Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

During the developmental period between adolescence to adulthood, students of color, similar to all students, confront social, academic, and psychological stresses. However, there are major differences in the lived experience of students from communities of color due to structural inequities, racial bias, and discrimination which can exact a toll on their psychological well-being.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Four out of 10 students from your graduating class will be fighting an uphill battle in the employment search as their next interviewer might already be convinced that they’re unfit for the job—and they’re putting the blame on educators, according to a new survey from Intelligent. The online degree ranking service surveyed more than 1,200 business leaders in July and found that 40% believe recent college graduates are “very” or “somewhat” unprepared for the wo

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Grinnell College is launching a Department of African Diaspora Studies. “Part of Grinnell College’s mission is to help create citizens that go out to do wonderful things in terms of social justice and community,” said Dr. Stephanie Jones, an associate professor at Grinnell. “I think we’re living in a time right now of grave misinformation, of suppression of history, and of rolling back of civil and human rights, and we need to know how we got here.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas August 9, 2023 Lance K. L. Bennet Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support, t he University of Texas at Dallas The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed has been named vice chancellor for student affairs and campus life at the UMass Amherst. Perdomo-Ahmed holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies and cultural anthropology from Mount Holyoke College, as well as master’s and doctorate degrees in educational policy, research, and administration from the University of Massachusetts.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Despite recent scandals of research misconduct and error, the academic world still seems determined to look the other way Scientific misconduct has enjoyed some limelight lately. The president of Stanford, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, resigned last month after a series of investigations exposed serious problems in his research; an independent review of Tessier-Lavigne’s work found no evidence that he falsified data himself but concluded that his research failed standards “of scientific rigor and proces

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Colleges around the country rolled out their applications for the new admissions season at the beginning of August. Many made adjustments to their essay prompts, given that students are still free to discuss their experiences with race even under the Supreme Court ruling. Others made announcements around dropping early decision policies (Virginia Tech) and legacy admissions (Occidental College).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sylvia M. Burwell has announced that she will step down as president of American University at the end of the upcoming academic year. Burwell, the institution’s 15 th president and its first female leader, has been in the post since 2017. She cited several reasons for the decision to leave the position, including her belief that the university is in good shape and a desire to spend more time with her family.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Expert Insight Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB's fellowship EAB’s Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship is a six-month, cohort-based experience that aims to build community, develop a depth of expertise in the topics and issues that matter most to institutional strategy, and provide focused professional skills development from EAB industry experts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sylvia M. Burwell has announced that she will step down as president of American University at the end of the upcoming academic year. Burwell, the institution’s 15 th president and its first female leader, has been in the post since 2017. She cited several reasons for the decision to leave the position, including her belief that the university is in good shape and a desire to spend more time with her family.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division August 9, 2023 Melissa Grant Associate Dean of Advisement, Office of the Provost, Pace University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. It has been well established that Academic Advisement services have a positive impact on student success and retention, but the structures and approaches vary widely across institutions and at times, ev

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

By next year, all Michigan public school districts and charter schools will be required to collect specific tribal affiliation data from their students and staff. The data collected will allow for a more accurate accounting of the Indigenous student population and give the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the state's 12 federally recognized tribes a chance to see Native American student achievements and graduation rates.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Activating and retaining undergraduate alumni as annual donors Navigating the obstacles facing the value proposition for higher education as a worthy cause for alumni donors August 9, 2023 Margo Thomas Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, Stetson University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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University Business

AUGUST 9, 2023

Graduate students still striking will “likely be removed from the system as a course instructor,” Provost Laurie McCauley said in an email Monday. “When instructors choose not to fulfill their teaching responsibilities, it disrupts students’ education, damages the quality of instruction, and can cause other harm,” Provost Laurie McCauley said.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Academic transformation framework implementation: Enhancing professional practice in higher education August 9, 2023 Dr. Denise Brown, Ph.D., MBA, RN, BS, BSN Associate Dean of Health Sciences, The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Chegg (CHGG.N) rallied 25% in extended trading on Monday after better-than-expected quarterly sales and an in-line forecast for the current quarter eased worries about the impact of ChatGPT on the educational services company’s business. The Santa Clara, California-based firm expects revenue to be in the range of $151 million to $153 million for the third quarter, compared with analysts’ average estimate of $152.37 million, according to Refinitiv data.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Exploring the impact of high school course rigor on student success in college August 9, 2023 Mary Venezia Chief of Staff, Enrollment Management, University of Arizona The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Does taking more rigorous high school courses (AP, IB, honors, dual enrollment) impact student success (retention & graduation) in college?

