Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Letitia Williams Letitia Williams has been named associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of the West Indies, a master’s in education policy and leadership and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Maryland College Park.
Symplicity
AUGUST 2, 2023
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Alderson Broaddus University (AB) will no longer be allowed to award degrees starting Dec. 31, the Associated Press reported. Its board of trustees has also voted to develop a plan of dissolution. West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission announced the change during an emergency meeting about the school’s financial issues, such as owing the city of Philippi $775,000 in utility debts.
Higher Ed Ethics Watch
AUGUST 2, 2023
Give Credit Where Credit is Due I’m always on the lookout for articles about the use of ChatGPT, especially as it pertains to ethical behavior. I recently read an instructive piece on the Educate Wiser website. In it, the author points out some of the limitations of ChatGPT that include: Generating inaccurate or unreliable information. Reflecting biases that are present in the text it has been trained on.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Neporcha Cone Neporcha Cone has been appointed dean of the College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University. Cone has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in science education from the University of South Florida.
University Business
AUGUST 2, 2023
Colleges and universities faced a starkly different admissions process this year with the end of affirmative action and the rise of new generative AI tools like ChatGPT. With the Common Application opening its digital doors on August 1st, a fresh roll of applications is surging, and institutions are flexing their adaptability. As this marks the first admissions cycle to take into account the Supreme Court’s ruling, the Common App and institutions alike found ways to comply while leaving av
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected 15 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to receive the MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) award. The 15 awarded schools included Bethune-Cookman University; Prairie View A&M University; The University of Texas at El Paso; and University of California, Irvine, among others.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Former Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr., is suing the school, alleging trademark infringement by using Jerry Falwell Sr.’s likeness without consulting the family, Religion News Service reported. Jerry Falwell Jr. The lawsuit – filed in federal court on behalf of Falwell Jr. and the family trust – claims that the school is misappropriating the name and image of Falwell Sr., conservative Christian evangelist and co-founder of the school.
Knowledge Avatars College
AUGUST 2, 2023
Knowledge Avatars - Best AI Solution Emiliano for E… Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:45 The Knowledge Avatars Platform provides an AI-powered personal teaching assistant to help people learn new skills and knowledge. We are a 2023 finalist. Read the article on Ed Tech Digest.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
To address overcrowding amid an enrollment surge, Middlebury College is offering $10,000 to upperclassmen to delay their studies, the Associated Press reported. The small liberal arts school typically has 2,500-2,600 students, but enrollment this fall could be upward of 2,845, a Middlebury spokesperson said. In an announcement Monday, Dr. Smita Ruzicka, vice president for student affairs, and Dr.
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 2, 2023
Disney Animation Studios Lead Look Development Artist Dylan VanWormer to Join CCS Entertainment Arts Department VanWormer brings his experience in character development for Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Moana” and “Frozen 2” to the College’s next generation of storytellers Detroit, Michigan — The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dylan VanWormer as Assistant Professor in the Entertainment Arts department.
AIFS Abroad
AUGUST 2, 2023
Last Updated on August 2, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Calling all adventurers and knowledge seekers! We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking addition to our study abroad programs: May Term. Prepare to pack your bags as we unveil this unique study abroad experience that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime! As you bid farewell to another academic year, we invite you to embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery and growth through our brand new May Term program option.
Roompact
AUGUST 2, 2023
In August of 2020, I sat down in my first master’s class where I was completely SHOCKED to learn that a bunch of scholars kind of knew exactly what I went through as a college student. One scholar spoke to how transitions were hard and challenging, which is why college students need support. College is.
AIFS Abroad
AUGUST 2, 2023
Last Updated on August 3, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Each year as the Spring semester winds down, many students wonder: what’s next ? Those few weeks after finals are typically filled with downtime—maybe too much! It’s easy to lose your momentum and get locked in a rhythm of Netflix and Instagram scrolling. Did you know it’s possible to jet off to a foreign country to study abroad for a month, before summer even hits?
Roompact
AUGUST 2, 2023
Getting back on campus can be a busy time! You have to move into your new space, meet your new team, engage in training, and prepare for your next semester of classes. On top of all of that, you are expected to help build a community with a whole new set of residents. Before all.
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 2, 2023
Disney Animation Studios Lead Look Development Artist Dylan Vanwormer to Join CCS Entertainment Arts Department VanWormer brings his experience in character development for Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Moana” and “Frozen 2” to the College’s next generation of storytellers Detroit, Michigan — The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dylan VanWormer as Assistant Professor in the Entertainment Arts department.
Roompact
AUGUST 2, 2023
It’s about that time that you engage in your first one-on-one (1:1) with your supervisor! Maybe you are a few 1:1s in, but nonetheless, a 1:1 meeting is likely to be relatively new to you. 1:1s are also an excellent way to get to know your supervisor and begin building a relationship. If you’re unsure.
Parchment
AUGUST 2, 2023
Colleges and universities faced their fair share of challenges over the past year. From rising inflation erasing much of the positive news around endowment gains and funding increases to enrollments that have not completely bounced back post-pandemic, it’s clear that tough times are ahead. But difficult times often lead to innovation and change. Like-minded institutional leaders are exploring new ways to collaborate.
EAB
AUGUST 2, 2023
EAB's new insight paper details perceptions from 160+ community college practitioners of student customer service practices and how they impact enrollment and retention. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners appeared first on EAB.
