Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2023

String Theory Schools (STS), an education management nonprofit group, is looking to help Philadelphia’s educational system through a $1 billion offer to fix up the city’s schools and build new ones. Dr. Jason Corosanite STS Co-founder Dr. Jason Corosanite recently made the announcement at a mayoral forum on education, innovation, and technology, saying that he was committed to the dollar amount.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2023

Lately, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are getting all the attention, but there’s another type of bot posing an immediate and serious threat to your university’s cybersecurity. Old-school bots are pieces of malware that infiltrate your environment and infect devices on your networks. Attackers can then remotely control the bots on those devices to steal data and launch a staggering variety of additional attacks directed at either other university systems or third parties.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2023

Kevin Hamilton Kevin Hamilton has been appointed associate vice chancellor and dean of student belonging. He served as associate dean of students for housing and residence life and civic engagement at DePauw University in Indiana. Hamilton earned his Ed.D. in higher education leadership from Azusa Pacific University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Image: Nearly two-thirds of people who have never enrolled in higher education cite emotional stress as a key deterrent, a new report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation finds. It is the fourth most commonly cited reason after the cost of higher education (81 percent), inflation (77 percent) and work conflicts (69 percent). More people cited stress than a lack of interest in pursuing a degree (58 percent), feeling unprepared (54 percent), not seeing the value of higher education (51 percent) a

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University Business

MARCH 23, 2023

Studying student responses year over year, those who’ve considered withdrawing from classes for at least one semester continue to escalate despite COVID restrictions waning, according to a new report by Gallup and Lumina Foundation. Stressed out and Stopping Out: The Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education finds that among students who’ve considered withdrawing, more than half (55%) are driven by emotional stress, but specifically bachelor’s students, who fare worse at 69%.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Image: A new network of academics, college presidents, bipartisan policy makers and business leaders released a report Wednesday calling attention to a decade-long decline in college enrollment among Black students and its ripple effects on the country. The report details strategies to support these students, and the group also signed on to a national call to action to philanthropists, state and federal lawmakers, campus leaders, and others in which they committed to taking specific steps toward

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Roompact

MARCH 23, 2023

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Rachel talks with Dustin about the value of creating environments that encourage staff and students to give and receive constructive feedback to one another. Rachel shares advice for those who may feel reticent about doing this and some helpful resources to explore as well. If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat.

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Proctor Academy

MARCH 23, 2023

Over the course of five days, with more than 35 faculty-sponsored projects across the country, Proctor Period kicks off our spring trimester at Proctor. Why do we allocate 10% of our Spring Trimester to Project Period? Because we believe deeply in the value of immersion learning, and this week provides an opportunity for us to dive into learning experiences that simply do not fit into our regular academic schedule.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

In my position as a community college president, a large part of the work is showing up as my authentic self. I can only do my job if I can be me; that is where strong, effective leadership comes from. Becoming a strong leader takes work, and classic Chucks are part of my daily uniform. Chuck Taylor All-Star Classics by Converse, to be more specific.

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University Business

MARCH 23, 2023

Not only do women run only 30% of college institutions, but it’s remained at this rate for decades, according to data from the American College President Study (ACPS), conducted by The American Council on Education (ACE). A new study conducted by leaders from Colgate University has identified that a permeating reason why female leadership has stagnated is that president search committees tend to overlook women who have not served in academic roles, whereas the same is not true for men.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

They can take steps to help position graduate students for different careers, writes Jocelyn Frelier, starting with moving away from a “just focus on your dissertation” approach. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: faculty Editorial Tags: Career Advice Graduate students Show on Jobs site: Image Source: BrianAJackson/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-vertical Is this diversity newsletter?

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Hanover Research

MARCH 23, 2023

Turtle Wax’s play on ‘streaking’ comes from Hanover’s research that shows the current Walmart automotive appearance shopper’s #1 product attribute is “spot/streak-free.” The post PR Newswire: Turtle Wax® Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Streak-Free Mist™ Collection That Makes Car Care Easier Than Ever appeared first on Hanover Research.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Image: The University of Rochester launched a training program and research study for faculty member mindfulness in January, promoting self-care, stress relief and wellness so professors can put their best foot forward in the classroom. In seven workshops, professors learn to be attentive to their own and students’ needs, engage in purposeful communication, and become mindful leaders.

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CAPD

MARCH 23, 2023

MIT News Office | March 22, 2023 QS World University Rankings has placed MIT in the No. 1 spot in 11 subject areas for 2023, the organization announced today. The Institute received a No. 1 ranking in the following QS subject areas: Chemical Engineering; Civil and Structural Engineering; Computer Science and Information Systems; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Linguistics; Materials Science; Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing Engineering;

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Image: Boise State University opened its Micron Student Success Center earlier this year and will formally induct the space in April, offering a consolidation of resources for its engineering students to promote a sense of belonging and create a resource center. The success center will centralize internship, mentoring and advising services, in addition to creating a shared space for current, new and transfer students to engage with one another.

