December, 2021

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Top Reads of 2021

The Scholarly Teacher

Designing Self-Care Practices for This Academic Year. Inclusivity Begins with Overcoming Bias. Rethinking our Relationship with Grading: An Invitation to Reflect and Make the Time. Assigning Roles to Increase the Effectiveness of Group Work. Grading as Instruction: Designing for Practice. Moving from Zoom to In-Person Teaching. 10 In the Moment Responses for Addressing Micro and Macroaggressions in the Classroom.

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20-Twenty-Won: Reflections & Reset

Dr. Laura Pasquini

The start of the winter solstice flags a time to rest, renew, and reflect. I don’t know about y’all but 2021 has been quite a year. I’m going to spend some time quiet time at home (thanks, Omicron) to chill out of and recharge before the new year. “Let’s Stay Home” Candle. Here are a few coaching questions I’ll be reflecting on by the fire with care: What are you grateful for?

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How Colleges’ Carnegie Classifications Have Changed Over Time

Robert Kelchen

NOTE: This post was updated on February 2, 2022 to reflect substantial changes between the initial and final Carnegie data releases. Every three years, Indiana University’s Center on Postsecondary Research has updated Carnegie classifications–a key measure of prestige for some colleges that helps define peer groups. Much of the higher education community looks closely at these lists, and doesn’t hesitate to share their opinions about whether they are correctly classified.

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5 Quotes That Show Ted Lasso Would Make an Excellent Residence Director

Roompact

As any residence director knows, there are ups and downs in our work, but building community and seeing our students grow and succeed provides an unparalleled fulfillment. In Apple TV’s original series, Ted Lasso, viewers can witness the achievements of the AFC Richmond team without the stakes of their normal residence hall responsibilities. With his.

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How to Say “Happy New Year!” in Different Languages

AIFS Abroad

Did you know there are over 7,000 languages spoken on Earth? One of the most fun ways to celebrate holidays — whether your’e wishing someone a happy Valentine’s Day or a happy New Year — is to share your joy in different languages. Here’s how to say “Happy New Year!” in different languages from around the world: 1. Afrikaans.

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Virtual Global Learning Encourages Study Abroad

Study Aborad Association

If you couldn’t attend the December installment of the Gateway Learning Webinar Series titled: Not A Bandaid For COVID: Virtual, Online, And Hybrid Programs , you can still learn about innovative new ways to engage students in global learning by exploring Study Abroad Association’s (SAA’s) 360 GLE (Global Learning Experiences). SAA’s 360 GLE Florence.

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Will You Still Respect Me If I Am Not Overwhelmed?

The Scholarly Teacher

Todd Zakrajsek. University of North Carolina School of Medicine. My graduate degree is in industrial/organizational psychology. I spent years studying how to make organizations bigger and better and how to make workers happier, more efficient, and motivated to work harder. I also learned strategies to motivate workers who slacked off and wasted not only their time but also the time of others.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 4: How The Board and President Relationships Have Evolved

The Change Leader, Inc.

In the last of our Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance series , we discuss how board roles continue to shift, even as higher education’s focus evolves with the rapidly changing environment. These shifts bring pressure on the board to embrace their responsibilities for oversight as well as the opportunity to serve in a consultant capacity to the institution.

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Roompact Contest 2022 Q1: #RoompactSelfie Raffle [CLOSED]

Roompact

Show us some love on social! Show us some love on social and you will be entered into a raffle to win some prizes! All you need to do is create a public post including a picture of you with Roompact (our website on your screen (DO NOT include any screens with student information), with.

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Summer Study Abroad: Spanish and Service Learning in Buenos Aires

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on December 29, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. Interested in improving your Spanish language skills while also giving back to the local Argentine community? Look no further than the Spanish with Service Learning Program in Buenos Aires this summer ! Volunteering while studying abroad is a great way to give back to the community while also interacting with locals and gaining a deeper understanding of Argentine culture.

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20 great examples of institutions who shone a spotlight on climate through COP26

Terminalfour

As the world's eyes fell on Glasgow last month for the COP26 summit, we look at how universities tapped into the conversation around environmental issues to promote faculties, boost engagement and capture the attention of eco-savvy future students.

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Incorporating Virtual Instructional Strategies that Increase Student Engagement

The Scholarly Teacher

Joanne Ricevuto , Harcum College. Laura McLaughlin , Neumann University What do you do when you are on Zoom (or whatever platform you use) during a virtual meeting? Be honest. Do you pay attention the entire time, or do you multitask by doing other work or texting a colleague to say how boring the meeting is that it should have been an email? Well, if you're not paying attention during Zoom meetings, why do we expect our students to be any different?

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Sharing Strategy: Internal Communication & Strategic Planning

Credo Higher Ed

What Does Your Community Know About Your Strategic Plan? If you asked any member of your campus community about your strategic plan, would they know your vision and the things that are most important in achieving it?

