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University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team Offers Targeted Support for Indigenous and Tribal Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The team’s goal is to make sure students can manage their studies alongside the demands of work and family life, which are common obstacles for many Indigenous students. Initially, students receive guidance through their first four courses, ensuring that they adjust to college life and develop strategies for success.

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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In the meantime, I am so privileged to continue building the future of justice at LSAC alongside our devoted Board, engaged member schools and prelaw community members, and talented management team and staff.” She also chaired the planning committee for the AALS Workshop for New Law School Teachers in 2010.

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Feedback or Feedforward? It’s All About the Timing

The Scholarly Teacher

This includes any information provided to learners about their performance and understanding of an assignment, task, or activity (Hattie & Timperley, 2007). 2004), but that also feel manageable to the time constraints and demands many faculty face? A question we might consider is, “Why are all assignments due at once?”

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Jacqie McWilliams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She leads all strategic planning for the conference, working closely with the 12 full-time member institutions and an associate member along with the board of directors and staff to support the advancement of student athletes , and managing 14 CIAA championships. She was appointed to the John B. McLendon Scholarship Foundation Board.

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JSTOR's Digital Archives Now Reach Over Half a Million Incarcerated Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stacy Burnett What was once a small effort available to approximately 20 carceral sites has now grown its reach to be available to more than 1,000, said Stacy Burnett, senior product manager for JSTOR’s parent company, ITHAKA. She is also the one leading the JSTOR Access in Prison Initiative.

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At University of Hawai’i at M?noa, Native Hawaiian Representation is Growing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

noa’s Native Hawaiian population has grown tremendously since the 1990s, and doubled between 2007 and 2020, thanks to deliberate efforts to recruit and retain these students, said Dr. Willy Kauai, director of Native Hawaiian student services at UH M?noa. Dr. Nikki Chun, vice provost for enrollment management at UH M?noa.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Research shows that having role models of the same race and ethnicity with whom you identify directly correlates and contributes to pursuit of and achievement in academic and professional endeavors,” says Kelly Grossman, communications and development manager at HISPA. There are HISPA board members in diverse locations.