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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: A push by the deep-pocketed Las Vegas Sands Corporation to build a casino and entertainment complex in Long Island, N.Y., has riled leaders of a nearby college who say the development would harm their students and the region. The community college also is partnering with the developers to serve as a workforce training hub.

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Sports betting contracts should be rethought (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The agreements raised questions, as the Times put it, “about whether promoting gambling on campus—especially to people who are at an age when they are vulnerable to developing gambling disorders—fits the mission of higher education.” Their contracts have raised a number of ethical and policy flags.

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20 Creative Halloween Project Ideas to Transform Your Classroom Experience

Experiential Learning Depot

How can our class develop a spooky Halloween-themed escape room that educates participants about local history while providing an exciting community event? How can our class plan and execute a Halloween-themed food drive to help families in need while raising awareness about food insecurity in our community?

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Can Video Games Provide Meaningful Learning Experiences?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

They are educators that convey lessons that generations of game players have internalized. Today, many board games purport to be educational: introducing children to rules and competition and the importance of luck and chance and tactical maneuvering. ” Games, in other words, aren’t innocent diversions.

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7 missteps university leaders must avoid in their AI approach

EAB

Dismissing AI as just another hype Many higher education leaders view AI as a passing trend, like the Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) hype of the 2010s, rather than a lasting innovation. Since students must learn how to use AI to prepare for the workforce, educators must adapt their teaching and evaluation methods to accommodate AI.

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$16B College Sports Revenue and Regulations: Knight Commission Insights: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 171 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amy Privette Perko

The Change Leader, Inc.

Drumm McNaughton With an estimated $16 Billion in additional annual College Sports revenue, leaders need to prioritize financial solutions to fulfill the recently adopted NCAA holistic model and to more fully support college athletes’ education, health, safety, well-being, and equity.

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Unpacking the Pillars of Resistance Against DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The political landscape in Florida has recently witnessed some significant developments that pose a serious challenge to efforts aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public colleges and universities. This decision aligns with the bill signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in May 2023.

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