August, 2022

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MyCreds eRecords, Here We Go!

Grant McMillan

I am excited to announce a new initiative for Trinity Western University, where I currently work as the Registrar. This week we officially launched an eRecords system for students at TWU, using the MyCreds platform. [insert fireworks, a marching band (including bagpipes), and free e-cakes for all!] We launched this new service on Monday, August… Read More MyCreds eRecords, Here We Go!

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Stop Using August as an Excuse

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Even if you’re halfway scrolling through Facebook or Instagram — it’s hard to miss it. Vacations. France, Alaska, the Bahamas, U.S. National Parks. Y’all are out. Or at least those of you in higher education were out this summer. Where did you escape to? I was out, too — for nearly five weeks living in an RV with my fur baby Luna and co-pilot Lloyd.

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The threat to the integrity of educational assessments is not from ‘essay mills’ but from Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

The threat to the integrity of educational assessments is no longer from ‘essay mills’ and contract cheating but from Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is not so long ago that academics complained that essay mills, ‘contract cheating’ services, and commercial companies piecing together ‘bespoke’ answers to standard essay questions, were undermining the integration of higher education’s assessment processes.

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Why I’m Skeptical of Cost of Attendance Figures

Robert Kelchen

In the midst of a fairly busy week for higher education ( hello, Biden’s student loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans! ), the National Center for Education Statistics began adding a new year of data into the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. I have long been interested in cost of attendance figures, as colleges often face intense pressure to keep these numbers low.

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How To Know You’re Pursuing The Right Major

PUC

Many college students graduate with a degree that they initially weren’t majoring in when beginning college. Switching majors is common for students to do because as you grow into adulthood, your interests and passions change. Here’s how to know if you’re pursuing the right major. Know Why You Chose Your Major Clearly know why you […].

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NACADA 2022 Annual Conference – Meet Your Planning Committee Series – Service Project Co-Chairs

NACADA

Dear Colleagues, On the next segment of our Meet Your Planning Committee Series, we have two of our annual conference planning committee members who will be co-chairing this year’s annual Service Project. Meet Sally Garner from the University of Oregon and Patricia MacMillan from Ontario Tech University. “Hi! We are Sally Garner and Patricia MacMillan.

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3 Big Things I Wish I Knew in Grade 12

Student Life Network

High school always goes by faster than you think it will. For me, I was a part of the infamous Class of 2020, better known as the “pandemic graduates”. As you can guess, Grade 12 went by even faster for me. The pandemic definitely altered some of my decisions, however, even if it had not happened, I still feel that I would have done a few things differently when picking my program if given another chance.

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A quiet, unnoticed form of gentle solidarity

Teaching Matters Academic Support

In this post, Dr Neil Speirs reflects on students’ experiences of classism, and offers a more hopeful, caring approach to campus life. Neil is Widening Participation Manager, and this post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. Introduction Our recent presentation at this year’s Learning and Teaching Conference was the culmination of a […].

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Company Spotlight: The Product Support & Solutions Team and Campus Life

Campus Groups

As the month of August ends, we would like to give special thanks to the CampusGroups (CG) Product Support & Solutions Team! According to CG’s Director of Campus Success, Gina Galland, “our amazing Product Support & Solutions Team members are at the core of what makes our campuses so successful at creating a positive campus life experience for students!”.

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Faces of PUC: Abby Harris 

PUC

Coming to PUC from Littleton, CO., is Abby Harris. She is an emergency management, pre-physician assistant student who dreams of one day being the personal surgeon for the Denver Nuggets. Abby’s favorite places are the mountains and the beach, which makes PUC the perfect location for her to have the best of both worlds. What […].

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Fostering less stress, more character, in schools

The Art & Science of Learning

Skipping lunch periods, cramming for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, staying up for hours to finish homework, barely getting any sleep each night — all with the end goal of getting into the “best” college.

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TRITONS UNITED Presents: Bystander Intervention- Resource Tabling Event

UMSL Diversity

Please join UMSL’s Tritons United in the month of August for National Bystander Intervention Awareness Month on Monday, 08/29th, 2022 from 11:00am- 1:00pm in UMSL’s MSC- The Bridge. We will be in person & on-hand to provide opportunities to speak with both UMSL & local area community victim advocates, health, counseling & other support services, & first responders.

