February, 2020

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School as Fiction

Will Richardson

I’ve been expending a lot of bandwidth lately reading and thinking about the meta story of school, not just the history of the system and of pedagogy, but, more specifically, the motivations behind the story we’re currently living and how they effect the potential for deep and powerful learning that we all say we want for kids. That means diving into some new (to me) edu-historians and thinkers and trying to connect what I’m learning to others who have been tweaking my thinkin

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Finding a balance – how to keep everything together and meet deadlines?

Hope College Network

One of the first lessons I learned when I came to college was that I have more free time than I did in high school, but I also have more things to do. I am not only taking classes at Hope, but I am involved in different jobs and student organizations. This is also the reality of most students at Hope College. There are over 60 student organizations and clubs that anyone can be part of on campus!

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Things to Remember When Embarking on Your Journey to a Residential Curriculum or Curricular Approach

Dr. Paul Gordon Brown

As you embark on developing a curricular approach for your division or your department there are a few key concepts that you should keep in mind. Think of these as a set of reminders and guiding principles. They represent the core of the philosophy behind the curricular approach. Curricular approaches are focused on learning. One thing curricular approaches always come back to is learning.

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A Summit on Student Success in San Diego

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

by Terri E. Givens. San Diego in February is a great place to gather to discuss student success, pathways and course scheduling. As colleges grapple with a diversifying student body, and more emphasis is being placed on graduation rates and employability, companies like Ad Astra are working with institutions to find new ways to use space and time. I consider access to higher education to be one of the most important missions of The Center for Higher Education Leadership.

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When Diversity and Inclusion Clash with Free Speech—and Why they Don’t Have To

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

by Jonathan Friedman. Drawing on work by PEN America, Jonathan Friedman discusses three cases where the principles of diversity, inclusion, and free speech have come into conflict. These include incidents involving hateful speech on campus, bias response systems, and inclusive language guides. Rather than elevating one principle and discarding the other, Friedman explains how campus leaders can instead harmonize and balance the defense of free speech with the advancement of diversity and inclusi

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Merging Higher Ed Institutions Part 2: A Smart Strategy?

The Change Leader, Inc.

Merging higher ed institutions part 2. The landscape in higher education continues to be rocked by change, including 1200+ closures (the majority of which were for-profits), mergers, and mega-mergers. These massive changes have been driven by changing demographics and a booming economy.

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A New Phase

Will Richardson

When Bruce Dixon and I started Modern Learners six years ago, we had two aspirations. First, to help people, teachers, parents, and policy makers, better understand the ways in which the modern world provided different lenses through which to see education and learning, and to help them use those lenses to make better decisions for kids. And second, to create a business around it that would allow both of us to get off the road, spend less time on planes, and provide a model for other similar com

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The TerminalFour social media news round-up - part 3

Terminalfour

This week we are bringing you another round-up, giving you the latest insights and developments you need to factor into your social media activities

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Now Open for 2020! Why You Should Consider Applying to be an ICA Showcase School

Dr. Paul Gordon Brown

One of the key features of ACPA’s Institute on the Curricular Approach (formerly the Residential Curriculum Institute) is the “Showcase” sessions. Showcases are presentations from individual schools that have adopted the curricular approach. Functioning similar to case studies, these showcases dive into one institution’s work with the model and the challenges and successes they’ve had along the way.

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Making Diversity Work on Campus

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

by Isabel Thottam. In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in January, The University of Montana shared the photos of students who won an essay contest in which they asked participants to write about the impact MLK has had on their life. When they shared the photos on their Facebook page, the university was condemned for being tone deaf to the fact that all four winners were white women.

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Black History Month: Minnesota author of “Slavery’s Reach” to speak at Ridgewater

Ridgewater College

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – In recognition of Black History Month, Ridgewater College will host regional author Dr. Christopher Lehman of St. Cloud State University on Thurs., February 20 at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to hear Lehman share insights from his 2019 book, “Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State.”. Lehman, who is a professor of ethnic studies, has written several books, including “Power, Politics, and the Decline of the Civil Rights Movement” and “Slavery

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On Power and Climate Change

Will Richardson

At some point in the last couple of months, someone recommended that I read Seth Kreisberg’s 1992 book Transforming Power: Domination, Empowerment, and Education. To whomever that person is, sincere thanks. It’s an amazing read. And it’s connecting really deeply with my recent thinking about the tension between schools as a public and private good and the greatest aspirations we have for students as they experience school.

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Comparing Financial Aid? Ask These Questions!

Hope College Network

For many high school seniors and their families, the college selection process includes a comparison of financial aid offers. As you narrow your list and weigh your options, there are a few important questions to consider. Keep this list handy as you compare financial aid packages: What is the renewal criteria for my financial aid? Does your financial aid package include an academic scholarship?

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The new domain extensions landscape and how it impacts your university

Terminalfour

Does your institution have a clear domain strategy? With the availability of modern alternatives, what does this mean for.ac and.edu domains?

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Residential Curriculum Q&A: Where does Residence Life Community Building Fit Into a Curriculum?

Dr. Paul Gordon Brown

Residential curricula are focused on student learning. Ultimately, curricular approaches primarily concern themselves with what we hope students will know and be able to do once their time with us comes to an end. Community building falls outside the learning-focus of the curriculum but it is critically important for its effectiveness. A switch to a curricular approach does not mean that a department abandons its community building responsibilities, rather, community building is a critical compo

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A Celebration of Black History Month

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

Welcome to Black History Month! Google got us off to a great start with this video: The contributions of African Americans are often overlooked in higher education. I have been reading about scholars who were at the forefront of the study of race politics in the United States. One example is W.E.B. Dubois. I was aware of W.E.B. Dubois’ role as a founder of the discipline of sociology, but recent work, including Aldon D.

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In College? Would You Try This 4 AM Daily Routine?

Hope College Network

Do you know what Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Casey Neistat, and Michelle Obama all have in common? They all dedicate at least part of their success to their daily routines. Each of these celebrities attribute success to routine and more specifically, waking up early. As a new student at Hope, it is easy to fall into the typical college routine of 3 am nights and 12 pm mornings.

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Why I Would Choose Hope Over and Over Again

Hope College Network

I always heard rumors about how Hope College would change your life, and those rumors have not been wrong. Hope College has let me grow as a student, athlete, and as a follower of Christ. This is always my quick response answer on why I chose Hope. Reflecting as a junior now, I have further clarity on why I would choose Hope over and over again. I am not saying it is picture-perfect because going to college can be hard, but wow does going to Hope College make it easier.

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Gaining the advantage through social listening and conversational analysis

Terminalfour

As more universities seek to gain audience insights, social listening and advanced conversational analysis are gaining momentum.

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How universities can tap into the potential and explosive growth of podcasts

Terminalfour

Podcasting is experiencing explosive growth and engagement is high among younger audiences. What are the trends in this space?

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Using journey mapping to optimize the student experience

Terminalfour

What is a student journey map? Why is it useful? And how do you develop them for your university?

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Oklahoma State University shares the love on Valentines Day

Terminalfour

Universities pull out all the stops to celebrate the most romantic day of the year.

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