Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

On May 31, news broke that the University of the Arts in Philadelphia would close its doors permanently June 7. The news stunned the U of Arts community, its alum – some of whom found out when the public did – and the city of Philadelphia which has prided itself as a hub for artistic patronage, world-class museums, and educational institutions dedicated to the arts.

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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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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 14, 2024

College Board President Will Oversee FAFSA Launch Katherine Knott Fri, 06/14/2024 - 03:01 PM Jeremy Singer, a familiar face in higher-ed circles, will lead the department’s strategy on the 2025–26 aid application.

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JUNE 12, 2024

Four students at English universities describe how their need for paid work has affected their studies, sleep, health and wellbeing More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs Ahead of her January deadlines, Megan Allen, a second-year student, spent December and part of November working full-time in a bar in Leeds. Allen, 19, and studying sociology at Leeds Beckett University, knew her coursework was suffering as she clocked up 40 hours a week in the bar, but needed the money.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

JUNE 14, 2024

Hello Daniel, You do not know me, but I feel like I know you. Okay, I do not know you, but I know your monsters. Perhaps more importantly (or more frightening), at least five cohorts of University of Connecticut (UConn) Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) master’s students know your monsters, too. I recognize that you may be confused or even scared by this letter.

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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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University Business

JUNE 11, 2024

We are now well past the six-month mark for the delayed delivery of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information to college campuses and students. While the Department of Education has announced that a review is being launched to seek recommendations about how to improve the Federal Student Aid office, America is at a crisis point and the situation demands immediate action.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

Higher Education Policy Institute research suggests that holding ballot in summer break may be strategic error UK election live – latest updates More than 30 Tory seats are at risk of changing hands because of students returning home for the summer holidays, according to new analysis of how student voters could influence the outcome of the UK’s general election.

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Roompact

JUNE 11, 2024

In residence life, we’re constantly hiring! Every year, we launch the recruitment and selection process for student staff, exploding the outlook calendars of everyone. From marketing, to reviewing applications, facilitating interviews, and spending out offer letters–it doesn’t stop! Professional staff vacancies can pop up at any time, keeping the hiring cycle humming.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

Ten finalists have been named and are still in the running for the Aspen Institute’s 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Josh Wyner “The 10 Aspen Prize finalists demonstrate how community colleges serving urban and rural communities throughout the country can prepare many more graduates for fulfilling lives and careers in their communities,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.

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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 13, 2024

Treating AI as a co-pilot is tempting, but in learning, the bigger temptation is for students to use it as a subcontractor, and that’s not good. I have a friend who works in an education-related capacity (not as a teacher) who had been putting off their investigations of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and large language models until the end of semester when they had the bandwidth to do some exploring.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

Lack of maintenance support is creating two-tier higher education system, say experts I once missed four weeks of one module’: the UK students working long hours More than half of full-time students are working long hours in jobs to support themselves at university, spending nearly two days a week in paid employment during term time, owing to the cost of living crisis.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 14, 2024

Privileged access management combines technology and policy to solve a long-standing problem in college and university IT: how to give authorized users administrative (privileged) access to important systems while maintaining control, preserving an audit trail and strengthening security. PAM solutions help IT managers everywhere deal with problems they have wrestled with for years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

James T. Ham James T. Ham has been appointed director of the Office of Internal Affairs at North Carolina Central University. He has held senior leadership positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Peace Corps. Ham holds a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education from North Carolina Central University and master’s in international education from American University.

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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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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

The Roots of Anti-University Rhetoric Elizabeth Redden Thu, 06/13/2024 - 04:25 PM Bradford Vivian writes that growing anti-university sentiment can be traced to pro-authoritarian movements abroad.

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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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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 14, 2024

As the amount of data that higher education institutions collect continues to increase, universities are under rising pressure to keep that data protected. This pressure comes not only from students but from a federal regulation that requires a certain level of data privacy. According to the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2024

Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree. A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8 million Americans under the age of 65 without credentials, despite attending a postsecondary institution.

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Roompact

JUNE 12, 2024

Adapted from: Wherever You Go, There You Are College life is a whirlwind. Between classes, work, and the ever-present social scene, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a residential life student staff member. You’re not just a student anymore – you’re a leader, a confidant, an event planner, an academic advisor, and sometimes, a crisis counselor.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 14, 2024

Federal Innovation Push Brings ‘Moment of Change’ for Community Colleges kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/14/2024 - 03:00 AM As the National Science Foundation ramps up investment in technological innovation, community colleges are training the workforce needed to support emerging scientific advances.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2024

Exclusive: Revelation of emails to Imperial College scientists comes amid growing concerns about security risk posed by academic tie-ups with China A Chinese state-owned company sought to use a partnership with a leading British university in order to access AI technology for potential use in “smart military bases”, the Guardian has learned. Emails show that China’s Jiangsu Automation Research Institute (Jari) discussed deploying software developed by scientists at Imperial College London for mi

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has been appointed dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University. She served as assistant vice president for university academic policy and professor in the School of Social Work at Indiana University. Gentle-Genitty holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in social work from Indiana University.

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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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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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Roompact

JUNE 13, 2024

We welcome Paul back to the show this week to discuss his experience creating and overseeing a remote ACUHO-I internship program at Roompact. He shares his reflections on this initiative and advice for others curious about embarking on a similar endeavor.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

The Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) at the University of Utah is admitting its first cohort of fifteen degree-seeking students incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility. Dr. Hollis Robbins UPEP’s inaugural cohort represents “a bold expression of University of Utah President Taylor Randall’s commitment to unsurpassed social impact in our state and region,” said Dr.

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NACADA

JUNE 12, 2024

This October, come together with your colleagues to embark on a journey of learning, exploration, and pure enjoyment in one of America’s most vibrant cities. Below, discover 10 compelling reasons why this incredible opportunity is not to be missed. 1. Professional Development: From best practices in advising techniques to the latest trends in higher education, you’ll gain valuable insights to take your career to the next level. 2.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 12, 2024

Coursera Launches AI Plagiarism Detector Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 06/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Institutional interest prompted the creation of the new AI tools even as debate rages over AI verification.

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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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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence is part of the future of higher education. And as more advanced AI solutions hit the market and are incorporated into platforms that colleges and universities are already using, they’ll need to consider some important security implications. While these tools can be great for collecting and sharing data, there’s also a much higher risk of institutions oversharing extremely valuable or personal information.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Dr. William “Bill” Pickard, 83, a prominent businessman and supporter of higher education, died at his West Palm Beach, Florida, home on June 12. Dr. William F. Pickard Pickard, who purchased his first McDonald’s franchise in Detroit in 1971, is known for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education advocacy. He served on governing boards for several businesses and nonprofit groups over the years.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JUNE 12, 2024

A new website to inform student consumers has popped up. It's called HurricaneTWOU.com. The website authors identify themselves as a group of former graduate students who want to warn prospective students about what's happening at brand name programs managed by 2U and edX. They are also asking existing students to take a strategic leave of absence. The authors also provide information on submitting borrower defense to repayment (fraud) claims to the US Department of Education to have federal stu

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

But a political impasse over SNAP benefits could make the bill impossible to pass, at least in 2024. Public land-grant universities across the country could get some much-needed help from Congress to improve their aging research facilities, which are facing $11.

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