Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 12, 2024

Christopher Edley Jr., a prominent legal and public policy scholar who co-founded the Harvard Civil Rights Project with Dr. Gary Orfield, died over the weekend. He was 71. Christopher Edley Jr. “Chris Edley was a smart, caring, determined advocate for justice who could move easily and powerfully through the mazes of top levels of law, politics, and research,” said Orfield, who is Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA Graduate School of Education and co-director of The Civil Rights Project at

Nonprofit Organizations 358

Nonprofit Organizations Healthcare Admissions Medical 358

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 14, 2024

Exposing the Inequity of Faculty Counteroffers jessica.blake@… Tue, 05/14/2024 - 03:00 AM A new study shows that women and faculty of color who receive outside job offers are far less likely than their white, male peers to receive a counteroffer to stay at their current institution.

Faculty 145

Faculty 145

University Business

MAY 14, 2024

Deliberately integrating the humanities into Georgia Tech University’s armada of world-class STEM-based programs is the future of pedagogy at the R1 Atlanta university—and perhaps for all of higher education, says Richard Utz, interim dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, in this installment of the “University Business Podcast.” Higher education leaders, employers and college students continue to prioritize academic offerings that promise gainful employment and profes

Engineering 119

Engineering Higher Education Research Education 119

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, Wi-Fi celebrates its 25th birthday with a big announcement: the introduction of Wi-Fi 7. This new generation of Wi-Fi builds upon the existing features of Wi-Fi 6E but includes new components that improve efficiency and the user experience. What Wi-Fi 7 Brings to Higher Education Hybrid and online courses, robotics and virtual reality, and the sheer volume of users on a college campus all make reliable Wi-Fi critical.

Higher Education 128

Higher Education Education Management IT 128

The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 14, 2024

Migration Advisory Committee says the risks are low, despite Tory claims the route is being exploited There is no evidence of widespread abuse of the UK’s graduate visa route, the government’s immigration advisers have concluded, despite repeated claims from senior Conservatives that it is being exploited to enter the jobs market. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) said the graduate visa entitlement – allowing international students to work for two or three years after graduating – should re

Higher Education 110

Higher Education Recruitment Education IT 110

The Humphrey Group

MAY 15, 2024

Today’s high performing workers are not just looking for a job – they're seeking roles that provide meaning and opportunity for growth. As the boomer generation approaches retirement age, organizations are facing pressure to plan for the future of their leadership.

96

96

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 6, 2024

Over 90% of Black parents want more opportunities to be involved in their children’s education and want more input into education laws, according to a study by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). UNCF recently surveyed 1,200 low- to moderate-income Black parents, which resulted in a report on the perspectives of African American parents on key issues in education.

Higher Education 351

Higher Education Research Education IT 351

University Business

MAY 3, 2024

Two presidents have been hired at small private colleges in the past two weeks and one leader is choosing to retire after four decades in higher education. The three presidents to step down demonstrate a variety of reasons for making a change: to reengage in academia, pursue other professional opportunities or make way for new leadership during trying times.

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Community Outreach Healthcare Finance 110

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 3, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence tools are starting to change the world. AI text generators such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini make it easier to complete mundane tasks, and AI image generators such as StarryAI can take an ordinary picture and make it extraordinary. Even Grammarly and Microsoft are getting on board with their own AI text enhancers. What does this mean for education?

Education 124

Education IT 124

The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 11, 2024

Party members say visa restrictions will damage economy and lead to the closure of already-struggling universities Universities will be plunged into greater financial distress and Britain’s economic recovery dented should ministers proceed with a new “self-defeating” clampdown on international student visas, senior Tories are warning. Vice-chancellors believe a renewed attempt to reduce visa numbers is just weeks away after ministers ordered their immigration advisers to make an emergency assess

Higher Education 98

Higher Education Education 98

Via's

MAY 7, 2024

One might think from the name that a meeting of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) Academic Sector Committee would showcase a rigid bureaucracy, particularly given its connection with the U.S. Department of State. But the community of OSAC members are collegial and welcoming, eager to share best practices in handling the risks involved in study abroad and other university travel experiences.

