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A (Dorm) Room of One’s Own

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Academic work requires material access to information in libraries, and other resources like computers and (relatively quiet) space in which to write. An FRN membership lets financially pressed universities like mine leverage NYU’s resources to offer great opportunities for professional development and scholarly production.

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New LinkedIn Learning role guides lay out learning paths for career advancement

CU Work-Life Balance

LinkedIn Learning recently introduced a new library of curated learning content called Role Guides. These guides act as libraries for common job roles that bring together all content — from learning paths to courses to individual videos — relevant to that job role. Choose Training from the drop-down menu at top left.

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Two Scholars are Building Diversity Initiative Database for All

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Being able to see something for Black students that was being sponsored in housing and sponsored with the library, as an example, I think was very eye opening,” said Mason.

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Career Ceilings

Confessions of a Community College Dean

For colleges that only have one library, the next step up for the head of the library is likely a very different job. Professional development can help, but it’s often so general or abstract as to be oversold. A terrific librarian may suddenly have to become an expert on tutoring.

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The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year

EAB

K-12 libraries, providing snacks): 16% Schedules: 15% Student acceleration/student retention: 9% Building policies (e.g., People management encompasses hiring, leading, developing, and retaining all district staff, including teachers, principals, and support staff (e.g., cell phone policies, dress code, etc.): Program evaluation: 4.5%

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Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI)

Creatrix Campus

From the accreditation of engineering programs to professional development opportunities, Engineers Ireland is leading the way in shaping the future of engineering in Ireland. One of the ways Engineers Ireland promotes engineering excellence is through professional development courses and training programs.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

Community outreach with MPH and honors students in October 2019 at the Southside library, Chattanooga, TN. The impact of science field courses in The Bahamas on the personal and professional development of U.S. Eshbaugh, W. & Branson, R. college students, 1977–2014. & O'Donnell, K.