Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Black males need support from childhood through graduate education to improve, fulfill, and correct inequitable access to careers in science and engineering. Broadening Black males’ participation in science and engineering extends our country’s ability to solve our — and the world’s — grand challenges. Implementing new strategies aimed at increasing Black males’ participation in these fields is key, and the new Black Males in Engineering (BME) project can help fulfill this goal.

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Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Abigail writes about building a sense of belonging when starting university. - Abigail Mathew Ah, the beloved two words every young adult looks forward to upon leaving secondary education looks forward to. Fresher’s week. You must be familiar with the term – it is a word which is celebrated in the eyes of every prospective university student. However, I was one of the oddballs who was quite apprehensive about it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A brand-new video series that highlights the diverse experiences of Black boys and men in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) fields, has launched under the direction of a prominent researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Brian A. Burt has created the Black Males in Engineering (BME) project, an interactive guide that spotlights his critical research over the past decade.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Each and every day, our client managers and implementation managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and at Symplicity we want to give them the attention they deserve.

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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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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Positive mental health among college students is on the rise, according to the 2023-2024 Healthy Minds Study report. However, 78% of students expressed still needing help managing their emotions , though only about half (36%) received counseling or therapy in the last year. Many factors can hinder the effectiveness of counseling , including the session duration, with many providers finding that shorter, 30-minute sessions do not allow for deep therapeutic work.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

More than 50 years of research indicates that family engagement is one of the most powerful predictors of a child’s development, educational attainment, and success in school and life. Timely, accurate, and complete information and data about the quality of public education is vital to supporting active participation in student learning. The state and local Continue Reading The post State and Local Report Cards as One Tool to Understand and Support Student Learning appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The world of financial aid for college can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and knowledge, you can unlock the support needed to pay for school. The whole process becomes way easier once you understand what you’re reading and what you’re filling out! Two of the most important forms you’ll encounter are the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CSS Profile.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In today’s increasingly polarized world, fostering meaningful dialogue has become more important than ever. Civil discourse—respectful, thoughtful conversation on important… The post Top Speakers on Civil Discourse appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The UK is facing a growing skills crisis that threatens economic growth, particularly as the country grapples with a shortage of skilled workers in critical sectors such as life sciences, engineering, and professional services. According to the Financial Times (subscription required) , a significant number of young Britons are left behind in education and vocational training, leading to long-term consequences for both individuals and the economy.

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