Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Letitia Williams Letitia Williams has been named associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of the West Indies, a master’s in education policy and leadership and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Maryland College Park.
Active Minds
AUGUST 2, 2023
When I was 10 years old, my aunt used to take me for a walk to the nearby park, and before going there, I was always warned not to go near this lady. My aunt told me she had some “special unnatural problems.” Before learning about the different problems people may have due to their mental health and how the stigma associated with it discourages people from seeking treatment, I had no idea what she was trying to convey to me.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Alderson Broaddus University (AB) will no longer be allowed to award degrees starting Dec. 31, the Associated Press reported. Its board of trustees has also voted to develop a plan of dissolution. West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission announced the change during an emergency meeting about the school’s financial issues, such as owing the city of Philippi $775,000 in utility debts.
Symplicity
AUGUST 2, 2023
For many years, the Symplicity Recruit team has witnessed the success of our many clients through our platform. From improving outreach to increasing new hires, Symplicity Recruit has experienced immense growth in the last few years with the addition of new employers into our network. These employers are now able to benefit from the connections they make with students, and the relationships they forge with career centers, to bring awareness to the early talent space about all the opportunities a
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Neporcha Cone Neporcha Cone has been appointed dean of the College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University. Cone has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in science education from the University of South Florida.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected 15 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to receive the MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) award. The 15 awarded schools included Bethune-Cookman University; Prairie View A&M University; The University of Texas at El Paso; and University of California, Irvine, among others.
Knowledge Avatars College
AUGUST 2, 2023
Knowledge Avatars - Best AI Solution Emiliano for E… Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:45 The Knowledge Avatars Platform provides an AI-powered personal teaching assistant to help people learn new skills and knowledge. We are a 2023 finalist. Read the article on Ed Tech Digest.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Former Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr., is suing the school, alleging trademark infringement by using Jerry Falwell Sr.’s likeness without consulting the family, Religion News Service reported. Jerry Falwell Jr. The lawsuit – filed in federal court on behalf of Falwell Jr. and the family trust – claims that the school is misappropriating the name and image of Falwell Sr., conservative Christian evangelist and co-founder of the school.
EAB
AUGUST 2, 2023
EAB's new insight paper details perceptions from 160+ community college practitioners of student customer service practices and how they impact enrollment and retention. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners appeared first on EAB.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
To address overcrowding amid an enrollment surge, Middlebury College is offering $10,000 to upperclassmen to delay their studies, the Associated Press reported. The small liberal arts school typically has 2,500-2,600 students, but enrollment this fall could be upward of 2,845, a Middlebury spokesperson said. In an announcement Monday, Dr. Smita Ruzicka, vice president for student affairs, and Dr.
EAB
AUGUST 2, 2023
This diagnostic is designed to help your institution identify areas where your college is excelling, as well as areas for improvement, within the realm of student customer service. We’ve grouped the assessment by five themes that correspond to the five recommendations made in our Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners insight paper.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious admissions practices, the world of higher education has scrambled to find ways to maintain racial and ethnic diversity on campuses. One of the most commonly suggested methods is for colleges to put a greater focus on character, that bundle of mental and moral traits like determination, unselfishness, and curiosity that shapes outcomes inside and outside of the classroom.
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