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Foundational Ingredient For Successful Equity Work

Dr. Al Solano

( A. Solano ). The ability of faculty to change—from external to internal attributions—is a foundational ingredient in student success, particularly for Latina/o/x students. External attributions assign blame for something that is beyond a faculty's control. The primary factor that faculty have control over is their internal attributions--the ability to consistently improve their craft.

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4 Ideas for Onboarding New ResLife Staff Members…

Roompact

As the new academic year begins for almost all of us in housing and residence life, we are wrapping up the training and onboarding of new staff members. It seems that summers continue to feel shorter, leaving our batteries half charged as we embark on a new academic year. Our residents are arriving not knowing the.

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The Summer 2022 Terminalfour social media roundup

Terminalfour

Is this year a new dawn for social media? This week, we round up the latest developments covering new platforms, new ways of sharing content, and the shift to more authentic content.

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9 Myths about Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Deciding to study or intern overseas is a big (and sometimes scary) decision. Getting outside your comfort zone is never easy, but don’t let common myths and misconceptions about internships abroad rob you of your chance to see the world and gain the professional experience you need. Don’t fall for these myths about internships abroad: Myth 1: Employers won’t care about your international internship.

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Pioneers Represent at Student-Athlete Council Summit 

PUC

(PUC student-athletes Madison Kindred & Nathan Hiss on the far right, second row.) The Student-Athlete Council Summit is a yearly event hosted by the commissioner of the Cal Pac, where representatives from all Cal Pac schools meet and come up with proposals to make the student-athlete experience better by addressing topics that need changing and […].

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Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester!!

UMSL Diversity

At UMSL, we are more impactful when we lean into our collective efforts to foster and advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our hope is that the campus community will continue to build connections, to engage in conversations and commit to fostering a welcoming culture where all feel valued. There are some amazing individuals engaged in courageous, challenging yet inspiring work across campus.

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Geoscience Outreach: What we do, how we assess, and client/student reflections

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In this post, Kay Douglas, Andy Cross, Colin Graham, Erica Zaja, Bonnie Auyeung, and Frederik Madsen, from the Geosciences Outreach course, describe how authentic assessment designed in conjunction with community engagement can inspire interdisciplinary and problem-based learning. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. How can we transform final year undergraduates […].

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Use Social Listening to Inform a Student Journey Map

Campus Sonar

A journey map is one of the most helpful tools you can build to inform your marketing and communications strategy. In a business context, a journey map outlines the process a customer goes through—from their initial encounter with a brand, to purchase, and ultimately to loyalty and advocacy. It captures a customer’s goal at each stage, and informs the messaging and content a company develops by providing this customer-centric insight.

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To All The ResLife Jobs I Have Loved Before

Roompact

For most of us, this year has been a roller coaster of emotions, events, and big life decisions. On my social media many of my long time friends and colleagues are celebrating leaving the field or finding new roles at different institutions. What I like about the posts is that all of them are reporting.

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Shelf Indulgence: A book club project bringing students and professionals together

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

In this post, Lindsay Jack, Amy Lawton, and Elisabeth Barlow from Edinburgh Law School show the benefits of introducing extra-curricular projects, such as a book club, into Schools at the University. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. The EFWiL Shelf Indulgence Project The Edinburgh Foundation for Women in Law […].

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A Leap of Faith in Italy 

PUC

Natalia Gomez recently flew back to her hometown of Santa Barbara after spending most of her summer studying abroad at Villa Aurora in Italy. Applying through ACA (Adventist Colleges Abroad), she saw that she didn’t know anyone in the program but decided to take a leap of faith and go on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure before […].

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New Opportunities for Higher Ed Partnerships and MergersChanging Higher Ed Podcast 117 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Mike Goldstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this new merger environment, thinking outside of the box means considering partnerships with all types of institutions, not just other schools. Get insights for discovering new opportunities to strengthen your institution. The evolution of financial mechanisms and accreditation are creating new opportunities for higher ed partnerships and mergers to build stronger insititutions.

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Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Higher Education Have Lasting Implications

Higher Education Today

Title: Racial and Ethnic Equity in US Higher Education Authors: Diana Ellsworth, Erin Harding, Jonathan Law, Duwain Pinder Source: McKinsey & Company A new report from McKinsey & Company utilizes data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) highlights representation parity gaps for students and faculty and the subsequent implications these gaps have for.

