Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Ten years ago, most college students short of money for food would have difficulty finding a food pantry on campus. Food insecurity wasn’t a widely recognized problem in higher education and “student basic needs” wasn’t a field of practice. As we reach the end of another tough year, we deserve to take a moment to be grateful and proud that times truly have changed.
Student Minds
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Emily shares her recent experiences of loss and shares some tips that have helped her through this difficult time. - Emily Thorpe A few weeks ago, I lost my Nan to dementia. I understand that my situation is not unique, and that loss is experienced by everyone. Sometimes unexpectedly; sometimes losing someone stretches out over a long period of time.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The exclusion of Florida State University’s football team from the College Football Playoff serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing high school recruits, particularly quarterbacks, hoping to join top-tier college football programs. Despite earning the right to make the playoff based on their resume, Florida State's decision to bring in a true freshman quarterback who needed further development arguably cost the team at shot to compete in the College Football Playoff due to the percep
Student Minds
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Emily shares her recent experiences of loss and shares some tips that have helped her through this difficult time. -Emily Thorpe A few weeks ago, I lost my Nan to dementia. I understand that my situation is not unique, and that loss is experienced by everyone. Sometimes unexpectedly; sometimes losing someone stretches out over a long period of time.
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This fall semester, Massasoit Community College achieved a new first. It became the first two-year school in the state of Massachusetts to allow students to attain degrees in Black Studies. With courses ranging from “Sociology of Race and Ethnicity” and “Contemporary Issues in the Black Community” to “The Black Arts Movement” and “The Civil Rights and Black Power Movement,” students at Massasoit can now pursue the interdisciplinary degree at the two-year school, both online and in-person.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Kristina Londy Kristina Londy has been named director of student success and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California. Londy holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a master’s in educational leadership and administration from California State University, Fullerton.
Student Loan Planner
DECEMBER 12, 2023
If you’re 65 or older, you might qualify for Medicare which is a form of health insurance offered by the government. Generally, you’ll pay a monthly premium for what’s referred to as Medicare Part B, which is your medical coverage. Many people end up paying a standard amount for this, but if you’re married and… The post Seniors & Student Loans: What You Need to Know About Medicare appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Veronica Griego-Sanders Veronica Griego-Sanders has been appointed director of the Family Development Program at the University of New Mexico. She previously served as a public school teacher and principal. Griego-Sanders holds a master’s in educational leadership from the University of New Mexico.
Thrive Alliance Group
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Holiday expectations cause anxiety & behavior issues at home and at school For just about all of us, the holiday season brings a mixed bag of emotions and experiences. It’s supposed to be a time for connection, generosity, and joy. Yet it also tends to bring unrealistic expectations that lead to anxiety and meltdowns. Here’s a story that we can all relate to, plus some advice that school staff can use to better manage expectations and diffuse the stress at home and in the classroom.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Wintertime is flu season, and getting your influenza vaccine (flu shot) in the fall is the best way to prevent the flu and its complications. It can take nearly two weeks to build immunity after a shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , cdc.gov, recommends an annual flu shot for everyone age 6 months and older. It can lower your risk of having serious illness from the flu and the need for a hospital stay.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The National Center for Education Statistics has released data from its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) published Dec. 12. Dr. Miguel Cardona IPEDS gathers information annually from U.S. college, university, and technical and vocational institutions eligible to participate in any of the Title IV federal student financial aid programs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Attempts to clamp down on free expression do little to combat antisemitism or other unacceptable forms of hate and prejudice, according to the leader of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). Dr. Irene_Mulvey “The current clamor for political and financial interference in higher education in the name of fighting discrimination creates a climate of chilled speech and censorship that violates core principles of academic freedom,” said AAUP President Dr.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Universities of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents rejected a deal that the school system had made with state Republicans to halt UW diversity efforts in exchange for funding and employee raises. UW Board of Regents Member Angela Adams The regents’ decision – a close 9-8 vote – came during an Dec. 9 emergency meeting after school leaders had agreed on Dec. 8 to acquiesce to Republican demands by freezing the hiring for diversity positions through the end of 2026; moving more than 40 diversity p
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