Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, the role of governing boards, such as the Board of Trustees, is of paramount importance. These bodies are entrusted with the responsibility of setting the strategic direction, ensuring financial stability, and upholding the mission and values of their respective institutions. However, to effectively fulfill these duties, it is essential for board members to possess a deep understanding of academic acumen.

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Great College Advice

MAY 23, 2024

When to hire a college counselor: four groups of students who will benefit the most As the college admissions process continues to become more complex and more competitive, more and more high school students and families are turning to private college counselors for support and guidance. If your child is planning to go through the college application process soon, you may be wondering if you should hire a college counselo r.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have come under attack, I wonder if higher education leaders shouldn’t begin to evolve the concept before policymakers strip away every tool we have to provide supports for students of color. This attack reminds me of the struggle to protect affirmative action, which was defended at both the state and federal levels for decades; but perhaps in protecting affirmative action, it prevented the field from envisioning the evolution of race-conscious a

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

MAY 21, 2024

Is college so 2017?Higher education has faced some serious challenges — especially regarding public perception and trust, and one could say we are up against a major consumer confidence crisis. Some campuses enjoy a steadfast enrollment cycle, while others are hardly holding on.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 20, 2024

‘Notice Is Not Required’: Letter Says UNC Chapel Hill Secretly Records Professors Ryan Quinn Mon, 05/20/2024 - 03:00 AM A business school professor was startled to learn that the university had recorded his classes as part of a ‘review’ he didn’t know about. The university says it has no formal policy on filming classes. Professors are worried.

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Robert Kelchen

MAY 20, 2024

Today is the first day of academic summer, which is a period of relative calm even though I am never really off as a department head. (I have a modest administrative stipend in the summer, but remain a nine-month faculty member and can devote most of my time to research.) My higher education finance class this spring was a blast, as I try to make the most of getting into the classroom on a limited basis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The potential for community college students and adults with some college credit to obtain a future degree is limited by a higher education system that has not fully embraced the many pathways today’s learners take to complete a degree, according to a new white paper from the Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice’s (CHEPP). Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice has released white paper examining transfer credit pathways to student success.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

Bills, including smoking ban for people born after 2009, unlikely to become law before 4 July vote Sign up for our general election newsletter Rishi Sunak is now speaking at an event in Ilkeston in Derbyshire. It is in the Erewash constituency, where the Tory MP Maggie Throup had a majority of 10,606 at the last election. He repeats the claim that a Labour government would cost every family £2,000.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 24, 2024

Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. What Were Professors to Do? Ryan Quinn Fri, 05/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Conservative groups are pushing civics requirements in higher education, not just K-12. In North Carolina, undergraduates now must study the founding documents. Will other states follow?

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University Business

MAY 22, 2024

In a first for higher ed, Colorado lawmakers are taking a stab at cleaning up credit transfer loss in a new law signed by the governor this past weekend. The Institution of Higher Education Transparency Requirements , signed this weekend by Gov. Jared Polis, guarantees a “seamless transfer of course credit” by requiring all four-year institutions to compile a public report on all the credits they accept and reject, a first among all U.S. states.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Though the number Hispanic and Black students enrolling in undergraduate programs has increased in recent years, completion rates continue to lag somewhat behind, according to a report released by the American Council on Education (ACE). Dr. Ted Mitchell “ The Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education: 2024 Status Report ” comprises updated data showing significant disparities in attainment levels among underrepresented groups by race and ethnicity despite growing diversity.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

During college football season, more than 102,000 fans squeeze into Ohio Stadium to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes play. They want to be in their seats to enjoy the game, not stuck in lengthy lines for food, beverages and restrooms, potentially missing key moments in the action. To reduce wait times, The Ohio State University’s athletics department is working on technology that will allow fans to check a mobile app and find the shortest lines in the 102-year-old stadium.

