Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Chancellor Dr. Carlos Cortez has resigned from his post, citing that he will be caring for his parents, who are experiencing health issues. Dr. Carlos O. Cortez “I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made together over the past two years on behalf of our students and community we serve,” Cortez said.
Active Minds
MAY 2, 2023
Graduating from high school and college are monumental milestones in life, marked with enthusiasm for the future and bittersweet moments of closing one chapter in life before moving to another: adulthood. A defining moment of adulthood is deciding on a career path to pursue. Thousands of young adults in the Active Minds network graduate from high school and college every year wondering how they can continue to champion a culture that supports mental health as they pursue their careers.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
At least 100 students marched for almost two hours at Loyola University in New Orleans last week to protest the firing of the director of its African and African American Studies program, NBC News reported. Dr. R. Scott Heath Last fall, Loyola had decided not to renew the contract of assistant professor Dr. R. Scott Heath, who teaches topics related to culture, music, literature, film, and the African diaspora.
Timely MD
MAY 2, 2023
It’s never been more important to understand and address the unique challenges facing transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) students, raise awareness about support available to them on- and off-campus, and prioritize equitable health and well-being resources that embrace their backgrounds, identities, and experiences. According to a recent poll from The Trevor Project , 86% of transgender and nonbinary (TGNC) youth say recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their
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
MAY 2, 2023
Dr. Corey Tarwater Corey Tarwater has been named the Robert Berry Distinguished Chair in Ecology at the University of Wyoming. She earned a bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fish, and conservation biology from the University of California, Davis, a master’s in natural resources and environmental sciences, and a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology from the University of Illinois.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
Dr. Tiffany Hernandez Tiffany Hernandez has been appointed president of Glendale Community College, part of Arizona’s Maricopa County Community College District. Hernandez holds a bachelor’s degree in Russian language from the University of Arizona, a J.D. from the University of Utah College of Law, and a Ph.D. in criminal justice from Texas State University.
Student Loan Planner
MAY 2, 2023
Buying a home can feel daunting, no matter your situation. For medical professionals, however, a combination of high student loans and just starting out in your career can make saving a down payment difficult as a first-time homebuyer. The good news is that there are down payment assistance programs for healthcare workers. Let’s look at […] The post Your Guide to Getting Down Payment Assistance for Medical Professionals appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
Dr. DeWayne Middleton DeWayne Middleton has been appointed president of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi. Middleton holds a bachelor’s degree in coaching and sports administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s in secondary education from Alcorn State University, and a doctorate in community college leadership from Mississippi State University.
Mongoose
MAY 2, 2023
Are we in a ChatGPT Crisis? On a special live edition of For Your Institution held at Mongoose’s Masterclass, EngagEd, Gil Rogers sits down with Nathan Kahl , director of communications at George Mason University. They discuss the evolution of communication and the platforms we use to communicate, the importance of building authentic relationships and interactions, and using ChatGPT in higher ed.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
MAY 2, 2023
A diet focused on eating more plant-based foods and less saturated fats will help lower chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to disease. Choose anti-inflammatory foods to improve your health and well-being, lower your risk for disease, and improve your quality of life. Plant-based foods, such as berries and dark leafy vegetables, have anti-inflammatory properties.
Student Loan Planner
MAY 2, 2023
The average cost of physician disability insurance is more expensive than other types of financial security, such as term life insurance. But long-term disability coverage costs more because you’re more likely to use it throughout your career. The Social Security Administration estimates that about 25% of today’s 20-year-olds will suffer a long-term disability before retirement. […] The post Average Cost of Physician Disability Insurance: What Impacts Your Premiums?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
The path to a top position of a big company often starts with an internship. Research has found that between 50-60% of interns become full-time employees, and former interns are retained at higher rates than others. But Black students are often left out: African Americans have been less likely to get paid internships than their white peers, and the lack of diversity in internship cohorts winds up being mirrored in executive boardrooms.
EAB
MAY 2, 2023
Blogs 3 Tips to Streamline Community College Compliance Reporting How to save time and move your data strategy from disparate to deliberate Community College IR and IE offices spend weeks (if not months) each year on IPEDS and other compliance reports. For every report, schools must review instructions, compile the data, connect the dots from disparate systems, and create a cogent narrative.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
Texas lawmakers are considering multiple bills limiting the freedoms of transgender youth this session. One of the bills would prohibit trans youth from gender-affirming care, while the other would ban trans athletes from participating on college sports teams matching their gender identity, the Texas Standard reported. “Sen. Donna Campbell initially decided to propose a bill to ban gender affirming care for all people under 18.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2023
Legislation changing North Carolina's community college system governance is continuing in the state General Assembly, WRAL reported. The bill will likely be heard on the Senate floor this week. Sen. Amy S. Galey On May 1, the Senate education committee approved a bill that would shrink the state board from 21 voting members to 18 by 2027 and take state community college board and local trustee board appointments away from the governor and local officials to give to the General Assembly.
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