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Welcome to November-December’s Learning & Teaching Enhancement Theme: Books that inspire our teaching

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Photo credit: Ed Robertson, Unsplash CC0 In this post, Joséphine Foucher introduces November-December’s Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Books that inspire our teaching. Joséphine Foucher is Teaching Matters’ Deputy Editor and Student Engagement Officer. For this theme, we wanted to try something different. We asked colleagues and students in education to share reflections on books that have inspired their teaching.

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What “Froshmores” On Campus Can Teach Us About Resident Engagement

Roompact

From my perspective at Roompact, I get to work with many different institutions all across the country. One of the unique perspectives this affords me is the ability to more frequently pick up on trends occurring than others may. In particular, I’ve been hearing that residence life staff have been encountering residents with unique needs.

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Get a head start on your health for the holidays

CU Work-Life Balance

Implementing healthier habits that stick in the long run can feel elusive. This is doubly true during the holidays when cold weather keeps us indoors and rich holiday treats are everywhere. Omada can help take the guesswork out of pursuing a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Omada is a personalized interactive program designed to help members improve their nutrition and fitness.

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We Really Need to Talk About that Dorm Project with No Windows

MultiFamily Insider

Student housing design is an evolving art. What amenities will attract the most renters? How about smart tech? Or offering virtual tours ? Maybe taking away windows? *Record scratch*. *Freeze frame". I bet you're wondering how we got here.

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Welcome to November-December's Learning & Teaching Enhancement Theme: Books that inspire our teaching

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Photo credit: Ed Robertson, Unsplash CC0 In this post, Joséphine Foucher introduces November-December’s Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Books that inspire our teaching. Joséphine Foucher is Teaching Matters’ Deputy Editor and Student Engagement Officer. For this theme, we wanted to try something different. We asked colleagues and students in education to share reflections on books that have inspired their teaching.

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Returning to “Normal” – The Cost of COVID as a Live-In Staff Member

Roompact

I’ve been putting off writing this article for a few days now. With econ tests, essays, presentations, and serving in an on-call duty rotation, one could say the pressure is high. Add in the remains of a global pandemic and what do you get? My second year of grad school. I think we are all.

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Why invest in a Health Savings Account? It’s literally money in the bank

CU Work-Life Balance

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is literally money in the bank, but there’s more to this asset than meets the eye. Many people have heard of an HSA and may have an idea what they’re for – saving pre-tax money to spend on health care and prescription costs. What some may not know about an HSA: It’s money you own and can save for as long as you want. There’s no annual “use it or lose it” spending requirement, like with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

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