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Stakeholders Are Shaping a New M&A Model for Higher Education at PASSHEChanging Higher Ed Podcast 100 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Dan Greenstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

A new M&A model for Higher Education has taken shape with the Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) merger. PASSHE has 14 public universities, and most of its institutions teach to the undergrad and master’s level and are regional institutions. The system has one research institution. These institutions primarily serve rural areas, which is an area that is changing, especially due to the growing inequality in the United States.

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3 Res Life Quick Tips for Engaging Residents through Social Media

Roompact

Roompact’s “Res Life Quick Tips” series highlights ideas and suggestions you can utilize in your residence life and education practice. Take a look through our past quick tips. Social media can be an excellent platform for student engagement.

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Our Favorite Global Reads: AIFS Abroad Staff Picks

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on December 27, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. by Emily Merson , co-founder of Global Experiences and Executive Director of AIFS Abroad. Like most international educators, we don’t just love to travel, we also love to read about the world. It doesn’t take long when we are all together for discussions to turn to what we are reading or latest recommendations.

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TLC LATAM 2021 Recap

Blackboard Higher Education

El Teaching and Learning Conference – LATAM reunió a la comunidad educativa de América Latina a través de una experiencia virtual de enseñanza y aprendizaje, ofreciendo una amplia gama de temas y programas de aprendizaje para educadores a nivel regional e internacional. Los dos días de sesiones interactivas, paneles de clientes y charlas sobre tecnología se enfocaron en los temas y tendencias más críticos que impactan el futuro de la educación en la región.

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Finals and Winter Break 2021

Missouri State

Now that we have come back from Thanksgiving break and December has begun, it can only mean one thing: the end of the semester is quickly approaching! At the end of the semester, two big events come for students: Finals and Moving out. Finals. The week of finals will take place from Saturday, December 11 through Thursday, December 16. It is important to note your final exam period could be at a different time than your regular class period.

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A student’s views on teaching during the pandemic

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Photo credit: Emmanuel Ikwuegbu, Unsplash CC0 In this extra post, Ari Badlishah shares her experience with teaching and learning during the pandemic and reflects on some of the benefits and challenges of online learning. Ari is a Digital Engagement Officer working for the University of Edinburgh’s Online Learning Marketing Team. I have recently completed my MSc Marketing at the University of Edinburgh during the global COVID-19 pandemic – where nearly 100% of my teaching sessions wer

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 4:How The Board and President Relationships Have Evolved

The Change Leader, Inc.

In part 4 of the Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance series, we're diving into how board roles continue to shift, even as higher education’s focus evolves with the rapidly changing environment. These shifts bring pressure on the board to embrace their responsibilities for oversight as well as the opportunity to serve in a consultant capacity to the institution.

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Roompact in 2021… Hitting Our Stride

Roompact

2021 felt like a year of rebirth for us at Roompact. Internally, we sometimes metaphorically speak about our company as if it were a human. We had our childhood years, we stumbled through those painfully awkward teenage years, and in 2021, it finally felt like we really hit our stride and reached “adulthood” from a.

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Learning at the Edge with Michael Schwartz

Kay Peterson

In our interview with Dr. Michael Schwartz, former president of Cleveland State University and Kent State University, he talks with Kay Peterson about the current state of higher education, the critical role of the university administrator and his or her relationship with students, and the importance of that learning relationship as part of the “hidden curriculum” in universities.

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07 - Dr. Josie Ahlquist

StudentAffairs.com

We chat with Dr. Josie Ahlquist , a digital engagement and leadership researcher, speaker, and author. She teaches teens, young adults, education professionals, and campus executives how to humanize technology tools and prioritize building online communities. Full transcript available at [link].

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Dr. Tiffany Franks Awarded 9th Annual Courageous Leadership Award

Credo Higher Ed

With great excitement and joy, Credo announces Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks, President of Averett University , as the recipient of the 2022 Courageous Leadership Award. Awarded each year to a higher education president who embodies courage in leadership, Dr. Tiffany Franks’ collaborative spirit, unapologetic bravery, and living commitment to students, learning, and her community, all arose as differentiators, making her the clear choice for this year’s selection.

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The Not So Obvious Clause That Every PSA Needs

MultiFamily Insider

You must add this clause to your next purchase and sale agreement to avoid uncomfortable situations that threaten your reputation. Most of the time challenges that come up in a transaction are for the most part pretty common. You learn from them and are able to predict if it might happen again in another transaction. Listen to a story of a recent deal that hammers home why you need to add this clause to all future PSAs.

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Successful Turnaround Strategies in Higher Ed Create a Path to Sustainability for Bradley UniversityChanging Higher Ed Podcast 099 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Stephen Standifird

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton shares a conversation with Dr. Stephen Standifird, the President of Bradley University, where they discuss successful turnaround strategies and innovative changes that have created a path for longevity, success, and sustainability for Bradley. .

