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Representation Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Newson-Horst is a Spelman graduate who was impacted by Guy-Sheftall and other Spelman faculty who inspired her to take on similar challenges. Courses were developed by various faculty members as far back as 2012, but the process stalled for several years until White stepped up and took the reins. “We and globally.

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Open to Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In these early days, I am acclimating myself to the institution, evaluating the campus climate, establishing relationships with faculty, staff and students, and becoming more connected with the local community,” says Jaamal. The ambassadors will also help students recognize and respect cultural differences and similarities.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Our students have a professional advisor on my team who works with them until they earn 24 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 At that time, they transition to either a professional advisor in their school or major or mostly to faculty advisement.” We monitor and follow up with all of those faculty alerts.”

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HBCU students, faculty denounce 'Cop City'

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Some students and faculty members at historically Black Atlanta colleges and universities are speaking out against plans to build an 85-acre, $90 million police training facility nearby in forested land owned by the city. The committee backed the creation of the training facility.

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How To Better Engage Students With Our New Mobile App!

Campus Groups

Deep Links: Allow users to open other mobile apps for students (LMS, careers) Groups: Student organization leaders can create and manage their group page, members, and news. Attendance Tracking: Users can scan QR Codes or swipe student IDs with a Mobile Card Reader. social media, printed materials, the college website).

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

Campus Groups

A: Currently enrolled students! Organize a student Q&A panel hosted and moderated by upperclassmen. This type of event can be in-person, virtual or hybrid for more inclusivity (with consideration of students who may not be able to attend orientation).

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University TikTok bans cause concern and confusion

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Some also outlaw other apps and social media platforms that are seen as threats to cybersecurity. Not only are students able to access TikTok in other ways; they also don’t see using it—or any app that collects their information—as truly risky.