Dr. Josie Ahlquist
MAY 31, 2022
When I first began my work researching and writing about social media, I considered myself an ambitious cheerleader – maybe even a hype woman – for campuses to adopt the latest digital communication tools to better tell their stories and connect with students. In 2012 it was Twitter and Instagram; today it’s TikTok or Discord. But adoption does not equal impact.
Teaching & Learning in HigherEd
MAY 27, 2022
“We need to learn to listen and read and interpret messages more thoughtfully,” Amy Lombardi told me. A doctoral student at the University of California at Davis, Lombardi says such […].
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The Scholarly Teacher
MAY 12, 2022
Amanda Steiner, University of Nebraska at Omaha. Jennifer Lemke, University of Nebraska at Omaha. Key Statement: Best practices for online instructional strategies include promoting community and collaborative learning experiences. Four pedagogical approaches for creating an engaging virtual learning environment are shared. Introduction. All educators have one goal in mind: to create the best learning environment possible for their students.
Great College Advice
MAY 24, 2022
Financial Aid Planning for Senior Year of High School. . The financial aid timeline is critical if you want to maximize the amount of financial aid for which you are eligible. Financial aid is one of the most important parts of the college process, but it can be one of the most confusing, as well. To make it simpler, we’ve packed everything you need to know into this timeline so you don’t miss any of these important steps.
Higher Education Inquirer
MAY 28, 2022
Ambow touts its place on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), but that status may be short-lived. Ambow Education Holding (AMBO) is facing financial peril--again. The Cayman Islands corporation , with headquarters in Beijing, People's Republic of China , has had financial troubles before. In 2013, the company was liquidated after allegations of financial improprieties.
Campus Sonar
MAY 4, 2022
Every time a new social platform surfaces, we hear the question “should my campus be on this platform?” While TikTok has been around for a few years, it’s still incredibly popular with your prospective and admitted students. According to Statista , almost half of TikTok’s users are under age 29 and 25% of them are ages 10–19. So how do you know if it’s a platform your campus should be on?
Roompact
MAY 30, 2022
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens. | Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional.
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Teaching Matters Academic Support
MAY 27, 2022
Students’ Practice Worth Sharing event on campus In this post, Sam Fawkner, Emily Birtles and Giulia Pinton introduce current initiatives in Moray House School of Education and Sport, which aim to create a sense of belonging and community for students. This post is part of the Building Community Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme. Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES) is a large school, with a diverse offering of programmes to engage with an equally diverse cohort of stude
Ridgewater College
MAY 27, 2022
Hello everyone, my name is DeVonte Tyler. I am returning to college for the second time, which would make me a non-traditional student. I attended Ridgewater College for the first time back in the fall of 2012. My mom, my aunt, and I drove all the way from Augusta, GA to Willmar, MN. Back then I was immature and did not really care much about school.
AIFS Abroad
MAY 26, 2022
Last Updated on May 26, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Want to have an extraordinary semester abroad? Don’t miss the new AIFS Abroad Study Abroad program in Sydney, Australia ! This is your chance to take fascinating courses at the University of Sydney ( one of the top business schools in the world! ) and immerse yourself in everything Australia’s largest city has to offer.
Terminalfour
MAY 26, 2022
With so much dynamic content to work with, university newsrooms can quickly become disorganized. This week, we take a look at 10 great examples of sites that have found a way to surface great content and take their news to the next level.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
MAY 25, 2022
In this post, Stuart Lamont outlines the Teaching Awards 2022 online ceremony. Stuart is the Academic Policy Coordinator at Edinburgh University Students’ Association. This post is part of the May-June Hot Topic: Students’ Association Teaching Awards 2022. This year, the 2022 Teaching Awards Ceremony was aired throughout the day on our on our students’ association’s Facebook page.
Roompact
MAY 24, 2022
We’ve heard the attributions of another year covered in the cloak of COVID-19’s shadow–arresting the development of our residents, limiting academic engagement and success, and continuing to exhaust the efforts of our residential life staff members. Though there have been many types of efforts at recognizing these vital staff within a university, I offer an.
