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Should My Campus Be on TikTok?

Campus Sonar

Every time a new social platform surfaces, we hear the question “should my campus be on this platform?” While TikTok has been around for a few years, it’s still incredibly popular with your prospective and admitted students. According to Statista , almost half of TikTok’s users are under age 29 and 25% of them are ages 10–19. So how do you know if it’s a platform your campus should be on?

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Why Studying Abroad in Dublin, Ireland Belongs on Your Bucket List

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on May 6, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. You probably already know that Ireland’s lush green hills and dramatic seaside cliffs make the country a popular tourist destination. But what makes interning or studying abroad in Dublin an experience you can’t miss? With its world-class universities, friendly locals, and endless entertainment, Dublin has something for everyone.

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Twitter Takeover: Is it time for higher ed to broaden social media horizons?

Terminalfour

Billionaire Elon Musk’s $44-billion takeover of Twitter is nearly a done deal. But what are the motivations to own Twitter, and what does it mean for higher education? We take a look at the context around this breaking news and how higher education institutions may react.

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Take some ‘me’ time: Use your excess vacation leave before July 1

CU Work-Life Balance

Taking a break from work and other regular responsibilities is key to maintaining our overall wellbeing. The past few years have been more challenging than usual, and so it’s important for all University of Colorado faculty and staff to make sure they use the vacation leave they’ve earned. It’s even more important to make sure you use enough leave throughout the year to ensure you don’t lose any leave hours.

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‘This report is unflinching’: Harvard University confronts its ties to slavery

Regna Consulting

For nearly 400 years, Harvard’s most famous motto has been a single word, Veritas , or truth. In the spirit of that slogan, university officials said, Harvard on Tuesday published the first full accounting of the institution’s historical ties to slavery. By Mike Damiano Globe Staff, Updated April 26, 2022. Read more. . The post ‘This report is unflinching’: Harvard University confronts its ties to slavery appeared first on Renga Consulting.

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Semester Program Spotlight: Intern or Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on May 5, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience abroad, spending a semester in Ireland’s capital city is a great choice. When you study abroad in Dublin, you have the opportunity to explore a truly stunning country while also gaining valuable academic and cultural experiences. Here’s what it’s like to study abroad in Dublin with AIFS during the fall or spring semester: Academics in Dublin.

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Register for the 4th Annual Roompact Users Conference (October 19, 2022; Baltimore, MD)

Roompact

Roompact is pleased to announce its fourth annual user’s conference scheduled for this fall on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 between 12:30pm and 2:30pm at the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place Hotel. Our abbreviated “mini conference” this year will feature Roompact updates, a showcase session on specialized use cases of our software, and the opportunity to interact.

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Innovation Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does

Regna Consulting

For me, put simply, innovation is about solving problems. And if innovation is about solving problems, what problems you are solving and who is setting about solving them is key. Boston Globe Editorial By Alex Amouyel Updated May 3, 2022. Read more. . . . The post Innovation Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does appeared first on Renga Consulting.

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Benefits of Studying Abroad During Winter Break 

AIFS Abroad

Many college students choose to spend their school breaks resting or visiting family and friends. But did you know that you can study abroad during winter break? January Term programs — also known as J-Term, winter session, intersession or winter term programs —are a great way to see the world, learn about a new culture, and dip your toes into the study abroad experience. .

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The Students’ Association Student-Led Teaching Awards 2022

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

In this post, Natalie Hay introduces the Edinburgh University Students’ Association Teaching Awards 2022, listing the Award shortlist, and setting the scene for the May-June Hot Topic: Students’ Association Teaching Awards 2022. Natalie is the Academic Engagement Coordinator at Edinburgh University Students’ Association. Edinburgh University Students’ Association was the first in the UK to offer student-led Teaching Awards, and our Awards are now in their 13th year.

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Hopes and Fears: Building Community in Residence Life as Covid Recedes

Roompact

Hopes and Fears is an icebreaker game that can be used to help process through new beginnings or periods of transition. Typically, a facilitator will pass out an index card–one side will be for the participant to list “hopes” and the other side for “fears.” It is supposed to be a moment of vulnerability and.

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How to Enhance Your Next Alumni Event Experience

Campus Groups

The pandemic-era has brought monumental change to many aspects of our lives: improved communication and collaboration tools for business, grocery delivery for convenience, QR codes in place of restaurant menus and event tickets. Many of these new norms have improved user behavior and sustainability. The way we conduct business, collaborate and engage with the world around us has changed and will continue to do so.

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Learn Ultra Base Navigation: The changing face of our virtual learning environment

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Image credit: Jon Jack In this Spotlight on Learn Ultra post, Stuart Nicol explains the ‘quick wins’ that the first step in the upgrade of Learn Ultra, Learn Ultra Base Navigation, can offer colleagues from summer 2022. Stuart is the Head of the Educational Design and Engagement (EDE) section in Information Services Group. The platforms we use for teaching are not passive, they invite us to do things in particular ways.

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Jehana Schwandt: Celebrating Ramadan and Eid Ul Fitr

Ridgewater College

Hello Warriors! I write to you today to share a little about one of my favorite holidays and times of the year. Ramadan and Eid Ul Fitr. Ramadan is the most important time of the year for Muslims. It is a time of reflection, dependent spirituality and prayer (salat), and additional charity (zakat). As a child, I remember waking up to the smell of breakfast and although tired the energy in our house was always magical.

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Growing in Intellectual Well-being

Biola

There's much more to intellectual well-being than absorbing information.

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