Safety and Security 102

Safety and Security Management Study Abroad Insurance 102

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2024

The Thomas Edison State University (TESU) Accelerated BSN BAYADA Scholars Track at Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) offers an enriched education for nursing students. It is the result of a partnership among TESU, BAYADA Home Health Care Inc., BAYADA Education, and Cooper. At the announcement of the new nursing education partnership (left to right) Wesley Trice, President of BAYADA Education, David Baiada, CEO of BAYADA Home Health Care; Mark Baiada, founder and Chairman of BAYADA Home He

Nonprofit Organizations 305

Nonprofit Organizations Hospitality Education IT 305

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 15, 2024

Students Pitted Against ChatGPT to Improve Writing Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM New University of Nevada online courses aim to teach future educators about AI limitations through competition.

Education 140

Education 140

University Business

MAY 7, 2024

Online learning modalities are a must-have for many institutions trying to broaden their enrollment base. But as colleges and universities continue to leverage the new space, scrutiny around quality assurance and consumer protection is growing, too. Thankfully, Quality Matters, a nonprofit organization focused on online and blended learning, has developed a new framework to help colleges and universities involved in a course-sharing consortium gauge how much value they’re providing to stud

Nonprofit Organizations 105

Nonprofit Organizations Consulting Higher Education IT 105

Parchment

MAY 10, 2024

Why is LinkedIn important for recent graduates and recent certifications holders? It’s the home of many recruiters and hiring managers that are looking for talent (and looking for people that have your skills). You worked hard, so make sure you put your academic credentials to work! Adding your digital diploma, digital certificate, or digital badge to LinkedIn is a great way to share with your network your success!

Recruitment 98

Recruitment Management IT Education 98

Symplicity

MAY 10, 2024

Each and every day, our client managers and implementation managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support students and employers. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.

Management 98

Management 98

Ed.gov Blog

MAY 7, 2024

There is a famous phrase amongst Indigenous people about walking in two worlds: one being a path of traditional teachings, and the other being a path in the western world. I’ve related to and reflected on this statement all throughout my educational journey, but especially as I’ve worked to instill Native language & culture in Continue Reading The post Walking a Path Towards Indigenous Education appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

Education 97

Education 97

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

More community colleges in the U.S. are beginning to offer bachelor's degrees in addition to their usual offerings, and many of them serve minority populations, according to a recent report from The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and higher ed consulting firm Bragg & Associates Inc. Dr. Debra Bragg According to the report , a CCB college is defined as a school that presently or historically confers mostly sub-baccalaureate degrees – such as associate degrees – and confers

Community College 328

Community College Consulting Research Higher Education 328

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 14, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to reallocate $2.3 million that was planned to fund diversity, equity and inclusion programming next fiscal year to instead fund university police, a board member said.

DEI 144

DEI 144

University Business

MAY 9, 2024

Higher education is still finding its footing post pandemic. Age-old notions of what a campus is and what it could be are evolving, student demographics are changing, inflation is compressing operations budgets, and the facilities workforce is shrinking. The 11th edition of Gordian’s comprehensive report examines these trends and explores how higher ed leaders are navigating these new realities and the challenges of space, spending, and staff.

Higher Education 98

Higher Education Education IT 98

AIFS Abroad

MAY 3, 2024

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Spain? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Peyton from the University of Northern Colorado who is spending her spring semester studying abroad in Salamanca at the University of Salamanca. She is an Anthropology major and received the Russel R. Taylor Foundation Scholarship.

Study Abroad 98

Study Abroad Insurance Medical IT 98

Roompact

MAY 9, 2024

In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Dr. Kathy Obear, President of the Center for Transformation and Change, to delve into her latest book, "Leading White Accountability Groups in Your Organization." Together, they examine the purpose and the importance of intentionality in creating white accountability groups, as well as the significance of establishing a confidential space for discussing whiteness for white identifying folx.

Residence Life 96

Residence Life 96

The Humphrey Group

MAY 2, 2024

In honour of Small Business Week, I was asked to reflect on the lessons I have learned as a life-long entrepreneur that continue to influence my work as a leadership coach and consultant with The Humphrey Group. My decades as a business owner have profoundly shaped me and greatly inform my perspective on what effective leadership requires, no matter what the size of the organization.

Consulting 98

Consulting 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2024

Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom wants her work to meet people where they are, and to do so, she uses many platforms and intersects multiple disciplines. However, her strategy is simple ; she starts with culture. “Culture is this place where we try to make sense of a really complex world in our own little local context,” says McMillan Cottom. “Fundamentally, I want my scholarship to matter to people's lives and to do that, it's really helpful if I don't lose sight of how people are living.

