Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

As an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California, the Reverend Dr. Joseph Cheah said that he would spend hours at the bookstore, reading about Asian American studies. Dr. Joseph Cheah “The whole notion of Asian American things like that, I've been interested in that for a long time,” Cheah said. “I would just stand there for hours, reading one book after another in Asian American studies.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Image: When the president of the Kyiv School of Economics began to post photos of his daily life to social media in November, it was a gut reaction. A day earlier, Russian air strikes had hit Ukraine’s power grid, plunging the capital city into darkness. “I didn’t have a plan. I realized we had no heating and no water for a while, and somehow I felt it would be interesting for the world to know how people are trying to get through the war,” said Tymofiy Mylovanov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Some universities are scrutinizing or blocking usage of the social media platform TikTok on school devices and networks amid cybersecurity concerns surrounding the video-sharing app and its parent company, ByteDance. Dr. Richard Forno TikTok and Chinese company ByteDance has been gaining attention for connections with Chinese state media and potential influence from the Chinese government.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

Image: At the start of 2022, leaders and faculty attached to a brand-new American university in Ukraine were bullish about the future. American University Kyiv, the result of a partnership with Arizona State University and Cintana Education —a private subsidiary of ASU that helps manage international campuses—would be the first institution in Ukraine developed in line with U.S. higher education accreditation standards.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho will become vice provost for the University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel. Dr. Fredrick Nafukho Nafukho will also become tenured faculty in the Department of Management and Organization in the Foster School of Business. He is currently at Texas A&M University, where he is senior associate dean for faculty affairs; professor of educational administration and human resource development; and co-director of the school’s Educational Leadership Research Cent

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

How can college leaders in 2023 begin to re-engage their employees in the midst of increasing disengagement and departures? Brandon L. Wolfe offers some suggestions. Editorial Tags: Career Advice Show on Jobs site: Image Source: zhuweiyi49/digitalvision vectors/getty images Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dr. Keona Lewis will become assistant provost for academic diversity and inclusion at the University of Notre Dame, effective Feb. 1. In this role, she will report to the vice president and associate provost for faculty affairs. Dr. Keona Lewis Lewis will also serve as an assistant professor of the practice in Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Florida state colleges and universities must report spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and projects and initiatives related to critical race theory (CRT), per orders from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ’s administration, the National Review reported. Gov. Ron DeSantis In a Dec. 28 memo , Chris Spencer, director of the office of policy and budget in the DeSantis administration, asked the Department of Education and the state university system to disclose staff, programs, and campus ac

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Symplicity

JANUARY 5, 2023

Each and every day, our client managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support their students. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and we at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) President Clarence Armbrister will retire in June. Armbrister – the 14th president of the historically Black college and university (HBCU) – broke the news in a message to students Jan. 3. Clarence D. “Clay” Armbrister “It is a bittersweet moment for me and my family because we love this university and the unparalleled opportunities HBCUs like ours provide for thousands of students across the country each year,” Armbrister wrote in his message.

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Roompact

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s job search season! For those of us with graduate assistants, and perhaps those with undergrads interested in the field (see my previous blog post!) these staff are beginning to plan out their job searches. The professional job search and the graduate school search have some significant differences and individuals going through these processes need.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dr. David Doré will become chancellor of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), effective Apr. 1. Dr. David Doré Doré is currently president of campuses and executive vice chancellor for student experience and workforce development at Pima Community College. A first-generation college student, Doré has led an extensive career in the community college sector, having been in various roles such as instructor, director, department chair, dean, president, and executive vice chancellor.

