Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

News of bell hooks’s death came as a shock to many. The feminist, author, activist, and professor died Dec. 15, 2021, at age 69. But those who knew hooks personally were aware her health had been waning after years of fighting white supremacy and patriarchy. Dr. M. Shadee Malaklou “hooks said a few years ago, ‘I felt like a balloon that had been popped and deflated,’ because of the way she was so committed to writing and teaching, to her own detriment,” said Dr.

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Active Minds

MARCH 13, 2023

Are you a high school student looking to become more involved in mental health advocacy in your community? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you fit this description or know someone who does. Well, allow me to tell you some amazing news: the Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy is gearing up to take on its next class of mental health advocates!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

Nearly 50 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were hospitalized this past weekend after engaging in a drinking challenge popular on social media platform TikTok, CBS News reported. During their annual “Blarney Blowout,” an unsanctioned event related to St. Patrick’s Day,” the UMass Amherst students had taken part in the dangerous “borg” drinking challenge, resulting in 28 ambulances transporting students to the hospital – 46 students were hospitalized.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

MARCH 13, 2023

So have you seen that paper they mentioned in the meeting today? TL;dr TL? More like TMA;dr Eh? Exactly LOL. So there you have the issue with acronyms in a nutshell. As long as both parties understand the acronym and recognise it when they see it, the acronym does its job. The collection of letters is a shorthand, an insider speak which helps communication.

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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

MARCH 13, 2023

Georgetown University has fired head basketball coach Patrick Ewing after going 75-109 over six seasons, the Daily Mail reported. Patrick Ewing Ewing’s last game was an 80-48 loss to Villanova Mar. 8 in the first round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden, where Ewing played as an NBA star for the New York Knicks during his basketball career.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

EAB has announced an upgrade to its flagship technology, Navigate , to help colleges recruit and retain students. Scott Schirmeier The new Recruitment Management module improves Navigate’s customer relationship management capabilities and simplifies recruitment/retention for schools into one platform, allowing schools to implement coordinated communications strategies for prospective students.

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EAB

MARCH 13, 2023

This white paper offers six strategies for solving workforce challenges and retaining student-facing staff amid the higher education staffing crisis. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Success Staffing in a Volatile Labor Market appeared first on EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

Dr. Ann E. Cudd will become president of Portland State University, effective August, Oregon Live reported. This appointment will make her the second woman to lead the school. Dr. Ann E. Cudd Cudd, currently the provost at the University of Pittsburgh, has previously served as dean of arts and sciences at Boston University and as a professor and dean of undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas.

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IEFA

MARCH 13, 2023

Are you an international student worried about the high costs of medical expenses? We understand that navigating a foreign healthcare system can be overwhelming, but having the right health insurance coverage is crucial. Don’t worry, there are ways to save money while still getting maximum protection. By comparing and researching different international student insurance plans, you can find affordable options that provide comprehensive coverage for your needs.

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