Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

Dr. Terri Gomez has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Dr. Terri Gomez Gomez’s “deep understanding of our campus’ strengths and opportunities; her student-centered approach to leadership; her dedication to faculty and staff excellence; and her unwavering commitment to the success of our diverse students,” said President Dr.

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The Scholarly Teacher

JUNE 12, 2024

Alesia Jennings , Western Carolina University April Tallant , Western Carolina University Key Statement: A six-anchor model to boost new faculty teaching self-efficacy was developed, providing practical applications for faculty development programs and individual course design. Keywords: Engagement, Faculty Development, Course Design Introduction Institutional and social support are important to promote success and retention among faculty (Sun & Simon-Roberts, 2020).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 8, 2024

Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with rapper Kendrick Lamar. "I wanted to come out here just to tell y'all how much I appreciate y'all. I'm proud of the city of Compton, I'm proud of Compton College, most importantly I'm proud of the graduates out here," Lamar, a native of Compton, told the graduates.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 7, 2024

Key Steps to Applying to American Universities from Chile Whether your child chooses to pursue a master’s or bachelor’s degree that is uncommon in your home country or simply wants to have an enriching experience abroad, Great College Advice is here to help. In this article, we present the key steps for applying to American universities from Chile. ( Leer en español ) “Nearly 3,000 Chileans enrolled to study at universities and higher education institutions in the United States

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 11, 2024

Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco Tim Phang Tue, 06/11/2024 - 03:00 AM The botched rollout of the new federal aid form is more than just a policy failure. It’s a human crisis. Inside Higher Ed’s “Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco” tells the story of the students behind the numbers.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

Degrees often derided as ‘low-value’ or ‘Mickey Mouse’ subjects are praised as vital to UK’s £108bn creative industries Media and communications studies, often derided as “soft”, “low-value” or “Mickey Mouse” subjects, are in fact popular, dynamic and have “profound impact”, according to a report. The British Academy study says that rather than being “low value”, such courses play a vital role in the UK’s £108bn creative industries and have become increasingly relevant in a world grappling with

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

In his new book, From Foster Care to College , Dr. Royel M. Johnson, an associate professor and director at the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education, shines a light on an often-forgotten subset of students. Through capturing the lived experiences of foster youth in college, Johnson found that, beyond the misconceptions that plague them, foster youth are a remarkably resilient group with college-going aspirations.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 11, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm is joined by Bruce Dahlgren, CEO of Anthology, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Listeners will gain: - Insights into AI development and how AI can be harnessed as a powerful performance tool. - Strategies for piloting AI to enhance faculty productivity, saving significant time on course preparation. - Guidance on developing proactive AI policy frameworks that address concerns, build consensus

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 10, 2024

Auditor Finds University of California Lacks Transparency in Online Courses David Ho Mon, 06/10/2024 - 03:00 AM The UC system will have one year to implement better guidance and transparency measures.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 7, 2024

As cybersecurity threats against higher education institutions evolve in complexity, colleges and universities need to be ready for anything. Because higher education is one of the sectors cybercriminals target most often, institutions must not think of cyberattacks as merely a possibility. Rather, they should be on guard against inevitable attacks on the valuable data on their networks.

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College Forward

JUNE 6, 2024

For Sherlean, college wasn’t just a personal ambition—it was a chance to break generational barriers and pave the way for her siblings. “Growing up, I never had anyone around me who had a college degree,” Sherlean reflected. “Obtaining a college degree means the world to me; I never imagined graduating, let alone with three bachelor’s degrees.” Joining College Possible in high school provided Sherlean with the support and guidance she needed to navigate the challeng

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The Humphrey Group

JUNE 5, 2024

We are born great communicator s. As young children, most of us were expressive, authentic, and creative. So why are so many adults stressed out, stiff, and uninspiring when it’s time to stand up and speak, especially at work? What can we do to relearn the freedom we had as children?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 11, 2024

Inside Barnard’s Pyramid Approach to AI Literacy Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 06/11/2024 - 03:00 AM The New York institution’s unusual take on artificial intelligence could serve as a blueprint for others grappling with implementation.

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Roompact

JUNE 6, 2024

In this episode of ResEdChat, join host Crystal Lay, and Guest Judy Juarez Crawford, Director of Student Basic Needs at University of California-Riverside, as they discuss basic needs and food and housing insecurity. Judy provides numerous suggestions on how campuses can support students and staff in an area often plagued by stigma. She also offers valuable insights into how we should respond to student staff in recruitment processes who rely on the role for room and board.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

Dr. Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dr. Karrie Dixon “Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders on the sloping hills and verdant green is a dream come true,” said Dixon. “NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building on our rich traditions and ensuring that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed,” she sai

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University Business

JUNE 5, 2024

Higher education powerhouses abroad are slowly increasing their reputation as over two-thirds of American universities slipped, according to this year’s international university ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a global education strategy group. Six American institutions ranked in the top 100 fell 10 places or more. The University of Chicago, for one, crashed out of the top 20 after falling 10 places, now ranking 21st.

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Higher Education Today

JUNE 11, 2024

Above: The 7oth National Security Forum, May 7-8, 2024 at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. In today’s world of shifting geopolitical relationships, growing concerns about national security, and increasing global economic competition, what keeps us safe goes way beyond just tanks and troops. A recent National Security Forum at the Air War College highlighted a surprising but.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 11, 2024

Women Make Global Gains as Researchers, but Gaps Persist kathryn.palmer… Tue, 06/11/2024 - 03:00 AM A large-scale global study found that while the number of women in academic research is growing, STEM fields remain dominated by men.

