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Young Black Men Project, Fitting in for Black Men, Boys Showcased at BMRI’s Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two sessions continued on Thursday during the second and final day of the Black Men Research Institute’s (BMRI) Spring Symposium. The convening continued its conversation on the mental health of African American men at the Woodruff Library in the heart of the Atlanta University Center. “These conversations are needed,” said Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, Interim Executive Director of BMRI.

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Equitably recognizing and rewarding women faculty of color (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Joya Misra, Dawn Culpepper and KerryAnn O’Meara offer four strategies for ensuring workload and rewards systems equitably recognize the efforts of women faculty of color. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: diversity faculty Section: Diversity Editorial Tags: Career Advice Faculty Show on Jobs site: Image Source: Drazen Zigic/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Multiple Authors: Joya Misra Dawn Culpepper KerryAnn O'Meara Is this diversity newsletter?

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UMich Graduate Employee Union Goes on Strike After Months of Negotiations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Michigan’s Graduate Employees' Organization (GEO) began striking Mar. 29 following five months of negotiations, The Detroit News reported. A GEO rally took place on campus Wednesday morning, with hundreds of students, undergraduate and graduate, in attendance. GEO represents approximately 2,300 graduate student instructors and staff assistants.

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From president "designee" to president in three years

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: When a college president resigns or retires, the institution’s governing board usually announces the steps it will take to replace the outgoing leader. The Board of Trustees of Parkland College followed that script in 2019 when Thomas Ramage told board members he planned to retire in 2022. But rather than provide an estimated timeline for replacing him, as is sometimes customary, the board president flipped the script and announced that a replacement would not be stepping in any tim

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Dr. Wen Mao Named Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Wen Mao will become the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business (VSB), effective Aug. 1. Dr. Wen Mao “Given Dr. Mao’s long and productive history as a Villanova faculty member, coupled with her deep understanding of Villanova’s distinctive Augustinian approach to education, it quickly became clear that she was the right candidate to lead VSB,” said the Rev.

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What is The Future of RAs? It Is Tied To The Students They Serve

Roompact

This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?” Guest Post by Danielle Jones, Professional Staff Member The question of the future of the RA role is not one that is new or original. This question has found itself posed by residence life professionals again and.

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J. CELESTE LAY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

J. Celeste Lay has been appointed interim dean of Newcomb-Tulane College at Tulane University in New Orleans. Lay holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the College of Charleston in South Carolina and a Ph.D. in government and politics at the University of Maryland College Park.

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Iowa Wesleyan University to Close at End of Academic Year, Citing Financial Issues

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Iowa Wesleyan University (IWU) will close at the end of this academic year due to financial problems. The school’s board of trustees unanimously voted Mar. 28 to move in this direction. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the Board of Trustees has made the heartbreaking decision to close our beloved Iowa Wesleyan after 181 years as an educational pillar in this community,” IWU President Christine Plunkett said.

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Big universities are flooded with applicants, forced to turn more away

University Business

Nationally recognized, world-renowned Virginia Tech is more interested in knowing what their college applicants’ goals are than their test scores. So much so, they’re remaining test-optional until 2026, at the least, and they believe that strategy is paying off. Virginia Tech Undergraduate Admissions Director Juan Espinoza believes the process has created a stronger, more diverse application class.

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Casino project opposed By Hofstra, supported by others

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: A push by the deep-pocketed Las Vegas Sands Corporation to build a casino and entertainment complex in Long Island, N.Y., has riled leaders of a nearby college who say the development would harm their students and the region. But the outspoken stance taken by Hofstra University’s president and trustees against the proposed multibillion-dollar project is not shared by leaders of neighboring Nassau Community College and Long Island University, who have “agreed in principle&rdquo

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Trans Day of (in)Visibility

College for Creative Study

Written by Leith Campbell – Technician, Metalshop + Foundry – Academic Facilities On March 31, 2021, Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation 1 recognizing the Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). The TDOV was ‘unofficially’ begun in 2009 when a Facebook campaign by Detroit local Trans-activist Rachel Crandall-Crocker caught hold and became a national, even international day of celebration.

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3 Questions for Kelly Heuer, VP of Learning Experience at edX (a 2U Company)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Learning Innovation Kelly Heuer and I have been collaborating in the context of my college’s portfolio of online programs on the edX platform. In our work together, I’ve been impressed with Kelly’s understanding of academic culture paired with her deep expertise in learning science. Kelly graciously agreed to answer my questions about her alternative-academic journey from philosophy to ed tech.

