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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Because there are no guidelines under IDEA, Section 504, or ADA that require colleges and universities to accept documentation that does not meet their guidelines, each college has the right to develop its own guidelines and adhere to them. More Legal Considerations: What Accommodations MUST Colleges Provide?

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3 Big Things I Wish I Knew in Grade 12

Student Life Network

Connect with students in programs you are interested in as early as Grade 11, via Reddit and Facebook groups, or by attending a University fair. When going through your research, document all the information you collect: it is crucial. If you can, start brainstorming examples from your life that you might talk about in your answers.

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From horse-drawn carriage to advanced data visualization tools: Key considerations to keep in mind when designing a dashboard

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Similarly, clean dashboards only contain immediately necessary information, but a dashboard should also have links to documented sources and definitions or risk misinterpretations. Dr. Shaun Boren is the Director of Student Life Assessment & Research at the University of Florida.

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Understanding the purpose and role of the CAA UAE in higher education

Creatrix Campus

The CAA evaluates the quality of the institution's academic programs, including the rigor and relevance of its courses, the effectiveness of its teaching methods, and the support provided to students. The application should demonstrate the HEI's compliance with the CAA's criteria and standards.

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Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division

EAB

Over the first two years of centralization, nearly all issues were remedied inclusive of streamlining job descriptions, organizational structures, compensation, professional development opportunities, hiring and promotion criteria, caseload numbers, technology usage, and documentation practices.

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City College of San Francisco struggles to heat classrooms

Confessions of a Community College Dean

An unusually cold winter in California brought the issue to the fore, and the union has been posting updates to a faculty blog documenting the low classroom temperatures. “Unfortunately, this is not the first time something like this will happen, and it won’t be the last,” she said.

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Promoting Student & Teacher Wellness through K-12 School Design

Clark Nesxen

By prioritizing what is best for building occupants, designers can develop school environments that contribute to holistic good health, strengthen the school community, and put students in the best position to learn: Integrating views to outside, access to natural light. Strengthening the school’s sense of community.