Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

More than half a million incarcerated people can now access scholarly materials and texts online via digital library JSTOR’s expansion of its availability in U.S. If they found some interesting, they could then make requests to their administrator or librarian for the full text of articles. “I Some states use it like full JSTOR.

Higher Education 312

Higher Education Administration Libraries Media 312

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Burwell also steered the campus through several racial controversies, including a 2019 incident in which campus police officers forcibly removed a Black student from a university apartment, and the 2023 discovery of a racist message written on a library whiteboard. Burwell has developed an increasingly diverse group of advisors.

Federal Government 228

Federal Government Libraries Government Management 228

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Burwell also steered the campus through several racial controversies, including a 2019 incident in which campus police officers forcibly removed a Black student from a university apartment, and the 2023 discovery of a racist message written on a library whiteboard. Burwell has developed an increasingly diverse group of advisors.

Federal Government 225

Federal Government Libraries Government Management 225

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Tubbs grew up in Texas and attended Texas A&M University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in educational administration.

Libraries 185

Libraries Administration Education IT 185

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Klingenstein Library at New-York Historical. Through the CUNY SPS, which is historically tapped into a more diverse community of students – and professional studies in particular, these are sometimes people who are looking to make career changes,” said Paley, who oversees the program on behalf of the American museum and library.

Libraries 336

Libraries Finance Media Administration 336

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 6, 2023

Ithaka S+R shared results from its triennial survey published last week, which sought to capture college library deans’ and directors’ perspectives three years into the pandemic. “We haven’t had time to assess this new cadre of students,” Trunnell said, adding that many college libraries are short-staffed.

Libraries 120

Libraries Library Services Consulting Research 120

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2023

Taken place at the Atlanta University Center’s Woodruff’s Library, the “Changing the Paradigm” symposium began its two-day conference with a discussion on mental health. He spoke to an audience of AUC students, administrators, and fellow physicians about what society can do differently in mental health. Dr. Walter M.

Research 334

Research Social Justice Libraries Utilities 334

College Forward

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Lessly’s path to graduation was marked by hurdles, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt, but through perseverance and the support of her College Possible coaches, she has emerged triumphant, recently earning a bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in marketing.

Libraries 98

Libraries Media Management Higher Education 98

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image: Academic library professionals across the higher education landscape are championing student success initiatives within their own spaces, particularly to equip new students for their academic careers. An older model among libraries is coming into classrooms like an English 101 course or a first-year seminar to share information.

Libraries 98

Libraries Utilities Support Services Research 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

I stood in front of the entire school, my peers, teachers, and administrators, a sea of majority whiteness, and in February, a month dedicated to people who looked like me, and asked by the only Black teacher at the school, I celebrated my history. We often smiled at each other in the hallway. In 5 th grade, Ms.

DEI 313

DEI Libraries Administration Faculty 313

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

One of her fondest memories is of getting books from the library with her family and then discussing them in the living room. “I The freedom dreaming that Mims does with students began in Fairfax, Virginia, where she grew up as the daughter of a librarian mother and a lawyer father. I was able to dream out loud,” Mims recalls.

Libraries 298

Libraries Research Education Administration 298

Higher Ed Connects: News

AUGUST 28, 2019

I want to talk about a third path: the wide range of interesting jobs that have a largely administrative element. Although some faculty members speak disparagingly about administrators, staff members are responsible for much of the work done in higher education institutions. What drew you to administrative work?

Administration 52

Administration Budget and Finance Management Higher Education Faculty 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Dr. Wafa Hozien, university academic affairs administrator at NTU, was instrumental in the development of the program and its accreditation. Its master’s degree program in Diné Culture, Language, and Leadership required the institution to hire new faculty members and save money for a research library.

Faculty 312

Faculty Libraries Research Nonprofit Organizations 312

CU Work-Life Balance

OCTOBER 6, 2023

LinkedIn Learning recently introduced a new library of curated learning content called Role Guides. These guides act as libraries for common job roles that bring together all content — from learning paths to courses to individual videos — relevant to that job role. Choose Training from the drop-down menu at top left.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Libraries Engineering Management 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 14, 2023

The University of Rhode Island removed a partial quote by Malcolm X from the outside of its library building. The inscription read, “My alma mater was books, a good library … I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity. ” Ad keywords: administrators diversity Is this diversity newsletter?:

Libraries 65

Libraries Administration IT 65

University Business

JULY 21, 2023

The college says over 8,400 administrators and teachers have downloaded the curriculum, and a growing number of state and local policymakers are also seeking Hillsdale’s guidance. Read more from NBC News. The post Conservatives are changing K-12 education, and one Christian college is at the center appeared first on University Business.

Libraries 52

Libraries Education Administration IT 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 14, 2023

While a proposal to lower pay for one group, which includes librarians, didn’t come to pass, at least in its entirety, faculty continue to feel divided in the aftermath of the process, and some worry the new agreement may still negatively affect campus libraries and relations between professors. This is like an age-old thing.”

Faculty 84

Faculty Libraries Marketing and Communication Services Community College 84

Ray Schroeder

JUNE 20, 2023

A deal to sell three buildings on the Vermont College of Fine Arts’ Montpelier campus has fallen through, according to administrators. But a second deal for two other buildings is pending.In

Libraries 50

Libraries Administration IT 50

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 13, 2023

In addition to Decatur at the Museum of Natural History, Daniel Weiss at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Tony Marx at the New York Public Library; Karen Lawrence at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in California; and Dan Porterfield at the Aspen Institute all served as liberal arts college presidents.