Campus Groups
MAY 24, 2022
In early April 2022, MIT Sloan School of Management (MIT Sloan Undergraduate Education) used the CampusGroups (CG) platform to hold an Analytics Hackathon. The “Hackalytics” event was the program’s first “Analytics for a Better World” Hackathon. The event was co-hosted by the MIT Sloan Master in Business Analytics (MBAn) and MIT Sloan Undergraduate programs.
Teaching Matters Online Learning
MAY 23, 2022
Image credit: pixabay, StockSnap, CC0 In this Spotlight on Learn Ultra post, Karen Howie presents her take on the work being done to improve our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Karen is Head of Digital Learning Applications and Media in Learning, Teaching & Web (part of Information Services). Her team service manage all of our centrally managed teaching, learning, assessment and media platforms.
The Change Leader, Inc.
MAY 18, 2022
In this episode of The Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Drumm McNaughton interviews Richard Light and Allison Jegla, co-authors of the new book, Becoming Great Universities: Small Steps for Sustainable Excellence. Drumm McNaughton interviews Richard Light and Allison Jegla, co-authors of the book, Becoming Great Universities: Small Steps for Sustainable Excellence.
Dr. Al Solano
MAY 15, 2022
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn why classified professionals play a critical role in student success and college operations. In this episode, I interview Amparo Medina , Classified Senate President, Oxnard College , California. (Scroll down to access the transcript.). We discuss the following topics: 7:38:00: The role of classified senate & the tri-chairs (administrator, faculty, classified) model in key committees. - AB1725 - 10+1. 14:05:50: Example classified professional roles. 20:03:50: A s
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
MAY 19, 2022
Original artwork: James Haynes Welcome to May–June Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme: Building Community. This post introduces Building Community PhD Interns Yuemiao Ma and Bradley Sharples, who are supporting work on community building as part the University’s Enhancement Themes activity. Background The Enhancement Themes are a way for students and staff in universities across Scotland to work together on a theme to improve the student experience.
Roompact
MAY 23, 2022
We’d like to introduce you to our ACUHO-I intern for 2022, Patricia Harvel! Patricia is helping us out in a number of campus facing roles–from helping with our efforts to be a better B-Corp to developing resources of use to residence life professionals. We love the ideas and enthusiasm she brings to our team. Patricia Harvel.
Campus Groups
MAY 17, 2022
CampusGroups has some exciting news to share! We are delighted to announce that we have now joined forces with the leading mobile-first student engagement platform in higher education- Ready Education (Ready). This development positions us as the leader in digital student experience platforms. Together, we have over 700 campus partners and will work to help over 7 million students in 25 countries succeed.
Teaching Matters Online Learning
MAY 23, 2022
In this Spotlight on Learn Ultra post, Karen Howie presents her take on the work being done to improve our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Karen is Head of Digital Learning Applications and Media in Learning, Teaching & Web (part of Information Services). Her team service manage all of our centrally managed teaching, learning, assessment and […].
The Change Leader, Inc.
MAY 15, 2022
Higher education institutions have an urgent responsibility to act on the values of environmental sustainability by going green, campus by campus. The Carleton College sustainability model leads the way for higher education institutions to reduce operating costs while being influential role models for environmental stewardship. The climate crisis has become more visible and tangible than ever.
Higher Education Inquirer
MAY 15, 2022
College viability is best determined by comparing the private colleges you are considering (Click on the image.) [This article is part of the Transparency-Accountability-Value series.] You have worked hard to make higher education a smart, informed investment. You have talked with college admissions counselors, developed a list of preferred colleges, visited the schools in-person or virtually, written the application essays, and filled out the common app.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
MAY 18, 2022
In this post, Stuart Lamont takes a closer look at the Teaching Awards category: ‘Outstanding Innovation in Digital Teaching’. Stuart is the Academic Policy Coordinator at Edinburgh University Students’ Association. This post is part of the May-June Hot Topic: Students’ Association Teaching Awards 2022. The ‘Outstanding Innovation in Digital Teaching’ Teaching Awards category celebrates staff who made excellent use of digital platforms, used technology to engage students as active participants i
Roompact
MAY 17, 2022
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens. | Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional.
