The power of peer mentorship to increase resource utilization and 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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Notre Dame College Rugby Moving to Walsh University

Walsh University will be the new home of Notre Dame College men’s and women’s Rugby teams the university announced. “I cannot express enough how happy we are to find a home at Walsh University as a Rugby program,” said Notre Dame College Director of Rugby Operations Jason Fox. “For Walsh University to take two entire…

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LEAD Fund Mourns Passing of DEI Leader

Members of the Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity (LEAD Fund) are mourning the death of their board chair, Dr. Christopher A. Metzler. Metzler’s family announced that he “passed away in his beloved home in Grenada” March 23. Dr. Christopher A. Metzler.“As a scholar, leader, and DEI champion, Dr. Chris Metzler continuously illuminated our…

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Amid uncertain policy shifts, Ireland woos South Asians

In recent years, Ireland has been attracting South Asian students with its biggest market in the region, India, sending over 7,000 students to Ireland in 2023 from a mere 700 in 2013.   Education in Ireland, responsible for promoting the country’s higher education institutions overseas, has been using this momentum to organise education fairs across India,…

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Ron Tuninga, AACSB, The Netherlands

This week, we spent five minutes with Ron Tuninga, VP and managing director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at AACSB, the global nonprofit association connecting educators, students and business to “create the next generation of great leaders”.   Introduce yourself in three words or three phrases? International, entrepreneurial and a people-person. What do…

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Is there a global turn to tougher international student rules?

Three major HE providers – the UK, Canada and Australia – are actively rebalancing international student entry policies. Domestically there are clear reasons for increasingly hazardous policy hurdles. From national sentiment towards migration to housing supply, governments face a serious balancing act. The UK is reviewing the Graduate route visa and presenting student numbers as…

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Rosedale gains first Singapore partner

The program is set to begin by May 2024, with the first cohort eligible for graduation in June 2025. Graduates will be granted the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, allowing them the flexibility to apply to higher education institutions around the world. “Together, we will expand access to world-renowned Canadian education that empowers students through asset-based learning…

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Program Addresses Mental Health Among Law Enforcement

St. Petersburg College in Florida has launched a new Applied Mental Health Certificate for Law Enforcement Program to equip law enforcement professionals and first responders with essential tools to navigate mental health issues within the community while managing the inherent stressors of their roles. Dr. Tonjua Williams“This program isn’t just about protecting the community; it’s…

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