Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Dr. Dyonne Bergeron will become chief diversity officer (CDO) and vice chancellor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), effective Jul. 3. Dr. Dyonne Bergeron “I am so excited that such an accomplished, experienced and passionate leader as Dyonne Bergeron will be joining our community as our next vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion,” said UCI Chancellor Dr.

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Student Loan Planner

MAY 26, 2023

Many first-time home buyers assume they need to save up for a 20% down payment. But several programs allow for $0 down mortgages. Most options are available through a government-backed loan, such as the VA Loan or a USDA Loan. But medical professionals can access up to 100% home financing and exclusive perks with a […] The post Why a $0 Down Mortgage is a Smart Choice for Physicians appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Sheree M. Ohen will become chief equity and inclusion officer (CEIO) for Amherst College. Sheree M. Ohen “We are in a unique time in our country where values around diversity and democracy are being questioned,” Ohen said. “I am thrilled beyond words to join the Amherst College community–a place that is deeply committed to excellence, equity and inclusion for all members of our community across all dimensions of our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

MAY 26, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring all students are guaranteed an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. To that end, amending the Department of Education’s (Department’s) regulations that implement Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a top priority to ensure full protection against sex discrimination for all Continue Reading The post A Timing Update on Title IX Rulemaking appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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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

MAY 26, 2023

Almost a third of college students (30%) have used free artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT for schoolwork this past academic year, according to a survey by Intelligent.com and SurveyMonkey. As AI has its recent surge in prominence in the mainstream – from art to tech – Intelligent.com surveyed 1,223 current undergraduate and graduate students – age 18-30 – about their views on one of the more well-known tools, ChatGPT, which was launched in November 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Dr. Christa Johnson-Agbakwu Christa Johnson-Agbakwu has been appointed executive director of the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Collaborative in Health Equity. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and a medical degree from Cornell University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has launched its Antisemitism Awareness Campaign to ensure all students – including Jewish students – are able to attend schools free from discrimination and harassment. This comes as the Biden-Harris Administration issues the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Dr. Miguel Cardona ED’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released a Dear Colleague Letter reminding schools of their legal obligations under Title VI to provide all students a

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