Kay Peterson
MAY 13, 2022
In our recent podcast, Michellana Jester describes her experiences with MIT Sloan’s Global Entrepreneurship Lab where business and graduate student teams provide insights and analysis to startups in emerging and frontier markets. To accomplish this, G-Lab students work together on teams that face the challenges of working in a new context with multiple stakeholders who may have different life experiences and perspectives , managing vast amounts of information, analyzing complex challenges, and d
Teaching Matters Online Learning
MAY 16, 2022
Zollhafen Mainz bridge. Image credit: Nikolai Benner, nikolaibenner.de In this extra post, Professor Tim Drysdale and Dr Tim Fawns reflect on their attendance at a recent conference, “Excellence in teaching – The future of digital learning”, which debated issues of innovation, leadership, and resistance in the current HE climate. We both travelled to Mainz to represent The University of Edinburgh for a two-day conference, “ Excellence in teaching – The future of digital learning ”, which was hos
The Change Leader, Inc.
MAY 13, 2022
In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Drumm McNaughton engages in conversation with the president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, Mike Petrilli, whose recent article presents a strong argument for optimism despite fewer students enrolling in traditional colleges and universities. The downward enrollment trend has induced panic among many in the higher education industry, but Petrilli offers data-based evidence suggesting the trend is neither surprising nor a cause for despair.
Terminalfour
MAY 12, 2022
Is the printed course catalog (prospectus) obsolete? And are digital—and even personalized viewbooks/catalogs—the way forward as students get more sustainability savvy? We explore what the future might hold for this key recruitment product.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
MAY 13, 2022
Original illustration by Li-Yi Huang, Edinburgh College of Art student. In this post, Borislava Georgieva and Azwa Iman, two students who took the Engineering Principles 1 course redesigned by Dr Simone Dimartino, reflect on their experience of being part of a virtual community of engineers of all interests and abilities. This post is part of the Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Building Community.
Roompact
MAY 10, 2022
As a residence life professional I can attest to the need for a little rest and rejuvenation every once in a while. Especially after our busy seasons like RA training, move-in, move-out, RA selection, housing selection… then add in roommate conflicts, on-call nights, staff meetings, one-on-ones… ok, maybe we need a lot of rest and.
Higher Education Inquirer
MAY 9, 2022
The latest report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about wrongdoing by higher education online program managers (OPMs) felt disappointing to social justice advocates who watch the space and know the bad actors who were unnamed in the GAO document. US higher education has always been a racket, but its latest pursuits have gone untouched and even unmentioned.
AIFS Abroad
MAY 6, 2022
Last Updated on May 6, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. You probably already know that Ireland’s lush green hills and dramatic seaside cliffs make the country a popular tourist destination. But what makes interning or studying abroad in Dublin an experience you can’t miss? With its world-class universities, friendly locals, and endless entertainment, Dublin has something for everyone.
CU Work-Life Balance
MAY 4, 2022
Taking a break from work and other regular responsibilities is key to maintaining our overall wellbeing. The past few years have been more challenging than usual, and so it’s important for all University of Colorado faculty and staff to make sure they use the vacation leave they’ve earned. It’s even more important to make sure you use enough leave throughout the year to ensure you don’t lose any leave hours.
Terminalfour
MAY 4, 2022
Billionaire Elon Musk’s $44-billion takeover of Twitter is nearly a done deal. But what are the motivations to own Twitter, and what does it mean for higher education? We take a look at the context around this breaking news and how higher education institutions may react.
Regna Consulting
MAY 4, 2022
For nearly 400 years, Harvard’s most famous motto has been a single word, Veritas , or truth. In the spirit of that slogan, university officials said, Harvard on Tuesday published the first full accounting of the institution’s historical ties to slavery. By Mike Damiano Globe Staff, Updated April 26, 2022. Read more. . The post ‘This report is unflinching’: Harvard University confronts its ties to slavery appeared first on Renga Consulting.
Roompact
MAY 4, 2022
Roompact is pleased to announce its fourth annual user’s conference scheduled for this fall on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 between 12:30pm and 2:30pm at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel. Our abbreviated “mini conference” this year will feature Roompact updates, a showcase session on specialized use cases of our software, and the opportunity to interact.
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