Fri.May 24, 2024

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When a Commencement Speech Goes Viral

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Daniel Black’s 15-minute speech, which he delivered to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduates last weekend quickly spread like a wildfire across social media. Black, a CAU graduate who has taught English and African American Studies at the historically Black institution for the past 30 years, was surprised when he was asked to deliver the address.

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Remote Working: 5 ways to keep motivated

Student Minds

In this short blog, Emily highlights some of the common issues people have with working from home and suggests some ways to overcome these challenges. - Emily I graduated with my undergraduate degree a few years ago. I was in the midst of my second year when the world went into lockdown and, to begin with, I was placed on furlough and shipped back home to a condensed family life again.

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North Carolina Board Repeals DEI Policy for its Constituent Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

UNC System President Peter Hans Diversity programs at several universities in North Carolina will be subject to critique of their institutional neutrality this fall. That is according to the May 23 vote by the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System to repeal and replace its existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy , likely effecting diversity programs at the system’s 17 institutions.

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A to Z of Community College Certificates and Courses

Community College Review

From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.

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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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NCAA, Five Conferences Pursue $2.8B Student-Athletes Settlement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charlie Baker The NCAA joined five conferences in a nearly $2.8 billion settlement proposed to cover damages to former and current student-athletes who claimed now-defunct NCAA rules prevented them from earning endorsement money. The move could create an avenue for college athletes to seek compensation more like professionals, whereby college and university athletics programs would compete in a marketplace for talent.

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Important Updates: How to Report V4/V5 Outcomes, ISIR Value Updates for Special Populations

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has published several updates related to how institutions should report the outcomes of students selected for V4/V5 and addresses a small error in how dependency question data is displayed on FAFSA records; this issue specifically impacts the Ward of the Court and Foster Youth statuses. The agency also reminded financial aid offices… More » Important Updates: How to Report V4/V5 Outcomes, ISIR Value Updates for Special Populations The post Important Updates: How to Repo

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Embracing Courageous Leadership: A Guide to Living Your Values

CAMPUSPEAK

When you hear the word “leader,” what comes to mind? Take a moment to reflect on your definition of leadership.… The post Embracing Courageous Leadership: A Guide to Living Your Values appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.