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Report: Caring Campus Program Tied to Increased Connection for Students and Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Caring Campus, a program to have faculty contribute to fostering a culture of caring for students at schools, is related to observable benefits, according to a recent report by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University. Barnett, senior research scholar emeritus at CCRC and co-author of the report.

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Establishing Belonging for Creative Scholars and Teachers

The Scholarly Teacher

The nature of scholarly and creative activity carried out by the faculty in these areas is also diverse. Appalachian State recently created a position dedicated to faculty mentoring and career support. Example of a product-in-process created by a faculty member during the Creatives Retreat. I conducted online research.

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Mizzou Grad Student Aspires to Inspire the Underrepresented in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Glenn Gilyot’s research as a doctoral student in organic chemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia and the recognition he has received, while significant, pale in comparison to the satisfaction he has derived from his work with a STEM program for elementary and middle-school students.

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The Right Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As an undergraduate at Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black institution, Gilyot majored in chemistry but switched his focus from pre-pharmacy to organic chemistry when he realized how interested he was in the research possibilities. The fortunate thing is I get to do both. I think it’s a very interesting dynamic,” he said.

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Hope’s Collaborative Culture Across Campus

Hope College Network

One of my favorite aspects about Hope College is that I am more than just a number on campus – professors and faculty know, value, and care about the students. I am grateful for the opportunities that the College has made available for me to engage and collaborate with Hope professors, faculty, and staff.

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Report Finds Broad Base Skills Help Students Post-Graduation, But Inequity Remains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These marginalized students are less likely to agree that the cost of their education was worth its price. Dr. Nichole Torpey-Saboe, director of research at Strada Center for Education Consumer Insights.

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Practical Pedagogy Tips for Educators at Minority-Serving Institutions

The Scholarly Teacher

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. Briwa , Angelo State University.

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