Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 16, 2023

In the early 20th century, Joe James, a Black man, was convicted and executed for the murder of a white man in Springfield, Illinois, after the 1908 Springfield Race Riot. Now, 115 years after his death, lawyers and law students from Northwestern and Northeastern Universities are seeking a posthumous pardon. on his behalf. Margaret A. Burnham A petition filed from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Center on Wrongful Convictions (CWC) and Northeastern University School of Law’s Civil Righ

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Active Minds

MARCH 16, 2023

“You can’t afford to not pay attention to what’s going on with student mental health.” That sentiment has inspired Active Minds’ work for nearly two decades, including the recent release of our report “Lessons from Black Colleges on Mental Health and Wellbeing.” Created by Active Minds and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), this report provides practical strategies that HBCUs can utilize to better address their campus’s student needs and create an equitable mental health culture for all

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 16, 2023

Derrick Robertson Derrick Robertson has been named associate vice president and executive director of admissions and enrollment management services at Talladega College. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a master’s in higher education administration from Sam Houston State University, and a juris doctorate from the Southern University Law Center.

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Steve Keating

MARCH 16, 2023

So…this is one of those posts that Social Media experts would tell me not to write. They tell me to “stay in my lane” which means I should stick to writing about Leadership and occasionally Sales. I’m certainly not supposed to write about personal stuff. But I started this blog to say what I want to say so here we go. This is a post about bullies and Down Syndrome.

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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 16, 2023

Patrese Atine Patrese Atine has been named assistant vice president for Indigenous and Native American affairs at Colorado State University. Atine is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and earned a master’s in education, policy, planning, and administration from Boston University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 16, 2023

Joy Gaston Gayles Joy Gaston Gayles has been named head of the N.C. State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development. She has a bachelor’s degree in adapted physical ed and kinesiotherapy from Shaw University, a master’s in higher ed admin. from Auburn University, and a Ph.D. in ed administration from The Ohio State University.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 16, 2023

High school seniors seek ways to avoid the college debt burden that has proven such a hardship for millions of their predecessors. In a recent post, we reviewed six strategies for obtaining a college education at an expense level so moderate that incurring student debt may not be necessary. One of the strategies was enlistment in the U.S. Military in order to take advantage of its educational benefits.

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IEFA

MARCH 16, 2023

Having health insurance coverage is essential for any international student. Health insurance coverage can save you money on medical expenses in case of an illness or injury and provide peace of mind that you are covered in case something unexpected happens. Finding the right insurance for international students can be a bit tricky. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know to find the best international student insurance plans.

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College Aid Services

MARCH 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General has published its new Title IV Audit Guide, Guide for Financial Statement Audits of Proprietary Schools and For Compliance Attestation Examination Engagements of Proprietary Schools and Third-Party Servicers Administering Title IV Programs (Guide). The Guide and the related transmittal letter are available on the OIG Non-Federal… More » Availability of 2023 Title IV Audit Guide for Proprietary Schools and Third-Party Servicers T

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The Advisor That Cares

MARCH 16, 2023

Reading Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators by Craig Mertler has me reflecting upon the ADL program up to this point. We have poured blood, sweat, and tears into our innovation project. Now we are asked to research the validity of some aspect of our innovation or the innovation itself. I don’t know about everyone else, but I am freaking out at the possibility that I could determine my innovation is garbage!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 16, 2023

The University of Richmond (UR) will receive $25 million for a student learning center. The money – from UR alums Carole and Marcus Weinstein – comprises the second largest single gift in UR history. Carole and Marcus Weinstein. The Carole and Marcus Weinstein Learning Center – in the Boatwright Memorial Library – will integrate and expand student academic services, including effective speaking, writing, and peer tutoring.

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EAB

MARCH 16, 2023

Infographic Recipes for Student Success DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC Discover more K-12 resources District Leadership Blog May 14, 2020 District Leadership Forum July 12, 2019 Ready to find out more? Discover how you can craft a recipe for success for your district through the District Leadership Forum. Learn more The post Recipes for Student Success appeared first on EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 16, 2023

The statistics are impressive on the increased participation of women and girls in sports since Title IX became a federal civil rights law that bans sex-based discrimination at any educational entity receiving federal funds. According to research by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), the percentage of women athletes competing on college teams has risen from 15% in 1972 to 44% in the 2020-21 academic year.

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