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University Business

AUGUST 9, 2023

The state’s community colleges need to use new narratives to attract and retain these adult students, said David Doré, chancellor of Virginia’s community college system. That means going beyond traditional certificate and degree programs to also offer short-term, stackable credentials that allow students to complete training for in-demand careers quickly.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Topic and problem This project explored how the University of the Ozarks could engage local alumni to reach annual giving goals.

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University Business

AUGUST 9, 2023

Three years removed the pandemic, higher education institutions have gained a renewed appreciation of the challenges that so many college students have always experienced, from the pressures of juggling coursework with other responsibilities to financial, food and housing insecurity. Against that backdrop, colleges are feeling a heightened sense of urgency to deploy the right interventions and support to ensure more students can succeed.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Trauma-informed practices in higher education: Building support communities from the top down August 9, 2023 Joanna Krueger Associate Professor of Chemistry, UNC Charlotte The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. The problem: Faculty and students alike are dealing with massive and varied post-traumatic stress issues due to the increase in gun violence on our campuses, the COVID-19 shutdown, and an increasingly

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Listening to faculty perspectives is critical for successfully integrating technology into higher education. Developed by WGU Labs’ College Innovation Network (CIN), the 2023 EdTech Faculty Survey provides crucial insights into pain points in the faculty experience with the ever-developing instructional device. These insights suggest a need to rethink institutional approaches to edtech to achieve a successful technology-enabled future.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Necessary infrastructure to support interdisciplinary programs August 9, 2023 Kimber McKay Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Montana The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Challenge and scene set At our university, we are at an inflection point for how we envision and offer academic programs.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Mark Winfield says Brunel University London should and could have done more for his son Jos, who was struggling with his mental health A father whose undergraduate son killed himself after he fell behind with his studies has urged universities to take better care of students who are struggling with mental health issues. Jos Winfield, an undergraduate at Brunel University London, would have celebrated his 22nd birthday this Saturday, but on Fathers’ day this year his parents found him dead in his

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs Enhancing a sense of belonging in the classroom August 9, 2023 Dr. Anisa Hansen Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 9, 2023

Over the course of a week, presidents stepped down at Stanford University, Texas A&M University, Seton Hall University, Thomas Jefferson University and Berklee College of Music. Their reasons for resigning are as varied as the institutions they led, with some departing amid scrutiny and scandal while others left shrouded in mystery. Only Marc Tessier-Lavigne at Stanford had been on the job for more than five years.

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Blogs Assessing online courses—OSCQR rubric August 9, 2023 George Rus Assistant Dean for Online Education, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Online courses have been on the rise for the last decade, and we have seen a large jump in course offerings during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 9, 2023

Alderson Broaddus University has lost its state authorization to grant degrees, likely prompting a closure unless the small Baptist institution in West Virginia can win an appeal to overturn the state board decision. The vote came during an emergency meeting of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Monday that laid out the financial challenges Alderson Broaddus faces.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Ucas tells applicants to act quickly to avoid disappointment, with A-level results due in England, Wales and Northern Ireland next week Students who miss out on their expected exam grades face fierce competition for university places this summer, with fewer vacancies on courses than in previous years. A week before A-level results are published in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, several popular universities are reported to be full.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) have earned a $3 million grant from the federal government to help tackle global warming, while incorporating the insights of rural and Indigenous communities which are often left out of decisions about what happens around them. “Federal, state and local governments have made major investments in biological carbon sequestration for climate change mitigation,” said lead researcher Dr.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Aimee Morley, 19, who studies in Birmingham, is happy with her choice to live away from campus One in three new starters ‘may live at home’ Aimee Morley has lived at home in Coventry while studying English and journalism at Birmingham City University, a 20-minute train journey away, and says she has enjoyed the experience despite its ups and downs. “It wasn’t financially possible for me to move out – I work multiple different jobs and work in retail as well, I will probably be living at home thr

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Although the U.S. Supreme Court slammed the door on race-conscious admissions practices this past June, Americans still broadly believe in the importance of diversity in higher education. And Americans have complex beliefs about affirmative action, with nearly two-thirds agreeing that it reduces racial inequities, but fewer supporting it. These findings come from this year’s Varying Degrees Report , based on an annual survey by the left-leaning non-profit New America.

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