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Will You Still Respect Me If I Am Not Overwhelmed?

The Scholarly Teacher

Todd Zakrajsek. University of North Carolina School of Medicine. My graduate degree is in industrial/organizational psychology. I spent years studying how to make organizations bigger and better and how to make workers happier, more efficient, and motivated to work harder.

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20-Twenty-Won: Reflections & Reset

Dr. Laura Pasquini

The start of the winter solstice flags a time to rest, renew, and reflect. I don’t know about y’all but 2021 has been quite a year. I’m going to spend some time quiet time at home (thanks, Omicron) to chill out of and recharge before the new year. “Let’s Stay Home” Candle.

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Rising Inflation and the Impending Tuition Squeeze

Robert Kelchen

For the first time in the lifetimes of many Americans, inflation has become a legitimate concern. In the last year, the Consumer Price Index increased at a 6.2 percent clip —a rate not seen this century. Trends in inflation over the last two decades (BLS graphic).

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What the Archives of Actual Classrooms Tell about the History of Teaching | A Conversation with Rachel Buurma and Laura Heffernan

Teaching & Learning in HigherEd

In The Teaching Archive: A New History for Literary Study Dr. Rachel Sagner Buurma and Dr. Laura Heffernan turn to archives from the actual classrooms of major literary critics of the past century to see what the available course documents tell about the history of the teaching of literature.

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Trying New Things

Supporting Student Success

The Supporting Student Success research team began this blog 10 years ago!! This milestone provides a great opportunity to reflect on what the team and the research project has achieved but also to look forward to what this blog could do.

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Racism: the 215 and Ethan Bear Are Connected

Grant McMillan

On May 27, 2021, I was saddened to hear about the discovery of the 215 unmarked graves of indigenous children at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops. I say to my First Nations friends, I see you. I hear you. Your life matters. Your stories matter. You matter to me.

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Weighted GPA or Unweighted GPA?

Great College Advice

What is a weighted GPA and how is that different from an unweighted GPA? How do colleges calculate your GPA in high school in the admissions process? Some students take courses that “weigh” more than others, which can boost their GPA and their class rank.

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The Not So Obvious Clause That Every PSA Needs

MultiFamily Insider

You must add this clause to your next purchase and sale agreement to avoid uncomfortable situations that threaten your reputation. Most of the time challenges that come up in a transaction are for the most part pretty common.

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How to Say “Happy New Year!” in Different Languages

AIFS Abroad

Did you know there are over 7,000 languages spoken on Earth? One of the most fun ways to celebrate holidays — whether your’e wishing someone a happy Valentine’s Day or a happy New Year — is to share your joy in different languages. Here’s how to say “Happy New Year!”

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Virtual Global Learning Encourages Study Abroad

Study Aborad Association

If you couldn’t attend the December installment of the Gateway Learning Webinar Series titled: Not A Bandaid For COVID: Virtual, Online, And Hybrid Programs , you can still learn about innovative new ways to engage students in global learning by exploring Study Abroad Association’s (SAA’s) 360 GLE (Global Learning Experiences).

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Incorporating Virtual Instructional Strategies that Increase Student Engagement

The Scholarly Teacher

Joanne Ricevuto , Harcum College. Laura McLaughlin , Neumann University What do you do when you are on Zoom (or whatever platform you use) during a virtual meeting? Be honest.

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Thank YOU for the #OEAward2021, @YearsEd Community!

Dr. Laura Pasquini

Last week, I learned that a podcast project I helped to produce won an award from the Open Education (OE) Global community.

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How Colleges’ Carnegie Classifications Have Changed Over Time

Robert Kelchen

NOTE: This post was updated on February 2, 2022 to reflect substantial changes between the initial and final Carnegie data releases. Every three years, Indiana University’s Center on Postsecondary Research has updated Carnegie classifications–a key measure of prestige for some colleges that helps define peer groups. Much of the higher education community looks closely at these lists, and doesn’t hesitate to share their opinions about whether they are correctly classified.

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Disagreeing with(in) Antiracism | A Conversation with Erec Smith

Teaching & Learning in HigherEd

I sat down with Dr. Erec Smith, Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition at York College, to discuss his book A Critique of Anti-Racism in Rhetoric and Composition: The Semblance […]. Book Conversation Scholarship on Teaching and Learning Antiracism

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

By: Dr. Cali Morrison. The old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. Spring brings thoughts of renewal in so many ways. As academics, May typically signals the end of an academic year. As learners there is new hope in credentials earned and a future to pursue.

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Pronouncements Without Consultation

Grant McMillan

Do you struggle with university leaders who make pronouncements without consulting the Registrar’s Office? This can be challenging when you know that what they said is impossible, or at least will be very difficult.

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Top Five Tips For College Fairs

Great College Advice

College fairs are in full swing around the country. To make sure you have the best strategy for the college fairs you might want to follow these five tips. Research which schools will be attend the college fair. For most college fairs you can find a list of schools that will be attending.

