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Podcast: Teaching Matters Out Loud – Cathy Bovill on student positivity and creativity as a source of hope (7.30 Min)

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Image Credit: Image designed by Joe Arton. Original Photography Unsplash This week’s episode of the Teaching Matters Podcast features a reading by Cathy Bovill of her October 2020 post ‘Student Positivity and Creativity as a Source of Hope’ Teaching Matters Out Loud , features contributors and members of the Teaching Matters team reading previous posts out loud giving readers an alternative way to enjoy Teaching Matters and catch up on posts they might have missed.

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Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Ed Part 2Risk Planning and its Critical Role in Higher Education

The Change Leader, Inc.

Enterprise risk management is a critical part of higher education’s toolkit in preparing for and mitigating disruptions. As mentioned in part 1 of the Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Ed series, these disruptions can be hazards/accidents, societal, governmental, and technology. There are two parts of enterprise risk management—risk planning, which is done by the institution’s administration, and risk oversight, which is done by the institution’s board of trustees.

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Online Degrees Leading to a Great Career

College Scholarships

While the numbers of adults and youth engaged in online degrees has grown steadily over the years as students have come to appreciate its flexible scheduling, the year 2020 proved that taking classes remotely was the ideal way to get an education without getting COVID19. In a May 2020 online article, technology entrepreneur and Forbes magazine contributor Ilker Koksal noted that “Since the COVID-19 outbreak, online learning has become more centric in people’s lives.

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J-Term ’22: Spend Winter Break Abroad!

AIFS Abroad

If you’re in the market for a short-term study abroad program this winter , you’re in luck! We’ve got a multitude of inclusive programs for college students who are eager to see the world during their undergraduate careers, but who may not have the time because of their academic trajectory, extracurriculars, or other commitments at their home university during the school year.

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Globe opinion staff and BU Center for Antiracist Research launch The Emancipator

Regna Consulting

By Jeremy C. Fox, Boston Globe Correspondent, Updated March 16, 2021, 9:34 a.m. The Boston University Center for Antiracist Research and The Boston Globe’s opinion staff announced Tuesday that they will launch The Emancipator , a new media platform that takes the name of a 201-year-old antislavery newspaper and seeks to shift the national conversation on racial justice.

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Higher Ed Change Leadership: The “New Normal” After COVID-19with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Rob Hartman | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 073

The Change Leader, Inc.

Higher Ed change leadership efforts remain at the forefront as colleges and universities continue to adapt to the “new normal” created by COVID-19. These changes provided numerous lessons and a cultural change that will continue to evolve into the future. Higher Ed change leadership efforts remain at the forefront as colleges and universities continue to adapt to the “new normal” created by COVID-19.

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Ten Tips for Students Seeking College Scholarships

College Scholarships

Whether planning to enroll in an college Scholarships program or a traditional, residential degree program, students are frequently and happily surprised by the wide range and often easy availability of college scholarships being offered by businesses, civic groups, churches, public interest organizations, fraternal groups, unions, professional organizations, individuals and families wishing to honor deceased relatives or friends, and colleges and universities themselves.

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Dr Sarah Ivory on licensing her guidance on studying videos as OERs

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Original artwork by Kelly Zou, MA Illustration student at Edinburgh College of Art In this post, Stephanie (Charlie) Farley talks with Dr Sarah Ivory about her creation and open licensing of ‘Guidance on studying at university’ videos based on content from her book Becoming a Critical Thinker: for your university studies and beyond with Oxford University Press published in January 2021.

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Saving Sweet Briar College Through Transformational Change Managementwith Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Meredith Woo | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 074

The Change Leader, Inc.

Sweet Briar College is a classic case of saving a college through transformational change management in higher education, as it redefines the purpose of higher education in the 21st century. Sweet Briar College is a classic case of saving a college through transformational change management in higher education, as it redefines its role.

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Do Employers Trust Online Degrees?

College Scholarships

There was a time when online college degrees were still regarded as an alternative education. Sure, students completed their assignments and obtained their degrees, but with no in-class attendance and no brick-and-mortar presence, some employers failed to regard an online degree as equal to one obtained from a traditional university program. But as remote learning steadily increased over the years, online degrees began to earn more respect.

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Our Top Ten Reasons to Choose Prague for Your Faculty-Led Program

AIFS Abroad

AIFS has offered programs in Prague for nearly 20 years. Recently, this magical city has been growing in popularity as a location for Customized, Faculty-Led programs too. Here are ten ways it is an excellent fit for your next academic adventure with students: 1. Affordability. Prague is well known in Europe for its low cost of living compared to other capital cities.

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Scholarships for Online Degree Programs

College Scholarships

Making the decision to return to school can be an overwhelming thought for many. If you have never attended college for scholarships and do not know what to expect or how to proceed. There are several factors that can determine the outcome. You might weigh in your current work status, or lack of. Are you interested in furthering your current job, or changing your profession and starting something new?

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Preparing Yourself for College Success

College Scholarships

Preparing yourself for college success it does not matter whether you are in an online degree program or if you traditional on-campus classes. If you are a traditional age student recently out of high school or a working adult. It is not even important whether you seek a two-year, four-year, or graduate degree. There are some basic things you can do to raise your GPA and keep it there.

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Study Groups for Online College Students

College Scholarships

Everyone knows about study groups. They exist in high schools, undergraduate colleges and universities, and in professional and graduate schools around the world. In some places, students together with educators create and organize study groups. Lots of students and former students swear by study groups, crediting them for fueling their academic success.

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Online Degrees in Healthcare

College Scholarships

Few industries have withstood time as strongly as the healthcare industry. In fact, it is a field that has continued to expand, and its growth is expected to continue to thrive for many years to come. By the year 2028, it is projected that the healthcare industry will be responsible for adding upwards of two million new jobs, making it the fastest growing sector of any occupational group.

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How to Win a Fine Arts Scholarship

College Scholarships

College Scholarships for Creative Students. If you’re a creative student, a fine arts scholarship is an excellent opportunity for you to receive financial aid for college. Whether you specialize in illustration, painting, dance, sculpture, music, or something else entirely, a fine arts scholarship can open up your world when it comes to pursuing your education in a field you love.

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4 Ways to Learn Outside the Classroom While Studying Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on March 15, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. In the months leading up to my summer in London , I was eager to immerse myself in the city life and explore my surroundings in a way that I can’t in Kentucky, where I’m from. I pictured myself walking to cafés on the weekends, shopping at markets, and watching performances at the West End. I did all of this while studying abroad, and I’ll forever miss places like Peggy Porschen and Camden Market.