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Proctor Academy

JANUARY 5, 2023

We are ‘educators’ by profession, but our responsibility to our students extends well beyond the walls of our classrooms. We serve as examples for our students: in the dining hall, in assembly, when we play with our own children, when we interact with our peers, and when we volunteer our time in the local community. Students arrive at Proctor having been shaped and molded by their own parents, and our role as a boarding school is to build upon the foundation their parents provided.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

William “Rick” Singer, mastermind of college admissions scam Operation Varsity Blues, was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison. William “Rick” Singer In March 2019, Singer – who cooperated with the investigation – pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and obstruction of justice. The sentence – given on Jan. 4 and is the longest sentence in the case – also includes three years of supervised release and forfeiture of more than $

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

Blog: Call to Action: Marketing and Communications in Higher Education Defining success in media relations has long been a challenge for public relations professionals. While available measurement metrics have become more sophisticated and meaningful in recent years, there are still gray areas that are difficult to connect solidly to impact. Perhaps this is why CEOs and boards often resort to goals and directives focused on media outlets.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Hillary Clinton will become a professor of practice in Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), effective Feb. 1. Hillary Rodham Clinton Clinton – a former senator, First Lady, presidential candidate, and U.S. secretary of state for then-president Barack Obama – will also hold a joint appointment at Columbia World Projects.

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Ray Schroeder

JANUARY 5, 2023

The certificates equip people with job-ready skills in the fields of data analytics, e-commerce and digital marketing, IT Support, automation in python, project management and user experience (UX) design. “Pairing a bachelor’s degree with a Google certificate leads to graduates who are both broadly educated and specifically skilled—a winning combination for students and employers,” said UT System Chancellor James B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka began the new state legislative session Jan. 4 by proposing free community college for all state residents, WPRI reported. Sen. Karen Spilka To note, no legislation has yet been filed. However, a spokesperson for Spilka said she looked forward to collaborating to get something drafted. Spikla said she wanted to see legislators figure out how to dedicate more funds to public higher education, including making a two-year program free.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean. Several years ago, a wise colleague described someone else at the college – a terrific person, high performer, and just generally good egg – as having attained her dream job too young. The wise colleague was concerned that she would burn out over time, since there wasn’t really an obvious route upwards from there, and you can’t do that job forever.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Onondaga Community College will receive $2 million to renovate and expand a hospital simulation center to train nurses and technicians amid staffing shortages at Central New York hospitals, Syracuse.com reported. The federal funding – announced by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY – will go towards renovating and equipping simulation rooms with audiovisual gear capable of virtual reality learning.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute : Lallen Johnson, associate professor in the School of Public Affairs at American University, examines why certain groups bear more of the brunt from disaster and epidemics. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

Tiffany R. Hinton Tiffany R. Hinton has been appointed assistant vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at Elizabeth City State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Fayetteville State University in North Carolina, a master’s in criminal justice from Norfolk State University in Virginia, and an Ed.D. from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Actions by North Idaho College’s Board of Trustees have already prompted scrutiny from its accreditor, but now Moody’s Investor Services is considering a downgrade to NIC’s bond ratings, citing “governance considerations, including board structure,” The Coeur d’Alene Press reported. “The board members’ very public disputes with one another, college leadership and external parties are negatively impacting NIC’s brand, which in turn could negat

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CU Work-Life Balance

JANUARY 5, 2023

Everyone has things they need to get done and things they want to get done. Unfortunately, it can be hard enough to accomplish all the more urgent tasks — often leaving the meaningful and ambitious tasks on hold. The 30-minute LinkedIn Learning course, “ Getting Things Done ,” taught by productivity and time management expert David Allen, focuses on how to accomplish your tasks and stay on top of them so you don’t get overwhelmed in the future.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 5, 2023

Bristol Community College’s computer systems were recently hacked in a ransomware incident, The Sun Chronicle reported. Officials of the Massachusetts college said in a statement posted on the institution’s website Dec. 30 that the computer network was hacked by a “criminal cyberattack” and “this incident involved ransomware encryption,” according to The Sun Chronicle.