Libraries 78

Libraries Federal Government Higher Education Alumni 78

University Business

MARCH 13, 2023

Last month, full-time faculty filed a motion of no confidence to school leadership when it announced a transition to a fully digital library, which would have eradicated roughly 300,000 books across its five campuses. University leaders also added that the decision would save the school $500,000 annually.

Libraries 98

Libraries Career Counseling Community College Higher Education 98

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

The University of Rhode Island removed a partial quote by Malcolm X from the outside of its library building. The inscription read, “My alma mater was books, a good library … I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity. They said that using the partial quote did not convey what Malcolm X said.

Libraries 40

Libraries Administration Faculty IT 40

University Business

APRIL 3, 2024

Plus, how current students, faculty, administration, and overall staff engage with the campus has changed. Research takes place just as often in a student’s room as in the library,” the report reads. At the same time, campus expansion has remained flat for a third year as enrollment has ebbed. “Employees work remotely.

Management 97

Management Financial Aid Higher Education Libraries 97

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2023

One administrator, he said, would not allow material unless it was appropriate for a 12-year-old. “It It becomes a normal thing, just like a law library,” he said. “I He also encountered challenges with his senior project, a 60–80-page paper on the history of the urban novel.

Educational Programs 257

Educational Programs Libraries Higher Education Education 257

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

MARCH 4, 2024

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (LC-USZ62-10606) Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (LC-USZ62-10606) Shaun is a student affairs professional focused on the intersections between practitioner, scholar, and administrator. Women sitting in a horse-drawn buggy, Boise, Idaho, 1910.

Libraries 52

Libraries Student Affairs Student Life Engineering 52

Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

To make the point, consider the young man who spends four hours every Saturday shelving books at the local library. This shows dedication and consistency, but it does not show increases in responsibility or increased impact for the library. Did your responsibilities increase over time, and if so, in what way?

Admissions 246

Admissions Libraries Nonprofit Organizations Fundraising 246

Parchment

MAY 1, 2024

The frustration for school counselors and registrars managing diploma issuance stems from three key problems: The current diploma process is often inefficient and outdated, leading to challenges for schools, districts, and administrators; not to mention widespread dissatisfaction.

Management 52

Management Libraries Administration Industry 52

University Business

APRIL 20, 2023

In the following section, we’ve outlined specific examples of High Tech solutions that enable higher ed administrators to deliver High Touch experiences to students. Library Services: An increasing number of automated and self-service solutions have hit the market to help manage library resources such as checking out books and devices.

Computers and Informational Technology 52

Computers and Informational Technology Marketing and Communication Services Libraries Library Services 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image: Last week, Vermont State University announced plans for an “all-digital” academic library when the new institution, formed from the consolidation of three colleges, officially launches on July 1. “What we heard was that they need and want access to library resources where they are, whether on or off campus.”

Libraries 123

Libraries IT Athletics and Campus Recreation Computers and Informational Technology 123

EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. District policies and management: 28% of requests District management: 16% Other (e.g.,

DEI 52

DEI Libraries Management Marketing and Communication Services 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

For colleges that only have one library, the next step up for the head of the library is likely a very different job. The pervasive and corrosive narrative of “administrative bloat” makes matters worse. A terrific librarian may suddenly have to become an expert on tutoring.

Financial Aid 74

Financial Aid Libraries Professional Development Finance 74

Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

Finally, liberal arts students are required to take a certain number of elective courses, for which there are very few constraints, intellectually or administratively. Students are encourage to follow their own curiosities and learn about whatever tickles their intellectual fancy.

Admissions 264

Admissions Engineering Research Libraries 264

Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Image: Against the backdrop of headlines blaring news about declining community college enrollments, one bright spot has emerged: community college students, faculty and administrators are broadly aligned in their enthusiasm for the digital transformation that has occurred at their institutions since the start of the pandemic.

Community College 86

Community College Administration Faculty Electronics 86

Great College Advice

JANUARY 2, 2023

There were certain must-see items (the Tower Room in Baker Library), and there were certain spots that were emphatically not included on the tour (Fraternity Row and the ugly dorms of the Choates and the River Cluster). Or they may passively observe “real” students in the dining halls or libraries. But interact?

Admissions 246

Admissions Libraries Research Study Abroad 246

University Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

(Sources: Time for Class / Driving Toward a Degree 2023 Student Survey, Tyton Partners analysis) The report collected data from over 2,000 students and 4,000 instructors, advisors administrators across nearly 1,500 institutions. Simply informing students of such services may not be enough.

Support Services 59

Support Services Financial Aid Utilities Academic Advising 59

Robert Kelchen

JANUARY 3, 2024

I link to the final versions of the articles whenever possible, but those without access to an academic library should note that earlier versions of many of these articles are available online via a quick Google search. Public Administration Review, 78 (4), 626-639. Here is the reading list I am assigning my students for the course.

Finance 189

Finance Higher Education Budget and Finance Management Financial Aid 189

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Consider the library. However, data collection with a clear understanding of intended outcomes and data choices can help you craft and share a narrative with your team and administration that can build support for your cause. Let’s go back to the library example from the introduction. What are you trying to accomplish?

Marketing and Communication Services 52

Marketing and Communication Services Libraries Industry Career Services 52

Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A Comprehensive Guide to Library Management System Software. This tough task is now simplified, thanks to the library management system software. Let’s try to learn more about library management system software in this blog post. . How in general is a library managed? Wed, 12/07/2022 - 00:44.

Libraries 52

Libraries Management Computers and Informational Technology Safety and Security 52