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The Delhi University’s academic council on Wednesday approved a new process to admit students to undergraduate courses based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. As per the new process, a central portal will be designed for admission to all colleges, and admission will be done as per the rules stated in the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). “The academic council has approved the guidelines framed by the standing committee for admitting students to undergraduate courses,” a member of the council said. Admission through the CSAS will be conducted in three phases – submission of the CSAS 2022 application form, selection of programmes and…
The U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association all proclaimed a national emergency in juvenile mental health towards the end of last year. However, the majority of American families find it difficult to receive care due to the rising demand for mental health services, a shortage of skilled mental health providers, the high cost of care, and the length of time it takes to find a clinician. Daybreak Health recently commissioned a study titled “The State of Adolescent Mental Health & Our Schools” that included a…
This fall, the Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development welcomes the 19th cohort to the Executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education program. The dynamic group of 17 working professionals will participate in a rigorous two-year research program to assume senior leadership roles in post-secondary institutions. “Admittance into the Jackson State University’s Executive Ph.D. program is highly sought after due to the elevated quality of our academic courses, hands-on faculty training, and notable placement success upon graduation,” says Executive Director Walter Brown, Ed.D. “Each year the caliber of applicants continues grow, making it more and more challenging to narrow down the list and…
The Delhi University is planning to launch a scheme which will allow students from other universities or institutions to study various courses in the varsity from next year. The DU’s academic council (AC) will discuss the implementation of the scheme during its meeting on Wednesday. According to the agenda of the meeting, the scheme titled Competence Enhancement Scheme will enable people from “different walks of life” to enrol in the university to enhance their knowledge and understanding in any subject being taught here. Admissions under the scheme will be merit-based and the candidates will be allowed to register for a…
The Vitamin Shoppe, an omnichannel specialty retailer of nutritional items, has partnered with Follett Higher Education Group to provide its top-notch health and wellness solutions in campus bookstores around the country. As a one-stop shop for studying and living on campus, Follett is the biggest campus store operator in North America, servicing over 1,100 schools and institutions. Starting this month, The Vitamin Shoppe will provide students with a variety of essential health vitamins and supplements, sports nutrition items, and academic performance goods that enhance sleep, mood, and brain health in select Follett shops and their associated e-commerce websites. These wellness…
The IIT Delhi has been asked by the government to explore the possibility of establishing a campus in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Minister of State For Education Subhas Sarkar informed the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Joint India-UAE Vision Statement issued on February 18 after a virtual summit between the leaders of the two countries said: “….. the leaders agreed to establish an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the United Arab Emirates”. Following this, the Centre has requested the IIT Delhi to explore the possibility of establishing a campus in the UAE, the minister said. “IIT Delhi requested…
As heavy rains continued to lash Kerala, Monday was declared a holiday for educational institutions in some parts of the state. District Collectors of Pathanamthitta and Kollam declared August 1 as a holiday for educational institutions in certain taluks in their respective districts. In Ernakulam, in view of an Orange alert issued for the district till August 4, all departments have been directed to be prepared and fishermen have been instructed not to go to sea, the control room of the district said. Water levels of rivers flowing through the district are being monitored in view of the heavy rain warnings and…
As IDP Education introduces IELTS Online in Singapore, it is now possible to take the most reputable English language exam in the world from the comfort of your own home. IELTS Online is the same academic exam that is recognized and trusted by organizations all around the world, making it appropriate for persons who need to show their English language proficiency for academic purposes. The IELTS Online exam allows test takers greater flexibility over where they take it. Still, it has the same duration, substance, and structure as the academic IELTS test administered in test centers on paper and on…
A new generation of young leaders will assemble in New York City on this International Youth Day with the goal of reshaping the world. 600 young people will create international action networks and engage in discussions with leaders in changemaking, including international institutions, advocacy groups, multinational corporations, and impact-driven organisations, while gathered at the 27th Session of The Youth Assembly (August 12–14). According to Daniel Obst, president and chief executive officer of the international not-for-profit organisation AFS Intercultural Programs, “We must put young people at the heart of achieving positive change in the world.” “We are thrilled to offer this…
The Supreme Court Friday directed National National Testing Agency to permit 15 candidates, who faced technical glitches in the first session of JEE (Mains) 2022, to participate in an additional session scheduled for tomorrow. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and J B Pardiwala asked the NTA to issue admit cards to the candidates. The Supreme Court said the candidates who will participate in the second session of the engineering entrance exam will have to forego the results of the first session held in June. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by Gaurav Bhairava and others contending…