The Human Rights Commission report, Change the Course: National Report on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at Australian Universities, was published in August 2017. In response, Australian universities have taken various actions to address sexual assault and harassment on their campuses. Most are directed at making universities safer places to study and live. Measures includeintroducing mandatory responding […] … learn more→
Universities need to rethink policy on student-staff relationships
MOOCs are dead, but why not online classes?
For a solid 20 years of my career, I’ve dealt with admin drooling to “get into the online education market.” Every college, every university, has infinite interest in the hot fad of online education. From an admin’s point of view, online classes are great: minimal overhead and maximum profit. I actually thought there was something […] … learn more→
5 Simple time-management tips for busy students
Writing a college term paper can be an enduring time for college students. However, it is not always during that time when you will need to utilize the best time management skills, but it can also be a good idea to utilize these skills in general throughout college. In this article, we will explore 5 […] … learn more→
Confronting hate crimes on Campus
Recent news reports confirm what we’ve suspected: hate crimes in the U.S. are up. (Hate crimes are those crimes that target people based on their race, religion, sexuality, disability, or national origin.) Last July, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reported more than 940 potential bias incidents targeting Muslims just during the previous three-month period. In September, California State […] … learn more→
Online learning can prepare students for a fast-changing future – wherever they are
Take a moment to think back to the first classroom you ever entered, whether it was at school, or nursery, chances are there was a blackboard, with coloured chalk where you focused most of your attention. You were probably working from a booklet or on paper using pencil and crayons and drawing pictures by hand. […] … learn more→
Universities must ease the pains of bondage
It had been a long afternoon. The examiners had deemed the international student’s thesis weak, but had hoped she would redeem herself in the viva. But they had been disappointed. She was pleasant and keen but was nowhere near the level expected for a PhD. They asked the student to leave the room while they […] … learn more→
How to discuss Islam and education following the Trojan Horse ‘plot’
Recent research shows more than a quarter of secondary schools in England do not feature religious education on the syllabus. This is despite the subject being compulsory for all state-funded schools – which includes academies and free schools. According to findings by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education, many schools could be “breaking the law”, […] … learn more→
College/Uni is not Higher Ed
Every day I read another poll that says something or other. Now, the last election showed that pollsters (or at least the media) can outright lie about the results, but even if pollsters were honest (stop laughing!) about the results of their polls, they can still be dishonest about what they are doing. “Three out […] … learn more→
5 proven steps to build an email list from scratch
The world of digital marketing is large and still growing steadily. It seems like every year a new channel opens or a new method is introduced—and the meta is shifted again and again. With the availability of blogs, websites, apps, social media platforms and so on, it can feel overwhelming for a new entrepreneur to […] … learn more→
Awesome cover letter examples to give you an inspiration boost
Job searches are a not a walk in the park, and writing custom cover letters for each posting doesn’t make that walk any easier. Every job is different, embodies a unique culture, and requires different tasks. As an applicant, it’s your job to convey to the hiring manager (through a competent cover letter) that you’re […] … learn more→