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UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers.

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The importance of play in academics' professional development (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

It can be valuable for not only children but also grown-ups, write Niya Bond and Todd Zakrajsek, and in fact should be a priority for academics’ professional development.

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Advice for designing adjunct professional development programs (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

It’s one of the most cost-effective investments that community colleges can make to ensure effective instruction and increased student achievement, writes Anna Conway.

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IAP Graduate Student Professional Development Jumpstart

CAPD

Or, are you curious to see how you could make 2023 a year of intentional personal growth and professional development? If so, join Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD) for the Graduate Student Professional Development Jumpstart.

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ODEI Summer 2022 Professional Development

UMSL Diversity

ODEI invites you to dedicate some time this summer to your personal and professional growth & development and earn a few digital badges along the way! ODEI Summer Professional Development 2022. We are offering in-person, on Zoom, and self-paced learning opportunities. Click here to download the schedule or follow the links below. Core Concepts Series.

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Book on Writing Good Learning Outcomes

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Academic Practice Academic Professional Development Announcements Course design objectives outcomes well-structuredIntroducing a short guide entitled: “Writing Good Learning Outcomes and Objectives”, aimed at enhancing the learner experience through effective course design.

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New Issue: Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (JOFDL) Vol 22(2)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Academic Professional Development JOFDLIt is my privilege to serve alongside Alison Fields as co-editor of the Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, an international high-quality peer-reviewed academic journal.

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Empower Learners for the Age of AI: a reflection

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Get in touch with me if your institution is looking to develop its strategic approach to AI. There is a danger that companies presenting solutions that may work for continuing professional development will fail to recognise that a 10 year old has a different relationship with knowledge.

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How Sijen Courses work

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

I have chosen to use the Tiles format, developed by David Watson, who I had the pleasure of working with at BPP University. Academic Practice Academic Professional Development courses sijen.netSijen courses are hosted outside of this WordPress site. They are on a seperate Moodle instance at [link]. I think it’s a great structured interface and allows the learner themselves to track completion in a really transparent way.

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Presence | Blog | How #SApros Can Have the Best NASPA Experience Ever

Modern Campus

Professional DevelopmentEdited for 2023 To misquote Ned Stark: “NASPA is coming.”

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ResLife Pro-D in a Bag: Transitioning From A Program Model To A Residential Curriculum (1 hour)

Roompact

The Roompact “ResLife Pro-D in a Bag” series provides all the details you’ll need to create a professional development opportunity for your staff around a given topic. Continue Reading → Curriculum Pro-D in a Bag professional development

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Planning Your Pro Dev-o as a Student Housing Professional

Roompact

Continue Reading → Res Ed professional developmentWith spring semester comes conference season and that means it is about that time when folx start planning to attend the many events hosted by campuses and organizations.

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How Sijen Courses work

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

I have chosen to use the Tiles format, developed by David Watson, who I had the pleasure of working with at BPP University. Academic Practice Academic Professional Development courses sijen.netSijen courses are hosted outside of this WordPress site. They are on a seperate Moodle instance at [link]. I think it’s a great structured interface and allows the learner themselves to track completion in a really transparent way.

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Academic Lens: When Teachers Become Students

Proctor Academy

Academics Professional Development“I wish I could be a student here.” In my first few months working at Proctor, it’s hard to count how many times I’ve heard my fellow faculty say these words.

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New Course: Introduction to Five Educational Domains

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Academic Professional Development Taxonomy TaxonomiesIt is my pleasure to share a passion for educational taxonomies and their usefulness in course design and learning & teaching practice. This short course is on educational taxonomies. Everyone’s familiar with Benjamin Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy which covers the intellectual skills most prized by formal education systems.

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Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Mullikin

ISA Journal

Stories that Shaped Us: Short but Sweet: Paris during the Pandemic Rachel Mullikin is an… Alumni France Identity ISA Programs ISA Staff ISA Study Abroad Professional Development Travel career development independent travel ISA France professional growth study abroad study abroad during COVID-19

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Academic Lens: Understanding Obstacles to Engagement

Proctor Academy

Academic Support Faculty Professional DevelopmentAn underlying theme of our work as teachers this year has been engagement. How can we best engage our students and engage ourselves in the Proctor community.

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New Course: Designing Effective Intended Learning Outcomes

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

I am delighted to be able to share with you the culmination of decades of course and programme design practice, as well as a career spent in academic development, with the release of this course. Well-designed courses require a solid foundation of well-structured intended learning outcomes that enable course designers to develop robust, enduring and flexible assessments, and responsive and relevant learning and teaching activities.

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Alumni Spotlight: Alanis Caballero

ISA Journal

Stories that Shaped Us: Cultural excursions and travel experiences Alanis Caballero is a TEAN Seoul alumna… Alumni ISA excursion ISA Programs ISA Study Abroad Professional Development South Korea International Studies Abroad ISA abroad ISA Excursions Teach English Travel

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Alumni Blog: Mackenzie Endersen

ISA Journal

Stories that Shaped Us: The world of London fashion Mackenzie Endersen is an ISA London alumna… Alumni England ISA Internships ISA Programs Pop Culture Professional Professional Development fashion fashion major Intern Abroad International Studies Abroad internship London London England study abroad Travel

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To Weather the Storms of Higher Education, Remember Why You’re There

Supporting Student Success

From the example of her life, my why stems into providing the educational grounding to allow our learners to continue to develop and pivot throughout their time in the workforce. By: Dr. Cali Morrison. The old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers.

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Reflection and metacognition for veterinary students

Teaching Matters Student Employment

In this post on ongoing reflective practice at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Susan Rhind, Nina Tomlin, Jenna Richardson, Jessie Paterson, and Paul Wood outline the value placed on reflective ability in the veterinary profession.

