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Long Post - Fundraising Appeal Unlock Life-Changing Experiences for Our Students! 🌎✈️ Planning for the 3rd annual global service-learning and culture trip to the Dominican Republic in March 2025 for our 8th-grade students! Why Your Support Matters: This year, we have seen unprecedented interest from our students, especially those from low-income families. The cost per student is approximately $3,900, which can be prohibitive for some. We believe that no student should be denied this life-changing opportunity due to financial constraints. That’s where you come in! Our Goal: We are raising funds to cover the costs for students whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Your contribution will help ensure that all interested students can participate in this transformative experience. The Impact: Our previous trips, in October 2022 and January 2024, showcased the immense benefits of service learning. Students immersed themselves in the culture, language, and environment of the Dominican Republic, engaging in meaningful service projects and building a global perspective. Hear From Our Students and Parents: Watch the video of last year’s student experience https://lnkd.in/dQCyu4Z4 How You Can Help: We invite you to support this noble cause through donations. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students and the communities they serve. Ways to Contribute: By Check: Make checks payable to the '112Education Foundation', noting '8th Grade Trip' in the memo field, and mail to 445 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL, 60040. Online: Visit 112 Education Foundation Donation Page and specify '8th grade DR trip' in the tribute section (in honor or memory of someone). https://lnkd.in/dvckB3Mx) Your support can truly make a difference. Together, we can provide our students with a life-changing educational experience and foster a brighter future for all. We are at 50% of our fundraising goal of $60,000 Let's come together to empower the next generation through education and global service! 💪🎓 #Education #ServiceLearning #GlobalCitizenship #SupportOurStudents #NorthShoreCommunity #112Leads Nicole Barba Will Kaplan

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Proud teacher moment. 🐾🎓 It's a true privilege to welcome back a former student and successful FIU alum like Ryan Cruz to be a guest speaker in my class. Ryan's journey perfectly illustrates the transformative power of an FIU education and how far dedication and hard work can take you. I vividly recall Ryan as a standout student in my social media class and a dynamic leader in the student group I mentored. Witnessing his evolution into a cybersecurity star fills me with immense pride. As a double FIU alum, Ryan's success story reminds us that with determination and perseverance, anyone can achieve greatness. Key Takeaways for Current Students & Alumni: 🤝Get involved: Follow Ryan's example and actively participate in student groups and activities. It's a fantastic way to cultivate leadership skills and expand your network. 🤩Find your passion: Identify what truly excites you and pursue it with unwavering zeal. Ryan's passion for cybersecurity paved the way for his remarkable achievements. 💻Network: Foster meaningful relationships with professors, classmates, and alumni. These connections can unlock opportunities and provide invaluable support throughout your journey. 📚Never stop learning: The world is in a constant state of flux. Embrace lifelong learning and adapt continuously to stay ahead of the curve. ✨️Give back: When you achieve success, remember to contribute to your community and alma mater. It's a deeply fulfilling experience that strengthens the FIU family. We're immensely proud of Ryan and eagerly anticipate witnessing his continued success. Remember, as an FIU Panther, you too have the potential to achieve extraordinary things! #WeAreFIU

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Apply now for the Bridging Leaders Program 🚀 Winter 2025 session! Applications must be submitted by Nov. 29, 2024. Details: ✅ Begins Jan. 14, 2025 ✅ Blended Delivery ✅ Earn up to 19 Mainpro+ credits and 19 MOC Section 1 hours 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/blp-winter-25 This program has been co-developed by the McMaster Continuing Professional Development Office Office and the McMaster Department of Medicine. The ability to bridge between worlds as a leader is a must-have skill but one that needs to be operationalized. For example, leaders in Canadian academic health sciences centres (AHSCs) are often invested in the university or hospital/health systems side. Rarely are the two worlds well bridged, and as a result, there is a growing divide between the academics and the hospital administrators of our AHSCs. The solutions for most problems, however, often require both parties within the leadership of the AHSCs to have a deep empathy and understanding of each others’ priorities and interests. We hope this program can allow leaders who hold dual citizenship roles (e.g. teacher and researcher, hospital leader and academic faculty, clinician and scientist, or others) to work on reconciling their two sides and find ways to seek win-win solutions for all involved collaboratively. By participating in this program, we hope to help participants set the foundation to effectively lead in their academic, research, and clinical leadership roles. #BridgingLeadersProgram #Winter2025 #LeadershipDevelopment #AcademicHealthSciences #MainproCredits #MOCSection1 #healthleadership

