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After Helene, Structural Damage Minimal, Utilities Remain Dicey

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Colleges throughout the Carolinas are picking up the pieces after the devastating storm. But officials are confident students will be able to finish the semester.

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HBCUs Utilizing the Common App See an Increase in Applications

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s still early in application season, but North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has already seen a 57% boost in its application numbers from last year. Compared to then, we were at 9,629 applications last year on January 24,” said Michael Bailey, director of undergraduate admissions at NCCU. This year we’re at 15,187.”

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Strategizing Connections: Utilizing Community Development Plans

Roompact

Let’s be honest: no one aspires to be an entry-level, live-in hall director their entire career. From my experience, most Hall Directors make it five years before they are looking to move up or out. And that’s kind of how the role was designed: it’s meant to be a stepping stone, not a forever role. Continue Reading →

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‘An Invisible Tax’: Study Finds That Schools Lag in Utilizing Data

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleges and universities generate vast amounts of data every day, spanning from the research findings of their scholars to the log-in times of their students to learning management systems.

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ResEdChat Ep 64: Utilizing Microsurveys in Residential Education with Paul Gordon Brown

Roompact

We welcome Paul back as our guest this week to explore the concept of "microsurveys". He explains what they are, how they can be used, and why residential education professionals should implementing them into their departmental strategy.

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Utilizing ACUHO-I Standards for Effective Department Benchmarking in College Student Housing

Roompact

Benchmarking is a crucial practice for college and university housing professionals to assess the effectiveness of their department and continuously improve the quality of services provided to students.

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Technology and Teacher Training: Utilizing Simulated Environments for Real Practice

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

The thought of technology in the classroom typically conjures up images of students utilizing computers or tablets to support classroom activities, extend learning, or support access to the curriculum. In all of these scenarios, the students are utilizing the technology to learn content. Technology in Higher Education.