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Maximizing Student Engagement During Live Online Seminars

Faculty Focus

Survey Says Seminars are not new to the online environment, although for anyone who has taught in this environment there have been many iterations over the years as technology and curriculum have dramatically changed. I once had a student in my food and beverage class who was actually in the kitchen at her restaurant during a seminar.

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Free speech and the University of Sussex 

HEPI

Naimat Zafary is a PhD researcher at the University of Sussex and a former Afghan Chevening Scholar. An Afghan accepted for a prestigious Chevening Scholarship , I had been excited by the opportunity to study at the top university in the world for international development and to gain knowledge that I could put to use in my home country.

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Success Program Launch: Incorporating VR Into the First-Year Seminar

Inside Higher Ed

Success Program Launch: Incorporating VR Into the First-Year Seminar Ashley Mowreader Fri, 11/08/2024 - 03:00 AM This fall, the University of Miami introduced a new virtual reality tool into a first-year course. The initiative is targeted toward retention and engagement of students, as well as improving their feelings of belonging.

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Beyond the First Year: Considering Sophomore Student Success

Inside Higher Ed

Many colleges and universities have well-developed systems and supports for new students, from specialized orientations to dedicated first-year seminars and cohort-based models that help students feel connected to the institution. But what happens after the first year?

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More Indian universities accept SAT as College Board expands

The PIE News

While Indian universities use a wide range of exams such as JEE, CUET, NEET, and more, in accordance with the courses they have to offer, many private institutions are increasingly favouring the SAT. ” Many SAT testing sites closed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as US colleges and universities made the test optional.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Illinois State University will be launching an online seminar series to help teach faculty how to create inclusive and equitable classes.

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A First-Year Seminar Built for Student Veterans

Inside Higher Ed

A First-Year Seminar Built for Student Veterans Ashley Mowreader Mon, 02/17/2025 - 03:00 AM A new course offering at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks to assist veterans and other students in transitioning into the university. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader