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Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles addresses the crowd at the opening of ASHE's 47th Annual Conference. LAS VEGAS-- Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Last Updated on November 17, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Students often tell us that they are afraid to study or intern abroad without their friends from home. The truth is, the bonds you form abroad with others from your program can last a lifetime. Don’t believe us? Let us introduce you to the incredible story of the “CC Girls” and their recent AIFS reunion trip. .
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Changing Higher Ed Podcast 129 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Chris Kuberski: Is Culture the Secret Sauce for Higher Ed Performance? In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton, a leading expert on transformational change management in higher education, and Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College in Freeport, […].
Changing Higher Ed Podcast 129 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Chris Kuberski: Is Culture the Secret Sauce for Higher Ed Performance? In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton, a leading expert on transformational change management in higher education, and Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College in Freeport, […].
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Authentic presentations are vital components of student-led project-based learning. The idea is for students to share their final products, new skills, and/or knowledge with an authentic audience with the purpose of making an impact. But how? What are some ways of sharing PBL outcomes with a public and relevant audience? Let's talk about that. "Authentic learning" is an important phrase in the project-based learning world.
Criticisms against Penn State’s moves regarding racial justice are amassing, Spotlight PA reported. In recent months, Penn State officials decided to cancel its plans for a Center for Racial Justice and not to initially cancel a Oct. 24 event involving far-right activists. More than 400 professors and lecturers questioned new President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi’s commitment to racial justice in a letter.
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On Wednesday, Charles Robinson was named chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, making history for the flagship campus for appointing its first Black leader. Charles Robinson has been named the seventh Chancellor of the University of Arkansas by the UA System Board of Trustees #WPS pic.twitter.com/L2RakBlzfm. — University of Arkansas (@UArkansas) November 16, 2022.
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Guest blog post by Ray Angle, Assistant Vice President for Career & Professional Development at Gonzaga University and Matt Small, President and CEO of Symplicity.
Blogs. What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. 5 principles that make reverse admissions unique. Much has been written this year about emerging alternatives to the traditional university admissions model. With overall college enrollments declining, institutions need to become more creative in their efforts to grow and diversify their student body.
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Feedspot Ranks Blog # 37 out of the top 90 Blogs on Higher Education. I am proud to inform you that my Higher Education Ethics Watch blog was designated as #37 of 90 blogs in the area of higher education by Feedspot. Blog posted by Dr. Steven Mintz, The Ethics Sage, on November 18, 2022. You can sign up for Steve’s newsletter and learn more about his activities on his website ( [link] ) and by following him on Facebook at: [link] and on Twitter at: [link].
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