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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By this time, I was 13 years into teaching, and too often my schedule would conflict with my son’s school events. Conflicting schedules- work schedules may not align with the times that events are taking place. Ford is Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Donna Y.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alessandra Lynch, Butler University; Dr. Joshua Bennett Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Teach your students to be human as you teach them everything else. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof. Thomas Kneeland went to college with his mind set on becoming a physician.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alessandra Lynch, Butler University; Dr. Joshua Bennett Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Teach your students to be human as you teach them everything else. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof. Thomas Kneeland went to college with his mind set on becoming a physician.

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Learn why our Fall 2024 Interns Advocate for Mental Health

Active Minds

It could also mean restructuring economic systems to ensure fairer wages and compensation, a healthier work schedule, and opportunities for everyone to succeed without the extreme concentration of wealth. Mental health advocacy is important to me because its facet of human life that we dont think about.

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Dealing with homesickness and loneliness: tips for year-abroad students

Student Minds

Scheduling calls can help you stay in touch with those who matter a lot to you. The reality is, were only human. I've become much better at using FaceTime, as keeping up with friends from home, university, and my year abroad can be challenging.

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How to Build a Strong Faculty and Staff Advising Partnership

Civitas Learning

Dr. Phan explains how consistent involvement from academic leaders—through curriculum, scheduling, and mentoring—built a foundation of trust across teams. A Culture Shift Rooted in Human Connection From note-taking transparency to better major declarations, the shift to shared technology and partnership has created real change.

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From Guesswork to Impact: How Greenville Tech Measured What Drove Real Results

Civitas Learning

Overwhelmed by large caseloads, advisors often met with students who scheduled their own appointments, while those most at risk slipped through the cracks. Rather than getting lost in inboxes, the messages stood out and sparked real human connection. It became clear that a one-size-fits-all approach wasn’t enough.