May, 2021

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Now You’ve Read Those Things, Too | A Conversation with Arlene Wilner

Teaching & Learning in HigherEd

I sat down with Dr. Arlene Wilner, Professor of English at Rider University, to discuss her new book Rethinking Reading in College: An Across-the-Curriculum Approach. Central to her approach is […].

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Design Together: A Future Work Life You Want to Lead

Dr. Laura Pasquini

I’ve been thinking about work design for a while. And by “a while” I mean, since I was in high school. You might not be surprised to learn that my 17-year-old self went to the local Chapters store to buy and read Do What You Are : Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. I wanted to know where and what I should be aiming for based on who I was.

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

By: Dr. Cali Morrison. The old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Spring brings thoughts of renewal in so many ways. As academics, May typically signals the end of an academic year. As learners there is new hope in credentials earned and a future to pursue. As I reflect on my time wearing both of these hats, I recognize the strength of my conviction, the hope I have stems not only from my why, which I share below, but also from the community I surround myself with — virtually or

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Flushing Queens NYC

Student Housing Works

Home Quick Fact: Flushing is the most diverse & dynamic community in the United States Two-thirds of Flushing’s population is Asian American, including residents with roots in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, India and Afghanistan. That alone accounts for Flushing’s vibrancy and also for its neighborhood vibe—many of the businesses here are family owned, running multiple generations deep.

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Heist Awards shortlist unveiled for 2021 - who in HigherEd is leading the way

Terminalfour

As universities continue to grapple with the impact of the pandemic, this year's Heist Awards shortlist looks to those pioneering new ways of reaching and recruiting students digitally.

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Teaching in the online space

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Julie Freeman, University Graphics Design Service In this post, Melissa Highton, reflects on the development of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at Edinburgh and how it is evolving. Melissa is Director of Learning, Teaching and Web in the Information Services Group and Assistant Principal for Online Learning. This post is part of May-June’s ‘Hot Topic’ series: “Teaching and Learning during a Pandemic: Lessons and reflections from the last year” It’s been a big year for our Virtual Learnin

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What Grantmakers Want From Higher Edwith host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Ken Knueven | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 079

The Change Leader, Inc.

Higher education grantmakers are rewarding transformational higher education institutions with grants, and technology innovation, a disruptive force for traditional industries, is now playing a key part of the ongoing and rapid transformation. When higher education programs align with compassion for students, student persistence and graduation rates change for the better.

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Immersive and Affordable Housing Accommodations: The Local Homestay in Grenoble

AIFS Abroad

Written by Miranda Rea, Resident Director in Grenoble, France. Immersion in the local culture is an excellent way to ensure that your students are continuously learning during their study abroad experience. In Grenoble , AIFS has a wide network of local families who every semester , winter and summer terms house our students providing safe and comfortable learning environments.

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Morningside Heights -The Neighborhood

Student Housing Works

Home Morningside Heights -The Neighborhood North of Cathedral Parkway (110th Street) and south of 125th Street, Morningside Heights is dominated by several of the city’s institutions of higher education: Columbia University, its sister Barnard College, Union Theological Seminary, and a few smaller schools. It is also home to the enormous Cathedral of St.

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20 Questions for Strategic Planning Readiness

Credo Higher Ed

BY MATTHEW TRENT TRAINUM, ED.D. When is the right time to undergo a new strategic planning process? In the past, this was a (deceptively) straightforward question, even if it didn't always feel that way. Plans were routinely updated when a new leader arrived, an old plan expired, or accreditation requirements edged closer. Then, our world changed. A global pandemic upended campus work and uprooted long-held conventions, leading to instantaneous survival planning across the country.

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Looking through a new lens: Teaching during a pandemic

Teaching Matters Online Learning

© Norah Spears and the University of Edinburgh Supported Media Studios Kate Yee chats with Professor Norah Spears about using Learning Glass technology, provided by the University’s Supported Media Production Studios, to enhance her online teaching. This post is part of May-June’s ‘Hot Topic’ series: “Teaching and Learning during a Pandemic: Lessons and reflections from the last year”.

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Transforming Curriculum and Higher Ed’s Role in Workforce Successwith host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Ashley Finley | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 080

The Change Leader, Inc.

The Association of American Colleges & University’s (AAC&C) new study focuses on workforce success and candidate job skills improvement based on employer views through curriculum transformation. A new study shows how higher education curriculum transformation can improve job skills and workforce success, based on employer views.

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At WPI, the task was to fashion a hand prosthetic for a student in need. They built more than that

Regna Consulting

A group of WPI biomedical engineers took on a project to help a student disabled by an accident. They created something that didn’t exist – a partial hand prosthetic offering physical function. by Thomas Farragher, Boston Globe, May 3, 2021. Read more. The post At WPI, the task was to fashion a hand prosthetic for a student in need. They built more than that appeared first on Renga Consulting.

