Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Rhodes College has announced its membership to the American Talent Initiative (ATI) collective. Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. “Ensuring that students from all backgrounds can enroll and thrive at Rhodes, regardless of their financial circumstances, is one of our core institutional commitments.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 29, 2024

The shift to remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic has created new opportunities for financial aid consultants to develop a stronger balance between their professional and personal responsibilities. For many, not having to commute to a physical office every day provides additional time to prepare for the challenges ahead in the workday. While we can… More » Home Sweet Office: Best Practices for Remote Work The post Home Sweet Office: Best Practices for Remote Work first appeared on Colle

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face systemic challenges in accumulating substantial endowments, according to a new joint study by UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. “ Investing in Change: A Call to Action for Strengthening Private HBCU Endowments ” found that a lean endowment factors into whether an HBCU can ensure institutional stability and growth and qualify education for its students.

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Ready Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Jeff Olsen has joined our team as the new VP of Sales America. Jeff brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the education sector, joining us from Post University and having served in multiple leadership positions through departments including enrollment, admissions and student success.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture plans to invest nearly $1 million in a new project at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to help advance environmental justice in agriculture through the school’s Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI.) Xochitl Torres Small USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently visited N.C.

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Community College Review

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you are interested in sleep, then a polysomnography career may be right for you. Learn about how you can begin this lucrative career in studying sleep disorders at your local community college.

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Symplicity

JANUARY 29, 2024

Symplicity is thrilled to announce it's latest Symplicity® Advocate ™ partner, the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom! Symplicity is committed to empowering educational institutions to excel and collaborating with one of the world's most prestigious universities is a testament to their shared mission.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Stephanie Harris Stephanie Harris has been named director of the Africana studies program at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Harris holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Maryland as well as a master’s and a Ph.D. in African American studies from Temple University in Philadelphia.

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