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Practical Pedagogy Tips for Educators at Minority-Serving Institutions

The Scholarly Teacher

Robert M. Briwa , Angelo State University. Key statement: This post offers suggestions about ways faculty can improve student learning experiences at MSIs with small changes to classroom practices. Introduction Minority-Serving (MSIs) enroll high percentages of students facing systemic barriers to higher education access. Relative to other colleges and universities, MSIs (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs], Tribal Colleges and Universities [TCUs], Asian American and P

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AIFS Abroad: 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards Finalist

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on May 2, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. We are thrilled to announce that AIFS Abroad is a finalist for the 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards ! AIFS is honored to be a top 5 finalist for the Innovation in Diversity Award. The Innovation in Diversity Award recognizes efforts to expand international educational opportunities to traditionally underrepresented groups.

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Introducing the Roompact Blog Team 2022

Roompact

We’d like to introduce the new Roompact Blogging Team! This is a new effort Roompact is undertaking to further increase our contributions to the field through the free dissemination of ideas and knowledge. Earlier this spring, we did a search for part-time bloggers, professionals who liked to write and who were looking for a little.

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The Spring 2022 Terminalfour Social Media Roundup

Terminalfour

Twitter introduces an edit button, Instagram trials full screen interfaces, Whatsapp launches giant group chats, and YouTube sets out it’s plans for podcasts. Here’s a short-and-sweet round-up of the changes coming through this spring to the platforms you use the most.

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That's a Wrap! CampusGroups Rendez-Vous '22 Conference Was a Hit!

Campus Groups

THAT’S A WRAP! CampusGroups Rendez-Vous ‘22 was a hit! On Friday, April 8th , the CG team was beyond thrilled to host our 2nd annual virtual conference with our wonderful campus partners! We were delighted to gather together and connect with so many creative and innovative campus leaders at CampusGroups Rendez-Vous ‘22! It was such a pleasure to see and hear from the incredible members of the CG community!

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How AIFS Keeps Students Safe Abroad

AIFS Abroad

AIFS Abroad takes your safety and well-being very seriously. That’s why we have a number of policies and procedures in place to minimize risk to our students. Information and resources are shared with you before and during the program and highlight that safety is a shared responsibility between AIFS and students. So whether you’re considering a study abroad program with AIFS or are already enrolled, rest assured that your safety is always our top priority.

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The Residence Life Professional’s Superpower? Transferable Skills

Roompact

As my peers embarks on new, post-graduation adventures, I am left reflecting on my own academic and professional experiences from the last two years. Though I have one more year of school before I begin my formal job search, seeing my cohort finding new opportunities, I’ve begun to ponder how I can capitalize on my.

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Why the Church Needs You

Biola

The church plays a critical role in the spiritual life of the believer. And the believer plays a critical role in the life of a healthy church.

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Study Abroad or Intern Abroad: Your Guide to Deciding

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on September 20, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. An international experience is a unique way to shape your future. The options seem endless. You can study abroad for a summer , spend a semester studying a language abroad, or intern abroad with an international company in your career field. . So… how do you choose between a study abroad or intern abroad program?

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Goucher College joins the Consortium on High Achievement and Success

Goucher DEI

Goucher College announced it would join the Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS). CHAS was founded to address concerns raised by Black and Latinx students about their academic and social experiences. Goucher will select up to six institutional representatives for the consortium. “Since its inception 22 years ago, CHAS has worked with its member institutions to improve the everyday campus experiences of their Black and Latinx students by leveraging collaborative learning across all

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CU health plan expands resources for mental health support

CU Work-Life Balance

A whole picture of health includes mental health, and CU Health Plans are set to offer more robust coverage for mental health services in the new plan year. Starting July 1, all University of Colorado medical plans administered by Anthem and Kaiser will cover one preventive mental health appointment per plan member per year at no cost. The university saw increased mental health care utilization across all plans, resulting in this added coverage.

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Paying the Poorly Educated (Jack Metzger*)

Higher Education Inquirer

Joe Biden was right to propose free Pre-K education for 3- and 4-year-olds and free community college in his initial legislative package, rather than pushing for free public university education and the cancellation of college debt. All four progressive education initiatives would serve the public good by making education more available to millions.