Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would limit how state public universities can promote equitable access to higher education and foster campus diversity, The Texas Tribune reported. Sen. Brandon Creighton Senate Bill 17 – filed by Sen. Brandon Creighton – passed along party lines in a 19-12 vote Apr. 19. It aims to make universities shut down diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices, ban mandatory diversity training, and restrict hiring departments from asking for diversity stateme

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Active Minds

APRIL 20, 2023

What happens when you link creative art therapy with a revolutionary treatment that helps people navigate their mental health? You get Alyse Ruriani’s The Big Feelings Survival Guide ! From scribbling out angry impulses to embracing confusion by working through an intricate maze, the illustrated workbook is packed with practical, creative exercises designed to improve your mental health and promote healthy coping strategies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Federal support, funding opportunities, and advice were the topics of discussion at a Virginia Union University (VUU) webinar about STEM research at Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Dr. James L. Moore III The webinar, “Federal Funding and HBCUs,” held on Wednesday, centered on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) efforts to support STEM research and education at HBCUs.

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Steve Keating

APRIL 20, 2023

Dealing with negative attitudes can be a bit of a sticky wicket. (To be transparent I don’t know much about wickets. They apparently have something to do with an incredibly popular game that I, as an American, know nothing about) One of the things that makes dealing with negative attitudes so challenging is that we can see them in other people…in ourselves, not so much.

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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

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. A credential earned after high school changes an individual’s career trajectory and typically leads to higher wages and more stable employment. And it is not just about a job. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Complete College America (CCA), a national non-profit organization with the mission of raising postsecondary attainment in the U.S., has released a report titled, "Using a Measurement System to Strengthen Student Success Reforms" along with a companion workbook that provides step-by-step guidance and tools toward the effective and impactful use of data.

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Symplicity

APRIL 20, 2023

Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, are now entering the workforce and making their mark on the world. As the first digitally native generation, Gen Z students have grown up with technology at their fingertips and expect a certain level of technological savvy and personalization from the organizations they interact with. This presents a unique challenge for career services, who must find ways to engage with Gen Z students and provide the support they need to succeed in their careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Dr. Rhonda Phillips will become president of Chatham University, effective Jul. 1, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Dr. Rhonda Phillips Phillips is currently the inaugural dean of the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. Phillips said she aims to create sustainable financial models, enrollment numbers, and programs, as well as refresh some programs and build upon strong course offerings such as health sciences and liberal arts.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 20, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees! The 2023 cohort, announced April 20th, includes 26 schools, 11 districts, and four postsecondary institutions. These honorees employ sustainability practices and policies to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective environmental Continue Reading The post Schools Across the Nation Embrace

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Dr. Ron K. Patterson has been appointed president of Chadron State College. Dr. Ron K. Patterson Patterson is currently vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at University of North Alabama. As president, Patterson will kick off with a listening tour of the campus, community, and surrounding area, he said. Patterson has previously served as vice president for enrollment management at Marietta College and director of admissions and enrollment services at University of Central Ar

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College Aid Services

APRIL 20, 2023

Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued the following statement after Speaker Kevin McCarthy released a proposal that would cancel the Biden-Harris Administration’s targeted, one-time debt relief program: “Today, Speaker McCarthy declared that he will force a catastrophic default and plunge America into recession unless he can claw back school relief dollars and prevent… More » Statement from Secretary Cardona on Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Proposal The post Statement

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Stacy Gee Hollins Stacy Gee Hollins has been appointed interim associate provost of academic affairs at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis. Hollins serves as dean of the university’s Anheuser-Busch School of Business. She holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational studies and communications from Saint Louis University, an MBA from Fontbonne University in St.

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HEAG

APRIL 20, 2023

Federal Student Aid’s (FSA) February 15 Dear Colleague Letter created a bit of a stir in the higher education community and while the update on February 28 extended the period for compliance from May to September, the broadened definition of … Read more ».

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 20, 2023

Chatbots and AI in Higher Ed Engaging Students and Strengthening Institutions Alan Thu, 04/27/2023 - 06:00 Chatbots Communication University Culture The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its February 27, 2023 discussion engaging students through chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI).

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