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Black Men’s Mental Health Addressed During Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. The Black Men’s Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College hosted its first Spring Symposium addressing health issues for African American men. Dr. Walter M.

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9 Tips for Bringing Higher Ed Faculty into the Digital Space

University Business

In fact, a 2022 Cengage survey of 641 US institutions found that 97% of institutions reported using faculty with no prior online teaching experience for some of their courses. This is a significant issue that, if left unaddressed, can negatively impact student experience and success. . Build circles of peer support.

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16 Fun College Orientation Activities & Icebreakers to Encourage Student Engagement in 2022!

Campus Groups

16 Fun College Orientation Ideas to Encourage Student Engagement in 2022 For many students, college orientation can be their first experience on their own. A scavenger hunt doubles as a fun way to team up with new classmates and to help students get acquainted navigating their new home. The obstacle?

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Queens College debuts virtual neurodiversity hub

Confessions of a Community College Dean

At Queens College, part of the City University of New York, a faculty member has teamed up with two students—one of them neurodivergent herself—to create a virtual resource hub for supporting neurodivergent students. How will students engage? The Neurodiversity Hub was born.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This continues after graduation when students attending four-year institutions mentor second-year EPW students. Wright College, part of the City Colleges of Chicago, is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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4 Online Teaching Strategies To Promote Collaboration and Community

The Scholarly Teacher

Farrell and Brunton (2020) uncovered themes essential to online student engagement. They found that the peer community created through online forums, social interactions, and collaborative activities were significant factors in students feeling supported and encouraged, leading to their overall course and content engagement.

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The Role of Technology in Enhancing the Effectiveness of the CBCS in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

This blog explores the pivotal role of technology in enhancing the effectiveness of the CBCS in higher education, highlighting its potential to revolutionize curriculum delivery, assessment methods, and student engagement. Efficient Assessment and Feedback: Technology streamlines assessment processes and provides real-time feedback.