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Apply now for the Bridging Leaders Program 🚀 Winter 2025 session! Applications must be submitted by Nov. 29, 2024. Details: ✅ Begins Jan. 14, 2025 ✅ Blended Delivery ✅ Earn up to 19 Mainpro+ credits and 19 MOC Section 1 hours 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/blp-winter-25 This program has been co-developed by Continuing Professional Development, FHS, McMaster University and the McMaster University Department of Medicine. The ability to bridge between worlds as a leader is a must-have skill but one that needs to be operationalized. For example, leaders in Canadian academic health sciences centres (AHSCs) are often invested in the university or hospital/health systems side. Rarely are the two worlds well bridged, and as a result, there is a growing divide between the academics and the hospital administrators of our AHSCs. The solutions for most problems, however, often require both parties within the leadership of the AHSCs to have a deep empathy and understanding of each others’ priorities and interests. We hope this program can allow leaders who hold dual citizenship roles (e.g. teacher and researcher, hospital leader and academic faculty, clinician and scientist, or others) to work on reconciling their two sides and find ways to seek win-win solutions for all involved collaboratively. By participating in this program, we hope to help participants set the foundation to effectively lead in their academic, research, and clinical leadership roles. #BridgingLeadersProgram #Winter2025 #LeadershipDevelopment #AcademicHealthSciences #MainproCredits #MOCSection1 #healthleadership

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Attention recent graduates: happening tomorrow at BUILD Chicago:

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Todays leadership development takeaway from Dr. Sonia Pruneda- Hernandez: Build your networks OUTSIDE of your employment place! —-If you are building networks on YOUR personal time, do NOT use your employers name or your employment title. —-Establish yourself independently as an expert/advocate in your field. —-After you have established networks, build and nourish relationships!

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Check out this article written about the ALPFA student chapter. 😀 #wtamuatalpfa #alpfa #pvecob

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🚀 Nonprofit Leaders: Is your education program meeting its full potential? 📚 Download our free white paper, “The Importance of Checks and Balances in Nonprofit Education Programs,” and discover how to implement strategies that ensure accountability, improve outcomes, and secure funding for your programs. 💡 Learn how structured oversight can help you: ✅ Track program performance with instructor evaluations, course feedback, and learner surveys. ✅ Align with funding requirements and meet state and federal grant criteria. ✅ Use real-time tracking tools to monitor progress and job placements seamlessly. ✅ Build trust and engagement with your community through transparency. 📥 Get your copy now and start building stronger, more impactful education programs! 👉 [https://lnkd.in/gHXRGQFa] #NonprofitEducation #ProgramEvaluation #ImpactMeasurement #EducationStandards #CTEAlignment #StudentSuccess #NonprofitLeadership #EdTech #EducationMedia #GrantFunding #EducationForAll #NonprofitInnovation

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↪ FAFSA Simplification Part 2: Another year of delays. This year's delay is designed for increased testing and reliability prior to the December 1st rollout 💡 - resulting in a more efficient and timely process for colleges to provide financial aid offers to students. ⏯ According to the U.S. Department of Education, an initial release will occur in October for a "limited set of students and institutions" in order to resolve issues prior to full launch. 🎦 Crossing all of my fingers that the sequel is better than the original. Questions on #financialaid #scholarships #affordability ? College Rangefinder, LLC is here to to help. 🎓

🗣️#MESSAGE… Thank you for always being a person of support and mentorship Dr. Laura Carrasco!! Happy Reading to you and your Team!! Can’t wait to connect with them soon to discuss the book!! A short and practical read for a Lead Team Book Study!! #SoarEagles 🦅💯🔥🙏🏽. #principals #superintendent #crucialconversations #Leadership #pioneerleadershipcoaching #ILTexas

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🎉 Join Our Webinar! 🎉 Discover how UCF is leveraging PageUp's innovative recruitment marketing platform to: ✨ Enhance the candidate experience 🚀 Increase the quality of hires 💼 Share our unique employer value proposition Learn firsthand how we're transforming our talent acquisition process and attracting top-tier talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how our strategies can inspire your own recruitment efforts! Sign up below 👇

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🥦 Reid State Food Pantry: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way! 🫑 Don't let hunger stand in the way of your success. Visit the Reid State Food Pantry today and take advantage of this valuable resource designed to support you on your journey to achieving your academic goals. Together, we can ensure that every student has access to the nourishment they need to thrive. #ReidStateCares #SupportingStudents #FoodPantry 🌟

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Service learning? Here’s an awesome way to learn about it from the pros at YSA with their course!

