Despite concerns about cost and jobs, interest in higher ed is at an all-time high, according to a new report in Lumina CEO Jamie Merisotis' latest column.
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Campaigning for the Liberal Democrats in The Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency, supporting our candidate Edward Lucas
The Politics of Happiness - An Evening with Anthony Seldon Event Details Why does modern life make us miserable? And why is our country in such a mess? Who better to answer these questions than one of Britain’s most provocative and original public intellectuals, Sir Anthony Francis Seldon FRSA FRHistS FKC. As well as being the author of 45 books, including acclaimed biographies of consecutive prime ministers from Tony Blair to Boris Johnson, he is an innovative educator, pioneering the promotion of mental well-being and in wider society, both as a headmaster and through Action for Happiness, a charity that he co-founded. Anthony and our parliamentary candidate Edward Lucas first met when Edward was education correspondent for The Economist in 2003. Don't miss this chance to hear their discussion, with Anthony's wide-ranging and piercingly well-informed views on public policy, and on the urgent need for deep-seated and radical reforms in the way we run our education system - and our country. When: 22nd April 2024 6pm - 8:30pm (18:00 Drinks; 19:00 Discussion starts) Where: National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HE Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dzBiMRgM #happiness #publicintellectual #educator #education #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #publicpolicy #reform #educationsystem #winninghere #EdMinster #TwoCities #Westminster #CityOfLondon #libdems #liberaldemocrats Liberal Democrats
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Did you know that, according to the US Census Bureau, 6 in 10 young adults live within 10 miles of where they grew up and 8 in 10 live within 100 miles of where they grew up. If, as statistics indicate, we do not stray far from where we grow up and also have little control over the place where we grow up, shouldn’t we have an understanding of how that place, its culture and resources, or lack thereof, impact our lives? Looking forward to learning more at this discussion.
A discussion with the authors of a compelling new study of poverty, "The Injustice of Place," will be free and open to the public 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in the William T. Young Library Auditorium. Kathryn J. Edin, Ph.D., H. Luke Shaefer, Ph.D., and Timothy J. Nelson, Ph.D., will discuss their research with the audience and a panel of students from the University of Kentucky Martin School of Public Policy and Administration and UK Appalachian Center. https://lnkd.in/g4qXsyYW
UK Martin School to host public discussion about the book, ‘The Injustice of Place’
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Art - an economic boost .. along with joy, artistic delight, skills enhancement, mental health boost and so much more
The arts are a big part of what makes living in Eugene so special, but did you know arts and culture generated nearly $124 million in economic activity last year? The latest Arts & Economic Prosperity (AEP) study by the nonprofit Americans for the Arts has again quantified the extraordinary strength of the arts as an economic driver in our community and across the country. We've helped put together a toolkit for the Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) for anyone who's interested in learning more and spreading the word: https://bit.ly/3MEw6PS . . . . #aep6 #turellgroup #marketingagency #eugeneoregon
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Some food for thought... Håkan Johansson & Anna Meeuwisse: Civil Society Elites: An Introduction "This chapter explores the gap in civil society and elite studies. Researchers have recently observed elitist tendencies in civil society in which resources are concentrated to a few powerful civil society organisations and their leaders. Civil society also shows anti-democratic tendencies and the emergence of an illiberal civil society. This chapter introduces the concept of civil society elites to address the identified gap in the research, arguing that civil society elites occupy a paradoxical elite position because they are expected to represent members, beneficiaries, and constituents against powerful groups while at the same time benefiting from their elevated position and their socialisation in elite circles. Drawing on a review of elite and civil society research, this chapter proposes a study of civil society elite composition, reproduction, integration, and contestation in order to provide novel insights into the role of civil society in contemporary liberal democracies. The chapter also presents the various contributions to the book." https://lnkd.in/dhdEetKZ
Civil Society Elites: An Introduction
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Yesterday, I attended a legal conference where I was introduced to the Dignity Index. This non-profit organization is dedicated to a mission we can all benefit from recognizing and honoring human dignity in every individual and fostering more civil discourse in our society. In our fast-paced and highly polarized environment, it's easy to overlook the importance of how we communicate. The Dignity Index provides practical insights on recognizing the inherent dignity in each person we interact with, whether customers, employees, or business partners, and practical advice on how to communicate with others we disagree with in a way that acknowledges and builds human dignity. I recommend checking out their website: https://lnkd.in/gSHfRw9S for strategies to improve our engagement in business and personal conversations and build stronger, more respectful relationships, teams, and communities. #BusinessCommunication #DignityIndex #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness
