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The Censored and the Curious: Using Banned Books to Foster Connections and Critical Thinking in Freshmen

Faculty Focus

Many colleges and universities around the country offer First-Year Seminars (FYS) or First-Year Experiences (FYE). My recent opportunity to teach a First-Year Seminar was educational for both me and my students. Offer choice and connections One of the beneficial experiences in our First-Year Seminar was the book clubs.

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Williams College Faculty Approve Creation of Asian American Studies Concentration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The five-course concentration will require one 100- or 200-level introductory gateway course, a 400-level senior seminar with a capstone project, and three electives across at least two academic divisions. The proposal for the program argued for the need for AAS given the U.S.’s

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

or higher and an interest in Black history, life, and culture. There will be a seminar room, study space, and lounge, all headquartered on the first floor of the library. I am not surprised to learn that President Wood is continuing to make history," said Ford.

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Preparing Professionals by Addressing Academic Integrity

Faculty Focus

For example, one successful practice I have used is offering an in-person or virtual seminar during the first or second week after a course begins on the required writing style, along with reviewing the expectations with them. Faculty can even create a quiz for learners who attended the seminar.

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Student Success & Equity with Dr. Christine Harrington

Continuous Learning Institute

13:32:50: Culturally affirming assignment example across disciplines: the power of oral history. She also authored a research-based first-year seminar textbook Student Success in College: Doing What Works! 6:36:64: Ways to get to know your students. 7:57:50: Why giving student choice in culturally affirming assignments is critical.

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Nation’s First-Ever Black Honors College Hopes to Inspire Others

Insight Into Diversity

Mosupyoe led curriculum development for the BHC, and it focuses on imbuing typical general education courses with an emphasis on Black history, life, culture, experiences, and contributions. (Photo courtesy of Sacramento State University Flickr.)

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Bard’s Innovative LGBTQ+ Studies Program Prepares Future Leaders

Insight Into Diversity

Students attend a variety of events, including a Colloquium in Queer Culture and leadership seminars. A key focus of BQLP is examining the historical connections between LGBTQ+ communities and colleges, including what it means to be a member of this type of collaboration and the kinds of policies and practices that contribute to its success.