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How to Convince Your Campus That MFA Is Worth the Effort

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

No student, faculty or staff member on your campus wants their identity stolen. But do they want to take a few extra seconds to pull out their phone, pick out pictures of traffic lights to prove they’re human or do anything else beyond just remembering their passwords (which is hard enough in the first place)? Well, you know the answer to that. I rage-tweeted so much last night that I broke my phone.

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Residential students benefit from on-campus resources and connection opportunities in a way their peers who commute do not. Through the Fordham Housing Fund, selected upper-level commuter students at the university have the chance to experience on-campus living—for free. What’s the need: The Fordham Housing Fund is specifically for students in the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program ( CSTEP ).

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Finding my way among the stars

ISA Journal

The Hidden Gem of Perú I walked outside, a cold breeze rustling the eucalyptus leaves…

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U.S., Other Countries Issue Statement Supporting Academic Freedom

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The United States and about 70 other countries issued a joint statement Wednesday supporting academic freedom. “Academic freedom is key to human rights education but also essential for technical and scientific progress and for the development of the creative industries and the arts,” says the statement, issued at the 52nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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The New, Frightening Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Paradigm IQ

Over the past decade, corporate America has invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion at an unprecedented rate in an effort to chip away at social inequity and better reflect the values of employees and consumers.

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Christine de Pizan on Gender and Warfare in the Middle Ages

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Writers who lived through war can help bring different perspectives to these conflicts. In today’s Academic Minute, Binghamton University’s Marilynn Desmond details one such writer. Desmond is a distinguished research professor at Binghamton. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic Minute File: 03-30-23 Binghamton - Christine de Pizan on Gender and Warfare in the Middle Ages.

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Black History Month Speaker Rescheduled for April 6

Ridgewater College

Dr. Karlos K. Hill will present virtually on April 6. Due to a Ridgewater weather cancelation day on February 23, Black History Month speaker Dr. Karlos K. Hill has been rescheduled for Thurs., April 6 at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. To help build awareness and healthy communities, the Ridgewater College Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts various events throughout the year, many open to the public.

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New presidents or provosts: Fayetteville Malone St. Olaf Utica Warren Wilson

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Damián J. Fernández , president of Eckerd College, in Florida, has been named president of Warren Wilson College, in North Carolina. Todd Pfannestiel , provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Utica University, in New York, has been chosen as president there. Christina Schnyders , interim provost at Malone University, in Ohio, has been appointed to the job on a permanent basis.

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Virtual UK Graduate School Tour

CAPD

Marshall Mondays are the virtual version of the Marshall UK study tour. They provide US potential Marshall applicants with the opportunity to hear from Marshall’s UK partner universities. Each session is led by a different UK university and will cover a variety of topics which might include an overview of the university, the application process steps, insight into studying in the UK, a lecture from an academic or a Q&A with current students.

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A regulation targeting tenure in Florida gains approval, big win for DeSantis

University Business

The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday approved a regulation that will introduce a statewide post-tenure faculty review process every five years. Under Regulation 10.003 , college deans at four-year public institutions will evaluate their academic faculty based on performance relative to assigned responsibilities, student complaints, compliance with state law and regulations and other unspecified measures of faculty conduct.

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Student Representatives on the value of student-staff collaboration

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

In this post, Callum Paterson gives the floor to Programme Representatives from across the university who share their experiences of being a representative, along with examples of where staff have worked collaboratively with them in their roles. Callum is the Academic Engagement Coordinator in the Student Voice Team at the Students’ Association.

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Report pegs private higher ed impact at $71 billion in Massachusetts

University Business

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts (AICU Mass) said its 59 independent, nonprofit college and university members have an annual economic impact of $71.1 billion, generate $2.4 billion in tax revenue for the state, and collectively support 320,800 jobs. Colleges and universities spend $35 billion on operations, alumni who live and work in the area have the spending power of $28 billion, the institutions have $4.4 billion in capital spending, and the campuses

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What’s the Difference Between a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc)?

Study and Go Abroad

Some degrees, like Psychology or Economics, let you choose between a BA or a BSc. Here’s why you might choose one over the other. If you’re planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the next year or so, you probably have a lot on your mind. A bachelor’s degree is a popular option for high school grads , offering exposure to new ideas, and acting as the bedrock for any future education you might explore — like a master’s degree or beyond.

