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Higher Ed Innovation Brought on by the Pandemicwith Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Kim Hadley | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 090

The Change Leader, Inc.

We have seen some impressive higher ed innovation brought on by the pandemic that otherwise may have never happened. Brown University is a case study in innovation, transformation, and risk planning in the way they involved the board and stakeholders in navigating the crisis. When higher education programs align with compassion for students, student persistence and graduation rates change for the better.

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Vive-ing La Viva: How to answer viva questions

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Credit: unsplash, CC0, @brandsandpeople Dr Jenny Scoles from the Institute of Academic Development provides some helpful tips in how to prepare for your PhD viva by being aware of how you answer the examiners’ questions. This post is part of the Learning and Teaching Enhancement theme: Showcasing the Doctoral College. Just enjoy the viva, they say… ha!

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Ridgewater Adds Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Team

Ridgewater College

Alberto RamosAlberto Ramos. WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – Ridgewater College is excited to announce the addition of a new team member – Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alberto Ramos. Ramos will serve as both the Campus Diversity Officer and Affirmative Action Officer. He will collaborate with staff and faculty on outreach, recruitment, retention, and completion strategies to increase enrollment, student success and completion for underrepresented populations.

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3 Res Life Quick Tips for a New RA

Roompact

As a new RA, you are tasked with many competing demands and expectations from not only your academics, but your new colleagues and supervisor. When starting your new position, keep these three quick tips in mind for a successful and balanced transition to your new role. Remember, those around you want you to succeed! 1.

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How universities used the Olympic and Paralympic Games to raise their profile

Terminalfour

It has had millions worldwide gripped for weeks – as it will do again later this month during the Paralympic Games – and many universities have adopted clever digital ways to tap into the excitement around the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and elevate college profiles.

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3 Tips for Stakeholder Engagement to Make the Most of Fall In-Service

ACEI

Whether you are heading into or out of your Fall In-Service to get the 2021/22 academic year off to a great start, the importance of getting the most buy-in and engagement from all of your program’s stakeholders is something that’s probably top of mind. Here are three tips to make your stakeholder engagement more strategic and effective: Determine what—exactly—you want from each stakeholder group : We all know that we want support from interested parties in helping advance the overall goals of o

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6 Reasons Why You’ll Love Studying Abroad in Salzburg, Austria

AIFS Abroad

From immersing yourself in music history to paragliding off a mountain, Salzburg has no shortage of activities that appeal to just about everyone! Here are a few of our favorite things about studying abroad in Salzburg: 1. It’s absolutely gorgeous. With the Baroque architecture of Old Town, palaces, quaint streets and a hilltop fortress, Salzburg seems straight out of a storybook.