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Open to Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It aims to identify strengths and areas for improvement, as well as measure progress on key diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in order to gain a better understanding of perceptions and experiences of students, faculty and staff,” Jaamal says. “It Coe College President David T.

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Learning to become a medical interpreter

CAPD

This scenario is common in hospitals and healthcare centers across Massachusetts and the US. It is also a familiar reality for many in the MIT community who grew up helping immigrant family members navigate the intimidating world of American healthcare and medical culture.

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5 Proven Student Engagement Strategies for The Fall!

Campus Groups

We know how critical the fall is for student engagement. It is when new students immerse themselves in college life and returning students renew with campus activities and traditions. This article outlines 5 student engagement strategies for the fall. Events can be in-person, virtual or hybrid.

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Wellesley students want trans men to be allowed to enroll

Confessions of a Community College Dean

"Although there is no plan to revisit its mission as a women’s college or its admissions policy, the College will continue to engage all students, including transgender male and nonbinary students, in the important work of building an inclusive academic community where everyone feels they belong." ” Paula A.

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The Power of Recognizing Higher Ed Faculty as Working-Class (Helena Worthen*)

Higher Education Inquirer

Nearly 75% of faculty in higher education are precarious workers, more like restaurant and hospitality workers, gig performers, contract healthcare workers, and delivery drivers than the tenured professor. Some thought it was a throwback to the 1930s or a tip-off that someone was a Marxist. They are hired on a per-class, per-semester basis.

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