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University of Maryland to Investigate Fraternities, Sororities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The missive — signed by Dr. James McShay, assistant vice president for student affairs and interim director of fraternity and sorority life, and Dr. James Bond, director of student conduct— references the Code of Student Conduct and the university's Hazing Policy.

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Dr. David E. Jones Appointed First CDO of New Jersey Institute of Technology

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the past, he was director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Rutgers University in New Brunswick and director of residence life and student conduct at the City University of New York. “My My lived experiences have informed my career and life’s work,” Jones said.

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How universities can foster soft skills to prepare career-ready graduates

University Business

Here are several strategies, informed by organizational psychology and current best practices, that universities and professors can implement Integrate soft skills into the curriculum Dont leave soft skill development to chance; bake it into coursework. They require practice, reflection, and often coaching.

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

EAB

Blogs How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search Key insights from our 2023 Student Communication Preferences Survey The recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action has many HBCU leaders wondering whether they’ll see an influx of enrollment for fall 2024. So, how can you do that most effectively?

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University of Maryland Reckons with the Past

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It took a village, Hughes-Watkins said, from the interning students conducting research, to the advisory board and community liaisons, to create the report. Hughes-Watkins acknowledged that UMD leadership’s complete support of the project, including funding, has made all the difference in the project’s success.

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Facilitating online peer interactions to sustain student motivation

Teaching Matters Academic Support

A challenge for online, postgraduate students enrolled on a SLICC is sustaining motivation over an 8-month period. In my role as course lead and tutor for the online, part-time SLICC in Critical Care, I place emphasis on creating a supportive environment in which students conduct their independent projects.

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Closing out the Spring 2023 Semester

Missouri State

If you reside on campus, to ensure you’re ready for Summer Break, please attend your Resident Assistant’s floor meeting to get the information you need for move-out. Keep a close eye on your Missouri State email, your floor’s GroupMe, and other announcement spaces for information regarding check-out procedures.