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Check out this wonderful article written by Zvi Gutierrez! I had an incredible opportunity to apply for an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) position in Cambodia with The Fulbright Program, and I am honored to have been chosen as an Alternate. While I wasn't selected as a Finalist, the application taught me about myself and how we can promote cross-cultural connections. Give this article a read if you want to know more!

✨UNT Alumni Spotlight✨ As a political science student at UNT, Wayne Beare ('97) immersed himself in various international studies courses and participated in organizations like the Model Arab League and the Organization of Latin American Students. Today, he serves as director of global logistics for Mobility Worldwide, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mobility services to people with disabilities in developing countries. Read Wayne's story, published in the North Texan: https://bit.ly/3zO69dq

Transparency and accountability in award, scholarship, grant and fellowship programs is not just about maintaining reputation; it’s about fostering a culture of fairness and respect. Read our latest guide on "Improving transparency and accountability in your programs." ➡️ https://ow.ly/f0tg50QrlL5 #RQPlatform #ProgramManagement #Transparency #Accountability

With all the debate around young people and social media, AI, mobile phones etc etc there has never been a more important time to use research evidence that is rigorous and - most importantly - child and youth centred. Register for our 1-day event to learn how leading researchers from around the world are using child and youth-centred methods to engage young people meaningfully in media and communications research!

How do you know if your school is eligible for the Minority #Research Grant Program (MRGP)? If you conduct #HealthEquity-related research at: • Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), • Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), • Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), • Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), • Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTIs) or • Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNHSIs), you are eligible to apply for MRGP funding. Learn more about past MRGP projects at: https://go.cms.gov/3Q398nl #FundingOpportunity

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Interesting read regarding fair access to university in Scotland. For those unaware, my Doctoral Research Thesis focused on the psychology behind aspirations of going to university for those from non-traditional university applicants (first in family to apply to university, carers, those with additional support needs, mature applicants and those living in particular socioeconomic areas and attending schools with low progression rates to university). I worked closely with Newcastle University ‘s widening access programme PARTNERs to complete my research. I’m happy to share my findings with those who may be interested in my research. I focused on theories of motivation and aspirations and explored that it much more complex than simply ‘raising aspirations’, despite this being the prominent narrative surrounding many policy leaders and some historic widening access initiatives in the UK. My research found that the aspirations of attending university were already there and that it was more about the structural barriers that prevented people who wanted to attend university progressing to higher education. A key finding from my study was the importance of having a key figure (family member, teacher, peers, other important people in their life) believe in the individual’s competencey in achieving access to university. Also it was important to reduce the structural barriers with regards to finances, student support and entry requirements. Happy to discuss this in more detail. Please feel free to reach out to me if you’d like more information or access to my Thesis. I also appreciate that the university route isn’t for everyone and is not a measure of success on its own as there are many ways of achieving aspirations without having to attend university. John H. McKendrick Glasgow Caledonian University Professor Stephen Decent Pamela Jane Ritchie

Go to High School Go to College The "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" program, established in 1922, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young African-American men, given that school completion is the single best predictor of future economic success. Through the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative, young men receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models to emulate.

Re-Post Hello, Comrades -- I'm pleased to invite you to two upcoming webinars in December that are free and open to the public (I'm co-presenting in the first, and co-organizing the second): FRIDAY DECEMBER 1 at 12-1:30 PT (3-4:30 ET): AERA-REAPA webinar with Drs. A. Lin Goodwin, Kevin Kumashiro, and OiYan Poon. Topic: How do you come to understand self as you position "I/we" in relation to life, work/scholarship, and advocacy? What advice do you have for younger scholars/scholars-in-training and early professionals to have courage, clarity, sustainability, and happiness even when facing challenges? This webinar is organized by the AERA REAPA (Research on the Education of Asian Pacific Americans) SIG. RSVP for the 12/1 Webinar REAPA here. FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 at 10-11:30 PT (1-2:30 ET): EDJE webinar on "Associate Deans: Preparing for Future Roles" with Drs. B. Grant Hayes, Denise Taliaferro Baszile, and Bryan Zugelder.   Topic: A panel of deans and associate deans will share insights, strategies, challenges, and resources regarding how associate and assistant deans can thrive in their current roles while preparing for what might come next. Guiding questions include: How might Associate/Assistant Deans who are also associate professors prepare for promotion to full professor?  How might ADs who are interested in becoming a dean prepare?  How might explicitly addressing justice and equity goals help and hinder ADs in pursuing promotion to full or becoming deans?  How might deans support ADs as they pursue promotion to full or becoming deans?  How might ADs support their colleagues in preparing for and pursuing leadership roles?  There will be ample time for attendees to ask questions and the discussions, and all attendees will be encouraged to participate by contributing your own insights and resources verbally and in the Chat. This webinar is organized by Education Deans for Justice and Equity (EDJE). RSVP for the 12/8 EDJE webinar here Hope to see many of you at one or both events. Please share with others who might be interested. Thanks! Kevin