Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Amirah Kambe Barbie dolls have been popular for generations among young children. They have also been criticized for having an unrealistic female body, which can cause young girls to have body image concerns. Now, new research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Artificial intelligence-driven tutors, which generally provide answers to objective questions, have demonstrated the ability to boost academic performance. For example, in a study led by Harvard University lecturers, physics students who used AI tutors learned more than twice as much in less time than other students. Elsewhere, faculty members at colleges and universities have already made creative and dynamic use of generative AI at part of their curriculum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2025

Charitable contributions to American colleges and universities increased by 3 percent in the 2023-2024 academic fiscal year when adjusted for inflation, according to a report released Thursday by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The annual CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey reveals that higher education institutions received a total of $61.50 billion in charitable donations, demonstrating continued donor confidence despite economic fluctuatio

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The Scholarly Teacher

MARCH 20, 2025

Stacey S. Souther, Cuyahoga Community CollegeIntroductionA students sense of belonging is powerfulin fact, the formation of relationships is one of the most significant determinants of student success. Academic belonging is multidimensional and includes both the normally construed social dimension as well as an often overlooked intellectual one (Rueda & Lowe Swift, 2024).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 21, 2025

The University of California Systems president announced a systemwide hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures, such as delaying maintenance and reducing business travel where possible. Because every UC location is different, these plans will vary, president Michael V. Drake said in a Wednesday letter to the campuses of one of the countrys largest higher education systems.

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Roompact

MARCH 20, 2025

We're pleased to welcome Brian to the show this week to talk about his journey that led him to joining ACPA in a professional capacity as well as what he sees as the ways professional organizations are creating relevant opportunities for learning, camaraderie, and authentic connections for higher education staff members all over the world. *You may notice that there was a minor audio issue in the middle of this episode, which required us to swap mics.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Regulator accused of perpetuating culture wars after case of Kathleen Stock, who was targeted for views on gender Englands university regulator has been accused of perpetuating the culture wars after fining the University of Sussex a record 585,000 at the conclusion of an investigation into freedom of speech on campus. It marks the end of a three-and-a-half year investigation into the universitys handling of the case of Kathleen Stock, a philosophy professor who resigned after being targeted by

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Universities have been cautious adopters of artificial intelligence. As they address data-management challenges while shoring up student retention and boosting enrollment, they need clear, well-organized data to avoid garbage in, garbage out, in which poor quality input leads to faulty data output. Nicole Muscanell, a researcher at EDUCAUSE, compares bad data in AI models with spoiled ingredients when cooking.

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Roompact

MARCH 21, 2025

Welcome to the nation’s capital! We’re doing some special things to support our residential curriculum schools–whether you’ve been using the approach for a while, or if it’s new to you. Best of all, this is all complimentary (free!). Roompact has secured ICA registration discounts for schools that use our software.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2025

Dr. Mary Dana Hinton March 12th would have been my mothers 99th birthday. It surprises me every day that shes not here to celebrate it. For her entire life, she was a vibrant testament to the value and the necessity of education for women. My mother believed in the promise that with an education, you could not only help yourself but also have an obligation to help those around you.

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SRHE

MARCH 26, 2025

by Amir Shahsavari and Mohammad Eslahi This blog is based on research reported in Shahsavari, A, & Eslahi, M (2025) Dynamics of Imbalanced Higher Education Development: Analysing Factors and Policy Implications in Policy Reviews in Higher Education. Our study addresses the paradox of expanding higher education, particularly in Iran, failing to translate into substantial societal impact.

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

For nearly 60 years, the TRIO programs have been a cornerstone of educational opportunity in the United States. Originating from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, TRIO programs have expanded access to higher education for over six million Americans, creating pathways from middle school to doctoral degrees. By serving low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities, TRIO has played a pivotal role in breaking cycles of poverty and opening new doors of opportunity.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

MARCH 26, 2025

Photo credit: Author In this extra post, Abby Cabrelli describes how the School of Biological Sciences launched a weekly Breakfast Club in an effort to build stronger School community and support students through the cost-of-living crisis. Abby is a Student Support Tutor in the School of Biological Sciences. Breakfast consumption has been associated with numerous benefits, including improved nutrient intake, lower rates of depression, better sleep, and improved academic performance [1].