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Roompact Contest 2022 Q1: #RoompactSelfie Raffle [CLOSED]

Roompact

Show us some love on social! Show us some love on social and you will be entered into a raffle to win some prizes! All you need to do is create a public post including a picture of you with Roompact (our website on your screen (DO NOT include any screens with student information), with.

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Selecting Rental Comps & Rent In Multifamily Real Estate

MultiFamily Insider

Determining rental comps to use when valuating multifamily real estate is highly important. Especially when you're looking to add value to the asset after a renovation. Part of the process involves some sort of online membership-based software that can query all the assets in a market.

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Summer Study Abroad: Spanish and Service Learning in Buenos Aires

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on December 29, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. Interested in improving your Spanish language skills while also giving back to the local Argentine community? Look no further than the Spanish with Service Learning Program in Buenos Aires this summer !

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Stakeholders Are Shaping a New M&A Model for Higher Education at PASSHEChanging Higher Ed Podcast 100 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Dan Greenstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

A new M&A model for Higher Education has taken shape with the Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) merger. PASSHE has 14 public universities, and most of its institutions teach to the undergrad and master’s level and are regional institutions.

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20 great examples of institutions who shone a spotlight on climate through COP26

Terminalfour

As the world's eyes fell on Glasgow last month for the COP26 summit, we look at how universities tapped into the conversation around environmental issues to promote faculties, boost engagement and capture the attention of eco-savvy future students

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Getting Sparked: Group Coaching

Dr. Laura Pasquini

Much of the work I do as coach is to help clients align their interests and values with how they want to work, lead, and live their own life. I know the last 18+ months have brought new experiences, ideas, and questions of — what do I really want to do now?

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Options for Replacing Standardized Test Scores for Researchers and Rankers

Robert Kelchen

It’s the second Monday in September, so it’s time for the annual college rankings season to conclude with U.S. News & World Report’s entry. The top institutions in the rankings change little from year to year, but colleges pay lots of attention to statistically insignificant movements. Plenty has been written on those points , and plenty of digital ink has also been spilled on U.S. News’s decision to keep standardized test scores in their rankings this year.

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Now You’ve Read Those Things, Too | A Conversation with Arlene Wilner

Teaching & Learning in HigherEd

I sat down with Dr. Arlene Wilner, Professor of English at Rider University, to discuss her new book Rethinking Reading in College: An Across-the-Curriculum Approach. Central to her approach is […].

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Higher Education’s Moment: Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Equity

Supporting Student Success

Cody Nielsen and Jenny L. Small. Throughout its history, higher education has sought to introduce students to the perspectives of a global citizenship.

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The Post-COVID-19 Registrar

Grant McMillan

Last week, I posted part 1 of a presentation made by Barb Elich. This is part 2. Barb is Associate Registrar at the University of Regina. What needs to go back to “pre-covid” and what doesn’t?What What needs to goes back? Being together in person in new ways; Convocation in person and include the best of… Read More The Post-COVID-19 Registrar

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Sharing Strategy: Internal Communication & Strategic Planning

Credo Higher Ed

What Does Your Community Know About Your Strategic Plan? If you asked any member of your campus community about your strategic plan, would they know your vision and the things that are most important in achieving it? Strategic Planning Strategy

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3 Res Life Quick Tips for Engaging Residents through Social Media

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. Social media can be an excellent platform for student engagement.

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TLC LATAM 2021 Recap

Blackboard Higher Education

El Teaching and Learning Conference – LATAM reunió a la comunidad educativa de América Latina a través de una experiencia virtual de enseñanza y aprendizaje, ofreciendo una amplia gama de temas y programas de aprendizaje para educadores a nivel regional e internacional.

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Our Favorite Global Reads: AIFS Abroad Staff Picks

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on December 27, 2021 by Cat Rogliano. by Emily Merson , co-founder of Global Experiences and Executive Director of AIFS Abroad. Like most international educators, we don’t just love to travel, we also love to read about the world.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance Part 4:How The Board and President Relationships Have Evolved

The Change Leader, Inc.

In part 4 of the Embracing a New Model for Higher Ed Governance series, we're diving into how board roles continue to shift, even as higher education’s focus evolves with the rapidly changing environment.

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Finals and Winter Break 2021

Missouri State

Now that we have come back from Thanksgiving break and December has begun, it can only mean one thing: the end of the semester is quickly approaching! At the end of the semester, two big events come for students: Finals and Moving out. Finals.

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Getting Unstuck In the Middle

Dr. Laura Pasquini

If you have not faced any challenge or change in your life over the past year, I’m not sure how you avoided it. The last 18 months has been nothing but that for me.

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Traditional and Virtual Study Abroad: The Strong, Invisible Bridge!

Study Aborad Association

All you need to know about online and virtual content for study abroad and international education.

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K-12 Design: Career & Technical Education Spaces that Improve Student Outcomes

Clark Nesxen

According to a 2019 study by the U.S. Department of Education, students who focused on career and technical education (CTE) during high school had higher annual median earnings eight years after graduation than students who did not.

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Your ‘Nowhere’ is my ‘Somewhere’

Supporting Student Success

By Tricia Seifert , Associate Professor of Adult & Higher Education at Montana State University. Everyone had a story that connected them to rural students.