Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. Elfred A. Pinkard will become Brown University’s first-ever HBCU presidential fellow. Dr. Elfred A. Pinkard Pinkard, a veteran educator at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), will be retiring this spring as president of Wilberforce University in Ohio. He was appointed as fellow to help bolster Brown’s efforts and relationships with HBCUs, according to Brown officials, who added that he will create a consortium of partner schools for research, faculty development, student op

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APRIL 26, 2023

Editor’s Note: While this blog was originally published on April 30, 2019, the advice on supporting survivors of sexual assault remains true to this day. Additionally, please be advised that this blog does contain mentions of sexual assault and rape. According to RAINN , an American experiences sexual assault every 92 seconds. One in six women and one in 33 males have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in their life.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. George Timmons will become president of Holyoke Community College, pending approval of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, MassLive reported. Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). He has previously been dean of the School of Liberal Arts and founding dean of online education at Excelsior College.

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Counseling Today

APRIL 26, 2023

Exploring the potential positive and protective aspects of anger can help clients accept their feelings and learn to regain control in safe, healthy ways. The post The protective side of anger 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

APRIL 26, 2023

The Idaho Board of Education has unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting Idaho’s four-year schools from requiring job applicants to sign written diversity statements, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. The resolution – it goes into effect immediately – will affect Boise State University, the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and Lewis-Clark State College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

What drives diver Lyle Yost? “He loves to learn,” said Justin Sochor, head diving coach at The Ohio State University. “He’s reading books, he’s asking questions. He has a thirst for information and new challenges mixed with a love for life and adventure. That’s why he excels in diving.” This spring brought a major victory for Yost, becoming NCAA Champion in the 1-meter springboard.

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Scholarship America

APRIL 26, 2023

We’re fast approaching a major milestone for the Class of 2023: College Signing Day celebrates the May 1 deadline for accepting admission to your college of choice, and events are already happening around the country! Of course, choosing your college also means figuring out how you’re paying—and, while scholarship season is slowing down, there are still plenty of options out there.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Kori Harris Kori Harris has been appointed Title IX coordinator at Hampton University in Virginia. Harris served as the Title IX investigator at Hampton University. She received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Hampton University and a master’s in law and criminal justice from Regent University in Virginia Beach.

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APRIL 26, 2023

By: Frances W. Hopkins is Director of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award, as well as Director of President’s Education Awards Program. A charge: Shine a Light on the staff that have been designed to have such impact within the school walls. These staff are often not highlighted nor recognized nearly enough. The U.S. Department Continue Reading The post 2023 RISE Awardee Announced appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Kathleen McGarry Kathleen McGarry has been named to the Thomas Muench Endowed Chair of Economics at Stony Brook University in New York. She serves as a professor of economics at the University of California Los Angeles and as a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. McGarry earned bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and in economics and a Ph.D. in economics from Stony Brook University.

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WashU Institue for Public Health

APRIL 26, 2023

Written by Marissa Scofield, MSW Candidate, Brown School People living with early-stage dementia are a part of a large and diverse community, dementia can affect anyone regardless of age, identity, or socioeconomic status. According to the CDC , 6.2 million people aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease which is the most common form of dementia.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Trinity College Dublin will remove Irish philosopher George Berkeley’s name from its biggest library because of his links with 18th century slavery, The Guardian reported. The library, which was named after Berkeley in 1978, will be stripped of its name. No new name has been chosen as of yet. Born in County Kilkenny, Berkeley entered Trinity in 1700 and became a renowned philosopher, scientist, and Anglo-Irish Anglican bishop.

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IEFA

APRIL 26, 2023

Feeling homesick is an inevitable part of studying abroad. When you visit a new environment, you may feel overwhelmed and lonely. It is important to remember that these feelings are normal and they will pass with time. While college students may feel homesick at times, leading to feelings of anxiety and mental distress, overcoming it can reveal the true rewards of being an international student.

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I'm First!

APRIL 26, 2023

Finding a job as a college student can be difficult, but there are options available on-campus or off-campus so the first step is figuring out where you’d feel comfortable working while also prioritizing your education and keeping up with your grades.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Open educational resources (OER)—learning materials, such as online textbooks, with licenses that allow them to be freely used, edited, and shared—are natural tools for achieving DEI goals. OER are free, demolishing the cost barrier that prevents some underserved students from getting more traditional textbooks. But the benefits go beyond the financial.

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I'm First!

APRIL 26, 2023

At the end of the semester, we get stressed. Between finals and final projects, it can become a lot all of a sudden. One week it feels like you’ve got so long left, and the next you realize everything is coming to an end really soon.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 26, 2023

Innovating Through Failure. and Success Bridget Burns, University Innovation Alliance Founder & CEO, on "An Educated Guest" Podcast Alan Thu, 05/04/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Predictive Analytics Student Success When University Innovation Alliance (UIA) founder and CEO Dr. Bridget Burns appeared on An Educated Guest , a podcast by Wiley University Services and Talent Development , host Todd Zipper asked a number of excellent questions.

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EAB

APRIL 26, 2023

Blogs High school graduates are going to work instead of college. Can we prove they don’t have to choose? More and more high school graduates are opting out of higher education in part because of a hot labor market. How do we show they don’t have to choose between their college aspirations and surging wages ? Strategies we’ve been using for adult learners for years might hold the answer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn, House Assistant Democratic leader, will be Texas College’s 2023 commencement speaker. Rep. James E. Clyburn The event will take place 10 a.m. May 6. The Sumter, South Carolina native was the first African American to serve multiple terms as Majority Whip, having been in the role 2007-2010 and 2019-2022. Clyburn has also served as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, vice chair, and chair, of the House Democratic Caucus.

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