Sat.Mar 19, 2022 - Fri.Mar 25, 2022

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Discord in the Classroom

The Scholarly Teacher

Ashley Lear , Embry-RIddle Aeronautical University. Key Statement: Voice-over IP (VoIP) is an effective tool for engaging with students that produces a well-organized and hyper-filtered series of group chats, helping users shut out the noise of the internet and locate the signals through the static. Introduction Discord is a voice-over IP (VoIP)—or a way to make voice calls using broadband internet, rather than phonelines—with widespread use among college students.

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Online Program Manager for University of Arizona Global Campus Facing Financial Collapse

Higher Education Inquirer

Zovio (ZVO) , the for-profit online program manager for University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC)*, is facing a financial collapse. With three consecutive years of financial losses, Zovio (formerly known as Bridgepoint Education) lost a record $61 million in 2020. Over the trailing 12 months (ttm) the company has lost $76 million. Cash assets have decreased from $357 million in 2016 to $33 million in 2021.

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How the UK is bucking the trend of falling enrollment

Terminalfour

US college enrollment has fallen for the second year running, while new student numbers in the UK are on the up. We delve into the potential factors behind the disparity on either side of the pond and look to the future.

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Celebrating the Women of Clark Nexsen

Clark Nesxen

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the tremendous contributions women have made to our company and the AEC industry. We wouldn’t be where we are today without their talent, commitment, and insight. We asked the #WomenofCN to share some of the ways their female colleagues amaze and inspire them. w. TRAILBLAZER. “ Donna Francis is a quietly determined trailblazer.

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How To Reframe Your Virtual Engagement to Beat Zoom Fatigue

Campus Groups

We recently sat down with admins from six of our campuses and discussed virtual engagement in 2022. Among the attendees were administrators from Yale School of Management, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Verto Education, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University- Daytona, and Atlantic Cape Community College.

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Kari Slinden: Celebrating Women in Agriculture

Ridgewater College

Hi everyone, March is National Women’s History Month and today, March 22, is National Agriculture Day, two of my passions! My name is Kari Slinden and I am an instructor in the Agriculture Department at Ridgewater College in Willmar. My backstory, I grew up outside of New London, Minnesota with 3 sisters. We lived in the country, but did not live on a farm until I was 9 years old.

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10 big reasons why colleges need an Admission Management Software

Creatrix Campus

10 big reasons why colleges need an Admission Management Software. admin. Tue, 03/22/2022 - 10:02. We know that your search for Admission Management Software brought you here. Mordor Intelligence forecasts the CAGR of the admission management software market to hit a record of 10.15%, during the period 2021 to 2026. This hike is due to more and more students seeking admissions from academic institutions, complicating the entire admission process.

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Learning at the Edge with Greg Pawlson and Jean Johnson – Part II

Kay Peterson

In this episode of Learning at the Edge, Kay Peterson speaks with Greg Pawlson and Jean Johnson, experts in health care and authors of the new book “ Advancing Healthcare Quality and Safety: Protecting Patients, Improving Lives.” Both Greg and Jean have made huge contributions to our national health care quality and safety reform, and are currently helping health care professionals make advances in learning through coaching and leadership development.

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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Higher Education

The past few years have seen a complete shift in not only the delivery of higher education courses, but also student services. This has been notably hard for students, as well as faculty and staff members. Looking at recent job market metrics, employees are leaving in higher numbers and departments can’t keep staff in many areas, especially entry-level positions.

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Women Trailblazer Award Ceremony

UMSL Diversity

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presents the 27th annual Women Trailblazer’s Award Ceremony honoring UMSL women—faculty, staff, students, and alumnae who continue to “blaze trails” at UMSL and in the greater community that we serve. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 2:00pm in the MSC Century Rooms.

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Best Extracurricular Activities for College – Grown Up Examples

Great College Advice

Extracurricular Activities – Not Just for Kids. All day everyday, I answer this sort of question: what are the “best” extracurricular activities for college. It’s an important issue. A student’s involvement outside of school are critical in many ways–not just as a strategy for getting into college. These activities are expressions of our personality, of our talents, and of our priorities in life.