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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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In response, universities and educators strive to create and nurture virtual relationships and communities that foster positive relational school cultures, understanding student behavior within a social context (Manassah, Roderick, and Gregory 2018, 39). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

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The Evolving Landscape of Diversity and Inclusion Management in Higher Education

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By distributing DEIB responsibilities throughout the institution, universities can ensure that diversity is not treated as a peripheral issue but is embedded within every department and decision-making process (Bisson et al., She helps organizations develop a culture of belongingness through innovative and thought-provoking trainings.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several New Jersey public colleges and research universities can apply for mental health services funding from the state, NorthJersey.com reported. The funds will come from the $15 million allocated for mental health services by the state. Experts have called for more transparency and public input into state relief money allocations.

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Fostering Upward Mobility through Low-Cost Certification: A Practical Guide for Higher Education

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The development of programs that not only meet the needs of working people but also guarantee their upward mobility through accessible, affordable routes is essential in the effort to improve the quality of education and assist different learners. OER and No/Low-Cost Textbooks: The program makes significant use of both.

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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. Ask specific questions.

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Weekend Reading: Education and Scholarship – An overlooked solution to the teaching dilemma

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By Dr Madina Tash, Dr Oussama Baher, and Dr Amira Hawas, lecturers in Finance at the University of Sussex Business School. As institutions allocate more importance toward research endeavours, the quality of teaching and overall student satisfaction are sidelined , highlighting the inherent tension between these competing priorities.

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CUNY Receives $750K to Address Bigotry

Insight Into Diversity

The City University of New York (CUNY) has received $750,000 in funding to address religious, racial, and ethnic bigotry, including antisemitism, at its colleges. The funds, allocated by CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, will be distributed across 24 colleges and the university’s central offices.