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Sharing a new book chapter by myself & Ezinne Ofoegbu, Ph.D. titled Color Complex: The Line of Division Within Sorority and Fraternity Organizations. In this chapter, we provide a brief overview of the historical origins of how colorism and anti-Black racism presents itself within Greek-letter organizations. If you would like a copy of our chapter, please let us know!

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Meet Chapter Author LaShonda L. Kennedy at Menlo College!!   In LaShonda’s chapter, she shares her accreditation expertise in Career Services as an Integral Component to Institutional Success. This chapter delves into the role of career services in promoting student success and institutional outcomes, offering insights on how to create effective career services programs that meet the needs of diverse student populations, align with industry trends and workforce demands, and contribute to overall institutional success. Learn more -- coming summer 2024.    About the book: In today's fast-paced and ever-changing higher education landscape, institutions face increasing demands for excellence, innovation, and improved outcomes. Accreditation is a widely recognized benchmark that institutions strive to achieve, but its potential benefits are often not fully realized. The Power of Strategic Accreditation: Driving Institutional Impact aims to bridge this gap by providing educational leaders with a comprehensive resource on strategically leveraging accreditation as a catalyst for institutional improvement and success.   Stay tuned for more updates about this book by following or connecting. #highereducationleadership #highered #accreditation #Powerofstrategicaccreditation

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In the heart of Orlando, the UCF Inclusive Education Services (IES) program is making waves by empowering students with intellectual disabilities through higher education opportunities. This transformative program is not just about education; it's about opening doors, fostering independence, and building inclusive communities. What Makes the UCF IES Program Special: *Tailored Education: Providing a comprehensive, inclusive college experience with customized support tailored to each student's needs and goals. *Life Skills Development: Equipping students with essential life skills to enhance independence and confidence. *Career Preparation: Offering internships and job placements that pave the way for meaningful employment. *Community Engagement: Promoting social inclusion through campus and community activities that build connections and understanding. Impact in the Orlando Area: *Empowered Students: Graduates of the IES program are entering the workforce with the skills, confidence, and determination to succeed. *Inclusive Workplaces: Local businesses are partnering with UCF to create more inclusive workplaces, benefiting from IES students' unique perspectives and talents. *Stronger Communities: By fostering inclusivity and understanding, the program is helping to build a more compassionate and supportive community in Orlando. The UCF IES program is a shining example of how education can be a powerful catalyst for change. It demonstrates that when we invest in inclusive opportunities, we unlock the potential of all individuals and create a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone. Join me in celebrating the incredible work of the UCF IES program and its positive impact on the Orlando community! #UCF #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityInclusion #HigherEducation #Orlando #CommunityImpact #Empowerment

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If you have friends in #HigherEducation or K-12, check on them! There are so many changes coming in regard to Federal reporting, Title IX, FASFA, FSLA & more, that it's almost impossible to keep up. #Students must remain our top priority through these changes! #BuildUp

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Let's get your students impacted in 2025!!! I had the honor of being the Keynote Speaker for NHTI Community College, 2024 Convocation Program. It was such an honor. The students were open, willing and engaged and the staff so warm and friendly!  I love my job! 😭 One of the coordinators said --> "Erin was a huge hit when she spoke at our college! She was lively and energetic and connected with the students that made them want to stick around after and talk with her, she was amazing and we would have her back again anytime!" So grateful!  And i’m excited to announce that I’m booking for 2025! If you’re ready to empower your students (middle school, high school, dance students, college students) to make bold choices and ditch destructive thinking  --> head over to my website (link in bio) and book your FREE connection call! Questions about me or what I speak about feel free to drop them in the comments below 😀 #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #ResilienceBuilding #YouthEmpowerment #PositiveChange #MentalHealthMatters #SelfDevelopment #MotivationMonday #GrowthMindset #EmpowermentJourney #InspireChange #ProfessionalDevelopment #MindsetMatters #OvercomingObstacles #ConfidenceBoost #BreakthroughLimits #LifeSkills #TransformationalLeadership #PurposeDriven #LeadWithConfidence #AuthenticLeadership #MotivationalSpeaker #StudentSuccess #CareerGrowth #FutureLeaders #BuildingResilience #AchieveYourGoals #SuccessMindset #InspirationDaily #EmpoweredLiving

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