Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

NEW YORK Students, scholars, and administrators from across the City University of New York (CUNY) gathered last week at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) for an ethnic studies conference that both reflected on the discipline’s history and showed off new and on-going work. Titled “The Legacy and Future of Ethnic Studies at CUNY,” the spread of panels, presentations, and performances marked 50 years of ethnic studies at BMCC, culminating in the creation of the department of ethnic

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APRIL 28, 2023

Based on a tip from a reader, I recently tumbled down an esoteric rabbit hole aimed at the writing habits of the novelist Danielle Steel. Even if you don’t read Steel, you’ve almost certainly heard of her work. One of the best-selling authors of all time, Steel has written more than 190 books that have cumulatively sold over 800 million copies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

Virginia Western Community College’s campus in Roanoke has been proposed as the location for a new state historic marker about ties between desegregation and the creation of the state’s community college system, The Roanoke Times reported. The new Colonial Avenue roadside marker – one of five recently approved by the state Department of Historic Resources – will commemorate efforts to address the Jim Crow era of racially segregated facilities and limited education access for Virginia’s Black cit

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 28, 2023

By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education On the first work day of April, during which we celebrate Second Chance Month, I had the honor of joining colleagues from the Department of Justice and local and state leadership at an event held at a Miami-Dade College campus located Continue Reading The post Second Chances: Education and Justice Involved Students 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

APRIL 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been loaning tens of millions of dollars to rural colleges and universities in order to keep them afloat and running, The Washington Post reported. This support recognizes how important but vulnerable these local schools are to their rural communities. Secretary Tom Vilsack “Beyond the educational prospects, these institutions support small businesses who depend on the student and faculty population, and they make their communities a more attractive

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

Jessica Jensen Jessica Jensen has been appointed to the Walter F. and Verna Gehrts Presidential Professorship at North Dakota State University. Jensen holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Northridge, as well as a master’s and a Ph.D. in emergency management from North Dakota State University.

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Symplicity

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the World Bank , one billion people, or 15percent of the world's population, experience some form of disability, and persons with disabilities are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes such as less education, poorer health outcomes, lower levels of employment, and higher poverty rates. In the United States, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is more than twice that of people without disabilities.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 28, 2023

Key Takeaways: Prosthodontists complete a three-year residency after earning an expensive DDS or DMD dental degree. Some then tack on an additional fellowship to further specialize in prosthodontics. We’re talking about 11+ years of education and training to secure a six-figure prosthodontist salary once you account for a bachelor’s degree. Yet, many prosthodontists risk their […] The post How to Shop for Disability Insurance for Prosthodontists appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Are you considering studying business, economics, or technology in the United States? If so, you are making an excellent decision. Studying these fields can open up a world of career opportunities and provide access to some of the most advanced educational programs in the world. Not only will you gain valuable knowledge and skills that employers highly value but also have access to resources such as internships and networking events.

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EAB

APRIL 28, 2023

Embedding Data in the Review Process to Improve Resource Allocation Streamlining Department Review with Standardized Data About St. Ambrose University (SAU) is a private university located in Davenport, IA with a total enrollment of 2,916. Quick Facts Institution Type: Private Enrollment: 2,916 Location: Midwest Partnership: Edify The Challenge Department chairs and deans lacked accessible data to inform and measure the impact of resource allocation decisions.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

Three years ago, Congress enacted long-overdue reforms in the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020, which substantially improves Federal student aid process. Among the many changes in the Act are a reduction in the number of questions from 108 to 36, the liberalization of eligibility rules for homeless and foster system students, and the shielding of more money earned by students from family assets.

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