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NACADA 2022 Annual Conference – Meet Your Planning Committee Series – Evaluation Co-Chairs

NACADA

2022 Annual Conference #nacada22 academic advising annual conference NACADA professional developmentDear NACADA Community, We are excited to introduce two amazing individuals that will be co-chairing for Evaluations at this year’s NACADA 2022 annual conference.

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10 higher ed podcasts to stream in 2023

EAB

Enrollify : Host Zach Busekrus brings energy and enthusiasm to his conversations with enrollment marketing professionals on topics like parent engagement strategies and DEI marketing gaps. dotEDU : From student loan forgiveness to federal funding, the American Council on Education offers insight from higher ed leaders and public policy experts to keep you abreast of developments on major public policy issues impacting college campuses and students. Insights Professional Developmen

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NACADA’s 2022 Annual Service Project

NACADA

2022 Annual Conference #nacada22 annual conference NACADA professional developmentNACADA’s 2022 Annual Service Project. What is a Service Project?

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Accelerate your strategic goals with a chief of staff: the latest trend in independent schools

EAB

Insights Independent Schools K-12 Leadership and Professional Development Organizational Design

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Can International Experience Get You Hired?

AIFS Abroad

When you study abroad and/or intern abroad with AIFS, you’ll have a deep understanding of your strengths thanks to our professional development resources. General intern abroad internship internships professional development study abroad

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Impulsando la aceleración digital: Lo que aprendieron los líderes de tecnología en 2021

Blackboard Higher Education

Archives eLearning eLearning & Development Latin America & Caribbean Online Learning Professional Development Spanish Training & DevelopmentLa pandemia del COVID-19 sigue influyendo en el modo en que se aborada la transformación digital.

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More Flexible Macro-Credentials Needed

Higher Education Whisperer

e-portfolio microcredential professional developmentThe new Australian Government is going ahead with a modest micro-credential initiative of the previous government. But we also need some reforms to conventional degrees. Recently I have been helping assess applications from students for course credit. One thing about these is the wide range of institutions people have studied at. Another is the impressive depth of work experience some students.

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3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic

EAB

In conversation with the cabinet, they strategically balance necessary investments in salaries and benefits with other resources that are critical for employee satisfaction, like career development. Blogs. 3 competencies that take a chief human resource officer from tactical to strategic.

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How to spot a struggling student online and what to do about it

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

If these newly minted online instructors can obtain proper professional development and training in online pedagogy , they can contribute potentially to student academic success. by Dawn DiPeri. A guide aimed at helping face-to-face instructors who have recently migrated online.

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TMCF and Hennessy Announce Fifth Cohort of Hennessy Fellows Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and alcohol company Hennessy have announced the fifth cohort of the Hennessy Fellows Program , which aims to prepare the next generation of Black leaders via financial assistance, training, and professional development.

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UC Riverside School of Medicine Accepts Inaugural Class of California Medicine Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With CMSP, I am excited that community college students are part of a four-year pathway program from community college to medical school that is complete with mentorship, internships and professional development,” said Teresa Cofield , director of the medical school’s Pathway Programs.

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Illinois State University to Launch Online Seminar Series to Teach Faculty on Creating Inclusive Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

People are working to understand what ‘equitable’ means for their courses,” said Dr. Deneca Avant, interim assistant vice president for faculty development, diversity, and learning. .

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CUNY Colleges Receive $750,000 for Anti-Bigotry Strategies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Matos Rodríguez “With our continued commitment to fight against bigotry, antisemitism, and hate of all kinds, our colleges are stepping up and have developed additional programming to address these incidents,” said Dr. Félix V.

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University of Dayton to Launch Health Equity Fellows Program for Underrepresented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Dayton (UDayton) will launch a fellowship program to provide paid internships, mentoring, and professional development to underrepresented students from the Dayton region.

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AERA Releases Handbook on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Levine Issues include recruitment and retention, professional development, and the role of minority-serving institutions (MSIs).

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AAC&U Announces 2023 Recipients of Annual K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All award finalists are also being inducted into the AAC&U Future Leaders Society , which gives access to opportunities for professional development, networking, mentorship, faculty training, and an exclusive virtual community to support engagement, collaboration, and support.

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New Legislation to Boost Data Science in K-12 and Higher Ed - Brandon Paykamian, GovTech

Ray Schroeder

The Data Science and Literacy Act introduced last month aims to improve, and increase access to, data science education by funding professional development, new curricula and STEM equity programs. To meet the growing demand for data professionals, education policy advocates are lauding the recently proposed Data Science and Literacy Act, which aims to strengthen and expand data literacy and science programming in K-12 schools and higher education nationwide.

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Many New Jersey Colleges Eligible to Apply for Mental Health Services Funding from State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And an additional $21,739 is available to each school in grants for professional development. . Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state, NorthJersey.com reported.

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Talladega College Partners with Kaplan to Provide Students with Free Prep Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Educational test prep company Kaplan and Talladega College are partnering to provide the school's undergraduate student population with free prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams and professional certifications.

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The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational (MCT) Foundation, Inc. Names 2022 MCT Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Terrell Educational Foundation, Inc is committed to providing support for African American, LatinX, and other underrepresented groups through scholarships, grants, and professional development. “I The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc.

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Grad Student Appreciation Week: Speedy Nutrition for Grad Students on the Go 

CAPD

CAPD’s Graduate Student Career Advising and Professional Development team has you covered. Sponsored by Career Advising and Professional Development View all Graduate Student Appreciation Week events here

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