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Armbrister Hangs Hat on Indelible Career at Johnson C. Smith University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That was part of the strategic plan developed during his presidency. The development of the strategic plan began in January 2020 at a weekend gathering of board members as well as individuals from the local community. We did a lot of asking questions and listening, and then it was the development of that plan,” he said.

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Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 165 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

The Change Leader, Inc.

25 July · Episode 165 Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF 37 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Funding research for tier two institutions enables building robust infrastructures, achieving groundbreaking discoveries and expanding STEM. Dr. Panch also discusses NSF’s mission and vision.

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8 reasons why you need an Alumni Management Platform

Creatrix Campus

Linkedin and Facebook do an excellent job of connecting with college pass-outs and keeping information up to date, but what is the true value of owning a dedicated alumni management platform in higher education institutions? Alumni management software helps engage alumni, manage outreach, accept funds and create a philanthropic culture.

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Irregulation: is the Office for Students fit for purpose?

SRHE

by Rob Cuthbert, SRHE News Editor The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has decided to investigate the OfS. How has this framework developed over time, and what impacts has this had on higher education providers? How has this framework developed over time, and what impacts has this had on higher education providers?

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The importance of academic mental health

SRHE

Although investment in the area is growing, a recent systematic review highlighted the stressful academic environment and higher levels of burnout within the industry compared to other jobs ( Urbina-Garcia, 2020 ). Since then Advance HE has also developed the “race charter”.

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Sports betting contracts should be rethought (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The agreements raised questions, as the Times put it, “about whether promoting gambling on campus—especially to people who are at an age when they are vulnerable to developing gambling disorders—fits the mission of higher education.” Their contracts have raised a number of ethical and policy flags.

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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

has riled leaders of a nearby college who say the development would harm their students and the region. The community college also is partnering with the developers to serve as a workforce training hub. For example, students may be susceptible to gambling away their financial aid funds, she said.