Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Two years after a scathing report on gender equity issues, the NCAA commissioned an external, independent review of its progress at championships. “A continued commitment to equity must be at the center of everything in college sports,” said National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker. When huge disparities were exposed between the 2021 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, ranging from workout facilities to food to swag bags, the NCAA retained the law

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Timely MD

AUGUST 7, 2023

While much attention has been given to the mental health challenges faced by college students, it’s crucial for higher education leaders to recognize the personal and professional hardships experienced by faculty and staff as well. According to a study by Academic Matters, a consortium of 17,000 university faculty and academic librarians, “Almost two-thirds of academics reported experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, psychological distress, depression, and burnout, at some poi

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

For more than a million students each year, the college process starts with logging on to the Common App, the online application that can submitted to over 1,000 colleges and universities. But for about a quarter of those students, the process stops there: although they set up a student profile and begin working on at least one application, they ultimately don’t complete or submit any.

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Counseling Today

AUGUST 7, 2023

With childhood anxiety increasing at an alarming rate, early assessment and treatment can help children struggling with anxiety live a healthy life. The post Treating anxiety in children 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

AUGUST 7, 2023

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received $75,000 to increase retention, completion, and transfer success for male students of color. Dr. Sunni L. Solomon II The grant – from the University of Southern California’s Takeoff: Institutional Innovations for College Men of Color project – will allow CCBC’s Male Student Success Initiative (MSSI) to widen access to the school’s Honors Program and recruit higher achieving men of color, specifically Black and Latino male students.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

AUGUST 7, 2023

It’s time for a look at the problem of too many words. Is this really a widespread problem I hear you ask? In a word, yes. You see, despite the worries about whether we will write enough, the reality is that a lot of us write too much, rather than write too little. Often far too much. Despite our best laid plans, Tiny Texts and word budgets, when we finally put a first draft together, there are just TOO MANY WORDS.

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CAMPUSPEAK

AUGUST 7, 2023

Today on August 7th we celebrate National Professional Speakers Day, a day dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who have… The post Celebrating National Professional Speakers Day with CAMPUSPEAK appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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HEAG

AUGUST 7, 2023

In today’s world, advances in digital technology are reshaping business models and redefining traditional roles across industries. Among the myriad sectors affected, the education industry is experiencing a notable shift in its operations, particularly in financial aid. Remote work has … Read more ».

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 7, 2023

Serving Size: 1 cup | Serves: 8 Ingredients: 7 cups vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, carrots, radishes, green onions) 1 pepper (green, red, or yellow) 2 tomatoes (red, yellow, or mixed) 2/3 cup light or fat free salad dressing Directions: Wash and prepare the vegetables as follows: Cut broccoli into florets. Chop zucchini, carrots, radishes, and green onions.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

In our recent webinar, “Empowering Learning Centers Through Educationally Purposeful Peer Interactions,” Dr. George Kuh, Dana Talbert and Marco Ortiz discussed the importance of high-impact practices and how to adapt tutoring to students today.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 7, 2023

Is your garden limited on space? Consider growing your vegetables in containers! Container gardening occurs when plants are grown in containers such as pots rather than in the ground. This method reduces potential problems with infertile garden sites and “free-living” bacteria such as nematodes. Containers. Almost any type of container can be used as long as it has drainage holes in the bottom.

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Blogs EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage The challenges facing higher education have become increasingly complex and interconnected over the past 15 years and in many cases require the collective action of multiple cabinet leaders and divisions to make progress. To support our partners in navigating both longstanding and emergent challenges, we pair rigorous research and deep knowledge of higher education with expert advisory services to holistically support ea

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 7, 2023

Want to take the guesswork out of meals for the week? Here are some tips for creating a meal plan. Use a meal planning worksheet: Print a 5-day meal planning worksheet , spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/plan/menu-planning. Look at your calendar. Think about school, work, and other events you have scheduled and include those in your plans. What do you already have at home?

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 7, 2023

Preparing fresh produce is easy if you have the right information! Spend Smart. Eat Smart Produce Basics , go.iastate.edu/EXKVVD, describes how to store, clean, and prepare fresh produce. Corn on the Cob , go.iastate.edu/UIOFP4: A summer staple that is high in fiber. Choose ears of corn that have a bright green husk. If husk is removed, refrigerate in tightly wrapped plastic for 1 to 2 days.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 7, 2023

Stress is a regular part of life, but coping with it can be difficult. Many continue to feel overwhelmed, unsure, and exhausted. One way to welcome a fresh start and clear the head is to explore meditation practices. Meditation practices have a variety of health benefits such as improved sleep quality and reduced physical symptoms of stress and anxiety, and they can help you learn to stay centered and keep inner peace.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 7, 2023

Gardening is a fun and satisfying summer activity. It can increase your family’s food security and have physical and mental health benefits. However, gardens can be a dangerous place. Here are some essential gardening safety and health tips to keep in mind: Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Use safety gloves to protect your hands from cuts and irritations.

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