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Campuses Host a Range of LGBTQ+ Programming for Pride Month

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

LGBTQIA+ Banned Book Club - Reading Gender Queer,” hosted by UPitt’s University Library System and Pitt Queer Professionals, took place Jun. Dr. Micah McCarey Meanwhile, the University of Pittsburgh’s programming for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month featured discussions of challenged or banned LGTBQ+ books. Let’s Read It!: 16 and was open to the public.

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President’s corner: Bridgewater College wants to change the narrative on higher ed

University Business

[link] Communicating college value better Bridgewater College is doubling down on its commitment to the student experience. It recently completed its “next-generation library,” a $13 million redesign and expansion of a learning commons focused on academic support and student organizations.

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The impact: The housing fund has directly contributed to student retention, persistence and stress reduction, Alba says. Students who move on campus because of the fund are more involved in campus activities, utilize more campus facilities like the library and more often take on leadership roles in student organizations.

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New Methods and Apps that Changed My Life as an Academic Advisor

NACADA

I am sharing the ways and tools that have been most life-changing for me: New Ways to use Current Connections Campus Offices and Student Organizations (SOs) Cross-training so offices can answer general questions of other offices and SOs. Mandatory advising Other offices require students to be advised by my office as needed.

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Take It From Me…You Need to Have a Life Outside of School and Work

College Forward

Many campuses will have Spring Organization Fairs in the upcoming days (if they have not already), so you’ll be able to meet club/org members, ask questions, and find out more about upcoming meetings and events.

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10 Inspiring Women's History Project Based Learning Ideas to Celebrate Women's History Month

Experiential Learning Depot

Students will work alongside that scientist if possible, learn about their lives and their research, and then develop a children’s book that highlights the lives and contributions to science and society by the two women. Organize a “storytime” event for students to read their books to a young audience.

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

Campus Groups

A scavenger hunt doubles as a fun way to team up with new classmates and to help students get acquainted navigating their new home. Create clues for must-visit places on campus such as the library, student center, gym, health center, bookstore, advising center, and other important buildings to know.