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Building community in online conferences, events (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

MYFest therefore addressed Spelic’s call for professional development that “acknowledges [educators’] full humanity in the learning process.” It is therefore easier to create a system for scholarships or waivers for folks who are marginalized or do not have institutional funding.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

Creatrix Campus

HEC's three crucial mandates are enhancing university performance, observing and assessing service, and governing new study programs. The HEC also allocates funding for higher education institutions and provides funding opportunities for students, such as scholarships.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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Carnegie Mellon–Africa receives $275M investment

Inside Higher Ed

The other $100 million will be used to establish the Center for the Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa, a hub for a network of at African universities across the continent that will receive funding for faculty development, cutting-edge technology and engineering programs, and other initiatives. Is this diversity newsletter?

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

Nicole Grewling is an associate professor of German studies and of humanities at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where she has taught language, literature, and culture courses since 2011. Maynard is the director of the Teaching and Scholarship Hub at the University of Richmond. Katherine S.

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

Nicole Grewling is an associate professor of German studies and of humanities at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where she has taught language, literature, and culture courses since 2011. Maynard is the director of the Teaching and Scholarship Hub at the University of Richmond. Katherine S.