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The Humphrey Group

MAY 23, 2024

Picture this. You’re an employee in a mid-sized marketing firm, and every week you have a scheduled one-on-one meeting with your boss to discuss progress, address concerns, and get feedback on your work. The problem is your boss keeps canceling – and one time he just didn’t show up.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 20, 2024

A Growing Number of Community Colleges Are Building HBCU Pipelines Sara Weissman Mon, 05/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Washtenaw Community College and other institutions are working with historically Black colleges and universities to help their students transfer, particularly in states without HBCUs.

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University Business

MAY 24, 2024

Operating as a smaller marketing team in higher education doesn’t mean expectations or responsibilities are scaled down. If anything, a small marketing team often faces greater challenges when it comes to keeping pace, whether that means budgets, staffing or technology resources. For this reason, it’s imperative that the team’s time and energy stay laser-focused on the things that will provide the largest return on investment and drive the institution forward.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

In a recent op-ed, we described the present challenges Black youth are facing regarding mental health. Sadly, these statistics continue to be alarming as rates remain high in comparison to their same-age white peers. These trends stubbornly persist, which points to the systemic nature of the issue. Dr. Lauren C. Mims We focus, primarily, on systemic issues in K-12 schools as spaces where Black youth spend the majority of their days — an environment meant for their growth and development — academ

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AIFS Abroad

MAY 22, 2024

Calling all AIFS alumni : Did you study abroad in Aix-en-Provence in 1971? You won’t want to miss this! Brent, who participated in a Gap program the summer after graduating from high school, is looking to reconnect with others who were on his program. In the process of getting in touch with us, he was inspired to tell his story and offer a unique glimpse into life studying abroad in Europe in the early 1970s.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

Technological tools, ranging from text-to-speech apps to audio-enhancing receivers, are being used more and more by schools to make content readily available to students with hearing and vision loss. The move to remote learning in recent years has emphasized the importance of creating inclusive learning environments, which has always been a challenging endeavor, says Jason Warner, associate CIO for academic technology services at Southern Methodist University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 24, 2024

Members of the American Sociological Association (ASA) have passed a resolution calling “for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza” and supporting “members’ academic freedom, including but not limited to defending scholars’ right to speak out against Zionist occupation.

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University Business

MAY 23, 2024

Guns on campus—or the lack thereof—are playing a larger role in students’ college choices, a new survey finds. More than eight in 10 current and prospective students surveyed by Gallup late last year said a college or university’s firearms policies are “at least somewhat important” in their decision to attend. A little more than a third said such regulations were “extremely important.” But does favoring the existence of gun policies necessarily mean all these

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Gray Associates

MAY 21, 2024

Hear from Lorlei Boyd, Developer at Gray Decision Intelligence, as she shares her journey from humanities graduate to AI software leader. Lorlei challenges stereotypes, highlighting how her humanities background equipped her for success in STEM. Discover her unique perspective on prompt engineering, app development, and the intersection of disciplines.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 21, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the world of design thinking for transformational strategic planning and change management. Cesar Santalo, Dean of the College of Communications and Design at Lynn University, shares his unique perspective as an artist and educator on leveraging this innovative approach to drive rapid change and better serve students. Key takeaways: - Discover the 5-step process of design thinking and how it fosters empathy, creativity, and continuous improvement. - Learn how Lynn U

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 21, 2024

The Litigation After the Protest Storm kathryn.palmer… Tue, 05/21/2024 - 03:00 AM After tense campus protests over the Israel-Hamas War resulted in hundreds of arrests and suspensions, universities are facing a wave of lawsuits in the fallout.

