Category Archives: Higher Education

The Challenges Of Ensuring Accessibility In Higher Education – Together, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) form the cornerstone of disability rights in the U.S. education system. These laws ensure that students with disabilities receive the necessary accommodations and supports to receive education on an equal basis with other students.

The scope of the ADA is comprehensive and meets the needs of a variety of life activities and settings, including education. Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, public schools and colleges must provide individuals with disabilities equal access to their programs and services. This means that educational institutions cannot deny admission to students because of their disabilities, nor can they segregate them in separate learning environments unless necessary to achieve optimal educational outcomes.

The Challenges Of Ensuring Accessibility In Higher Education

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The Role Of Higher Education In Cultural Preservation – 88% of European citizens agree that European cultural heritage should be taught in schools, as it tells us about our history and . This is what emerges from a 2017 Eurobarometer survey on the topic.

In support of this, the European Commission increases awareness of European cultural heritage through education and maximizes the impact of the Erasmus+ program in this field.

The Role Of Higher Education In Cultural Preservation

The basic idea of ​​heritage education is to provide opportunities to engage in experiences to learn new concepts and skills. By directly experiencing or analyzing cultural heritage, students gain knowledge, intellectual skills and a broader range of skills on issues such as cultural heritage maintenance or social well-being.

Breaking Language Barriers: Ugc’s Push For Regional Language Instruction To Enhance Learning ?

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Preparing Students For The Global Workforce – In 2014, more than half a million US job postings required foreign language skills from applicants. This is not surprising given that one in three large companies work with a global clientele. Despite this trend, only 10 percent of American students study abroad, and even fewer (7 percent) enroll in foreign language courses.

As it’s International Education Week (November 16-20, 2015), we’re proud to announce the #LanguageMatters campaign, which highlights the importance of language and cultural immersion in the study abroad experience.

Preparing Students For The Global Workforce

This campaign encourages students to extend their stay in the country, experience more countries and cultures different from their own, and equip themselves with the tools to fully participate in the target society:

Labster Named To The Gsv 150: The Top Growth Companies In Digital Learning & Workforce Skills

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The Role Of Higher Education In Addressing Climate Change – Stephen Mulkey’s talk, Sid Dobrin and Bette Loiselle’s responses, and the Q&A session with the audience can be viewed online from the “ICC Videos” page.

The threats to the future of our species are manifold as we move further into a century characterized by accelerated disruption of climate, biosphere and human systems. Multiple evidence shows that natural conditions that were favorable to the development of civilization are rapidly degrading. We are approaching an event horizon at which disruption of Earth’s living systems will be irreversible on a millennial time scale. Climate change alters ecosystem function and undermines agricultural and industrial production, reducing the ability of the global economy to support a growing population.

The Role Of Higher Education In Addressing Climate Change

Higher education has an ethical imperative to provide the foundation of a sustainable civilization. Universities must transform themselves … Read the rest

The Role Of Higher Education In Promoting Social Justice – In today’s diverse and interconnected world, it is important that college students receive an education that incorporates DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) training. Giving students opportunities to understand and appreciate different cultures, identities, and perspectives helps students develop empathy and cultural competence. DEI education involves actively engaging with topics related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and other dimensions of human identity with the ultimate goal of promoting an inclusive and equitable society by addressing systemic inequality and promoting social justice. It encourages people to embrace differences, challenge stereotypes, and break down barriers that prevent equal opportunities for all. Read on for strategies for providing DEI education to the campus community.

DEI education has a profound impact on college students, shaping their personal and professional lives. By learning about different cultures, histories, and experiences, students develop a broader … Read the rest

Addressing The Gender Gap In Stem Fields Through Higher Education – There is a well-known gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Women have historically been underrepresented in these fields and are still underrepresented in many STEM roles today.

Educators play an important role in addressing this gap and creating a more inclusive environment in STEM education. Here are some ways you can help close the gender gap in STEM and create better opportunities for all students.

Addressing The Gender Gap In Stem Fields Through Higher Education

Representation is important! Having STEM role models of their own gender can inspire girls to pursue further STEM education and careers. Educators have many ways to help students find role models, including:

Transforming The Future Of Work For Gender Equality Initiative

Seeing women succeed in STEM can help break down gender stereotypes. With role models of their own gender, more … Read the rest