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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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At the same time, reality struck: A student should not need to have an associate provost as a parent to transfer college credits. Nationally, the transfer system has been set up to let students fail for decades. On average, students lose a fifth of their credits when transferring to a four-year college, according to the U.S.

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Carol Ann Tomlinson, University of Virginia

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The model supports teachers in recognizing and addressing students varied strengths, needs, interests, cultures, and school experiences to maximize each learners possibilities. Tomlinson was Virginias Teacher of the Year in 1974 and received an All-University teaching award at the University of Virginia in 2008.

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Employers Seek ‘Success Skills’ Among Potential Employees: Report

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The report summarizes a decade of studies, between 2013 and 2023, and analyzes job postings in 16 SREB states. Some states have undertaken efforts to embed success skill development in educational experiences like work-based learning and course curriculum as well as through micro-credentialing and certificate programs.

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Dr. Carol Geary Schneider

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Carol Geary Schneider and AAC&U launched Liberal Education and America’s Promise , a public advocacy and campus action initiative designed to engage students and the public with what really matters in a college education for the 21st century.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

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Dr. Jack Thomas In my own journey, leading a campus with such diverse student representation has reinforced the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusivity. This period witnessed a remarkable increase in minority enrollments and the establishment of support programs designed to cater to diverse student bodies.

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Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

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The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Dr. tavis d. Dr. tavis d.

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More than a Century of Black Girl Magic

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When Cashawn Thompson coined the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic in 2013, she lovingly acknowledged the beauty, labor, daring, and complexity of Black girls and women. To thine own powers appeal,” the NTS operated from 1909-1961 and complemented its vocational curriculum with mandatory courses in Black history and the liberal arts.