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2023

The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents who used their wealth and privilege to buy their kids’ way into top-tier schools was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Wednesday. The punishment for Rick Singer, 62, is the longest sentence handed down in the sprawling scandal that embarrassed some of the nation’s most prestigious universities and put a spotlight on the secretive admissions system already seen

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CAPD

JANUARY 5, 2023

Monday, January 9; 2:00pm – 3:00pm. As an academic researcher, whether you are a student, postdoc, researcher or faculty member, others will search your name on the internet to find out more about your work. What will they find? This workshop will discuss some places where your list of publications will show up, the pros and cons of various academic profile sites and website tools, and ways to make sure your profile in Google Scholar, ORCID, and elsewhere is accurate and up to date.

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Gray Associates

JANUARY 5, 2023

Get the latest insights on bachelor's degree program trends in 2021. From the top disciplines to the fastest-growing programs and a breakdown of online completions, you won't want to miss our latest blog. With data from IPEDS and Gray's Program Evaluation System (PES), you'll get a comprehensive overview of the state of bachelor's degree programs.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

January 26th, 5 p.m. in The DEN (3-108). Through the GradDiversity initiative, OGE is piloting a new event series called Breaking Bread. Breaking Bread is a colloquialism meaning “to share conversation over food” Sharing a meal means so much more than the literal act; it is a way to invoke community. With this monthly series, we hope to bring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students, staff, and faculty together in a small setting to build community, foster a sense of b

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Ray Schroeder

JANUARY 5, 2023

The Fall 2022 Digital Learning Pulse Survey included over 3,600 responses across two- and four-year institutions, including more than 1,200 faculty and administrators and over 2,350 students. The survey results represent over 1,200 institutions across all 50 states. The results indicate that obtaining a college degree is unaffordable for most and inflation has only amplified this reality.

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CAPD

JANUARY 5, 2023

Join the MIT Technology Licensing Office and MIT Libraries for a series of seminars on Intellectual Property in January 2023. In this series of free seminars, you’ll hear from experts from MIT and other organizations in the Boston entrepreneurial ecosystem who will share their knowledge and best practices on IP topics including: patents, technology transfer, copyright and software, conflict of interest, research tools to support innovation strategy, public domain, venture capital, author rights,

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2023

The suspect in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students was extradited and landed in Idaho Wednesday evening, potentially allowing the release of more information in the mysterious case. Suspect Bryan Kohberger was flown by Pennsylvania State Police to a small airport near the Idaho border and handed over to local authorities Wednesday evening.

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CAPD

JANUARY 5, 2023

MIT Sandbox applications for new teams open on January 5th– join the info session to learn more. Did you know that MIT Sandbox provides funding and mentorship to help you explore your innovative idea as an entrepreneur? Join us for the information session where you will learn more about the program and how Sandbox provides up to $25K in seed funding, mentorship, and training to support your entrepreneurial journey!

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2023

When Melanie Lindo was considering her transfer to a UC campus, her choice didn’t come down to academics or campus resources but how long, complex and pricey her bus ride would be. “Compared to all the other UCs I was accepted to, UCLA was the cheapest in terms of transportation,” said Lindo. Prior to attending UCLA, Lindo’s commute to Santa Monica College from Echo Park in Los Angeles put her at a disadvantage academically: She would cut evening study sessions short knowing she would have to wa

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CAPD

JANUARY 5, 2023

BY ADRIJANA CRNCEC | Science I never would have gotten here without luck. I worry about all the bright, passionate, capable students from underresourced countries and less privileged backgrounds who don’t have the same family support and encouraging, open-minded mentors. I wish society would invest in the next generation of scientists by providing more funding opportunities for these talented students.

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2023

Columbia University announced Tuesday the hiring of Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as a professor focusing on international affairs. She will serve as a professor of practice at the School of International and Public Affairs and as a presidential fellow at Columbia World Projects, according to a statement from Columbia U. President Lee Bollinger.

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CAPD

JANUARY 5, 2023

Now that 2023 is here, we’re looking back on 2022’s top tech trends in manufacturing. The NAM’s digital transformation arm, the Manufacturing Leadership Council, and its innovation management division, the Innovation Research Interchange, gave us an overview. See the full list at NAM.

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