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University holds Holocaust remembrance event despite Jewish protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: James Madison University in Virginia held an event Thursday to mark the Holocaust—despite all the Jewish members of the planning committee resigning. And faculty members say this year’s event was going to feature the provost, Heather Coltman, playing piano, something the last event’s committee rejected.

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The Anti-DEI Backlash: Crisis Facing Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite her vice president title, her role had morphed into a mix of event planning and student affairs tasks, far removed from the strategic DEI leadership she had envisioned. Dr. Harrison Davis, Jr. Weeks later, another colleague shared her exhaustion and frustration.

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Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

University Business

Without this data, many colleges and universities lack insight into what institutional events their current and prospective students want. Educational events such as college fairs, kick-off weeks, campus tours and other activities. Educational events such as college fairs, kick-off weeks, campus tours and other activities.

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College Possible coaches gain transferable leadership skills with ServeMinnesota

College Forward

Joining ICC is a great leadership opportunity for AmeriCorps members; it provides experience in event planning, research and implementation practices, and networking opportunities with fellow Minnesota AmeriCorps service members. In addition to being a general council member, members can apply for the ICC Facilitator Team.

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Getting Ready for Graduation

Campus Sonar

Top 10 things to do before you graduate listicle: Consider crafting and publishing a top 10 things to do before graduation listicle at least a month before the event to give audiences time to engage and participate. Attend a favorite campus event. Stay in the Moment During the event, stay in the moment! banners, flags, signs).

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Here are 2 new campus safety measures colleges are buying into

University Business

The technology holds enormous untapped potential for also helping colleges and universities recognize and mitigate future risks, informing event planning and infrastructure investments with unbiased, accurate and quantifiable data, said Liam Galin, CEO of BriefCam, according to EdTech.

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12 Great Ways to Use the Community as a Resource in Project-Based Learning

Experiential Learning Depot

You can also ask community members to observe and evaluate student work at presentation or exhibition events. Get students actively involved in community events and issues: Have students get involved in the community itself. You don't have to only include community members that have been actively involved in student projects.