University Business
AUGUST 2, 2023
Martin Kurzweil, vice president of educational transformation at the nonprofit Ithaka S+R, traces that back to a decline in enrollment. “Demographers will tell us that the generations of young people coming through after the baby boom, the cohort sizes, have decreased over time, and higher education is looking at what’s come to be known as a demographic cliff,” Kurzweil said.
EAB
AUGUST 2, 2023
This diagnostic is designed to help your institution identify areas where your college is excelling, as well as areas for improvement, within the realm of student customer service. We’ve grouped the assessment by five themes that correspond to the five recommendations made in our Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners insight paper.
University Business
AUGUST 2, 2023
In a letter on Tuesday, interim President Teresa Woodruff says the university will plan for a remembrance event that day, and the campus will be open for support to students. Classes will resume on Feb. 14, with assignments and exams due on Feb. 15. Woodruff says Berkey Hall will be available for faculty, staff, graduate students, and support staff with existing offices this fall.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
As in all industries, educational institutions are being flooded with devices. Whether they belong to students, staff or faculty, all of them must be managed, and doing so can be a massive undertaking. During the pandemic, remote and hybrid learning created new demand for devices as educators rushed to provide uninterrupted learning under unprecedented circumstances.
University Business
AUGUST 2, 2023
Almost two years after Mark Bieger, the former vice president for strategy, came to LSU, and over 18 months since the formal planning process began, the institution’s strategic plan remains unfinished. A nearly two-year-long planning period is unusual, especially when LSU had a dedicated strategy chief. Nicholls State University, a small school in the University of Louisiana System, began work on their latest strategic plan during the spring semester and had it approved this summer.
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 2, 2023
U.S. colleges are facing a laundry list of challenges that affect their financial viability, from higher operating expenses and downward enrollment trends to shaky state support, shriveling endowments and a crisis in public confidence. For many institutions, two other thunderclouds are adding to a gathering existential storm: crippling debt and deferred maintenance costs, according to some experts.
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
More than 850,000 made repayments while their income was too low in 2021-22 , according to an investigation Hundreds of thousands of UK graduates made unnecessary repayments on their student loans last year, worth more than £100m, while earning below the repayment threshold, according to an investigation. More than 850,000 graduates made payments they should not have done in 2021-22 because their income was too low, according to data obtained through a freedom of information request to the Stude
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 2, 2023
As the wave of closures of small liberal arts colleges across the United States continues, merging with a larger institution is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative. Some in higher education believe that a merged institution will preserve much of what is good of the smaller institution, while closure is merely oblivion. But, as a longtime faculty member at an institution that is currently in the process of a merger with a much larger institution, I find myself asking, “Are the outcomes
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 2, 2023
Nigerian Diaspora Commission has honoured the former American Chief Automotive Designer, Mr Jelani Aliyu Dogon Daji, with Distinguished Merit Award in
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Trust says it will not ‘weigh in’ on debates over college memorials but will focus on its own ‘soul-searching’ over colonialism The head of the body that awards the Rhodes scholarship – the oldest and most prestigious international graduate award – has refused to back calls for the removal of controversial monuments to its original benefactor, Cecil Rhodes, despite insisting the organisation was “in listening mode”.
Roompact
AUGUST 2, 2023
Let’s talk about move-in day. Imagine moving across the country and arriving at your campus as a new student. You may be nervous. You may not know anyone. You may be anxious about what the year brings, or you may wonder what this new community you’re entering into may be like. Will they be accepting?
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
Raising tuition fees during cost of living crisis is not going to happen ‘in a million years’, says Robert Halfon The higher education minister, Robert Halfon, has decisively ruled out lifting the cap on student tuition fees in England, despite increasingly urgent warnings from vice-chancellors about the impact of declining funding on universities. In an interview with Times Higher Education (THE), the minister said he recognised that some universities were facing challenges, but he said raising
Great College Advice
AUGUST 2, 2023
If my grades are bad, can I still go to college? The short answer is yes. I’ve worked with a number of students who had bad grades in high school but went on to do well in college. I’ve also worked with a few, however, who weren’t quite ready for prime time. So while the answer is yes, a student with bad grades can still go to college. There are other questions that we must consider to determine the best course of action for a student with low grades.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 2, 2023
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious admissions practices, the world of higher education has scrambled to find ways to maintain racial and ethnic diversity on campuses. One of the most commonly suggested methods is for colleges to put a greater focus on character, that bundle of mental and moral traits like determination, unselfishness, and curiosity that shapes outcomes inside and outside of the classroom.
The Scholarly Teacher
AUGUST 2, 2023
Todd Zakrajsek , Director, ITLC-Lilly Conferences Key Statement: If you reflect on your teaching, engage in reading scholarship, and produce work based on that reflection and reading, you are not only a scholarly teacher, but have also engaged in the scholarship of teaching and learning Keywords: Scholarship, Reflection, Integration, Application, Discovery, Scholarly Teacher , Improving Teaching Scholarly Teachers Engage in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning A decade ago, I launched The Sc
University Business
AUGUST 2, 2023
President Joe Biden may have found more fodder to support his crusade against burdensome student loans and for-profit schools. A new analysis by the HEA Group and Student Defense found that among the 2,707 graduate schools they investigated, more than 500 leave their students owing $1 million more in student debt than they started with five years prior.
The Change Leader, Inc.
AUGUST 2, 2023
2 August · Episode 166 ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech 42 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Higher ed leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability can emulate the actions of Illinois Tech's ELEVATE program. Higher education leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability at their campus can emulate the actions of Illinois Institute of Technology’s ELEVATE program.
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