Sun.Oct 22, 2023

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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our quest for a more equitable and inclusive world, we often discuss diversity and equality. These are indeed crucial elements of the equation. But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to disability studies scholar, Dr.

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How to Stop Being a Micromanager

Steve Keating

Almost everyone, except perhaps micromanagers, know that micromanaging is counterproductive. Even some micromanagers realize the damage they do but they just can’t control their urges to turn their people into unthinking robots. This post is written especially for them. If you’re a leader, you should know that micromanagement hurts your effectiveness and team morale.

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Meet Shai Reshef, the 2023 Yidan Prize Winner

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shai Reshef, President and Founder, of University of the People, is the recipient of the 2023 Yidan Prize. The Yidan Prize comes from the Yidan Prize Foundation , a Hong-Kong based philanthropy founded by Charles Chen Yidan. Recipients of the prize receive $3.9 million, half as a personal award and half to scale up their work. The award recognizes their innovative solutions which help learners reach their full potential, by advancing the quality of teaching and learning and breaking down b

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End-of-Year College Application Tips

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Some high school seniors are still feeling the pressure of getting their college applications completed. Maybe they aren’t sure of their final college choice yet, or haven’t discussed the money part with their parents, but there isn’t much procrastination room remaining. Early decision and early action deadlines have passed, and most regular deadlines fall somewhere between January 1 and February 1, unless the college utilizes a rolling admissions process.

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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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Georgetown University Coach Loses Battle to Breast Cancer

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Georgetown University women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts lost her two -year battle with breast cancer on Monday. Butts was 41. Butts took a leave of absence from Georgetown last month to tend to her illness. Her diagnosis sparked a campaign to help bring about breast cancer Tasha Butts awareness. “I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates and colleagues,” said Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed.

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Review: “The In-Between”

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Hadley Vlahos entered college with an aspiration of becoming a writer, yet nursing was a career choice that she made to provide a stable income as a single mother. Early on in reading her book The In-Between , it’s clear that she is both a gifted writer and a skilled hospice nurse. Each of the book’s 12 short chapters features her nursing a different hospice patient.