It looks like a permanent Oregon cannabis license moratorium will finally take effect. I say “looks like” because key contingencies are still in play and, although things look promising, it could also get dicey as of March 31st— or even sooner. In this post, I’ll explain what’s going on with House Bill 4121, which is…
Culturally responsive teaching is a crucial student-centered approach that is critical in today’s multicultural and diverse educational environment. The idea is to recognize that every student brings a unique perspective and strength into the classroom. Furthermore, it recognizes that every student’s learning is different. These differences in learning are related to a student’s cultural background,…
When you hear the terms manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, it may be hard to distinguish between them. We Asked a Dallas homicide defense Lawyer Mick Mickelsen to help us understand. Under Texas law, there are four types of criminal homicide: capital murder, murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide. Both manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide involve the…
“Donor retention” is one of the most heated topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. How do you keep donors engaged? And how do you ensure they’ll donate again? What makes donors leave? It seems nonprofits are still figuring this out. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Report, donors have dropped…
In today’s world of strategic enrollment management, traditional strategies have long resembled traditional marketing tactics. The use of print ads, brochures, word of mouth, and on-campus events helps prospective students form a gradual impression of life at a particular institution. But in today’s fast-paced, digital culture, the traditional approaches often fall short. The evolution of…
Giving Days are about fun and excitement along with giving. Just check out Cleveland State’s “Give it Up!” music video if you want to see how fun giving days have become. For today’s donors, part of the fun can be making giving day sort of a game. There are numerous ways to “gamify” your giving…
Published: 2/14/2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Digital Badging is a digital credentialing system that has been around since the early 2000s. It was first used by Mozilla to recognize and reward users for their contributions to the open-source community. Since then, badging has become a popular way to recognize skills and achievements in various fields….
David Phillip Wilson is on Alabama’s death row having been convicted and sentenced for killing Dewey Walker during a 2004 burglary at Walker’s home. The prosecution argued that Walker was attacked when he resisted the attempt by Wilson and three others to take his customized van and collection of rare coins. On February 15, Wilson…
January 18, 2024 | Categories Featured, Monthly Giving As a consumer, there are some things I enjoy having as a subscription service. I rely on subscriptions for things that are particularly important so I don’t accidentally forget them when life gets busy. My dog never runs out of food, my prescriptions hit my mailbox just…
In fall 2023, 49 percent of students reported using Generative AI during their learning experience.1 That figure is only expected to balloon. So how do you meaningfully incorporate AI into your course? Dr. Jesse Stommel has a solution. The award-winning faculty member and author of Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop,…