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2025

Prosecutors in St. Louis have formally charged former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and one other demonstrator for their actions during a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University last spring, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Dr. Derrick Brooms Allison Joyner The Black Men's Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College explored the multifaceted nature of African American fatherhood during its biannual symposium held in the African American Hall of Fame at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on campus. "We want to account for things like a social father or a community father who might also be a 'father on the block,'" said Dr.

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Gray Associates

MARCH 25, 2025

What if nature held the blueprint for our next big innovation? Biomimicrya practice rooted in learning from the strategies and designs found in the natural worldoffers a fresh perspective on solving complex challenges. Discover how this nature-inspired approach is influencing everything from cutting-edge technology to emerging academic programs, and what it could mean for the future of innovation and education.

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

Enrollment in trade schools has significantly increased since the pandemic, and it’s only expected to continue over the next decade, according to a new report from Validated Insights. Newly collected data from the higher education marketing agency reveals that new enrollment from 2020 to 2023 grew by 10.5%. Consequently, revenue increased 7.8% over the past four years.

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College for Creative Study

MARCH 20, 2025

Two CCS students from Detroit will be awarded $50,000 scholarships annually, distributed over four years. Gilbert Family Foundation also announced scholarship support for pre-college summer workshops and completion scholarships aimed at retaining students. Gilbert Family Foundation and College for Creative Studies (CCS) today announced a new $1 million grant to expand the Gilbert Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship.

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Parchment

MARCH 24, 2025

Recently, we sat down with Molly McDermott-Fallon, Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss their implementation of Parchments Data Automation solution. Challenges Time-consuming manual data entry process Lengthy turnaround time for transfer evaluation, creating delays for students and advising 60-day processing backlog Solution Parchment Data Automation Results From 45-60 minutes per transcript to 3.5 minutes From 30-45 days for transfer eva

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker A legislative initiative backed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker that would allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields has temporarily stalled in the state's General Assembly, with lawmakers raising concerns about potential impacts on minority-serving institutions. The bill, which was one of Gov.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 24, 2025

March 24, 2025, by Dean Hoke: Each small college has something special about it. Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, was founded by Alice Spencer Geddes Lloyd and June Buchanan. They established the school in 1923 with minimal funds to provide affordable, quality education for Appalachian students facing economic hardship and limited educational opportunities.

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University Business

MARCH 20, 2025

In a June 2024 article, Katherine Gonzalez noted, Top-level leaders in community colleges are not only aging, but also retiring in waves, with an average tenure of five to seven years. This emerging environment can leave institutions facing expensive searches, long stints with interim appointees and uncertainty and damaged morale when a senior administrator departs.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

MARCH 20, 2025

A photo of an early hybrid steering committee meeting for the Global Mental Health and Society (GMH&S) Alumni and Student Network project. Photo credit: Anna Chiumento. In this post, Gillian Batty, Shannon Branigin, and Anna Chiumento, from the Global Mental Health and Society MSc Programme, share how Student Partnership Agreement funding supported their vision to develop an alumni and student network to create connections and community.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 19, 2025

Who Would Win the Mens NCAA Basketball TournamentBased on Academics? Johanna Alonso Wed, 03/19/2025 - 03:00 AM The 2025 installment of Inside Higher Ed s annual tradition to see which team would come out on topif the only factor were the NCAAs academic metrics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil In the wake of fresh allegations from the Trump administration, the legal team of Mahmoud Khalil has issued strong rebuttals to what they describe as "baseless claims" against the detained student activist. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian rights advocate, remains in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility following his arrest, which his supporters characterize as retaliation for his activism.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

