaching isn’t an easy job! On average, teachers work 53 hours per week—7 hours more than the average worker. Between teaching students when class is in session, lesson planning, grading assignments, keeping everything organized, and so much more—teachers have a lot of work on their plates! With teachers having so many different tasks to complete each day, it’s important to have access to support and helpful sites for educators.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.
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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Note: this post originally appeared as an email sent to the Homewood campus community on October 14, 2024. Dear Homewood Campus Community, As you know, serious violent crime is down markedly year over year in Baltimore. Despite this downward trend, there has been a recent spate of robberies with which we are concerned. Over the past several weeks, there has been a disturbing increase in a serious crime pattern across the city and near our Homewood campus involving robbery and theft, with some in
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2024
There has been quite a bit of hand wringing over the possible decrease in Black American Democratic participation rates in the upcoming November election most specifically among Black male voters. Much of the analysis has centered on Black men feeling disaffected and possibly abstaining in this consequential upcoming election. Just recently former President Obama had s tern words for Black men , admonishing them and hypothesizing that their perceived less than enthusiastic support for candidate
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