Active learning isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a pedagogy proven to keep students motivated, boost test performance and improve course evaluation scores.1 And at a time where faculty are reporting ‘stunning’ levels of student disconnection and burnout, keeping students motivated can’t be overlooked. Not only does active learning help turn passive students into active citizens,…
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to analysis by commercial real estate brokerage Cushman & Wakefield, how many square feet of office space did law firms in the United States lease in 2023? Hint: The legal industry saw an increase in commercial real estate space — up from…
Deadline #3: End of Calendar Year + Grace Period The last group of companies establishes their matching gift deadlines according to the calendar year as well. But they also tack on an additional month or so. Boeing Boeing offers a monetary match, a volunteer grant match, and a fundraising match. And while full-time and part-time employees…
Earlier this week, shortly after filing a bill intended to roll back New York Times v. Sullivan, a critical bulwark against government censorship, Florida state Rep. Alex Andrade introduced House Bill 999. The measure, previewed last month by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would expand on the state’s “Stop WOKE Act” — a law FIRE is currently…
The winners of this year’s Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs gathered at the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) conference in Chicago to accept an award jointly presented by ACPA and Diverse. Student Affairs staff and students from Elon University, one of this year’s honorees. The Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (PPWSA)…
EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Mar 19, 2024 at 3:28 pm The justices ruled in U.S. v. Texas and Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy v. McCraw on Tuesday. (Thomas Hawk via Flickr) The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Texas to enforce a controversial law that would allow state law enforcement officials to arrest individuals suspected…
Embracing innovation can transform your nonprofit. But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in…
A one-size-fits-all approach never worked in higher education—for learning or teaching. Just as no two students learn the same way, no two educators can deliver their courses identically. Teaching styles offer a more flexible course experience, for both students and educators.1 Mixing and matching teaching styles, or simply re-evaluating your current ones, can make your…
Home Daily News Lawyer accused of filing class action suit… Ethics Lawyer accused of filing class action suit at behest of litigation opponent By Debra Cassens Weiss March 11, 2024, 1:10 pm CDT A California lawyer has been accused of filing a class action lawsuit that had been prepared by a lawyer working for his…
A few weeks ago, I heard that 65% – 70% of sales happen during the follow up phase. 65% – 70%! The person sharing this information said that most business owners get stuck chasing the “cream,” just looking for the three people out of ten who are easy to sell to. Even though the majority…