Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) kicks off its annual conference in Philadelphia this week, President Biden appeared before thousands of attendees where he announced additional federal investments in HBCUs totaling $1.3 billion. The additional $1.3 billion in federal investments announced today will further build on the Administration’s commitments and on HBCUs’ demonstrated track record of delivering excellence.

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Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Hollie reflects on her struggles with mental health during her first year of university, sharing what she wishes she had known. - Hollie Rose As the car rolled up the Bailey and the wheels moved over the cobblestones as we approached Durham Cathedral, I spotted my new home to my left, with iron gates opening onto the future I had been dreaming of for years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s been a homecoming of sorts for John K. Pierre, who took the reins of his alma mater earlier this year, becoming chancellor of Southern University Agricultural and & Mechanical College’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pierre, a seasoned legal scholar, had been serving the Southern University Law Center in numerous roles since 1990, first as a faculty member and then as an administrator.

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Ready Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

We are excited to announce the release of My Schedule, designed to enhance the student experience. This latest update is a key milestone in our ongoing commitment to Strengthening Student Engagement and Supporting Academic Success—two core focus areas in our Strategic Roadmap.

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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 16, 2024

Ronnie D. Williams Ronnie D. Williams has been appointed Senior DEI Strategist and Advisor at Hendrix College. He is retired from the University of Central Arkansas, where he served as vice president of student services and chief diversity officer. Williams, a graduate of Hendrix College, holds a master’s from Arkansas State University.

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Civitas Learning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Predictive modeling is commonly used to evaluate student performance and identify risk factors at many colleges and universities. Institutions can no longer rely solely on intuition and experience to address the factors influencing student outcomes. A study of Civitas Learning partners found that roughly 40% of students who left college had a GPA of 3.0 or higher —data that typically wouldn’t flag them as at-risk.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Managing student conduct is crucial for the success of any higher education institution. Effective management in this area not only ensures a safe and productive learning environment but contributes to the holistic development of students. Good management is associated with communication, collaboration, and accountability; universities like Towson University are proof of this by effective management and use of Symplicity Advocate.

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Each of our speakers talk about the complex and evolving landscape of substance use, abuse, and its impact on individuals… The post Top Speakers for Alcohol and Other Drugs appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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