Grant McMillan
AUGUST 25, 2022
I am excited to announce a new initiative for Trinity Western University, where I currently work as the Registrar. This week we officially launched an eRecords system for students at TWU, using the MyCreds platform. [insert fireworks, a marching band (including bagpipes), and free e-cakes for all!] We launched this new service on Monday, August… Read More MyCreds eRecords, Here We Go!
Great College Advice
AUGUST 24, 2022
Some argue that the high tuition cost of Harvard and other high-priced colleges isn’t worth the money. Clearly, an elite, private education is a lot of money. But the argument that it’s a waste of money is impossible to refute. It’s equally futile to argue that a high priced degree definitely is worth the money. There are no hard facts upon which to hang this argument.
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Roompact
AUGUST 26, 2022
As the new academic year begins for almost all of us in housing and residence life, we are wrapping up the training and onboarding of new staff members. It seems that summers continue to feel shorter, leaving our batteries half charged as we embark on a new academic year. Our residents are arriving not knowing the.
Terminalfour
AUGUST 26, 2022
Is this year a new dawn for social media? This week, we round up the latest developments covering new platforms, new ways of sharing content, and the shift to more authentic content.
Creatrix Campus
AUGUST 26, 2022
How to overcome the challenges of campus placement teams? admin. Fri, 08/26/2022 - 06:52. If you are part of a campus placement team in your college or a training institute, you should be able to respond to one of the following questions that a student poses: What is the placement success rate of your college? Which major corporate companies visit your college to hire students?
AIFS Abroad
AUGUST 25, 2022
Deciding to study or intern overseas is a big (and sometimes scary) decision. Getting outside your comfort zone is never easy, but don’t let common myths and misconceptions about internships abroad rob you of your chance to see the world and gain the professional experience you need. Don’t fall for these myths about internships abroad: Myth 1: Employers won’t care about your international internship.
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PUC
AUGUST 24, 2022
(PUC student-athletes Madison Kindred & Nathan Hiss on the far right, second row.) The Student-Athlete Council Summit is a yearly event hosted by the commissioner of the Cal Pac, where representatives from all Cal Pac schools meet and come up with proposals to make the student-athlete experience better by addressing topics that need changing and […].
Campus Sonar
AUGUST 24, 2022
A journey map is one of the most helpful tools you can build to inform your marketing and communications strategy. In a business context, a journey map outlines the process a customer goes through—from their initial encounter with a brand, to purchase, and ultimately to loyalty and advocacy. It captures a customer’s goal at each stage, and informs the messaging and content a company develops by providing this customer-centric insight.
Teaching Matters Experiential Learning
AUGUST 24, 2022
In this post, Kay Douglas, Andy Cross, Colin Graham, Erica Zaja, Bonnie Auyeung, and Frederik Madsen, from the Geosciences Outreach course, describe how authentic assessment designed in conjunction with community engagement can inspire interdisciplinary and problem-based learning. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. How can we transform final year undergraduates […].
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
AUGUST 23, 2022
Image credit: Lindsay Jack In this post, Lindsay Jack, Amy Lawton, and Elisabeth Barlow from Edinburgh Law School show the benefits of introducing extra-curricular projects, such as a book club, into Schools at the University. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Project The Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law (EFWiL) is a foundation that bridges both our students studying at Edinburgh Law School and those who are working in the legal
PUC
AUGUST 23, 2022
Natalia Gomez recently flew back to her hometown of Santa Barbara after spending most of her summer studying abroad at Villa Aurora in Italy. Applying through ACA (Adventist Colleges Abroad), she saw that she didn’t know anyone in the program but decided to take a leap of faith and go on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure before […].
Roompact
AUGUST 23, 2022
For most of us, this year has been a roller coaster of emotions, events, and big life decisions. On my social media many of my long time friends and colleagues are celebrating leaving the field or finding new roles at different institutions. What I like about the posts is that all of them are reporting.
The Change Leader, Inc.
AUGUST 23, 2022
In this new merger environment, thinking outside of the box means considering partnerships with all types of institutions, not just other schools. Get insights for discovering new opportunities to strengthen your institution. The evolution of financial mechanisms and accreditation are creating new opportunities for higher ed partnerships and mergers to build stronger insititutions.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
AUGUST 23, 2022
In this post, Lindsay Jack, Amy Lawton, and Elisabeth Barlow from Edinburgh Law School show the benefits of introducing extra-curricular projects, such as a book club, into Schools at the University. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Project The Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law […].
Creatrix Campus
AUGUST 23, 2022
What is Bloom’s taxonomy? Importance and uses explained. admin. Tue, 08/23/2022 - 07:59. A fish definitely cannot be assessed for its ability to climb a tree, goes an old saying. I wish to start from this. While the traditional learning methodology had a one-size-fits-all theory, Bloom's taxonomy revitalizes educational practices by utilizing the best teaching methodologies and methods of student performance evaluation.
Higher Education Today
AUGUST 22, 2022
Title: Racial and Ethnic Equity in US Higher Education Authors: Diana Ellsworth, Erin Harding, Jonathan Law, Duwain Pinder Source: McKinsey & Company A new report from McKinsey & Company utilizes data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) highlights representation parity gaps for students and faculty and the subsequent implications these gaps have for.
The Student Affairs Blog
AUGUST 24, 2022
Dear VCU Students, As the fall semester officially begins with classes for many of you today, there are many great opportunities to get involved at VCU this semester. One of those opportunities is by attending VCU’s Weeks of Welcome event and utilizing RamsConnect to do so. There is no cost for participating in VCU’s Weeks of Welcome events. VCU is aware of promotional materials posted on third-party sites for events called “Welcome Week R2KK Ramily,” designed to look like VCU events, some of wh
Great College Advice
AUGUST 25, 2022
Or, “No, Virginia, there is no Santa Claus.”. In 1897, an editorial in the New York Sun responded to an 8 year-old girl named Virginia that there was, in fact, a Santa Claus. And now Santa has appeared in the form of a slim man in aviator sunglasses who resides not at the North Pole, but in the White House. President Biden has just announced the cancelation of $10,000 in student loan debt for Americans making less than $125,000 per year.
The Student Affairs Blog
AUGUST 22, 2022
Dear VCU Students, We all have roles in fostering a safe and healthy campus environment. Part of this responsibility is making time for our own personal health and well-being. As we prepare for the new academic year, it is more important than ever that students understand what resources are available and where to find them. RamStrong is VCU’s collective health and well-being resource for students, faculty and staff.
The Student Affairs Blog
AUGUST 26, 2022
Dear VCU Students, Welcome to VCU for the fall 2022 semester! We are so happy you are part of our VCU Ramily. Below are some points of possible interest and resources related to well-being, success in the classroom, opportunities for involvement and the safety of our VCU community. Well-being and mental health New this year, VCU students have access to free virtual care services through TimelyCare.
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