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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

State agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke of a mental health emergency among youth and schoolchildren in 2020, citing steadily rising rates of suicide from 2010-2020. “I And an additional $21,739 is available to each school in grants for professional development. . The deadline to apply is Jan.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. Fellows have the opportunity to participate in faculty research and developmental projects, enhancing their professional development.

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Create a Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environment Using Container-Setting

The Scholarly Teacher

Humans have a primal need for human touch; however, the appropriateness of touch varies by context, setting, and individual preference (Field, 2010). We have also used container-setting in nontraditional learning settings, such as professional development, clinical preceptorship, workplace mentorship, and client coaching.

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Resource for Aspiring Academics

CAPD

This is where the National Center for Faculty Development (NCFD) steps in. About NCFD Founded in 2010, the NCFD has emerged as a premier organization dedicated to professional development in higher education.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Salcedo worked directly with Alexander, she sought his mentorship so she could strengthen her leadership skills and continue her professional development. That data show that the students who attend the summer bridge program build great resilience skills, and resilience leads to retention.

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Letting Go of the Reins: Supporting Student Needs

The Scholarly Teacher

In general, enhanced intrinsic motivation has been shown to lessen procrastination (Rakes & Dunn, 2010) and improve academic outcomes. Discussion Questions In your own professional development or time as a student, can you recall instances in which you were allowed to be more autonomous? & Dunn, K. & Deci, E.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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We have supported Latinx faculty in continuing professional development through HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities),” says CSULB President Dr. Jane Close Conoley. “We In 2023, over half (56%) of the students were Latino, compared to 36% in 2010. We offer faculty workshops on culturally sensitive teaching.”