Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As a Black man whose research focuses on Japan, Dr. Dyron K. Dabney says he has often felt like a “unicorn.” “When I was in Japan, I had to accept the fact that I was going to be one of a few in this profession, but also in Japan, percentage wise,” says Dabney, an associate professor of politics and Japanese studies at Earlham College, a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana.

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As the winter months settle upon us, seasons change, and many aspects of our lives do as well. Change can take on many forms and manifest in several ways, from minor adjustments to our daily routines to more significant transitions such as a new job, ending relationships, or relocating to a new city. These shifts can be planned or unexpected and, above all else, a daunting experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Michael Simmons Michael Simmons has been appointed assistant band director at Bowie State University in Maryland. He taught music from elementary school to the university levels. Simmons is a graduate of Florida A&M University.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Dear US Department of Education: Thank you for taking action on the long-standing request from students, parents, colleges, and counselors for updating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The old FAFSA had more questions than many income tax forms, and even though I was rooting for the updated version that consisted of two questions (“What’s the income of your household?

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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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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There’s no denying Beyoncé’s musical genius and artistry; following her evolution from lead singer of Girls Tyme to Destiny’s Child to iconic soloist, it’s no wonder she’s called Queen Bey. With seven studio albums, five live albums, five EPs, one soundtrack album, three compilation albums, and a collaboration with her husband, Sean Carter (Jay-Z or Hov) on their EVERYTHING IS LOVE album, Beyoncé has sold more than 200 million records worldwide as a solo artist and forged a path unlike any other

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