Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

The introduction and rollout of the new Better FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form has led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers, and educators. What began as a well-intentioned effort to simplify what has historically been a cumbersome process to apply for federal student aid has been made even more complex, resulting in delays in enrollment decisions for many students, particularly students of color who disproportionately rely upon st

Financial Aid 338

Financial Aid Government Professional Development Higher Education 338

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

APRIL 24, 2024

As more higher education professionals pivot from traditional campus roles to join EdTech companies, consulting firms, and marketing agencies, or even to launch their own ventures in coaching, speaking and consulting, the landscape of influence in the industry is clearly shifting.

Consulting 226

Consulting Industry Higher Education Education 226

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education. These programs hail from all across the nation and target students at varying stages on their educational journeys.

First Year Programs 325

First Year Programs Recruitment Admissions Higher Education 325

The Scholarly Teacher

APRIL 24, 2024

Cassandra Da Valle-Chervellera , University of the Pacific Julia VanderMolen , Grand Valley State University Ungrading and Social Work Code of Ethics As a social worker, the philosophy and style of “ungrading” teaching is particularly intriguing. In the National Association of Social Work’s Code of Ethics (2021) the six core values include service, the importance of human relationships, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, integrity, and competence.

Social Justice 130

Social Justice Education Safety and Security Higher Education 130

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising.

Education 237

Education Healthcare Management Support Services 237

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Biden Administration Finalizes Overtime Rule jessica.blake@… Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The updated regulation will require colleges and universities across the country to either raise staff salaries to $58,656 or grant them overtime pay by Jan. 1, 2025.

Administration 139

Administration 139

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

The NCAA kicked off its annual Inclusion Forum on Wednesday, with a guest appearance by Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team. The convening —which drew more than 650 people to Indianapolis—is designed to enhance efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives for student-athletes. Educational programming focuses on each of the inclusion's five core areas of disability, international, LGBTQ, race/ethnicity and women.

Educational Programs 222

Educational Programs Education IT 222

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Sizable portions of U.S. community college students are finding that their schools are not equipping them with the knowledge to succeed after they graduate, according to recent findings from University of Texas at Austin’s 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCCSE). Dr. Linda García How Clear Is Their Path: Guided Career Pathways and Community College Students – drawing from Spring 2023 survey results from 83,189 community college students in 199 colleges – examined the extent

Community College 217

Community College Career Counseling Student Engagement Faculty 217

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

About 20 New York University faculty members were arrested alongside 100 to 120 students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest on the lower Manhattan campus Monday night, according to the president of the university’s American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter.

Faculty 137

Faculty 137

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Kara Ingelhart has been named director of the new LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic, part of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bluhm Legal Clinic. Kara Ingelhart “We are extremely excited to welcome Professor Kara Ingelhart as a clinical assistant professor of law and the inaugural director of the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s new LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic,” said Northwestern Pritzker Law Dean Dr.

IT 206

IT Faculty 206

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate Ryan Quinn Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The university says Brian Salvatore, who’s made accusations against multiple fellow faculty members, has created a “toxic” work environment.

Faculty 111

Faculty 111

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Aherial Polite Aherial Polite has been appointed dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Augusta Technical College in Augusta, Georgia. She served as served as the department chair of chemistry, physics, and nuclear technology at Aiken Technical College. Polite holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and master’s in teaching from the University of South Carolina.

171

171

University Business

APRIL 24, 2024

The University of Arizona has gone through the wringer in the months since discovering a $177 million budget deficit last November. Leadership on the state’s board of regents has been reshuffled, the president announced his plans to step down and highly ranked administrators have been let go. Yet, most importantly, the state’s flagship has a plan.

IT 105

IT Administration Finance Healthcare 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

Click here for the article.

189

189

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Understanding Disparities in Financial Security kathryn.palmer… Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report analyzes how race, ethnicity and gender impact the financial stability of college students.

105

105

The Humphrey Group

APRIL 24, 2024

We sat down with Anya Wood, our Vice President, to talk about the next great technological change affecting workplaces everywhere: Artificial Intelligence (AI). In her career, Anya has always been drawn to the kind of technology that doesn’t just look good on paper, but actually makes a real impact on workplaces. Her approach has always been that if it doesn't make our jobs easier, our insights deeper, or our impact stronger, it isn’t needed.

IT 98

IT 98

Experiential Learning Depot

APRIL 24, 2024

How do you engage students at the end of the year? Ahhhh one of life's biggest questions! I don't know about you, but my high school students are ready to be done after spring break, and it SHOWS big time. What do I do about it? How do I engage them at the end of the year? I let them choose from some of their favorite experiential learning activities.

Entertainment 96

Entertainment Food Research IT 96

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

The U.S. Justice Department will pay out $138.7 million to settle claims brought by 139 victims of former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar over the department’s failure to promptly investigate allegations of sexual assault.

82

82

Ray Schroeder

APRIL 24, 2024

Several factors have led to campuses’ financial difficulties including declining state support on an inflation-adjusted basis over the last decade, the impacts of the decade-long tuition freeze that ended in 2022, declining enrollment and inflation. The UW system employed Deloitte as a third-party consultant to conduct financial assessments of the individual campuses.

Consulting 65

Consulting 65

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Barnard College has agreed to lift the interim suspensions of some students who violated its rules by participating in a pro-Palestinian sit-in last week if the students “have not previously engaged in misconduct” and agree to follow college rules during a probationary period.

IT 81

IT 81

Ray Schroeder

APRIL 24, 2024

Over the past eight months, UW-Whitewater and other universities within the Universities of Wisconsin have been working with Deloitte to look further into university financials. With the reports being publicized Apr. 11, Chancellor Corey King spoke about the report during the Faculty Senate meeting on Apr. 9. “Since last July, we have been engaged with the leadership of the campus, shared governance and others in this report providing information and having conversations,” said King.

