Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In our quest for a more equitable and inclusive world, we often discuss diversity and equality. These are indeed crucial elements of the equation. But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to disability studies scholar, Dr.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Almost everyone, except perhaps micromanagers, know that micromanaging is counterproductive. Even some micromanagers realize the damage they do but they just can’t control their urges to turn their people into unthinking robots. This post is written especially for them. If you’re a leader, you should know that micromanagement hurts your effectiveness and team morale.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Shai Reshef, President and Founder, of University of the People, is the recipient of the 2023 Yidan Prize. The Yidan Prize comes from the Yidan Prize Foundation , a Hong-Kong based philanthropy founded by Charles Chen Yidan. Recipients of the prize receive $3.9 million, half as a personal award and half to scale up their work. The award recognizes their innovative solutions which help learners reach their full potential, by advancing the quality of teaching and learning and breaking down b

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Some high school seniors are still feeling the pressure of getting their college applications completed. Maybe they aren’t sure of their final college choice yet, or haven’t discussed the money part with their parents, but there isn’t much procrastination room remaining. Early decision and early action deadlines have passed, and most regular deadlines fall somewhere between January 1 and February 1, unless the college utilizes a rolling admissions process.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Georgetown University women’s basketball coach Tasha Butts lost her two -year battle with breast cancer on Monday. Butts was 41. Butts took a leave of absence from Georgetown last month to tend to her illness. Her diagnosis sparked a campaign to help bring about breast cancer Tasha Butts awareness. “I am heartbroken for Tasha’s family, friends, players, teammates and colleagues,” said Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The Debt Collective, the nation’s first debtor’s union, has canceled close to $10 million in student debt for Morehouse College students. Organizers announced the collaboration with Morehouse—a Historically Black College and University for men in Atlanta—to eliminate all account balances Morehouse College had remaining in collections for the Fall 2022 term and prior.

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