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Sacramento State Creates Native American College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State has announced the creation of the Sacramento State Native American College —a new university initiative aimed at advancing Native-based education and creating pathways for academic and professional service. It is an honor to lead this transformative initiative.”

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Becoming a professional services researcher in HE – making the train tracks converge

SRHE

It represents my personal reflections of working in UK higher education (HE) professional services roles and simultaneously gaining research experience through a Masters and Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD). I use this metaphor to share my experiences, and three phases, of becoming a professional services researcher.

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Scholar-Practitioner Helps to Promote Inclusivity at Alma Mater

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She has demonstrated tireless professional service in complex administrative roles while maintaining an active research agenda.” She has demonstrated tireless professional service in complex administrative roles while maintaining a robust research agenda.” Patterson-Stephens’ work has led to national recognition.

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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In addition to coordinating research and development activities for current NU faculty and students, the CRI will offer research, evaluation, assessment, and other professional services to peer institutions and organizations. It currently serves more than 40,000 students, 33% Hispanic, 32% white, 9% Black, and 5% Asian.

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University admin staff are burnt out too | Letter

The Guardian Higher Education

I know many people in professional services jobs at the university who have been off sick with stress. But the UCU is made up of more than lecturers. I am a burnt-out administrator, struggling to have my issues taken seriously by my university and by the country. My contract is now permanent, but my job description is six pages long.

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Getting creative: How higher ed is finding solutions to post-pandemic problems

University Business

Hanover suggests culturally relevant services be offered that help affirm student individuality. For at-risk students skeptical about professional services for mental health needs, nontraditional resources such as peer-supported mental health programs can do the trick.

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Spotlight on Joint Degrees: Negotiating ‘best practice’ across the University

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Tackling these organisational issues means looking closely at our academic and professional services structures, and challenging some of the accepted wisdom on how we provide support to students. To that end, our series of internal conversations will shortly be expanded to include our partner Schools. Oct 1, 2018