Government 65

Government Faculty 65

Roompact

APRIL 24, 2024

With diverse personalities, backgrounds, and lifestyles, conflict is an inevitable part of the human experience. So long as we interact with others, we will argue with them over our perspectives and injustices we’ve collected. Whether it’s over someone eating the last yogurt you were saving or how to coexist within the same space, conflict is.

Residence Life 67

Residence Life 67

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Vending Machines Replace Cafeteria at Community College Liam Knox Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Liam Knox

Community College 85

Community College 85

Gray Associates

APRIL 24, 2024

Discover how to achieve enrollment growth and financial stability in today’s competitive higher education environment with our strategic program playbook. Learn how to utilize data-informed decisions, optimize programs, and foster collaboration for success. From revealing hidden potentials to confidently navigating tough decisions, equip your institution with the tools for a thriving future.

Utilities 52

Utilities Higher Education Education 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Featured Gig: Director for Faculty Advancement in Teaching Excellence at Quinnipiac University joshua.m.kim@d… Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Another awesome opportunity.

Faculty 58

Faculty 58

PUC

APRIL 24, 2024

Frontiers was designed to give students the “pioneering” spirit and tools to successfully navigate college life and beyond through the engagement with Pacific Union College’s Institutional Student Learning Outcomes of WISDOM. The course will have a series of short inspirational talks each day from key faculty and staff members across the campus that help students understand the importance of engaging with college life as part of their success in college and careers.

Food 52

Food Faculty IT Student Life 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Public University Trustees Should Serve the Public Good Doug Lederman Wed, 04/24/2024 - 06:05 PM Gov. Glenn Youngkin was right to veto legislation that would have undermined accountability.

55

55

College Forward

APRIL 24, 2024

Congratulations to the 49 College Possible students from 25 Twin Cities high schools who were awarded a Wallin Scholarship from Wallin Education Partners. The scholarship awards up to $16,000 over four years to help offset the costs of attending college. Students at Wallin partner high schools are awarded the Wallin Scholarship by meeting financial need criteria, maintaining a 3.0 GPA and based on their responses in three essays.

Financial Aid 52

Financial Aid Education 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 24, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute: Kishore Gawande, Fred H. Moore Centennial Professor of International Management at the University of Texas at Austin, examines one reason why China’s status as an economic powerhouse could change.

Management 55

Management 55

AIFS Abroad

APRIL 24, 2024

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in South America? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Angelica from Lake Forest College who is spending her spring semester studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the University of Belgrano. She is a double-major, pursuing Anthropology & Sociology and Spanish with a minor in Studio Art.

Study Abroad 52

Study Abroad Insurance Professional Development IT 52

University Business

APRIL 24, 2024

A large majority of community college students have a career in mind, but they also say that they don’t have enough information about the paths that will get them to those jobs. Some 90% of 83,000-plus students who responded to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement said they had zeroed in on a career path. “But many of those respondents were missing vital information about what that path would entail,” say the authors of the “ How Clear Is Their Path?

Community College 52

Community College Career Counseling Student Engagement Industry 52

AIFS Abroad

APRIL 24, 2024

Whether you’re majoring in a field related to Community Service or Service Learning, just need to fulfill a class requirement, or are simply passionate about giving back, why not take those types of classes as you study abroad? Participating in social impact initiatives while studying abroad is very common and popular amongst college students. While there are endless opportunities to volunteer abroad no matter your location, select study abroad programs offer more formal academic coursework or p

Study Abroad 52

Study Abroad Marketing and Communication Services Architecture Social Justice 52

University Business

APRIL 24, 2024

Over 400 former and current collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes urged the NCAA to not ban transgender athletes from women’s college sports, according to a letter sent out on Tuesday. “We implore you, the NCAA’s highest governing body and members of an organization focused on supporting the wellbeing of not just athletes but sport itself, to focus on the long-documented needs of NCAA athletes of all genders,” the letter said.

Government 52

Government Research Education 52

College for Creative Study

APRIL 24, 2024

Carlos Diaz , CCS Professor Emeritus in Photography was recently awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2024. Diaz is former chair of the Photography Department where he taught for 37 years. Before taking his position at CCS, Diaz taught at Bowling Green State University and the University of Michigan, School of Art (now the Penny Stamps School of Art).

Research 52

Research IT 52

University Business

APRIL 24, 2024

A possible TikTok ban, a shortage of affordable housing, rising temperatures, artificial intelligence — there’s a lot keeping Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) up at night. And according to an annual report out Tuesday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we may need to add unemployment to that list. Recent findings show that college-educated Gen Zers are having a harder time finding a job than they were a year ago.

Education 52

Education IT 52

Parchment

APRIL 24, 2024

As many higher ed state systems and institutions explore new ways to improve completion rates that have remained essentially stagnant since 2015, course sharing has emerged as an effective strategy to improve learner success. By providing more opportunities for learners to complete their degree requirements, course sharing removes roadblocks that can occur when students have to rely on a single institution to meet all their learning needs.

Enrollment Management 52

Enrollment Management Management Recruitment Community College 52

University Business

APRIL 24, 2024

As protests over the Israel-Hamas war have erupted at U.S. universities in recent months, student journalists have been reporting daily on campus debates over free speech, university investments and America’s involvement in the conflict. Some student newspapers’ editorial boards have offered assessments of their campus disputes. They have opined on how administrators are responding to protesters and defended the rights of students to speak out.

Administration 52

Administration 52