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Back and Forth

Eric Stoller

It’s been ages since I updated my blog. I guess having two kids has prioritized my time just a bit. The last post on this blog was back in 2019 when I wrote about our move from the United Kingdom to the United States. And then the pandemic struck a year after we had moved. One of these days I’ll get around to writing something about my move from being a freelance consultant (9 years!

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Metaverse explained for University Leaders:? A simple guide to the immersive future (1/4)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

University Leaders will doubtless come away from the latest round of late summer conferences with ideas about how to seize some real estate in Metaverse. With some caveats, I would suggest it is worthwhile that Universities start thinking now about how to harness the potential. If you are looking to review institutional strategies in light of the challenges and opportunities presented by the Metaverse, please feel free to get in touch.

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The Advantages Of Online College Degree Programs

College Scholarships

Online education has many benefits, including a flexible schedule, lower cost, and higher quality education. It also allows for lifelong learning and accreditation. These benefits make accredited online degree programs the ideal option for many students. However, earning a degree may not be the most convenient for every student. One of the main benefits of online college degree programs is their flexibility.

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3 Places to Study Abroad in Latin America this Spring 

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on September 16, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. This spring semester, you can experience the contrasting landscapes and rich history of Central and South America when you study abroad. Whether you want to improve your Spanish language skills, learn about unique ecosystems, or take intriguing electives, Latin America has something for everyone. Study abroad in one of these countries in Latin America this spring: Study Abroad in Argentina.

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INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine honors UMSL with sixth Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

UMSL Diversity

“INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has once again recognized that ongoing work, naming UMSL one of 103 recipients of the prestigious 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. The national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.” Read more about the recognition here.

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Workshop review: ‘Innovating Pedagogy 2022’

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Thursday 8th September I had the privilege of running an online workshop for FLANZ to explore the potential of a range of different pedagogical approaches that might apply to different educational sectors in New Zealand and Australia. See Transcript The Innovating Pedagogy 2022 is the 10th annual report from the Open University (UK) exploring new forms in interactive and innovative practice of teaching, learning and assessment.

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NASFAA’s Annual Student Aid Profile Provides Overview of Federal Programs

Higher Education Today

Title: National Student Aid Profile: Overview of 2022 Federal Programs Source: NASFAA Federal financial aid programs play a critical role for students as college costs continue to rise. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) recently released its annual publication outlining student aid available at the federal level.

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Get Excited About PUC!

PUC

With the school year starting on September 26, we could go on and on about why you should be excited about going to PUC, but cut it down to 10 reasons: Making New Friends The friends you make at PUC will last a lifetime. You won’t just make friends in your department, but from other […].

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Speaking Freely: Silencing and Amplifying Voices, Votes, and You

UMSL Diversity

Speaking Freely: S ilencing and Amplifying Voices, Votes, and You. Presented by Alan Heisel and Lara Zwarun. Monday, September 19 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. [link] Password: THE14TH. Join the UMSL community for a 30 minute conversation about how communication theory and research can explain public narratives involving congressional districting, gerrymandering, the 14 th amendment, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Top five university TikTok strategies to engage and recruit students

Terminalfour

Higher education can no longer ignore the surging popularity and reach of TikTok if they want to keep their social media strategies current and on track. We look at 5 ways universities are using TikTok to their advantage.

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Risk it, you’re worth it!: A cabaret of careers at Employ.ed

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Niamh Melvin, undergraduate student in English Literature, reflects on her Employ.ed internship at the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas, a University of Edinburgh involvement at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Niamh explores the processes of applying to and working at the internship, as well as developing a professional skill-set. This post is part of the Learning & […].

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Accountability for Campus Equity Is Everyone’s Work

Higher Education Today

By Adrianna Kezar and Elizabeth Holcombe More than two years after the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that arose in its wake, urgency around equity-minded and anti-racist work in higher education continues to increase. Student and community stakeholders are pressing college and university leaders for evidence of action and increased accountability around.

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Five Ways To Make The Most Of Your Dorm Life 

PUC

Moving into a dorm can be a big adjustment for students. With some having it be their first time away from home and being in a new environment, moving into a dorm can be nerve-racking. Have no fear- because, at PUC, we make sure you settle in nicely and feel comfortable in your home away […].

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Five Ways to Authentically Engage Your Community in Strategic Planning

Credo Higher Ed

A president once told our planning team during a strategic planning kickoff meeting, “We all know that we can sit here and in a half-day come up with our top strategic goals—but that would do no good.”.

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Call for Annual Conference Volunteers

NACADA

[Design by Mykyta via Adobe Stock ]. The 2022 NACADA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon is quickly approaching – are you ready? The conference committee is looking for conference attendees who are willing to volunteer and help make the conference a great experience for all involved. To volunteer at the conference, it is as easy as signing up HERE !

