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Community Colleges Test New Model Linking Student Success to Community Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fifteen community colleges across the United States are testing an innovative approach that could revolutionize how these institutions serve their communities and Dr. Karen A. Stout measure success. The Community Vibrancy Framework, developed by Achieving the Dream (ATD), moves beyond traditional metrics of student completion to create a more comprehensive model of institutional and community transformation.

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HBCUs Use Federal Funding to Connect Students and Communities

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. are making creative use of millions of dollars in federal funding to narrow the digital divide and support the upward mobility of both their students and members of the community. Created by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program has distributed more than $262 million to 93 colleges and universities.

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Teachers Rally Against Musk's Education Control

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a mounting crisis at the U.S. Department of Education, teachers, students and union leaders are planning to rally Wednesday against recent actions by Elon Musk's Elon Musk Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that they say threaten both educational research and student privacy. The protest comes just days after DOGE abruptly terminated 89 contracts worth $881 million at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), effectively shuttering much of the department's research arm.

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Notes on a New Semester

Hope College Network

The days between Christmas and New Years are some of my favorites. I love the anticipation of a fresh start, the inclination to take inventory and set goals, and the hope of a new year lingering in the near future. At the same time, coming back for spring semester can be hard. Christmas break isn’t as long as summer, so I don’t ever feel quite as rested or ready to jump back into another semester.

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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Westmoreland County Community College has appointed Dr. Kristin L. Mallory as its next president, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution. Dr. Kristin Mallory Mallory, who currently serves as vice president for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland, will assume her new role on July 1, 2025, bringing with her a comprehensive vision for educational excellence and community engagement.

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Camille Guellec (’22 Craft & Material Studies)

College for Creative Study

Camille Guellec fell in love with the art of rug design during her time at CCS. Drawn to the hands-on creativity of tufting, she built her own tufting frame with help from faculty and friends in the Fiber & Textiles program creating a tool for not just herself, but future students to use to explore the craft. Through her minor in Fashion Accessories Design, she gained the skills to land herself a job crafting bags for an iconic design house before finding her way back to where it all began.

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The Guardian view on campus cuts: academics pay a high price for Westminster’s mistakes | Editorial

The Guardian Higher Education

The government should not stand aloof as a crisis unfolds in our universities. A new settlement is needed In one of David Lodges famous campus novels, a young English literature lecturer pictures her university as the ideal human community, where people were free to pursue excellence and selffulfilment, each according to their own rhythm and inclination.

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Optimizing Faculty Resources: Seven Key Questions for Strategic Growth

Gray Associates

Making strategic decisions about faculty hiring can be challenging, but asking the right questions can ease the process and help avoid costly mistakes. Consider key factors like enrollment trends, instructional costs, course overlap, and institutional priorities. By leveraging data on student credit hours, faculty workloads, and departmental costs, institutions can make informed choices that balance academic needs with financial sustainability.

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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I’m a data person, and you are too!

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

The Data Identity Framework from Amelia Parnells You Are a Data Person (2021) empowers higher education professionals to use data effectively by leveraging their unique strengths. Its six componentsCuriosity and Inquiry, Research and Analysis, Communication and Consultation, Campus Context, Industry Context, and Strategy and Planninghighlight diverse abilities.

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AI is transforming higher ed: What you need for compliance and governance

University Business

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into higher education to address challenges such as personalized learning, operational efficiency, data-driven insights, research and innovation, and accessibility and inclusion. However, integrating AI into higher education raises concerns about its ethical and effective use, including data privacy and security issues around the data input into these AI systems, and the potential for algorithm bias.

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ADA Compliance in Higher Education: What Institutions Need to Know: Changing Higher Ed podcast 246 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Eugene Woo

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks with Eugene Woo, CEO and founder of Venngage, about the new ADA compliance requirements affecting higher education institutions. The discussion focuses on recent Department of Justice updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, exploring what these changes mean for colleges and universities, compliance deadlines, and practical strategies for meeting new digital accessibility standards.