Enterprises in all industries have legacy applications and outdated infrastructure, but higher education institutions often accrue technical debt because they tend to delay technology upgrades or turn to short-term solutions to meet their needs, according to EDUCAUSE. Technical debt is prevalent because budgets are stretched thin and organizations want to maximize their investments, says Scott Ragsdale, senior director of U.S. healthcare, state, local and education sales at Nutanix.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2025

Poll finds up to 48% of voters believe Scottish students who can afford it should pay, with 29% opposed Scottish voters are divided over Scotlands policy of free tuition for Scottish studentsas the crisis over university finances intensified. A poll commissioned by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland found that up to 48% of voters believe Scottish students who can afford it should pay for tuition, with 29% opposed.

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Dr. Al Solano

MARCH 24, 2025

( A. Solano ) Strategic plans don’t usually fail because they’re flawed. They fail because they’re ignored. After coaching nearly 60 colleges over 16 years, I’ve seen it over and over: institutions pour time and money into strategic plans, enrollment plans, equity plans, guided pathways workplans, and ed master plans—only to watch them gather dust.

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University Business

MARCH 24, 2025

Spread across three campuses in Northern California, The University of the Pacific recently faced a familiar dilemma for higher education: How to provide secure network access to an increasingly dynamic, diverse and distributed community of students and faculty while meeting regulatory requirements. To address these challenges, the university deployed an enterprise browser.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2025

Dr. Marlene Tromp The University of Vermont (UVM) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Marlene Tromp as the institution's 28th president. Tromp, who is currently serving as president of Boise State University, will assume her new role later this summer. "Dr. Tromp brings with her the experience and ability for great success that will benefit the university, community, and state," said Cynthia Barnhart, Board of Trustees chair and co-chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

One of the most pressing challenges facing higher education institutions is maintaining and growing enrollment in the face of a declining pool of American high school graduates, a phenomenon known as the enrollment cliff. Another is increasing distrust in higher education at large. In response, colleges and universities are taking a much closer look at the student experience.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Universities UK say ruling may harm efforts to prevent harassment and hate speech on campus A landmark freedom of speech ruling against the University of Sussex that resulted in a fine in excess of half a million pounds, has prompted fears other institutions could face investigation and even bigger penalties. The record 585,000 fine , the biggest ever issued by the higher education regulator in England, was issued after an investigation into the universitys handling of the case of the philosophy

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Higher Education Whisperer

MARCH 22, 2025

Vocational Degrees were added to the Australian Qualifications Framework on 17 February 2025. These are at the same level as a university bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7), but deliver by Vocational Education institutions and with an emphasis on work sills, including those gained via an apprenticeship. It is not clear if this signals a Dedawkinsation of Australian higher education.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 26, 2025

A seasoned federal policy and financial aid operations expert will lead the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the organization announced Tuesday. Melanie Storey, who most recently served as director of policy implementation and oversight for the Department of Educations Office of Federal Student Aid, will become NASFAA president May1.

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

More than 2,500 universities are currently marketing online programs, so your higher ed institution needs an integrated marketing approach to differentiate your coursesensuring you reach and captivate more students at all stages of their enrollment journey. In this 17-page guide, discover key marketing strategies to stand out among the competition as well as to connect with and attract the right students.

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Gray Associates

MARCH 21, 2025

Should you launch, grow, or rethink your Business Analytics masters program? Recent data reveals surging student demand, strong career outcomes, and signs of sustained growth. But there's a catch: regional market saturation could limit your success if not carefully assessed. Discover how national trends, employment metrics, and competitive intensity intersectand what your institution can do to stand out in this fast-growing, high-stakes program space.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2025

Higher education institutions matter a great deal to the cities and towns they call home. Their faculty and staff raise families there, their students work and shop there, and their facilities become treasured event centers. A colleges population extends far beyond campus and into just about every aspect of day-to-day life, from schools and houses of worship to youth sports and bowling leagues.

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