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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 […].

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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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Connect Ministries: Serving Churches & Academies Around The World

PUC

Connect Ministries is one of PUC’s worship outreach ministries. Ran by the enrollment and marketing department, Lewis Govea is in charge of Connect Ministries- and has been involved since 2017, serving at different academies, camp meetings around California, and reaching out to churches to worship with. Besides making it a habit of attending camp meetings […].

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Advise Your Leaders: How to share ideas like an external advisor

The Humphrey Group

Consultants: they charge you a fortune to look at your watch and tell you the time. As someone who’s been hired as a consultant on leadership, talent and communication, I always laugh at this joke…and take note that though true, companies seem to keep hiring consultants! And it’s not just the expertise these experts bring — it’s how they communicate their expertise that makes them valuable.

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An (Over?) Simplified Explanation of The Curricular Approach/Residential Curriculum Process

Roompact

As a facilitator of residential curriculum and curricular approach workshops, one of the challenges I have is how to explain the process in a way that makes sense to attendees. One of the reasons this is challenging, is that curricular approaches introduce a number of new terms and use those terms in very specific ways.

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What Is Name Image Likeness?

Campus Sonar

Following years of debate about the amateur status of student-athletes, Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) reflects a c hange in policy from the NCAA on July 1, 2021, that redefined college athletes’ amateur status. The NCAA rescinded its policy previously prohibiting college athletes from profiting from their name, image, and likeness garnered through the influencer status that comes with the visibility of playing collegiate sports.

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Why Mental Health Matters for Colleges and UniversitiesChanging Higher Ed Podcast 116 with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. June Parks

The Change Leader, Inc.

Historically, college has always been a time for stress and anxiety – but in December of last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a rare public health advisory addressing the nation’s youth mental health crisis. In this episode, Dr. June Parks joins Drumm McNaughton for an important discussion about what’s happening on campuses throughout America and how the mental health crisis is affecting institutions of higher education.

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3 Res Life Quick Tips for Supporting New RAs and Student Staff in a New Year

Roompact

Roompact’s “Res Life Quick Tips” series highlights ideas and suggestions you can utilize in your residence life and education practice. Take a look through our past quick tips. And like that, the summer is over. Students and student staff will be back in the residence halls within a blink of an eye, ready to take.

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Credo & Pharos Resources Partner to Impact Student Success & Retention

Credo Higher Ed

Student Success Through Intelligent Partnerships. Two recognized higher education industry leaders—Credo LLC and Pharos Resources—have joined forces to deliver an even more powerful, data-driven, and culture-changing approach to improving and sustaining inclusive student success and retention outcomes.

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New Report Sheds Light on Role of Living Allowances in College Affordability

Higher Education Today

Title: A Closer Look at College Affordability: The Link between Living Allowances and Student Debt Authors: CJ Libassi and Zachary Mabel Source: Urban Institute Policymakers and practitioners in higher education have focused on tuition in their efforts to improve college affordability. Living expenses, however, are often overlooked, although they are one of the major components.

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Rebuilding the Purpose of the GI Bill (Garrett Fitzgerald*)

Higher Education Inquirer

[This article is part of the Transparency-Accountability-Value series.] The landscape of military-connected students in higher education has been filled with turmoil for the last two decades. The G.I. Bill, a well-earned and financially substantial benefit for student veterans since 1944, has been a lightning rod for this turmoil. With the more recent release of the Post-9/11 G.I.

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An (Over?) Simplified Explanation of The Curricular Approach/Residential Curriculum Process

Dr. Paul Gordon Brown

As a facilitator of residential curriculum and curricular approach workshops, one of the challenges I have is how to explain the process in a way that makes sense to attendees. One of the reasons this is challenging, is that curricular approaches introduce a number of new terms and use those terms in very specific ways. Participants can also struggle with how all the pieces and steps in the curriculum creation process inter-relate.

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Transformational Change: Challenges & Opportunities

Dr. Al Solano

( A. Solano ). After more than two decades of coaching, keynoting, presenting, and conducting trainings, these high frequency asked culture-related questions from college educators have risen to the top. I address them in a Q&A format. What is the most significant challenge to improving student success and equity? Culture. By far. Exacerbated by an unproductive committee structure and my three-month rule.