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Roompact

JUNE 5, 2024

For many students, being an RA is one of the first jobs, if not the first job they have ever had. This also means that for many students their first time having a conversation about their job performance or being evaluated by a supervisor. These conversations can seem really intimidating if you don’t know what.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

A new study finds that colleges and universities are responding to changing labor market needs. Dr. Kevin Stange " Skills, Majors, and Jobs: Does Higher Education Respond? ” is the most recent study by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and part of a multiyear research project led by Dr. Kevin Stange, co-director of the University of Michigan's Education Policy Initiative.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2024

Group from Cornell College and a Chinese person who tried to help have non life-threatening injuries after attack in Jilin province Four US college instructors teaching in China have been stabbed while visiting a public park, US officials have said. The tutors from Cornell College in Iowa were at the park in Jilin province, north-eastern China, with a faculty member from Beihua University on Monday when the attack occurred, the college president Jonathan Brand said in a statement.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

According to a new research report from CDW, technology and cybersecurity professionals in the education industry believe they are well prepared to face cyber incidents, but note staffing shortages across both K–12 and higher education. CDW conducted the survey of more than 950 U.S. technology and security professionals across industries in March 2024.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 5, 2024

Faculty Power on the Line in Kentucky Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/05/2024 - 03:00 AM University of Kentucky leaders are on the verge of replacing a strong University Senate with a purely advisory body. Faculty members are asking a simple question: Why?

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CIP

JUNE 10, 2024

In the age of smartphone technology, it's critical to use our devices not just for communication but also to help us organize our lives, manage our schedules, and keep track of important information and routines. For autistic young adults, these tools can significantly enhance executive function skills, leading to more productive and independent lives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

Reverend James Lawson Jr., an early architect of the nonviolent protests during the Civil Rights Movement, died on Monday. He was 95. Reverend James Lawson Jr. Lawson served for decades as a professor, labor movement organizer and university professor. In 2021, more than four decades after Vanderbilt University expelled Lawson for his involvement in the civil rights movement, the private, Nashville University decided to honor the civil rights stalwart with the creation of the James Lawson In

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The Humphrey Group

JUNE 12, 2024

When you’re looking to level up your career and step into management, it's important to understand what leadership communication skills you’re going to need. Regardless of industry, a manager's role is traditionally to make sure everything runs smoothly: set clear goals, organize resources, keep an eye on how their team is doing and ensure the quality of work meets the required standard.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JUNE 5, 2024

Rikkii Norris, CIT CEOGreetings from Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) catering school where Rikkii Norris is pitching the new CIT Woden Campus. This will be a far cry from the old rooms I studied video production here on the Reid Campus. CIT are hosting June First Wednesday, so there are several CIT pitches, including fir the new EV Center of Excellence.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 10, 2024

A Graduate Students’ Guide to Managing Change Sarah Bray Mon, 06/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Dinuka Gunaratne and Roshni Rao offer advice for handling all the new academic demands and social dynamics, so you can actually thrive through transformation.

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University Business

JUNE 10, 2024

Higher education in 2022-23 won back over 943,000 adults who previously stopped out, a 9.1% increase over the previous academic year, according to the latest “Some College, No Credential” (SCNC) report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. As encouraging as the numbers were to Clearinghouse Executive Director Doug Shapiro, he also noted higher education’s steep uphill climb.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Dr. Betty H. Stewart has been appointed executive vice president and provost at Hampton University, effective July 1. Dr. Betty H. Stewart “I hope to cultivate a culture of care and support within our university community, advocating for the success and happiness of students, faculty, and staff alike,” said Stewart. Stewart said her goal is to propel the university forward through collaboration.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2024

Cambridge engineers re-create mathematician Dr John Venn’s machine, which launched balls at 33mph A wooden contraption that bowled out an Australian international cricketer four times in 1909 has been re-created by engineers at the University of Cambridge. The bowling machine was designed by Dr John Venn, the mathematician who gave his name to Venn diagrams , in the early 1900s.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JUNE 10, 2024

In this extra post, the authors share a bold, honest, and future-facing reflective account of student-staff co-creation involved in a high-stakes task that required reviewing five years of teaching provision.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 6, 2024

Lost in Translation? AI Adds Hope and Concern to Language Learning Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 06/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Foreign language classes have seen declines for years. AI could hasten—or help—it.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JUNE 11, 2024

In this blog post, three SACHA alumni (Foster Osei, Mtevee Amugune, and Nisha Daniel), who participated in the SACHA programme as online distance learners, discuss the impact of experiential learning on the distance learner experience and share lessons that can be translated to other areas of the curriculum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2024

Molloy University has received a $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program. Dr. James Lentini “This partnership and collaboration for a grant among seven Catholic universities is unique, creative, and noteworthy,” said Dr. James Lentini, president of Molloy University, which is part of an alliance of seven member institutions from the Lower Hudson Valley Catholic Colleges and Universities Consortium comp

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UMSL Diversity

JUNE 12, 2024

Dear Campus Community, Below is a brief list highlighting some of the incredible community-building events organized by various groups across the St. Louis Region to celebrate Juneteenth this year. If there is a Juneteenth 2024 celebration we are missing please inform us by sending an email to odei@umsl.edu so we can add it here. Thursday, June 13th Thursday Night at the Museum: Juneteenth Celebration 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

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PUC

JUNE 12, 2024

Theology major Alexis Villarreal is one of PUC’s 2023-2024 Maxwell Scholars. He grew up in Yuba City, CA, and comes from a family of six and is the oldest of four. After graduating from Sutter Union High School, Alexis did not plan to attend college- however, a loved one made him realize the potential he had, and it changed his mind, which brought him to PUC.

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