Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
The University of Southern California Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy trumpets its dedication to diversity on its website. The school is “committed to preparing diverse leaders” and pledges “accountability and transparency, as well as consistent engagement to ensure that we create and maintain an inclusive environment.
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MARCH 6, 2023
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
The number of applications for the Fall 2023 admissions cycle generally declined across the University of California (UC) system, particularly among nonresident applicants, The UC San Diego (UCSD) Guardian reported. The finding comes from a UC Office of the President report, which showed that there was a 2.2% decline in total applications from the previous year’s admissions cycle.
Symplicity
MARCH 6, 2023
With internship season around the corner, leading employers are starting to gear up for the summer, when roughly 60% of students who are about to graduate from college and recent graduates, will join an internship program in the hopes of becoming young professionals with full-time positions post-graduation. While internship opportunities add valuable work experience for students, for employers, an internship program is more than a preview of future full-time employees.
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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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
North Idaho College (NIC) has been court-ordered to reinstate NIC President Dr. Nick Swayne, who was placed on administrative leave without cause late last year, The Spokesman-Review reported. President Nick Swayne Judge Cynthia Meyer of Kootenai County District Court gave the order Mar. 3 for the public community college to take Swayne off leave for the duration of his lawsuit.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
Dr. John W. Miller Jr. will become dean of The University of Louisville’s Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, effective Jul. 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Dr. John W. Miller Jr. Miller is dean of curriculum and senior diversity officer at St. Norbert College. “The Kent School has a rich tradition of producing exceptional research and dedicated practice and teaching,” Miller said.
Civitas Learning
MARCH 6, 2023
UT System Board of Regents approves the extension of UTSA’s services agreement with Austin-based education technology firm Civitas Learning Inc. Civitas Learning represents a critical investment in UTSA’s student-success efforts. Its platforms have helped UTSA prepare its students for the corporate environment. The post UT System Board of Regents approves added investments to support UTSA student success appeared first on Civitas Learning.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
Onondaga Community College will spend $32 million to strengthen and expand its school of health, Syracuse.com reported. The school aims to train more nurses, surgical technicians, and other health workers amid a severe labor shortage currently hindering Central New York hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers. The significant expansion will increase the number of degree, certificate, and short-term training programs at Onondaga’s school of health by more than double.
Patter by Pat Thomson
MARCH 6, 2023
Technical terminology is often called jargon. The dictionary definition of jargon is “special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand”. Sounds OK eh. Nothing to worry about. But the word jargon is often used very negatively. It either means that someone is talking a load of nonsense, or they are deliberately using technical language in order to appear important, or they don’t know how to speak in plain English, or they are attempting to make
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
María Carla Chicuén María Carla Chicuén has been appointed executive director of cultural affairs at Miami Dade College in Florida. Chicuén served as executive director of CasaCuba at Florida International University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Harvard University and a master’s in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
College Counselor Traci
MARCH 6, 2023
Don’t know where to start with college posters? Here are 10 inspiring ways they can be used as conversation starters in your school counseling sessions! As a school counselor, you know that staying up-to-date on college trends and topics is half the battle. With a new term or seminar around every corner, it can be […] The post 5 Inspiring Ways to Use College Posters in Your School Counseling Sessions first appeared on College Counselor Studio.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
Dr. Altheia Richardson will become the first chief diversity officer and vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Newberry College, effective mid-May, The Newberry Observer reported. Dr. Altheia Richardson Richardson has previously been associate vice president for strategic diversity leadership at Clemson University. She is a member of the National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education, president of the association’s Carolinas chapter, and a founder of
CAMPUSPEAK
MARCH 6, 2023
Whether you know exactly what career path you want to pursue or are in the process of figuring out your… The post 3 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Career appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2023
Toni St. John Toni St. John has been named executive director of Baltimore Collegetown Network, a consortium of 13 colleges and 120,000 students. St. John received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania and her juris doctor degree from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.
EAB
MARCH 6, 2023
Blogs 4 Digital Marketing Channels to Harness for Student Recruitment in 2023 When it comes to recruiting Gen Z and optimizing student lead generation, the question isn’t the degree to which you should lean on digital channels; rather, it’s which digital channels you should prioritize at any given time. Today’s tech-savvy generation has long utilized the internet as a means for researching their college options and they’re using a wide array of channels to do so.
IEFA
MARCH 6, 2023
If you are an international student in the U.S., understanding the requirements and restrictions for credit cards is critical. Credit cards are an important part of financial independence and security, so it’s important to know what your options are. Having a credit line can be especially helpful as an international student because timely repayments on these accounts can help you build your credit score and establish a financial record.
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