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The Art and Science of Mentoring Students

Faculty Focus

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. So, let’s apply this paradigm to our educational classrooms. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor.

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The Art and Science of Mentoring Students

Faculty Focus

There is an art and science into offering valuable insights and taking the time to share reflections and revel in real-world experiences. So, let’s apply this paradigm to our educational classrooms. My takeaway: Mentoring is a careful art and science—as it takes valuable time to create trust and rigor.

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Serving as interim gave me perspectives that I wouldn't have had as provost, and I believed that it would strengthen my ability to serve higher education.” Serving as interim gave me perspectives that I wouldn't have had as provost, and I believed that it would strengthen my ability to serve higher education.”

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Report: English Majors Employed at Comparable Rates, Educators Can Do More to Prepare Students for Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College students who graduate as English majors actually find jobs at about the same rate as those who major in other subjects, according to a recent report commissioned by the Modern Language Association (MLA). According to the report, the unemployment rate for English majors, 2.3%, was not far off from that of all college graduates, 2.17%.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment.

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Webinar: How to Build Culturally Validating and Affirming Relationships Between Educators and Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Building culturally validating and affirming relationships between teachers and students requires plenty of understanding, engagement, changes in behavior, and introspection, according to a webinar held Tuesday by the Equity Assistance Center-South. And it should not be left to them.

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Ohio Wesleyan, Columbus State Collaborate to Improve Student Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ohio Wesleyan University and Columbus State Community College are collaborating to address societal challenges and help Columbus State students more quickly, easily, and affordably earn bachelor’s degrees at Ohio Wesleyan. The program is available to up to 25 full-time students each year for up to four consecutive Ohio Wesleyan semesters.