Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 8, 2024

Dr. Dwayne Lee Pinkney Dwayne Lee Pinkney has been appointed executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance and chief financial officer at the University of Pittsburgh. He served as executive vice president for finance and administration at Indiana University. Pinkney holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from North Carolina A&T State University, an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina at

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Steve Keating

AUGUST 8, 2024

Several years ago, I was part of a group welcoming summer interns to the company where I worked. As one of my colleagues was talking about what success in business looks like, they told this group of high achievers to “say yes to every request and figure out how you’re going to do it later.” I knew, for several reasons, that was about the worst advice you could give anyone.

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Symplicity

AUGUST 8, 2024

In a recent study conducted by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) , significant insights emerged about the future landscape of good jobs and the role of four-year degrees in securing them by 2031. For career services professionals, understanding these trends is crucial in guiding students towards successful career paths.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 8, 2024

As Title IV administrators, we’re all too familiar with the term “conflicting information.” It’s a staple in our daily operations in higher education, and its regulatory definition can be found in 34 CFR 668.16(f), 34 CFR 668.16(b)(3), and 34 CFR 668.54(a)(2). These regulations require Financial Aid Administrators (FAAs) to establish a robust system for identifying… More » Navigating Conflicting Information in Title IV Administration The post Navigating Conflicting

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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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Timely MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

You’re conducting a virtual job interview and the person cannot be bothered to turn on their camera. A potential entry-level hire can’t maintain eye contact during your conversation. You receive an email from a candidate with a request for unreasonable compensation based on the role and the person’s experience. Sound familiar? You may have had a similar experience.

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CAMPUSPEAK

AUGUST 8, 2024

Building and maintaining a valuable personal brand is crucial in advancing your career. As Jeff Bezos famously said, “Your personal… The post Build and Maintain a Valuable Personal Brand appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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