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MAY 23, 2024

Northwestern President Michael Schill deferred, denied and even outright refused to answer questions if they pertained to hypotheticals, making the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce’s third hearing on campus antisemitism with U.S. leaders the most confrontational yet. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), the committee chair, regularly sounded her gavel to contain cross-talking and representatives overstepping their five minutes of questioning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Within Hartford, Connecticut, lies a vast community made up of people from across the Asian continent. The Asian population in Hartford County alone totals more than 53,000, making it one of the counties in the state with the most Asian residents. This marks an increase of more than 15,000 Asian people in the county since 2010. The city and area hold a large population of people from places such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, along with more recent refugees from Afghanistan and Syria, accor

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 24, 2024

Shruthi Kumar gives unscripted condemnation of university after 13 students barred from graduation over involvement in protests A graduating Harvard University student went off script and upbraided Harvard over the university’s treatment of students protesting against what they say is a genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza. “As I stand here today, I must take a moment to recognize my peers – the 13 undergraduates in the class of 2024 that will not graduate today,” said student Shruthi Ku

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Experiential Learning Depot

MAY 21, 2024

Identifying experiential learning activities for a classroom learning environment can feel tricky at times. In the world of experiential learning, there is a lot of talk about theory and philosophy; about what experiential learning is and what it is not, the benefits of experiential learning , and the purpose of it. But the most common question that I get from educators is not about experiential learning in theory but about experiential learning in practice.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 22, 2024

Undergraduate Enrollment Picks Up Steam Liam Knox Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Enrollment rose across regions and degree types this spring, with strong showings at community colleges. But there’s still a long road to post-pandemic recovery.

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University Business

MAY 22, 2024

Spring sowed enrollment growth across various credential types, sectors and student demographics, according to the latest estimates from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. It marks the first year-over-year increase in spring enrollment since the pandemic and the second consecutive semester of gains. Overall enrollment grew by 2.5%, and all but six states saw increases with Georgia leading the pack at 6.1%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

Indiana University has launched a new Global Gateway office in Accra, Ghana, its sixth such facility around the world. Dr. Pamela Whitten “At Indiana University (IU), we have ambitious goals for faculty to pursue transformational research with partners around the globe and for our students to have extraordinary educational experiences abroad,” said IU President Dr.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

Jim Duran came to his job knowing there would be challenges ahead. It was February 2018, and he’d just been appointed director of the Vanderbilt Television News Archive, one of the world’s largest collections of news broadcasts from national networks such as ABC, CBS and NBC. The archive had been growing quickly and steadily since the day it was created in 1968.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

University informs Home Office and withdraws sponsorship from those struggling with fees after drop in value of naira Nigerian students at a UK university say they are devastated after some were thrown off their course and ordered to leave the UK when they got behind on their fees because of a currency crash. Teesside University withdrew students who were struggling with their fees and informed the Home Office, after some students’ savings were wiped out when the value of Nigeria’s naira crashed

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 22, 2024

South Dakota Bans Pronouns, Tribal Affiliations in University Email Signatures kathryn.palmer… Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Civil liberties advocates and students say the South Dakota Board of Regents’ new policy is part of a larger effort to “erase queer people from the public university system.

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MAY 21, 2024

Election season has voters thinking about higher education reform and what lawmakers can do to reduce costs and improve outcomes, according to a new survey by Third Way , a center-left think tank based out of Washington D.C. Of the 1,500 registered U.S. voters surveyed, nearly two-thirds (64%) believe action must be taken to address affordability and the ROI of college degrees, describing the two issues as “top” or “major” priorities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

Spring enrollment numbers are looking up across the postsecondary sector, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, which collects data from almost all U.S. institutions. Their new report, " Current Term Enrollment Estimates Spring 2024 ," shows that undergraduate enrollment grew 2.5% since spring 2023, which means over 359,000 more students enrolled this spring to pursue their bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certificate.

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Roompact

MAY 21, 2024

By the time this blog posts it will either have been a month or roughly a month and a half since our first (and hopefully) last student death on campus this academic year at Wake Forest University. With a student population (undergrad, graduate and the professional schools) of under 10,000 students we do not experience.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 24, 2024

The real purpose of this nasty political farce is to pressure US universities to crack down on criticism of Israel If you didn’t know what was really going on at US college campuses, the congressional hearing on Thursday – in which the presidents of Northwestern and Rutger’s and the chancellor of UCLA were called to testify before a Republican-controlled House committee – would do little to inform you.

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