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Roompact is searching for its 2022 ACUHO-I Summer Intern! [CLOSED]

Roompact

Roompact is STOKED to be offering an ACUHO-I Summer internship for the second year. It represents a unique opportunity for the right graduate student. You can experience what a “higher education adjacent” career path might look like, you can interact with many different campuses (not just one!), and you’ll have a lot of freedom to.

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Learning at the Edge with Michael Schwartz

Kay Peterson

In our interview with Dr. Michael Schwartz, former president of Cleveland State University and Kent State University, he talks with Kay Peterson about the current state of higher education, the critical role of the university administrator and his or her relationship with students, and the importance of that learning relationship as part of the “hidden curriculum” in universities.

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Take It From Me….You need a Health Plan

College Forward

Regular tips and advice to help you better navigate young adulthood from someone who had to learn some of this stuff (way too much of this stuff) the hard way. Take It From Me…You need health insurance (or at least a viable plan just in case you get sick, injured, or have other health-related issues arise) With everything that happens at the end of the year, one of the most important things for you to do is make sure you’re fully covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance for the nex

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Tips to Make Your School More Secure in 2022

Collegis Education Higher Ed Trends

Did you know? Higher ed is a big target for hackers, with cyberattacks surging due in part to remote operations during the pandemic. As recently as this month, Butler County Community College and Lewis and Clark Community College had to temporarily close their campuses to recover from Thanksgiving week cyberattacks. Schools without a risk assessment and remediation plan risk their Title 4 funding.*. * Gramm Leach Bliley Act The FBI’s Cyber Division warned this year that criminals are steadily ta

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Applications for the Spring 2022 Tuition Assistance Benefit open Dec. 13

CU Work-Life Balance

Learning is an experience that belongs to everyone. The four campuses of the University of Colorado are ever focused on expanding human knowledge and making that knowledge broadly accessible. Employees on any of CU’s campuses and the System Office are eligible to receive the Tuition Assistance Benefit (TAB) for themselves or their dependents. The TAB application period for Spring 2022 opens on Dec. 13 and will close on the following dates for each campus: Boulder — Jan. 28.

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Don Hossler named to Edu Alliance Group Advisory Council

Edu Alliance Journal

Dr. Don Hossler, a Senior Scholar at the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice in the Rossier School of Education, at the University of Southern California. has been named to the Edu Alliance Group Advisory Council. Hossler also holds the rank of Distinguished Provost Professor Emeritus in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Indiana University.

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Top 10 Gifts for Study Abroad Students in 2022

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on December 15, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. Need some inspiration? If you’re on the hunt for a gift for someone in your life who is traveling or will study abroad in 2022 , check out these top gifts for international travelers. Here are our top 10 best gifts for study abroad students in 2022: #1: Reusable Water Bottle that Collapses. Now more than ever, students are focused on sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

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The Colbeck Scandal (South University and the Art Institutes)

Higher Education Inquirer

(Updated January 9, 2022) In July 2019, DC lawyer David Halperin published an expose on Colbeck Capital Management, a New York-based firm tied to two failing for-profit school chains: South University (South) and the Art Institutes (Ai). South University and the Art Institutes have been failing for a decade, first as schools in the Education Management Corporation chain, then as a renovation project of Dream Center Education Holdings.

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Part III: How Can Your College Address IT Turnover and Stay Competitive?

Collegis Education Higher Ed Trends

The world is in the midst of a “ Great Reshuffle ” of talent, as job transitions globally are up 28 percent over the last few months in 2021. One area where this shifting of talent is especially high is among tech professionals, with more than nine in ten executives in technology seeing higher-than-usual attrition in their ranks. Turnover of information technology (IT) staff is becoming more common and increasingly devastating to organizations – especially higher ed institutions – as tech

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Part II: What Are the Risks of Not Addressing IT Staff Turnover in Higher Education?

Collegis Education Higher Ed Trends

The world is in the midst of a “ Great Reshuffle ” of talent, as job transitions globally are up 28 percent over the last few months in 2021. One area where this shifting of talent is especially high is among tech professionals, with more than nine in ten executives in technology seeing higher-than-usual attrition in their ranks. Turnover of information technology (IT) staff is becoming more common and increasingly devastating to organizations – especially higher ed institutions – as tech

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Part I: Why is IT Talent Leaving Higher Education?

Collegis Education Higher Ed Trends

The world is in the midst of a “ Great Reshuffle ” of talent, as job transitions globally are up 28 percent over the last few months in 2021. One area where this shifting of talent is especially high is among tech professionals, with more than nine in ten executives in technology seeing higher-than-usual attrition in their ranks. Turnover of information technology (IT) staff is becoming more common and increasingly devastating to organizations – especially higher ed institutions – as tech