The Index — The Dignity Index
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Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net. -NPR "Cash aid without conditions was considered a radical idea before the pandemic. But early results from a program in Stockton, Calif., showed promise. Then interest exploded after it became clear how much COVID stimulus checks and emergency rental payments had helped people. The U.S. Census Bureau found that an expanded child tax credit cut child poverty in half. That is, until the expansion ended and child poverty spiked. Around the country, from big cities to rural counties there've been more than 150 basic income pilots, and counting. Supports say it works because people can spend the money on whatever they need most. 'They can pursue education for themselves and their children,' says Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook Country Board of Commissioners. 'They can invest in their families in ways that makes them more productive and more stable over time.' The idea is not new. Preckwinkle notes that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Panthers called for guaranteed income. So, briefly, did President Richard Nixon. These days, some tech entrepreneurs argue that cash aid will be needed as gig work, automation and AI threaten jobs." Read More: https://lnkd.in/gwZR7rnZ
Table of Diversity Weekly: DEI This Week 3/4
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Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net. -NPR "Cash aid without conditions was considered a radical idea before the pandemic. But early results from a program in Stockton, Calif., showed promise. Then interest exploded after it became clear how much COVID stimulus checks and emergency rental payments had helped people. The U.S. Census Bureau found that an expanded child tax credit cut child poverty in half. That is, until the expansion ended and child poverty spiked. Around the country, from big cities to rural counties there've been more than 150 basic income pilots, and counting. Supports say it works because people can spend the money on whatever they need most. 'They can pursue education for themselves and their children,' says Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook Country Board of Commissioners. 'They can invest in their families in ways that makes them more productive and more stable over time.' The idea is not new. Preckwinkle notes that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Panthers called for guaranteed income. So, briefly, did President Richard Nixon. These days, some tech entrepreneurs argue that cash aid will be needed as gig work, automation and AI threaten jobs." Read More: https://lnkd.in/gwZR7rnZ
Table of Diversity Weekly: DEI This Week 3/4
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In this piece I talk about how the next UK govt needs to engage with #Charities and #CivilSociety much more and much better, to meet the UK's big social, economic and environmental challenges. This includes: 1. Parity of engagement/influence with other sectors - treating civil society leaders and orgs on a par with business and the public sector. 2. More robust policy scrutiny - so we can help improve govt decisions at the outset and spend less resource fire-fighting bad policy after the fact. 3. Reversing the financial meltdown in local government - this is vital for a multitude of services that help millions of people across the country and millions of people that rely on them. 4. Boosting philanthropy and giving - not to replace the state but so civil society as a whole can recover resilience after the pandemic and cost of living crises. 5. Protect charity independence - including the independence of the Charity Commission and of individual charities, as well as trustees, volunteers, donors and beneficiaries who engage in public debate and the democratic process.
In case you missed it... Our new article by Jay Kennedy, DSC's Director of Policy and Research, explores 5 things national politicians could do to boost civil society. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eusjTw5S
5 things national politicians could do to boost civil society - Directory of Social Change
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A challenge for 21st century cities is how to foster economic growth that benefits all stakeholders—present and future residents, businesses and non-profit institutions—without gentrification or worsening entrenched inequality. Few cities have taken on this project like Newark, NJ. Equitable Growth in the City will bring together elected officials, community-based actors, scholars and members of the private sector in conversation about how to equitably address the problems and approaches to growing cities like Newark. We will examine topics such as the creation of equitable growth advisory commissions, interdisciplinary perspectives on affordable housing development, and the unseen connections between housing and health outcomes. Along the way, we will present recent public scholarship on the many points of law and policy involved inequitable growth. No person has been a greater champion for these collaborations between universities and their cities than outgoing Newark Chancellor Nancy Cantor. We will celebrate her during the luncheon at which the Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka will deliver the keynote. Please join us! In-person registration: https://lnkd.in/eWDfPkqb Zoom registration: go.rutgers.edu/climezoom Rutgers Law School #housingpolicy #affordablehousing #economicdevelopment #equitablegrowth #newarknj
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