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Fla. Professors Will Face Posttenure Review Every 5 Years

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Florida professors at public four-year universities will face posttenure review every five years, under rules adopted Wednesday by the Florida Board of Governors, Florida Phoenix reported. Each university’s board will now come up with ways to measure faculty members’ “productivity” under the rule. The change was opposed by American Association of University Professors, the American Psychological Association, the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Asso

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New Legislation to Boost Data Science in K-12 and Higher Ed - Brandon Paykamian, GovTech

Ray Schroeder

The Data Science and Literacy Act introduced last month aims to improve, and increase access to, data science education by funding professional development, new curricula and STEM equity programs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated in 2021 that employment in data science-related jobs would grow 36 percent by 2031 as various industries look to use data to streamline day-to-day operations.

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Tug-of-War: Bought vs. Brought Credit

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Beyond Transfer In 2021, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education reported that two out of three learners—we call them learners, not students, to dispel the image of the 18- to 22-year-old residential student—come to college with previous credit or prior learning. Today, equity and the competitive race to increase enrollments, coupled with the call for return on investment in higher education, have forced a conversation about learners and their transfer success.

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Expansion of college financial aid in California may be at risk - Michael Burke, EdSource

Ray Schroeder

Amajor expansion of financial aid for California’s college and university students, set to go into effect next year, could now be in jeopardy. That uncertainty is causing alarm on campuses around the state that hoped the changes would help more students as it also streamlines the current complicated grant system. As part of last year’s budget agreement, lawmakers and Gov.

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Your starter for 10: is University Challenge biased towards Oxbridge? | Letters

The Guardian Higher Education

Frank Coffield argues that the BBC quiz show is rigged in favour of the two top universities. Plus letters from Joshua Loo and Elizabeth Swinbank Re your report ( BBC accused of ‘hiding’ Oxbridge bias on University Challenge in deepening elitism row, 27 March ), my charge against the BBC can be reduced to one simple question. The BBC’s argument is that there are around 300 “independent” colleges eligible to take part in University Challenge.

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Grant-seeking for Mid-Career Faculty?

Hanover Research

For early career faculty, grant opportunities specifically designed for pre-tenure PIs are ubiquitous across the major federal funders. But what about mid-career faculty? In this session, Hanover explores the different opportunities and strategies for grantseeking success for mid-career faculty. ​ Down load the recording today! Total Runtime: 48:48 The post Grant-seeking for Mid-Career Faculty​ appeared first on Hanover Research.

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A college in upheaval: War on ‘woke’ sparks fear in Florida

University Business

Professors at the New College of Florida are using personal email because they’re afraid of being subpoenaed. Students are concerned, too. Some fear for their physical safety. Many worry their teachers will be fired en masse and their courses and books will be policed. It’s increasingly hard to focus on their studies. For years, students have come to this public liberal arts college on the western coast of Florida because they were self-described free thinkers.

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Gender and Warfare in the Middle Ages: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute : Marilynn Desmond, distinguished research professor at Binghamton University, uses the example of Christine de Pizan to show how writers who lived through war can help bring different perspectives to these conflicts. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?

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University professor suspended, referred to police after reportedly calling for the murder of ‘right-wing’ speakers

University Business

A professor at Michigan’s Wayne State University has been suspended after allegedly posting a disturbing remark on social media. Steven Shaviro, described as an English professor, philosopher and writer, recently posted a statement to Facebook that appeared to endorse the murder of those who hold political viewpoints he opposes, WJBK-TV in Detroit reported Monday.

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The King’s College Hit With Show Cause Order

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has issued a show cause order to the King’s College in New York City, which has faced recent financial issues and possible closure. The accreditor issued the show cause order Wednesday, noting that there was “insufficient evidence that the institution is in compliance” with MSCHE standards on “planning, resources, and institutional improvement.

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Four Techniques for Measuring Customer Experience

Hanover Research

Customer Experience is a critically important priority for the majority of executives worldwide. In fact, 77% of companies believe that CX is a key competitive differentiator. However, research has shown a 76% gap between the customer experience companies believe they deliver versus what their customers actually encounter. While 87% of companies believe they are providing exceptional customer experiences, only 11% of customers agree.

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Germanna Community College President Charged With DUI

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Germanna Community College president Janet Gullickson has been charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving and was arrested in the incident earlier this month, according to reporting from The Culpeper-Star Exponent. Gullickson is scheduled to appear in court in April. The newspaper reported that Gullickson was arrested and charged after she was pulled over on March 16 for driving 76 miles per hour on a stretch of road where the speed limit was 55 miles per hour.