Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Moreover, the syllabus speaks to the course structure, description, assessment and grading, resources, learning objectives and outcomes, and legal and administrative information.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Democracy thrives when there is a well-educated and informed citizenry. Raising the Bar in education means that every student is provided with a well-rounded education, and that includes creating opportunities to learn deeply about American history, understand the U.S. Constitution and how our system of government works, and Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for American History and Civics appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In September, Dr. Ruth J. Simmons busily prepared to deliver the 2023 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. It was the latest on a long list of accomplishments in Simmons’ career as one of the nation’s most prominent Black women in higher education. Dr. Ruth J.

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If you’re readjusting to making monthly federal student loan payments again, you might consider getting on a new repayment plan. You can change your student loan repayment plan whenever you want, at no cost to you. This benefit is typically reserved for student loan borrowers with federal loans from the U.S. Department of Education. Private […] The post How to Successfully Change Your Student Loan Repayment Plan appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Schools and school practices are integral to racial reconciliation and justice in the U.S., according to a new report that was published as part of UCLA’s Civil Rights Project. Dr. Liane I. Hypolite In the report titled, " The Racial Reckoning and the Role of Schooling: Exploring the Potential of Integrated Classrooms and Liberatory Pedagogies , " the authors cite existing research to describe the ways in which schools, classrooms, and teaching strategies can be used to further racial equality

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair will take place next week at Harvard University. Evangeline Mitchell Now in its 19th year, the event is designed to help increase the number of African American law school applications, students and graduates nationwide. The event was founded by attorney Evangeline Mitchell. Aspiring Black lawyers can register for the free event here.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, the scholarship season continues heating up! Our featured Scholarship America partner programs for November 2023 include the $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (which also offers 400 students the opportunity for a paid internship at Amazon), and the prestigious and generous Equitable Excellence Scholarship, providing $750,000 in awards to students all across the United States.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Dr. Keith Jemison Keith Jemison has been named associate vice chancellor for law enforcement & security for the Texas A&M University System. Jemison holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College as well as a master’s in political and justice studies and an Ed.D. in interdisciplinary leadership from Governor’s State University.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Podcast How to Boost Graduate Enrollment Episode 172. November 7, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. EAB’s Sian Blake and Val Fox offer growth strategies for institutions that have grown increasingly reliant on their graduate programs to compensate for shrinking under

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

When it comes to renting vs. buying a house, there’s a heated debate centered around whether it's a good investment or not. People usually feel strongly one way or the other, especially during times when mortgage interest rates are the highest they’ve been in over two decades — ultimately affecting both buyers and sellers. The […] The post Renting vs.

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The Advisor That Cares

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As I began to evaluate what (whispers: disruptive innovation) I could propose that would provide a solution within my organization, I immediately thought of something my husband and I call “5K Syndrome.” Let me see if I can explain… In 2010, after a long battle with high blood pressure, I decided to see if changing my lifestyle would help where medication had not been able to.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects more than 37 million U.S. adults. In the last 20 years the number of adults diagnosed has more than doubled, and one in five of all adults with diabetes do not know they have it. Most of the food we eat is converted into glucose (sugar). Glucose is used as energy to fuel our bodies, including our muscles and brains.

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The Advisor That Cares

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Let me just say that I definitely need the Growth Mindset course before attempting the Literature Review. That first-semester writing assignment put me right back at my childhood kitchen table. My mom was visiting for the weekend. So, my process was to print out articles and then look for themes. Here is an image of my initial literature review research process.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As spring approaches, families will begin reviewing their financial aid offers and start planning for their student’s college decision. After they receive their financial aid award offers, students and families will turn to financial aid and enrollment management professionals to help understand their offers and the next steps in their college decision journey.

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The Advisor That Cares

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Through the content of the coursework and through weekly class meetings with our learning facilitator, I recognized that simply translating higher-ed lingo was not going to be significant enough to sustain an innovation project throughout the ADL Program. I needed to think about the bigger picture and a more substantial impact. Formulating an innovation proposal letter allowed me to refine and focus on exactly what I felt I could develop to support students, my fellow advisors, and our organizat

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the spring term of the 2019-2020 school year starts to come to a close, continuing and prospective college students are starting to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. One major consideration for these students and families is financial aid. The Financial Aid office possesses critical information that students and families want. With the move… More » 4 Ways to Support Students From a Distance The post 4 Ways to Support Students From a Distance first appeared on College Aid Services.

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