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University of Maryland to Investigate Fraternities, Sororities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Maryland, College Park, has suspended social events involving alcohol and new member recruitment for 21 fraternities and 16 sororities pending an investigation into alleged misconduct.

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Report and New Database Identify Successful Programming for Latinx Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It doesn’t always have to be the sexy new thing if it serves the growing community,” said Santiago. The report contains not only program details but points of contact, intentionally making it easier for curious inquiry.

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Report: Communication Key to Improving Transfer Rate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) indicates that while 8,836 entering students at 40 community colleges around the country indicate that they intend to transfer to a four-year institution, the number that actually do is remarkably low. Dr. Larry Hlavenka Jr.,

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Create a Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environment Using Container-Setting

The Scholarly Teacher

and allow students to select their preference for physical contact. that indicates the desired level of physical contact Classrooms often have built-in safety features (e.g. We can also begin a new class with a “roundtable discussion” on how students would like to communicate as a group (within the school guidelines).

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College Board Admits Mistakes in AP African American Studies Release and Condemns Florida Administration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College Board had repeated contact with Florida officials before the new version was released on Feb. The new framework has received criticism over removing Black queer studies and Black writers and scholars associated with critical race theory. Ron DeSantis’s administration of misinformation.

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Building Operational Excellence in Online Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Leadership

University Business

Building Operational Excellence in Online Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Leadership Many institutions have responded to the demand for online learning by creating new programs to meet the evolving needs of students. Please read the Archer Education Privacy Policy for more details.

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The Effective Presidents Emeriti

Confessions of a Community College Dean

I don’t know about the new president’s views because she/he seldom contacts me” or “they didn’t talk to me before they did that”) can erode confidence in a new president. Worse yet, I’ve witnessed how a shrug from president emeritus (e.g. “I

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