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Women in Higher Education

7 of our Favorite Posts from Women in Higher Education

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re sharing a recap of blog posts, studies and other content created by female educators, authors and faculty partners. Check out the following posts—all created by...

Black History Month 2020

Celebrating Black History at My HBCU

Christal E. Carmichael is a Professor of Psychology at North Carolina Central University The celebration of Black History began long before it was called Black History Month. In fact, it began...

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The Benefits of Culturally Responsive Teaching

Essie Childers is a professor of Student Success at Blinn College in Bryan, Texas Have you ever attended a party and felt invisible? You notice others talking, laughing and engaging in...

Professional Development

Strategies for Supporting First Generation Students

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz. Nearly a third of today’s college freshmen are the...

Today's Learner

4 Tips for Mentoring Minority Students

Janet Mizrahi is a continuing lecturer of professional writing at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also an author at BizCommBuzz. For many minority students, attending college is the culmination of...

I'm a Recent Grad

I’m A Recent Grad: Here’s What I Wish I Had Known as a Student

We know that when it comes to preparing students for the challenges they face after graduation, instructors are constantly on the lookout for new perspectives that can help empower their lessons. Considering...

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Gender Discrimination in the Classroom and Beyond [INFOGRAPHIC]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKatie Montgomery is the Executive Manager of Marketing Content at Cengage Female students in higher education face unique challenges compared to their male peers. From perceived bias in certain majors...

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Gender Bias: The Class Your Students Didn’t Sign Up For

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen the topic of gender discrimination arises, most people assume we’re talking about females because, more often than not, we are. Unfortunately, today’s college campuses are anything but immune. According to...

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