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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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Some students, Republicans decry change to religious freedom rule

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: House Republicans say that a Biden administration plan to rescind part of a Trump-era rule that required public colleges and universities to give faith-based student organizations the same resources as secular groups is “wholly unwarranted.”

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Students share mental health strategies and reduce stigma

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The aim is to destigmatize mental health among students, encourage young people to look after themselves and inspire conversations around what educational institutions can do along with policy makers, the wider community, parents and students to support student mental wellness. Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Four ways professors can balance self-care with accountability (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Re-emphasizing the importance of communication between professor and student Whether with a spouse or partner or at work, communication is a tool for accountability. We are noticing that students need to relearn after COVID that they are still accountable for their work, even when life events occur.

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10 Inspiring Women's History Project Based Learning Ideas to Celebrate Women's History Month

Experiential Learning Depot

Students will work alongside that scientist if possible, learn about their lives and their research, and then develop a children’s book that highlights the lives and contributions to science and society by the two women. Organize a “storytime” event for students to read their books to a young audience.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

It is when new students immerse themselves in college life and returning students renew with campus activities and traditions. This article outlines 5 student engagement strategies for the fall. Host Key Events. Get Students Involved Early. Involve the Student's Success Network. These include: ?

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5 Lifetime Benefits of Joining a Women’s Community

Campus Groups

Higher education institutions provide women with a platform for advancing equity for female students. Further, student clubs and organizations provide women with opportunities to influence life on campus. These include event programming, advocacy, and student government positions. Organize events ?️