Research 321

Research Education IT Faculty 321

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 13, 2024

2 Virginia Universities Won’t Require DEI Classes After Governor’s Review, Board Pushback Ryan Quinn Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Years-long efforts to create and mandate diversity-themed coursework at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth fizzled after an unusual intervention by Glenn Youngkin and last-minute actions by board members.

DEI 145

DEI 145

University Business

MAY 9, 2024

Higher education institutions house huge amounts of sensitive data, and therefore increasingly become targets for cybercriminals, who use sophisticated methods to steal data from campus community members including students, instructors, researchers, staff, alumni, donors, and more. Understanding the complex relationship between privacy, security, and compliance is vital to securing the goldmine of data at any institution.

Alumni 98

Alumni Higher Education Research Education 98

AIFS Abroad

MAY 1, 2024

Doing a study abroad program can be a life-changing experience. Just ask Katie, a college student from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador who spent a spring semester studying in the Italian city of Florence. “Choosing to study abroad in Italy was by far one of the best decisions that I have ever made in my life.

Alumni 98

Alumni Study Abroad Mining Insurance 98

Roompact

MAY 2, 2024

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we chat with Ali Martin Scoufiled who is completing her doctoral research into the experiences of disabled students on campus. In this episode we explore the spectrum of how (dis)ability shows up on campus and tangible steps residence life professionals can take to better support disabled students in the residence halls and as they navigate the college environment.

Residence Life 99

Residence Life Research 99

Higher Education Whisperer

MAY 13, 2024

Greetings from the Australian National University where Techlauncher students in "The Hive" are exploring possible future careers. They are hearing from Bryce Undy on how his company Grow Right Digital provides AI for analysis of job applications. He cautioned students not to leave generative AI to write their CV, as this may make claims they can't support.

Recruitment 85

Recruitment 85

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2024

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building, one of its most high-profile buildings. The building, with its angular green and white façade, will be known as Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall, named after two of its most prominent alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye.

Architecture 306

Architecture Social Justice Banking Libraries 306

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 15, 2024

Defense Department Cuts 13 of its Language Flagship Programs kathryn.palmer… Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Linguists are concerned about the implications the elimination of these programs may have on foreign relations.

IT 138

IT 138

University Business

MAY 8, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education announced a multimillion-dollar grant program on Monday to help students apply for federal financial aid. It comes after the rollout of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, caused delays throughout this year’s college admissions process. The changes were meant to make it easier to fill out and expand access to Pell Grants, which don’t need to be repaid.

Financial Aid 97

Financial Aid Education Admissions IT 97

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 14, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Dan Oppenheimer, Director of Public Affairs for UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts, to discuss the university's groundbreaking "Civil Discord" symposium that was held in March of this year. Podcast Overview: - Insights into the unique collaboration among three academic entities focused on fostering open dialogue and bridging political divides. - Strategies for engaging diverse scholars, thought leaders, and students in frank conversations on

Higher Education 84

Higher Education Education Administration Management 84

NACADA

MAY 7, 2024

The NACADA 2024 Annual Conference’s theme of “A Beautiful Day in the Burgh,” rooted in the work of Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, invites us to connect with our advising neighborhood, our colleagues across the country and around the globe, both in-person in Pittsburgh and in virtual spaces. These connections can make our big conference seem small, as we strengthen, share, and reinvigorate our advising knowledge and practices.

Academic Advising 93

Academic Advising IT 93

The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 2, 2024

The pleasures of reading and books have been swapped for phonics and grammar. It’s time for change Too much of what is valuable about studying English was lost in the educational reforms of the past 14 years. A sharp drop-off in the number of students in England taking the subject at A-level means fewer are taking English degrees. Teaching used to be a popular career choice for literature graduates, as Carole Atherton warmly describes in her new book, Reading Lessons.

Recruitment 100

Recruitment Education IT Higher Education 100

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2024

Student newsrooms at select historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can expect thousands in additional monetary support soon thanks to an initiative at Howard University. Members of The Hilltop pose with a check from Howard University's Center for Journalism & Democracy, from which fund will go toward technology and staff for the newsroom.

IT 287

IT 287

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 13, 2024

A New Push to Get Community College Students to the Polls Sara Weissman Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Students at two-year colleges consistently vote at lower rates than their four-year peers. A new coalition of companies and organizations wants to change that.

Community College 140

Community College 140