June, 2022

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Taxonomies of Educational Outcomes

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Delighted to share an interactive walk-through of the recently updated poster ( available here ). Click in the top right-hand corner to make the interactive fullscreen. There is also a video walk-through of the same poster below. Note the title of the poster has changed from using ‘objectives’ to ‘outcomes’ The post Taxonomies of Educational Outcomes first appeared on Sijen.

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The loneliness of a research student: Why community matters

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Linguistics and English Language PG Conference dinner. Image Credit: Kier Mathison Photography In this post, Shian Holt attempts to answer the question: What do research students want from their academic student community? Shian is Head of Student Support & Enhancement in the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences (PPLS). This post is part of the Building Community Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme.

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Why Pay for an Unpaid Internship?

AIFS Abroad

International internships can provide you with the exciting opportunity to live abroad and give your resume a major boost. But many internships, whether at home or abroad, aren’t paid. We get it – it doesn’t sound ideal to work for free. So why would anyone pay for an unpaid internship? Everyone’s situation is different. With many degrees and entry-level jobs requiring previous hands-on experience, an internship program abroad might be the best option to help you get where you want to go in your

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Mindfulness Tips for the Holidays For Young People with Autism & LD

CIP

Mindfulness is a word that has recently gained attention due to the pandemic and the stressful times that we are currently living in. We are looking for ways to ease stress and help students with learning differences find ways to improve their lives during these trying times.

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Compassion for Students Is the Key to Student PersistenceChanging Higher Ed Podcast 112 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Marvin Krislov

The Change Leader, Inc.

When higher education programs align with compassion for students, student persistence and graduation rates change for the better. Pace University is proving this by offering unique types of support and resources for students. Among those resources is a 101-level course offered to all first-year students. Marvin Krislov, the president of Pace University, is one of the very few presidents who still teaches classes – and he is one of the teachers of this 101-level course.

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Restorative Practices in ResLife: From “Floor Meeting” to “Community Gathering,” Using Circles

Roompact

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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HEI Investigation: Academic Partnerships

Higher Education Inquirer

In 2022, Online Program Managers (OPMs) are being scrutinized like their predecessors, for-profit colleges, in the early 2000s. 2U , one of the leaders in the industry, has been particularly singled out as a predatory company, working with elite schools like the University of Southern California , and selling their overpriced master's degrees. Before that, Kaplan Higher Education and Kaplan Higher Education gained attention for selling off their for-profit schools but maintaining the management

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Building community and developing a sense of belonging through PhD internships

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Image credit: Original artwork by Mehak Chauhan, PhD student, School of Biological Sciences. In this post, Bradley Sharples reflects on his role as a Community Building PhD intern, working on the Resilient Learning Communities Enhancement Theme. This post is part of the Building Community Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme. Since March 2022, I have been a PhD intern at The University of Edinburgh focusing on the community building aspects of the Resilient Learning Communities Enhancement T

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Kaleb Krupa: Taking off the mask

Ridgewater College

Hello, my name is Kaleb John Krupa my pronouns are he/him/his. I’m 18 years old and this is my third year at Ridgewater College. My current major is Liberal Arts and Sciences and I’m involved in Ridgewater College as a student, a student senate member, a college ambassador, and also the President of the Gay-Straight Alliance/ Pride Respect Individuality Support Movement (G.S.A.

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How social media listening can help drive engagement and conversation

Terminalfour

Information travels fast on social media. With nearly half the world’s population on social media, that’s a lot of conversations. Do you know how many times is your school mentioned? There’s an easy way to get in on the conversation, by adding social media listening to your marketing strategy.

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2022 Roompact Door Dec Contest!

Roompact

IT’S BACK! Are your door decs the fairest of them all? It’s time for them to get a little artistic appreciation! Roompact is holding its fifth annual door dec contest! Here’s how it goes. This contest is open to schools who currently use Roompact’s software on their campus. Create a door dec with the name.

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7 Reasons Students Love to Travel to Sydney, Australia

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on June 22, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. If you’re looking for an amazing experience abroad, traveling to Sydney should be at the top of your list! With its world-famous beaches and endless outdoor activities, Australia’s largest city is the perfect place for students to soak up some sun and culture. Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime – here are the top 7 reasons why you should travel to Sydney, Australia: 1.