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Serve Before You Celebrate

Campus Sonar

Is National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) in your fall content calendar? How was Pride Month? Do you already have plans for Black History Month? These are the wrong questions. This year, a brave marketer asked me how she should respond to an executive who asked her to spend a majority of her time researching “diversity days” and ensuring social media content was created to recognize them.

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Welcome to the Sept-Oct Hot Topic: Student Partnership Agreement 2022

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Student-led APEX6 high-altitude expedition to the Bolivian Andes. Image credit: Isla Petrie, Medical Student Welcome to the September-October Hot Topic: Student Partnership Agreement 2022. The Student Partnership Agreement is an engaging and enriching experience for students and staff to come together to work in partnership to enhance the student experience.

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How to Overcome Common Student Information System Challenges 

Collegis Education Data Management

A student information system (SIS) is the backbone of any higher ed institution and affects every facet of the student experience – from admissions to graduation and beyond. An institution relies on its SIS to manage information efficiently, especially at community colleges and universities with limited resources. Any student information system will have its challenges, but often it’s not the system that’s to blame but how the school is using it.

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Questions To Ask Your Future Roommate 

PUC

If you haven’t met your roommate yet or would like to know more about them, we put together a list of questions to ask your future roommate as you prepare to live together. What’s your sleeping schedule like? Asking about their sleeping schedule will let you know if it works out with your sleeping schedule. […].

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Restorative Practices in ResLife: Engaging Students by Integrating Fair Process into Assessment

Roompact

This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens. | Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional.

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Welcome to the Sept-Oct Hot Topic: Student Partnership Agreement 2022

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Welcome to the September-October Hot Topic: Student Partnership Agreement 2022. The Student Partnership Agreement is an engaging and enriching experience for students and staff to come together to work in partnership to enhance the student experience. The Agreement itself is an official document outlining the explicit commitment between Edinburgh University Students Association and The University […].

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Making sure Consent Collective TV is plugged in

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Image credit: Photos taken by The Consent Collective but also by Murdo G Macleod. In this extra post, Cynthia Ellis highlights a few of the main places where Consent Collective TV content can be used across the university. The content is focused on consent, relationships and navigating power as part of our daily lives, including as part of education.

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The Course Hero/Lumen Deal

eLiterate

EdSurge’s Daniel Mollencamp has published a piece called “ What a Homework Help Site’s Move to Host Open Educational Resources Could Mean ” about Lumen Learning’s deal with Course Hero to transfer hosting of those OER textbooks from Lumen’s site to Course Hero’s. The article contains a fair bit of speculation quotes from folks who I believe miss the mark on some basic facts and implications.

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State Universities and the College Meltdown

Higher Education Inquirer

State Universities are using Google Ads to boost enrollment numbers. While for-profit colleges, community colleges, and small private schools received the most attention in the first iteration of the College Meltdown, regional public universities (and a few flagship schools) have also experienced financial challenges, reorganizations, and mergers, enrollment losses, layoffs and resignations, off-campus learning site closings and campus dorm closings, lower graduation rates, and the necessity to

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Success Strategies for Struggling Small to Medium-Sized Colleges and UniversitiesChanging Higher Ed Podcast with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton 120 with Guest Rick Beyer

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Rick Beyer discuss innovative approaches and success strategies for struggling small to medium-sized colleges and universities. Rick shares his perspective on the use of shared services in Higher Education, and how it can drive innovation and efficiency, both strategically and tactically to strengthen smaller schools while enabling them to remain independent.

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Making sure Consent Collective TV is plugged in

Teaching Matters Academic Support

In this extra post, Cynthia Ellis highlights a few of the main places where Consent Collective TV content can be used across the university. The content is focused on consent, relationships and navigating power as part of our daily lives, including as part of education. ​Cynthia is co-founder of The Consent Collective, a not-for-profit organisation […].

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How CU Health Plan enrollees can seek a preventive mental health visit

CU Work-Life Balance

Effective as of the new plan year that began July 1, 2022, employees and dependents covered by CU’s Anthem and Kaiser health plans can access one preventive mental health visit per plan year with no out-of-pocket cost. It’s important for plan members to understand what is and isn’t covered. This preventive visit is intended to be used for an initial screening and/or diagnosis to determine or recommend treatment.

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The Future of Digital Wallets

Parchment

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Team Growth: Get to Know Liberty and Michael

Campus Groups

At CampusGroups (CG) our team is our biggest strength. We believe in the importance of bringing people together to activate our collective potential. Our outlook is global, with teams in the US, Canada, France, the Middle East, and India. We trust in the strength that a diverse team brings. This vision is reflected in how we: ??‍?Develop our product. ?

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Parchment Successfully Paves Multiple Pathways to College

Parchment

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