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CSU Hires New President, But Questions Linger About the Treatment of Former President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Central State University—a historically Black institution in Wilberforce, Ohio—will announce its next permanent president Friday. The person will replace Dr. Alex Johnson, President Emeritus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), who has been serving as interim president since July 2023, after Dr. Jack Thomas announced that he would not seek a renewal of his contract.

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My Colleagues Stayed Silent When Oct. 7 Was Called a ‘Beautiful Day’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

My Colleagues Stayed Silent When Oct. 7 Was Called a ‘Beautiful Day’ Elizabeth Redden Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Deborah Gerhardt reflects on a UNC faculty body’s decision not to weigh in on a guest speaker’s comments.

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MEGAN WITHERSPOON EVANS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Megan Witherspoon Evans Megan Witherspoon Evans has been named the director of the Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center at the University of Arkansas. She served as the associate director for residence education for university housing at the University of Arkansas. Evans holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication from the university.

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Maryland Community Colleges Face $22M Budget Cut

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Maryland Community Colleges Face $22M Budget Cut jessica.blake@… Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Governor Wes Moore says his budget proposal is a response to declining enrollment and will “rein in” spending. Community college advocates say it will have wide-ranging negative consequences.

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What Can Smart Buildings Do for Higher Ed Campuses?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Everything’s getting “smart.” Higher education institutions are no exception as technology innovators push them into the future by creating smart buildings as part of smart campuses and smart cities. Students are increasingly looking at what technology the universities they are considering bring to the table. To make that happen, university IT leaders are looking for ways to show students just what that technology can provide — for safety, security, accessibility, cost efficiency and sustainabil

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A frustrating year results in drastic declines in FAFSA submissions

University Business

Fewer than half of high school seniors submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid compared to this time last year, which may be understandable to some considering the U.S. Department of Education had a rough launch with its newly updated form resulting in a nearly three-month delay coupled with several technological issues for applicants. That’s according to the latest available data from the National College Attainment Network , which tracks the changes in FAFSA submission rates

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Lawmakers Move to Reconstitute an HBCU’s Board

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Lawmakers Move to Reconstitute an HBCU’s Board jessica.blake@… Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Legislators have considered eliminating Tennessee State University’s board entirely, but an alternative would remake it.

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The 15 colleges producing the most homegrown entrepreneurs

University Business

Many students go to college to find themselves as worthy candidates for a lofty job down the line. Despite the cacophony of noise around the value of a degree, business employers still prefer job candidates with one. However, college isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about creating one. While the nation’s few select elite colleges may produce the most startup companies, colleges whose graduates create the most business within the respective community enjoy benefits far beyo

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Meet my AI alter ego

Higher Education Whisperer

Phillip Parannik, and Finn JohnsonAt day 2 of the Team-Based Learning Collaborative Asia Pacific Community Symposium we have been learning how to create AI characters to be used as tutors, & simulated clients for students. I was very skeptical of the idea, but in a few minutes I created "Tom", a simulation of me, for teaching computer students. I can now retire.

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U.S. Forces For-Profit Chain to Dismiss CEO, CFO

Confessions of a Community College Dean

U.S. Forces For-Profit Chain to Dismiss CEO, CFO Katherine Knott Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:00 AM The move is part of an “unprecedented” settlement agreement that will officially shutter Florida Career College and allow the parent company’s remaining colleges to access federal financial aid, but with stricter rules.

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How Ghana Changed my Life

Hope College Network

Let me take you tell you why studying abroad in Ghana has been nothing short of the best trip I have taken. Buckle up, because this journey is about to unfold into a tapestry of vibrant cultures, delectable cuisines and life-altering realizations. Embracing the Culture: A Lesson in Rich Traditions From the moment I set foot in Ghana, I was welcomed with open arms and warm smiles.

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ACLU Warns Against Adopting Antisemitism Definition

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The American Civil Liberties Union urged U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism, arguing in a letter Tuesday that it would chill free speech about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campuses.

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UNCG Faculty Senate votes to censure chancellor, provost over program elimination process - JOE KILLIAN, Higher Ed Dive

Ray Schroeder

Greensboro’s Faculty Senate has voted to censure university’s chancellor and provost amid ongoing tensions over the process administrators are using to cut programs at the university. The resolution was “a motion to censure the Chancellor and the Provost for not initiating consultation with the Senate at the start of the APR [Academic Program Review] process and not providing a clear rationale of the choice of program closures.

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How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews

Confessions of a Community College Dean

How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Sarah Bray Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Patricia Hastie and Alycia Johnson suggest some key ways to leave a positive and lasting impression on job candidates who come to your campus.

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Going back to the FUN-damentals of learning

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

In this post, Kali Muhly-Alexander reflects on her learning experiences at the University and why the University needs to be creating a curriculum that includes multiple avenues to students’ success.

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$200 Million in Gifts for DePauw

Confessions of a Community College Dean

DePauw University in Indiana has received $200 million to support liberal arts education, President Lori White announced Wednesday. An anonymous donor contributed $150 million of the funds, with other donors adding $50 million in supporting matches.

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The interplay of occupational subcultures and HE curricula changes how and what student professionals learn

SRHE

by John Donaghy At the SRHE International Conference in December 2023, I was delighted to have the opportunity to present an insight into my doctoral thesis: ‘ An Examination of University Paramedic Students’ Enculturation into the Ambulance Service.’ This was my first time at the SRHE conference, consequently the inevitable nerves were always with me.

