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Unapologetic Leadership for Black Learner Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and higher education institutions have fed the public a steady diet of bad enrollment news. Public health concerns increased responsibilities to care for and educate school-aged children and disrupted jobs and industries.

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What’s love got to do with neurodiversity and HE art and design?

SRHE

I recovered in time to travel to Helsinki for a symposium two days later, but winter storms shut down the airport, delayed flights and lost luggage, including mine. After firing pot-shots at child-free cat ladies, they’re asking ‘ high-IQ revolutionaries ’ to work for no pay for an incumbent government.

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The Global Sand Crisis: Examining Causes, Consequences, and Sustainable Alternatives

Clark Nesxen

A multitude of factors contribute to the global sand crisis, from over-reliance on concrete construction to illegal sand mining. Specifically, river sand is highly sought after as it is the cornerstone of the construction industry. Unfortunately, the demand is too large and domestic mining cannot keep up.

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Top Global Cities for Economics Internships

AIFS Abroad

A background in economics offers a wide range of professional opportunities in business , finance , and government institutions, among many others. Finance is a major industry in Dublin, with the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) located within the city.

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Working In Australia: A Guide for Canadian Students

Study and Go Abroad

Information Technology: Australia’s growing tech industry requires skilled workers in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Engineering: Australia has a strong mining and resource industry and requires skilled civil, mechanical, and mining engineers. Overtime is generally paid at a higher rate.

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Why does teaching matter? Perspective from teaching in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A friend of mine was asked once, in a derogative way: “You are a geologist, why is geology important?”. Most technological tools require elements that are mined from rocks (e.g., I remember thinking: “ I would love to be like Professor Stephan – I would love to get a chance to excite future generations of Earth scientists ”.

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Higher Education Innovation That Builds Workforce-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Ed podcast 250 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Alex Hernandez

The Change Leader, Inc.

Its Upside-Down Curriculum allows students to begin major-specific coursework in their first semesteraccelerating their exposure to industry-aligned content and increasing their access to internships and practical experiences early in their college journey. It was a classmate of mine. and international institutions.