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Assessment, feedback and their digital futures

Teaching Matters Online Learning

In this post, Professor Sian Bayne and Professor Tim Drysdale discuss the opportunities, as well as the risks, of assessment-related technologies. Sian is Professor of Digital Education, Moray House School of Education and Sport, and Tim is the Chair of Technology Enhanced Science Education, School of Engineering. This post is part of the Learning and […].

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20 Places to Study Abroad in Europe this Spring 

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on August 18, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Europe is one of the most popular spring study abroad destinations for U.S. college students – and it’s easy to see why. Comprised of approximately 50 countries – each with their own unique history and culture – Europe is the perfect hub for those with a strong case of wanderlust. The proximity of so many countries and cultures makes it convenient to cross multiple places off your bucket list.

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Developing reflective communities in Higher Education: Learnings from the photovoice project Identities in Transition

Teaching Matters Academic Support

In this post, Hammed Kayode Alabi reflects on his experience presenting at the Learning and Teaching Conference 2022, on the topic of “Developing reflective communities in Higher Education: Learnings from the photovoice project Identities in Transition” This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. In 2020, I left nearly everything back in […].

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Industry Perspective: Centralizing Data in Higher Education 

Collegis Education Data Management

Data is a powerful guiding tool in higher education, and it becomes stronger when it captures the entire student journey. Unfortunately, institutions’ data is often siloed across departments, which prevents them from having a “whole picture” approach to all of the strategies they have in play, from enrollment to student retention. For instance, CRM data alone might be enough to help admissions understand what’s in the pipeline, but CRM data is only one part of the picture; it&#

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5 Key Behaviors To Go From ResLife Supervisor to Leader: Know Who Works For You

Roompact

This is a five part series based on best practices for supervisors. Each of these principles on their own can achieve great leadership, but all five will ensure it. 1. Personalize Your Supervisory Style2. Communication is Key3. Know Who Works For You4. Acknowledge Their Work5. Respect Their Expertise Know Who Works For You It is.

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Prep for College in High School

PUC

Everyone’s high school experience is different, but there are opportunities during your high school years that help prepare you for college. Being involved in extra curriculums and finding opportunities outside of school will be instrumental to your education and personal journey. Join Clubs, Teams, or Outreaches Joining a club, team, or outreaches teaches how to […].

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Systematic review of virtual learning classroom systems used in higher education

Teaching Matters Online Learning

In this post, Cristina Adriana Alexandru shares findings from a systematic review of virtual classroom software tools. Cristina and colleagues, Kun Zhao and Aurora Constantin, presented at the Learning and Teaching Conference 2022. This post is part of our Learning and Teaching Conference Hot Topic. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced universities to teach online, then […].

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Credo Announces 2022 Moving The Needle Class

Credo Higher Ed

Credo is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Moving the Needle class. Congratulations to these institutions for their commitment to building an inclusive, student-centric culture through Moving The Needle, a partnership that engages the full campus community in developing, implementing, and enhancing the conditions, practices, systems, and solutions that foster student success and retention.

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Semester Program Spotlight: Study Abroad in Budapest, Hungary 

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on August 16, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Wondering what it’s like to study abroad for a semester in Budapest? Picture this: It’s morning and you pass by the famous Great Market Hall, already buzzing with energy. You’re welcomed by a symphony of smells; fresh produce and Hungary’s beloved paprika mix with the aroma of freshly baked pastries and coffee brewing in nearby cafés.

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Cengage Author Moves to OER: The Implications

eLiterate

Derek Newton called out in his Forbes column that a Cengage organic chemistry author is releasing the 10th edition of his book as OER via OpenStax. Newton is right to call this out as significant. That said, his column contains a lot of speculation about what this could mean or might mean. Fair enough. There’s a lot we don’t know. In this post, I’m going to tease out some of the implications that Newton doesn’t talk about.

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How to use nano influencers in higher education digital marketing

Terminalfour

Trust in professional social media influencers is dwindling. But could nano and micro influencers—those with smaller but equally loyal followings—be ideal for bringing your institution to the attention of prospective students?

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Faces of PUC: Nathan Hiss 

PUC

Nathan Hiss is a biology pre-med student from Orinda. One of his favorite things about being a PUC student is that everyone is always ready to help him out when needed. Nathan dreams of being a dermatologist and enjoys outdoor activities, such as fishing, hiking, and running. What is your dream job? My dream job […].