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CPL for Incremental & Non-Credit Credentials

Parchment

Credit for Prior Learning has long been utilized by higher education to award credit for work, life or training experience. But, how can CPL be utilized amidst the growing world of short-term, non-credit credentials? In this episode, we speak with Melanie Booth, Executive Director of the Higher Learning Commission’s Credential Lab, and Ian Roark, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development & Innovation at Pima Community College, to discuss the policy and practice of making CPL a reality f

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Need a job? Try majoring in the humanities, more colleges say

University Business

Olivia Howe was hesitant at first to add French to her major in finance at the University of Arizona. She was afraid it wouldnt be very useful in the labor market. Then her language skills helped her land a job at the multinational technology company Siemens, which will be waiting for her when she graduates this spring. The reason I got the job is because of my French.

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The Rise of Microcredentials: Why They’re the Future of Education and Career Advancement

Parchment

What if the future of education isnt just about degrees, but about mastering the skills that employers are actively seeking? Traditional degrees are no longer the sole path to career success. Todays learners and employers want flexible, career-focused education and thats where microcredentials come in. These short, stackable, and career-aligned credentials provide an efficient way to gain industry-relevant skills.

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Utah looking to pave way to directly pay college athletes

University Business

A Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill to allow universities to directly pay college athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness. The legislation also explicitly states that athletes are not employees of a school through participation in an athletic program or because they receive compensation. Furthermore, HB449 would make contracts between athletes and universities a public record subject to Utahs Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA.

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3 Things About AI and the Future of Work

Confessions of a Community College Dean

3 Things About AI and the Future of Work Elizabeth Redden Tue, 02/11/2025 - 03:00 AM AI will change the workforce our students will enter in unpredictable ways, Cameron Sublett and Lauren Mason write.

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Meet with MIT Alumni to Explore Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences

CAPD

Are you considering careers at the intersection of life sciences, medicine, health, and technology? Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these fields after graduation? The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event is your chance to connect with professionals who’ve navigated these fields and gain firsthand insights into their career journeys.

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Code Your Future: Top 5 Cities for Computer Science Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

With a background in computer science, your career opportunities are endless. You can become a software developer, web developer, data scientist, computer programmer, IT tech, and more, just about anywhere in the world. While these positions are necessary to maintain digital systems, the competition is only getting more fierceAI and the oversaturated job market can make it difficult for young professionals to secure a job.

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William & Mary Receives $50M Gift for Environmental Scholarships

Confessions of a Community College Dean

William & Mary received a historic $50million gift to support scholarships for students pursuing a newly approved bachelors degree in coastal and marine sciences at the institutions Batten School. The donation comes from alumnus Dr. R. Todd Stravitz and his familys Brunckhorst Foundations.

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Hands off Our Healthcare, Research, Education & Jobs (Higher Ed Labor United)

Higher Education Inquirer

Hands off Our Healthcare, Research, Education & Jobs The billionaire class is waging a war on workers, putting our nations healthcare, research, education, and jobs at risk. Higher education workers, students, and allies are mobilizing in the midst of myriad political attacks to save our institutions. Want to get involved? On February 13 at 8pm ET/7pm CT/6pm MT/5pm PT, the Labor for Higher Education coalition is hosting a National Strategy Call , during which we will discuss upcoming strateg

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Top 5 Cities for Engineering Internships Abroad 

AIFS Abroad

Gaining a profound understanding of engineering within a global context is crucial for your long-term career success. Our international engineering internships will equip you with essential professional skills and help set you apart from the competition, no matter which direction you want to take your engineering careerwhether in mechanical, electrical, industrial, civil, or other specialized engineering fields.

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Are Your RAs Secretly Plotting Against You?

Roompact

Picture this: You walk into your weekly staff meeting, armed with the agenda, a hopeful smile, and maybe a cup of coffee that screams, I havent slept in two days. But instead of being met with enthusiasm, your team seems disengaged. They avoid eye contact, their responses are curt, and theres a weird vibe in.

