Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An upcoming exhibition at Brown University will depict the incarcerated life of political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal, through a collection of written papers and other materials, to educate people on the realities and inequalities of the American prison system. Mumia Abu-Jamal Prison Radio “Mumia Abu-Jamal: A Portrait of Mass Incarceration” will be on display from Sept. 28 to July 2024, across multiple campus sites.

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Student Minds

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Alice shares her experience of how she reframed her mindset to see procrastination in a different way and how this has helped her to get things done. Alice Procrastination: it is more than just being lazy, despite what some people may keep telling you. It’s not ignorance or blatantly not caring. It’s rooted a lot deeper. Now what exactly is procrastination?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif-- As Americans express increasing skepticism about the value of higher education, how much colleges contribute to social mobility has come into the spotlight. With student debt spiraling out of control, people are increasingly interested in examining whether the tuition really pays off in terms of economic benefits. In recent years, the U.S.

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Counseling Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Without the awareness and willingness to acknowledge how they have benefited from cultural racism, white counselors risk creating fractured alliances and distrust in the therapeutic process. The post Navigating white privilege in the counseling room appeared first on Counseling Today.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Dr. Corey D. B. Walker has become dean of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity, effective immediately. Dr. Corey D. B. Walker Walker, a scholar of religion, Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, and ordained American Baptist clergyperson, has been the school’s interim dean since January. His scholarly focus is on African American religion, philosophy, history, and culture.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More than half of Jewish students surveyed (57%) reported witnessing or experiencing an antisemitic incident, either on campus or in public, according to findings from a recent joint Jewish on Campus-Ipsos survey. Julia Jassey For the national survey, supported by the World Jewish Congress, investigators interviewed 2,020 college students from the general population and 1,022 who identified as Jewish about their perceptions of and experiences with antisemitism.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

by Kyle Walcott for Scholarship America Makayla Dawkins, a public health major at the University of Connecticut, found her passion for public health at an early age through volunteer experiences. She stated, “Through empathy, humility, and a dedication to addressing taboo issues, I aspire to contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities, promote health equity, and create positive social change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Sharon Stroye Sharon Stroye has been named director of truth, racial healing, and transformation at Emory University in Atlanta. Stroye served as the founding director of the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center at Rutgers University-Newark. Stroye holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bloomfield College in New Jersey and an MBA and MPA from Rutgers University.

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Key Takeaways: Own-occupation disability insurance is specialty-specific, meaning you can receive disability income if you’re unable to perform the substantial duties of your medical or dental specialty due to a disabling injury or medical condition. But if you also want the option to work in another occupation while collecting benefits, you’ll need a “true” own-occupation […] The post MassMutual Disability Insurance Review: Flexible Coverage for Physicians appeared first on Student Loan P

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CAMPUSPEAK

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of the college environment, the concept of belonging has emerged as a critical element in fostering… The post Belonging is not a Buzzword appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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College Planners of America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

When companies compete for the best employees, the quality of their benefits packages is a key differentiator. Prospective employees look for a comprehensive package that will improve their financial condition and help them prepare for the future. An IRS Section 127 Educational Assistance Program (EAP) works toward both of these goals, with long-term rewards for employees.

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