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Cannes as a customized destination – our top ten

AIFS Abroad

Needless to say, the city of Cannes is instantly recognized for its eponymous film festival. Today, our Cannes Resident Director Sandrine Passeron will explore many of the facets of this sunny city on the French Riviera has to offer that make it an excellent location for a Customized, Faculty-Led program with AIFS Study Abroad. 1. The Mediterranean climate.

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12 Groundbreaking Asian Columbians You Should Know

Student Housing Works

Home We’re celebrating Columbians of Asian heritage who have made, and are making, waves in the world. The list of Columbians with Asian heritage who have made an impact on the world is vast. From the arts, to engineering, to medical sciences, and every industry in between, our university’s contributions to society would not be the same without these impressive alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

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Track your leave: Leave balances module gives you additional detail

CU Work-Life Balance

This year, the University of Colorado introduced a new Leave Accrual module in the employee portal. It was introduced to provide leave balance information for our prior leave plans as well as employees newly eligible for state sick leave created by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. You can see more detailed information, including eligibility and instructions on how to claim state sick leave on the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act webpage.

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Three successful ways to combat digital fatigue when recruiting students

Terminalfour

How are universities delivering engaging content and experiences to prospective students who may be feeling digital fatigue after a year spent mainly online?

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Market Research Drives College Transformationwith host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Dave Haney | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 078

The Change Leader, Inc.

Hiram College continues its transformation driven by market research, even as it undergoes change in its top leadership. The college had completed an academic prioritization process led by Dr. Lori Varlotta, the university’s former president. This process, which followed AAUP guidelines, worked with faculty to put together a strategic academic team, develop criteria for prioritization, […].

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Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities & Credo Announce 1st Cohort For Student Success

Credo Higher Ed

Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) and Credo are pleased to announce the launch of a first Moving the Needle Cohort in Fall 2021 to improve student outcomes across ACCU member institutions. Congratulations to the following institutions for engaging their communities in Moving the Needle, a partnership that engages the full campus in developing, implementing, and enhancing the conditions, practices, systems, and solutions that foster student success and retention: 1.

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My Favorite Place in Grenoble: La Bastille

AIFS Abroad

Written by AIFS Resident Director, Miranda Rea. My favorite place in Grenoble has to be La Bastille. It is the first thing you see, rising above the city and in my opinion, it sums up all that is great about Grenoble – history, environment, science, culture, technology, sport, education – in a beautiful setting. You can walk, run or cycle up, or you can enjoy the views from one of the oldest urban cable cars still in operation.

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The Ultimate Guide to NYC Street Parking

Student Housing Works

New York City is the most ticketed city in the US when it comes to the total revenue generated from parking tickets. When parking on the street, make sure you know all about NYC street parking so that your time and money are well spent, rather than spent doing damage control. Though at first NYC street parking seems confusing (alternate side parking?

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PERA members will see their contributions increase on July 1

CU Work-Life Balance

In 2018, Colorado passed legislation ( SB 18-200 ) establishing a series of scheduled increases to employee and employer contribution rates towards Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) plans. This year, the final increase in that legislation will take effect, raising PERA-eligible CU members’ contribution from 10% to 10.5%. Employees enrolled in a PERA retirement plan can expect to see this change in their July paycheck.

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Off-To-College in NYC checklist

Student Housing Works

Home Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your first year at college. These are just suggestions; you should adapt this list to suit your own situation. To save packing or shipping, it might make sense to buy some of these items after you arrive. It might also make sense to pack for one season at a time and switch items when you go home during breaks.

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Strategic Management, Planning, and DisruptionsFive Reasons to Throw Out Your Strategic Plan

The Change Leader, Inc.

Strategic management and planning are critical parts of a Higher Ed leader’s tool kit to deal with disruptions — and 5 reasons to throw yours out.

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Why Grenoble as a Customized Faculty-Led Location

AIFS Abroad

This week on the blog we are highlighting the beautiful city of Grenoble, France! Below are some top reasons why Grenoble would be the perfect location for your customized faculty-led program. Grenoble is for students: With over 65,000 university students and several prestigious universities, Grenoble is an ideal place to study abroad. The city is regularly voted most popular university town in France with so much to do for students– free museums, free events or ticket discounts, special offers

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Art History in the South of France

AIFS Abroad

Provence and the Côte d’Azur, home to so many legendary artists and painters, makes AIFS in Cannes the perfect location for a Customized, Faculty-Led program focusing on Art History. There are over 50 museums and galleries to choose from but today we’re highlighting a few: Within easy reach of Cannes: Musée Picasso. Located in the small coastal city of Antibes, 11 kms from Cannes.

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Appalachian College Association & Credo Announce 2nd Cohort For Student Success

Credo Higher Ed

Appalachian College Association (ACA) and Credo are pleased to announce the launch of a second Moving the Needle Cohort in Fall 2021 to improve student outcomes across ACA member and guest institutions. Congratulations to ACA members Davis & Elkins College (Elkins, West Virginia) and Emory & Henry College (Emory, Virginia), and guest institution Averett University (Danville, Virginia), for their commitment to building an inclusive, student-centric culture through Moving The Needle, a par

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