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Change processes at an Australian university

Higher Education Whisperer

Greetings from the lawn outside the maths building at the Australian National University, where the new Provost is taking about to integrate tech and people. They are qualified to talk on this being an engineer and sociologist. This is opportune with the ANU engineering just renamed "Systems and Society".

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‘D’s Get the Degrees’: Shifting the Mindset of Underachiever Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ds Get the Degrees: Shifting the Mindset of Underachiever Students Melissa Ezarik Tue, 02/11/2025 - 03:00 AM Having underachievers in class can be frustrating, but these students can be guided into becoming high achievers, writes Yalinu Poya, an assistant professor.

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UK universities automating interviews face ‘deepfake’ applicants

The Guardian Higher Education

Automated online application processes save time and money but are being targeted by the future of fraud British universities seeking to save time and money by automating their interviews with international students face a new threat: deepfake applicants. Enroly, a software platform used by a number of universities to automate their application processes, said it had uncovered something straight out of a sci-fi film after catching a small number of candidates using deepfake technology to record

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Report: Students Experiencing Suicidal Ideation Need More Help Beyond Counseling

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Report: Students Experiencing Suicidal Ideation Need More Help Beyond Counseling Ashley Mowreader Tue, 02/11/2025 - 03:00 AM New data from the Center for Collegiate Mental Health shows learners with a history of suicidal or self-injurious behaviors can benefit from on-campus supports, but those arent sufficient to meet their levels of distress.

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The Rise of Alternative Credentials: Why They’re the Future of Education and Career Advancement

Parchment

What if the future of education isnt just about degrees, but about mastering the skills that employers are actively seeking? Traditional degrees are no longer the sole path to career success. Todays learners and employers want flexible, career-focused education and thats where alternative credentials come in. These short, stackable, and career-aligned credentials provide an efficient way to gain industry-relevant skills.

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3 Questions for Cornell’s Paul Krause

Confessions of a Community College Dean

3 Questions for Cornells Paul Krause joshua.m.kim@d Tue, 02/11/2025 - 03:00 AM A conversation with the vice provost of external education and executive director of eCornell.

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The future of higher education marketing: Thriving in digital disruption

Terminalfour

Higher education marketing is evolving rapidly with AI-driven personalization, digital-first recruitment, and agile engagement strategies. To stay ahead, you must embrace AI, optimize student outreach, and prioritize authentic storytelling.

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The People You Meet in London

ISA Journal

The first person you meet is Joe. Youre in tattered sweats and four layers of clothes that wouldnt fit in your suitcase.

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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Dakota Doman attended a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) HBCU fly-in event in Washington, D.C. in 2023, he wasnt planning to resurrect a defunct executive search firm. But after conversations with more than 30 HBCU presidents who all cited talent recruitment and retention as their biggest challenge, Doman saw an opportunity to fill a critical need in the HBCU communit That chance encounter led to the rebirth of TM 2 , a subsidiary of TMCF focused exclusively on executive searches a

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Republican Officials Hired to Lead 2 Florida Universities

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Republican Officials Hired to Lead 2 Florida Universities Josh Moody Tue, 02/11/2025 - 03:00 AM Florida Atlantic University hired a former GOP lawmaker as president, and Florida International University tapped the lieutenant governor at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Top Global Cities for Economics Internships

AIFS Abroad

A background in economics offers a wide range of professional opportunities in business , finance , and government institutions, among many others. The possibilities for your economics career are limited only by your imagination and where youre willing to apply your experience. An international economics internship will help you acquire the experience you need to build a well-rounded skillset that will set you up for success, no matter where you take your career.

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Education Department Granted Stay on Gainful Employment Lawsuit

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A federal judge gave the Department of Education 90 days to file a response outlining its position on a set of regulations put in place by the Biden administration to hold career education programs accountable.

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Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

University Business

Direct college placementenrolling students in college-level courses instead of developmental classesleads to better outcomes, according to a recent study by the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness. Researchers analyzed data from two large-scale experimental studies across 12 community colleges in New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin. They found that students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass, earn more credits and make steady progress toward graduation.

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