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Guide to setup SMART Goals in your Enrollment and Admission Strategy

Creatrix Campus

Guide to setup SMART Goals in your Enrollment and Admission Strategy. admin. Wed, 06/15/2022 - 01:33. The Center for American Progress statistics revealed a shocking fact that the annual undergraduate enrollment at all higher education institutions declined by 1.25 million students between the years 2014-15 and 2018-19, which was a drop by 5 percent.

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Building community and developing a sense of belonging through PhD internships

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

In this post, Bradley Sharples reflects on his role as a Community Building PhD intern, working on the Resilient Learning Communities Enhancement Theme. This post is part of the Building Community Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme. Since March 2022, I have been a PhD intern at The University of Edinburgh focusing on the community building aspects […].

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Protected: Take It From Me: You Need to Become Financially Literate

College Forward

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Take It From Me: You Need to Become Financially Literate appeared first on College Forward.

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Twenty years of peer support: The fellowship and solidarity of community

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Image credit: pixabay, Mohamed Hassan, CC0 In this post, Dr Neil Speirs reflects on twenty years of peer support. Neil is Widening Participation Manager. This post is part of the Building Community Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme. Introduction It was a wet and breezy October day, the passing cars with their windscreen wipers in furious back and forth motion.

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Starting A New Job: 5 Things to Ask at Orientation

Roompact

Congrats on the new position! Along with starting a new job – even if it’s at your same institution – comes with all those “adulting” things like retirement, health benefits, registering a vehicle, etc. and it can be an IYKYK situation sometimes. As a long-time recruiter and onboarder, here are some things I make sure.

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Credo Celebrates 2022 Values Award Recipients

Credo Higher Ed

Credo Values Award Recipients (left to right): Lesley Brumfield, Sue Pick, Ryan Gay, Sarah Reese, Allison Ash. To celebrate our extraordinary team, each year we present the Credo Values Awards to recognize individuals who live deeply in the core value s of the firm.

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How to Land an Awesome Internship- The Ultimate Guide

Campus Groups

For many college students, summer is not just synonymous with fun, rest, and relaxation. It includes working a summer job or internship. Whether paid or unpaid, internships enable students to grow outside of the classroom, campus, and gain professional experience. Students with internship experience are found to be more career ready than others. They are also more likely to have a job lined up post-graduation and a positive employment outcome.

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What is 360 degree learning and why should higher ed institutes consider it?

Creatrix Campus

What is 360 degree learning and why should higher ed institutes consider it? admin. Tue, 06/07/2022 - 07:41. 360 degree learning - the concept of the new age. There is a sudden shift in ideas in the digital learning environment. With the rise in technology, the next-generation 360-degree learning and teaching approach is being emphasized—through hands-on, practical, and personalized learning.

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Navigate your health benefits with redesigned Benefits & Wellness area in the employee portal

CU Work-Life Balance

Each CU health plan features unique benefits and limitations. Employee Services is dedicated to making the individual facets of each of your plans — whether it’s medical, dental, vision or savings — easier than ever. Employees who log into the employee portal will discover a new range of additional tiles highlighting the finer details of each of your plans.

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How campuses engage with the climate crisis: a taxonomy (Bryan Alexander*)

Higher Education Inquirer

[This article is part of the Transparency-Accountability-Value series.] How might colleges and universities grapple with the climate crisis? This question is the subject of much of my work now, as you can see from these posts. Researching answers can lead in a wide range of directions, not to mention down some twisty rabbit holes. Today I’d like to avoid those depths and instead look at a very macro, very ten-thousand-foot level.

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5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Personalize Your Supervisory Style

Roompact

This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it. We have all had that one boss that we’ve loved. The one that seemed to truly care about you, the person, as much as they cared.

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The Metaverse - the future of higher education

Terminalfour

The "metaverse" is here, and it’s not (just) a video game. But what is it, exactly, and why should universities and colleges care? We explore how the metaverse can be used in higher education, with examples from some institutions already getting a head start in this new space.

