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SARASOTA — Professor Amy Reid sat in her home office, tucked between towers of books, when her phone started buzzing.It was winter break. Classes at New College wouldn’t start for weeks.But that Friday in early January, Reid had a full day of online meetings with students who wanted advice about classes and internships.Her phone pinged again while she was counseling a senior. And again. Different dings for texts, emails, voicemails.She silenced the alerts.Reid has taught French and gender studies at New College of Florida for 28 years — her whole career and almost half her life. She came to the…
As the world continues to embrace remote work, the dynamics of the job market are shifting. Today, the ability to work from anywhere is not just a perk; it’s becoming a standard in many industries. This transformation is reshaping the qualifications sought by employers and redefining what it means to be a top-tier candidate. But what are the key skills that make one stand out in the competitive landscape of remote job opportunities? Whether you are just entering the world of remote work or looking to advance your remote career, understanding and articulating the right skills is crucial. In this…
32 Hello, aspiring culture builders and rockstar team leaders! So, you have a team that is dispersed across cities, nations, and possibly even continents, and your goal is to promote a thriving culture rather than merely keep things going smoothly. We understand that it’s a big task, but truly, is it worth it! A distributed team culture isn’t just about people clocking in and out from different time zones. It’s about creating an environment of trust, communication, and a shared sense of purpose, regardless of where everyone is physically located. And yes, it’s entirely possible. Actually, not just possible but…
submitted Ten students from Scotland’s Rural College, along with instructors Craig Davidson and Nicola Strachan, spent part of the summer at the U of A as part of an “agricultural study tour exchange” program coordinated by agricultural communications professor Jefferson Miller. After years of planning and coordinating, students from the U of A and Scotland’s Rural College met virtually and then face-to-face through a pair of agricultural international exchange programs this summer. Jefferson Miller, professor of agricultural communications in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and…
August 15, 2023 While summer is a time of rest and relaxation for many students, not everything slows down at Arizona State University over the summer break.As we welcome new and returning students to ASU for the fall semester, here are some of the top stories you might have missed this summer.1. Introducing the world to the first outdoor sweating, breathing and walking manikinOn the far northeast corner of ASU’s Tempe campus lives ANDI, the world’s first indoor-outdoor breathing, sweating and walking thermal manikin. ANDI can mimic the thermal functions of the human body and has 35 different surface areas…
Hello there, future trailblazer! College is an exciting rite of passage: a time of exploration, independence, and, yes, the occasional challenge. You’ve got this! College is when young adults learn to shine, grow, and have an experience that’s uniquely theirs.Guess what? We’re here to make sure you have all you need to make your first semester unforgettable. From managing finances to turning your dorm into a personal sanctuary, we’ve got the lowdown on all the essentials that will ensure you nail this new chapter of your life.The thrill of freedom comes with some unavoidable adulting responsibilities. One of the biggest?…
This milestone reflects MPOWER’s continued commitment to socio-economic mobility for bright minds across the globe WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MPOWER Financing (“MPOWER”), a mission-driven fintech firm and a leading provider of scholarships and no-cosigner loans to promising students from around the world, announced today that it has completed a 2-year process to become a Certified B Corporation™ (“B Corp”), another key milestone in its long-term commitment to making a positive social impact on a global scale. Many brilliant students can see their dreams of studying abroad become a reality thanks to [MPOWER’s] support Tweet this B Corporation Certification…
It is an undeniable fact that every year thousands of students move out of India and travel across the seas to join their foreign counterparts in some of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. While the practise is rather common for elites living in metropolitan areas of India, often a dilemma about how to preserve their Indian identity arises. Indian Student Unfurls Indian Flag During Graduation Abroad Twitter (X)However, one student studying abroad proved that there are easy ways to stay grounded in one’s Indianness even after studying abroad for years. During a graduation ceremony abroad, a student from…
Retiring abroad is nothing new — but it’s certainly surging in popularity. According to the Social Security Administration, in 2022, just over 443,000 retired Americans received benefits while living in another country. That number, USA Today explained, is more than double that of retired workers who received benefits abroad in 1999. As more and more Americans retire abroad, the experts at Moving to Spain, a company devoted to helping Americans relocate, have compiled a list of the best European countries for retirement. The company analyzed a number of factors, including national population, life expectancy data via The World Bank, each…
With the 2023-24 academic year right around the corner, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh college and campus leaders are sharing programming and staffing updates. Today, Honors College Dean Larry Carlin offers highlights for the year to come. What’s new in your college for the coming year? The Honors College continues to grow. We are excited to welcome Laura Carnahan, our new teaching assistant professor from the geography department. Carnahan will teach a first-year Honors seminar as well as an Honors lab on weather and climate. We also have a new Honors capstone seminar that focuses on the concept of identity,…