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Program Launch: Virtual Reality Pilot Hones Students’ Public Speaking
A pilot program this year at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis uses virtual reality headsets to refine students’ speaking skills and presentation ability and to soothe communication anxiety.
Major Restriction Policies Work Against Diversity
A new report from Brookings warns that underrepresented minority students were less likely to earn degrees in high-earning majors, tied to institutional policies around change of major.
New on the Job: Q&A With Ohio Wesleyan University’s First Director of Holistic Advising
As the newly appointed director of holistic advising, Lauren Hensley will ensure advising students goes beyond academics.
Academic Success Tip: Working Smarter With ChatGPT
A professor at the University of Iowa taught students how to get better results from ChatGPT with a classroom assignment.
Engagement Tip: Create a First-Day Survey
Professors can start their academic terms off on the best foot with students by creating a first-day survey to collect information about learning goals, personal information and prior knowledge.
Positive Partnership: College and University Create Adult Learner Pathway, Apprenticeships
Two private Pennsylvania institutions are strengthening the workforce pipeline in the state with a new online degree program geared toward adult learners.
Long Night Study Events: Less Procrastination, More Fun
Does your institution hold Long Night Against Procrastination events aimed at reducing library and finals anxiety and at building community? Here’s why many colleges do.
Success Program Launch: Supporting Black and Latino Men Through College
The Young Men of Talent program at the University of Vermont will provide peer mentorship, expert advice and paid internship experience to 100 Black and Latino men.