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The Program Went On As Planned

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The news of Temple University Acting President JoAnne Epps' death on Tuesday, September 19 sent shockwaves across the nation. Blockson, the legendary Black historian, author, and bibliophile who served as curator of the university’s Blockson Afro-American Collection when she collapsed on stage. And the program went on as planned.

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Students with disabilities at UW-Oshkosh stage walkout accusing university of discrimination

University Business

A small group of students staged a walkout at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh this week, accusing the university of discriminating against people with disabilities. Students said the university is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Read more from WPR.

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Renowned Theater Director Reflects on Storied Career

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Epps tells the story of his forays into the world of acting and directing in a newly-released memoir titled My Own Directions: A Black Man's Journey in the American Theatre. And that's why I started acting.” It's not just about putting Black people and actors of color on the stage,” Epps says.

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We Owe Student Parents A High-Value College Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For too many student parents, the balancing act simply does not pay off. We all felt pride when she graduated – walking across the stage with a degree in hand. Such opportunities were available to my Aunt Bobbie, but a lot has changed in the three decades since she graduated. My aunt’s success in college was a family affair.

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Panelists Discuss Use of User-Centered Design in California's Upcoming Education Data System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because at every stage of the design process, each of those is an opportunity to be very thoughtful about who you invite into that process to co-design with you." To participate in any sharing of information is a vulnerable act for a number of reasons,” Estrellado said. There are a lot of reasons why some folks could be hard to reach.

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Context, Cultural Insight Bring Diversity to the Dramatic Arts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Starting with Japanese-American internment camps to the transcontinental railroad built by Chinese laborers, the Chinese Exclusion Act, there are so many moments in Asian American history that are not dramatized. Asian American theater has dramatized and shown people on stage telling the stories that should be told in their communities.”

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The 5E Learning Cycle

Dr. Al Solano

EXPLORE : The purpose of this stage is to get students involved in the topic; providing them with a chance to build their own understanding. The instructor acts as a facilitator, providing materials and guiding the students' focus. Elaborate is the stage where instructors also help students apply their knowledge in other topics.

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