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3 Higher Ed Trends Helping to Engage Students

Published: 4/1/2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Emails, texts, social media, oh my ― distractions, distractions. According to a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 65% of students said they get distracted by digital devices, while 59% get distracted by other students using devices. No matter how you teach, whether online, in-person…

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Morning Docket: 04.01.24

* Legal department is one of the few things related to Boeing not suffering from a sudden drop in pressure. [Law.com] * Texas district court goes full Bartleby and tells federal judiciary it would prefer not to follow the rules. [Reuters] * Trump could fire his legal team in a bid to further delay cases….

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World Autism Awareness Day: Theme, Celebrations, History

Celebrated every April 2nd globally, World Autism Awareness Day aims to increase awareness, promote understanding, and encourage acceptance for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Beyond mere acknowledgement, it calls for action and commitment to building a world that deeply understands and celebrates diversity. Autism Spectrum Disorder brings unique perspectives, talents, and challenges. World Autism…

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The power of peer mentorship to increase resource utilization & sense of belonging

Peer endorsement is a major influence on today’s college-going population. Put simply, in an age of authenticity, the messenger matters. Forward-thinking colleges are approaching getting students to engage with campus services with this in mind and implementing student success strategies that leverage peer mentorship to foster sense of belonging and uplift critical resources.  Here’s why…

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Are Prosecutors Entitled to Immunity When Advising Law Enforcement Officers? – North Carolina Criminal Law

Law enforcement officers frequently call on prosecutors for advice. Prosecutors generally see responding to such requests as part of their duties, as the North Carolina Constitution directs that District Attorneys “advise the officers of justice” in their districts. N.C. Const., Art. IV, § 18. But are prosecutors protected by absolute prosecutorial immunity when they give…

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