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U.S. Opens 2nd Civil Rights Investigation Into Harvard

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Education Department has opened a second civil rights investigation into allegations of shared-ancestry discrimination at Harvard University, according to the agency’s updated list of open inquiries.

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Differentiation: What Holds Campuses Back?

Campus Sonar

Every institution has its own distinct flavor. So why do so many institutions try so hard to be vanilla? Each has unique characteristics and culture that set it apart from its competitors. No institution has the same combination of values, culture, people, programs, and facilities it takes to deliver its education outcomes and experiences. Rob Zinkan outlined why higher ed institutions struggle with the concept of outward differentiation.

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Ex–Seton Hall President Sues University and Regents

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The former president of Seton Hall University claimed in a lawsuit this week that the university and some of its regents retaliated against him for accusing board members of covering up alleged misbehavior by the board’s former chairman, NJ.

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U of A operating in $177 million deficit; 5-15% budget cuts, layoffs coming - Ellie Wolfe, Tucson.com

Ray Schroeder

The University of Arizona is operating in a $177 million deficit and faces layoffs and across-the-board budget cuts of 5% to possibly 15%, according to a new report released by interim Chief Financial Officer John Arnold. Sixty-one of the 81 units within the university — that’s 75% of them — overspent in fiscal year 2024, according to Arnold. Just 20 units reported spending within their budgets this year.

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Davidson College fraternity loses charter after admitting to hazing

University Business

A fraternity at Davidson College lost its charter after members admitted to hazing new members. A spokesperson for the local college confirmed with Channel 9 that the campus chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon acknowledged it had hazed new members during the 2023 spring semester. After going through internal accountability and appeals processes, Davidson College decided to suspend the chapter for five years.

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AIFS Abroad Named #1 Overall Internship Abroad Provider of 2023 by Go Overseas

AIFS Abroad

We’re excited to announce that AIFS Abroad has officially been named the #1 Overall Top Internship Abroad Provider by Go Overseas, a long-standing and well-respected online directory and review site for international education programs. We don’t do what we do for awards or recognition, but this acknowledgment is incredibly meaningful to our team, as it symbolizes how our participants feel about the quality and impact of our internship programs.

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Want to attend college for free? The University of Northern Colorado is now making it possible for students

University Business

“All students that are Colorado residents, enrolled full-time beginning fall 2024, who come from a family that has less than $65,000 estimated contribution will have tuition and mandatory fees covered by UNC,” said Cedric Howard, UNC’s vice president of student affairs and enrollment services. UNC’s Tuition Promise will automatically apply to eligible incoming and continuing undergraduate Colorado students.

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What makes Hope College distinct?

Hope College Network

According to Dictionary.com, one of the definitions of the word ‘distinct’ reads: “different in nature or quality.” As such, this word reflects a type of being that stands out among other natures. For me, Hope College embodies this definition. At its very core, Hope is distinct. But what makes Hope’s nature distinct from that of others you may ask? For me, I see Hope’s foundational distinctiveness deriving from its heritage as a Christian, liberal arts institution, with its mission statement rea

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Teachers learn about nanotechnology at the Rice University NanoAcademy

University Business

The Office of STEM Engagement recently organized two workshops for more than 100 students from third through12th grades in Houston. These workshops, called NanoAcademy, provided students with an opportunity to participate in STEM lessons designed by experienced teachers who are inspired by the ongoing research at Rice. During the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) internships, teacher participants worked alongside graduate students and research scientists in innovative research laboratories

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Black History Month: Pave the Way for Year-Round DEI Commitment

The Humphrey Group

At The Humphrey Group, we believe that inclusive leadership is a more powerful kind of leadership. Alongside simply being the right thing to do, it has numerous benefits – like driving innovation through diverse perspectives; positively impacting employee engagement; enhancing an organization’s decision-making and problem-solving capabilities; and fostering adaptability – just to name a few.

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The Future is Healing: Why Regenerative Medicine Could Be the Most Impactful Program in Higher Education

Gray Associates

Explore the transformative realm of regenerative medicine and its potential to revolutionize healthcare and academia. From unlocking the body's healing mechanisms to innovative research and educational initiatives, discover why regenerative medicine is reshaping the future of higher education and career prospects.

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ResEdChat Ep 61: We Have a Place for You! – Getting Involved with Your Regional Housing Organization

Roompact

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Crystal engages in a conversation with Dr. Brian Moffitt, the Executive Director of Housing and Dining at the University of Colorado Denver and President of AIMHO, and Dr. Gregory R. Thompson, Director of Residence Education at the University of Iowa and Past President of UMR-ACUHO. Join them as they talk about their proudest moments serving as Presidents of their respective regions.

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Why Gödel Believed in an Afterlife: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute: Andrew Englert, research associate at the Institute for Advanced Study, explores what one great logician thought about the afterlife.

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Effective Learning Techniques Versus Feeling in Education Policy Development

Higher Education Whisperer

In the last short talk at Team-Based Learning Collaborative Asia Pacific Community Symposium was by Prof Judy Currey at Deakin University. Professor Currey cited Deslauriers (2019), on the well known phenomenon that students prefer passive learning.

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A Rise in Hyperspecialized Catholic Colleges and Trade Schools

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Rise in Hyperspecialized Catholic Colleges and Trade Schools Sara Weissman Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:00 AM A handful of new Catholic institutions and trade schools are emerging and experimenting with new models as many of their established peers suffer enrollment woes.

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