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1. Set Clear Objectives and Scenarios for Tabletop Exercises Thorough planning involves setting clear objectives and creating realistic scenarios. Objectives might include evaluating the current plan’s effectiveness and identifying any weaknesses. Detailed scenarios help participants understand the context and severity of potential incidents. Clear goals and relevant scenarios make the exercise more focused and…
Growing up in a working-class military family, Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens tended to move around quite a bit as a youngster. She lived in California, Florida and overseas in Turkey before settling down in Detroit where she skipped her junior year of high school and graduated valedictorian of her class. “I remember asking my mom as…
TimelyCare and Active Minds released new data today that sheds light on students’ interest in mental health reform. According to the report, almost three-quarters (73.6%) of college students feel it is important to raise awareness about mental health, but only 42.5% of students plan to invest time and effort into helping people talk more openly…
It has been developed to offer test-takers a choice and an alternative to other high-stakes admission tests. The test experience is user-friendly and ‘human’, with a live proctor and speaking test examiner. Academic English and more LanguageCert Academic is, first and foremost, an English language proficiency test for academic purposes. The questions and tasks in…
Last week, The PIE News reported that the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency had written to a number of providers expressing its concern that they do not meet the minimum requirements for financial viability. “You may be aware the Australian government is reducing the number of overseas students that can come to Australia to study higher…
A survey conducted by IDP Education found that 54% of prospective international students said that the upcoming presidential election in the US will not impact their decision to study in the country. Just over one third of students said the election would influence their decision, with most favouring a Kamala Harris victory. “Regardless…
In an announcement many stakeholders have been anticipating, Canada’s new PGWP eligibility criteria have been revealed. The new field of study requirements applies those graduating from college-level programs, as well as some university programs. IRCC provided a list of 966 eligible programs, which are divided into five broad categories: agriculture and agri-food, healthcare, STEM, trade,…
Change is a constant across industries, but higher education faces unique challenges in adapting to new work expectations. Leaders in this sector must navigate a complex web of intricate governance structures, political dynamics, budgetary restrictions and external ranking pressures—all of which are often in conflict. In addition, higher education’s workplace culture is deeply rooted in…
Hello Deans, you are crucial in determining how education will develop in the future because you are the designers of your higher ed’s academic vision. Building successful learning environments where faculty and students flourish depends on your leadership. We’ll look at the role of dean in higher education and how deans can foster innovation in…
As we prepared for the start of fall semester 2024, there was buzz around our campus about administration raising the caps in our condensed 8-week online courses to match the high enrollment caps for our 16 week in person courses. Of course, with the mounting pressure on administration in light of budget shortfalls, lower enrollment…