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We are family! A recipe for a successful summer school based on the Master in Family Medicine Programme

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

(hoto by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash, CC0 In this post, Chris Sheridan shares the who, why, where, when and how of setting up a Summer School to help induct new and existing students into the Family Medicine Programme community. Chris is the Digital Education Advisor for the Usher Institute Teaching Organisation. This post is part of the Building Community Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme.

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Get To Know Jasmin Londono-Jenkins: CIP Brevard's Social Skills Coordinator

CIP

In-Focus features a staff member as a way to learn more about our amazing staff. This time, we highlight CIP Brevard's Social Skills Coordinator, Jasmin Londono-Jenkins.

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Washington Update: Neg Reg 2022 Implications for Higher Education PolicyChanging Higher Ed Podcast 111 with Guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

A review of the outcomes of this year’s Negotiated Rulemaking (Neg Reg) process reveals a mix of wins and losses among 16 total issue papers up for debate. Beneficial gains in key areas were made during this critical part of the Department of Education’s rulemaking process in Washington D.C., which has far-reaching implications for all institutions of higher education, including for-profit and community colleges.

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Chancellor’s Inclusive Excellence-Celebrating Diversity Award

UMSL Diversity

The Chancellor’s Cultural Diversity Council (CCDC) is seeking nominations for the Chancellor’s Inclusive Excellence-Celebrating Diversity Award. The award recognizes the contributions of individuals who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their respective work at the institution. This award celebrates faculty and staff members who embody the university’s commitment to a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment.

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Residence Life and Diversity: Oil and Water?

Roompact

“Are you sure you’re in the correct field?” “Have you thought about going into diversity work?” “Be careful before you end up on an island!” “Wow, that is really powerful, maybe we should leave that to the experts in multicultural affairs!” “You look so professional when your hair is straightened.” “You should work at an.

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Ethical Issues of the NCAA Transfer Portal

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

Is it a Good Thing for Collegiate Athletics? The Transfer Portal was created as a way for student athletes to transfer from one NCAA school to another and not have to sit out one year. It seems to have created a ‘monster,’ in the sense that competition for student athletes can be intense with outside parties dangling payments to athletes in the form of being able to market their name, image, and likeness (NIL) thereby cashing in after they transfer.

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Seven Principles for Designing Experiential Learning Journeys

The Art & Science of Learning

This blog was origin ally published on WISE.

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Would Student Debt Forgiveness Drive Inflation?

Robert Kelchen

During the last year or so, inflation has grabbed the attention of the American public. The price of just about everything is way up, with gas prices, food, and rent grabbing the nation’s attention. As I write this piece, the most recent inflation rate checks in at 8.3% , which is leading the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates and also likely increases the risk of a coming recession.

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Team Growth: Get to Know Denecia and Yassine

Campus Groups

At CampusGroups (CG) our team is our biggest strength. We believe in the importance of bringing people together to activate our collective potential. Our outlook is global, with teams in the US, Canada, France, the Middle East, and India. We trust in the strength that a diverse team brings. This vision is reflected in how we: Develop our product. Work with clients.

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Consent Collective TV: Carrying on the conversations

Teaching Matters Academic Support

The Consent Collective Gameshow podcast. Image credit: Murdo G Macleod In this extra post, Cynthia Ellis highlights the work done through The Consent Collective in collaboration with The University of Edinburgh. ​ Cynthia is co-founder of The Consent Collective, a not-for-profit organisation that develops a sophisticated approach to wellbeing and mental health, inclusive of conversations around trauma, sexual harassment, and sexual and domestic violence.

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5 Tips to Help You Choose Which University to Go To

Student Life Network

First of all, congratulations on getting this far! If you are reading this article, you are likely at a point in your life where you are grappling with how to decide which university is the right one for you. Now that you have been accepted into different schools, it is time to choose which offer you want to accept. Keep reading to discover five useful tips to help you choose which university to go to… 1.

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Learning to learn, think, and innovate: Creating a new Bachelor's degree at Esade

The Art & Science of Learning

Aligning the Hearts and Minds.

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Three Lessons High Schools Should Be Teaching Their Students

The Art & Science of Learning

Thoughts From Leaders in College Admission and Education Innovation.