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University Business

MARCH 23, 2023

Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, president of HBCU Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design, is continuing to support more Black designers to get their foot into the footwear industry. Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design has joined Designer Brands Inc., owner of DSW stores, to open JEMS by PENSOLE — one of the first Black-owned U.S. footwear factories — according to a press release.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Blog: Learning Innovation How the World Became Rich: The Historical Origins of Economic Growth by Mark Koyama and Jared Rubin Published in May 2022 The core questions at the heart of much of the social sciences are about inequality. Why are some people poor and others rich? Why are some countries low income and others high income? When, if ever, will the people living in currently low-income countries transition to middle and high income?

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University Business

MARCH 23, 2023

West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler is drawing ire for canceling a student drag show, arguing that such performances degrade women and are “derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny.” Students and First Amendment lawyers reject those assertions, calling his comments a mischaracterization of the art form. They also argue that the cancellation violates students’ constitutional rights and a state law that broadly protects free speech on college campuses, potentially setting th

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

A new “meta-analysis” published in The Journal of Higher Education suggests that the Graduate Record Examination is losing its significance. “Overall, 61.6 percent of reported effects were nonsignificant (i.e. no predictive value of GRE scores on student outcomes),” the study found. “Further, the magnitude of observed predictive relationships decreased significantly over time.

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Gray Associates

MARCH 23, 2023

With completions trending up, enrollment on the rise, and an 87% growth rate in Google searches for marketing programs, now is the time to start or expand your institution's Marketing program. Gray’s latest analysis shows why careers in marketing are booming and why institutions looking to grow their enrollment and improve student employment options should consider offering a bachelor's program in Marketing.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

A Stanford University law school dean at the center of a free speech controversy has been placed on leave amid continuing criticism of the March 9 event, at which students shouted down federal judge Kyle Duncan, an anti-LGBTQ+ conservative, who had been invited to speak on campus. Officials apologized to Duncan shortly after protesters interrupted his scheduled talk.

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CAPD

MARCH 23, 2023

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office | March 21, 2023 In MIT visit, CEO Pat Gelsinger sounds a bullish note on the future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger gave an optimistic account of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing on Friday, telling an MIT audience that the ongoing expansion of his firm’s production capacity would bolster the company over the long term while giving the U.S. more economic and industrial security.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

The University of Phoenix has received more GI Bill funding than any other higher education institution, USA Today reported Wednesday. Between 2013 and 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs gave the for-profit institution $1.6 billion in funds for students who enrolled in online or in-person classes. While the University of Phoenix remains among the top recipients of GI Bill funds, its annual cut has shrunk, from $391 million in fiscal year 2013–14 to $73 million in 2020–21.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

MARCH 23, 2023

Enhancing the Classroom Experience It seems like virtually everyone in education is talking about “ChatGPT.” It’s a potential game-changer for the way students research and write papers. It can also help with homework, writing skills, and to provide feedback. Some claim it’s just another learning tool and should be viewed as an additional resource for students.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

In three decades as the chief lobbyist for the American Council on Education, Terry W. Hartle had a front-row seat for just about every important federal policy discussion that affected colleges, their students and their employees. He retired this winter after 30 years as senior vice president for government and public affairs at ACE, the higher ed association that tries to present a coherent front in advocating for higher education.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

MARCH 23, 2023

In this blog post, Nichola Kett (Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement) and Megan Brown (Development Consultant, Student Partnerships in Quality Scotland – sparqs) explain what is meant by quality, why hearing the student voice in quality processes is so important, and provide examples of how this works in practice.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Kentucky State University’s finances are “chaotic” and lacking in “effective safeguards and responsible management,” according to a state report released Wednesday. The audit revealed rampant overspending, a lack of financial controls and inconsistent processes and procedures that placed millions of dollars in federal funding at risk.

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Ray Schroeder

MARCH 23, 2023

Finlandia University, located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, said it will not enroll any students in the 2023-24 academic year after struggling with a decline in the number of high school graduates, falling interest in attending college and an “unbearable debt load.” “The leadership team, the Board of Trustees and myself have left no stone unturned in an attempt to avoid this day,” President Timothy Pinnow wrote in a letter to students and employees.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

A second student this year died by suicide in the same classroom building at the University of Houston, Chron.com reported. Renu Khator, the president at Houston, shut down Agnes Arnold Hall after the second death and moved classes held there to remote learning for now. “While we have shut down activities including classes in Agnes Arnold for now, we still need to sit down with students, faculty and staff in the coming weeks to seriously consider our options in regard to the building &hell

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Ray Schroeder

MARCH 23, 2023

Digital-first libraries already existed in higher education. But librarians have concerns about adopting them for all disciplines and materials. But as many higher education services traditionally offered in person move online, more library materials and experiences have jumped to digital formats. Now, Vermont State University — a new institution to be formed from three existing Vermont public colleges — has announced that it will be transforming its libraries to be “all-digital.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Students at West Texas A&M University held a protest Wednesday of President Walter Wendler, who wrote in an opinion piece that “drag shows are derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny, no matter the stated intent.” He also wrote that “drag shows stereotype women in cartoonlike extremes for the amusement of others.” And he canceled a drag show at West Texas A&M.

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University Business

MARCH 23, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Passing a U.S. history or government class would become a graduation requirement for future North Carolina public university and community college students in legislation approved Wednesday by the state House. Mandate supporters say it’s needed for young people to boost understanding of the branches of government and other American principles, as well as the nation’s successes and failures.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute : Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr., associate professor of government at Austin Community College, explores one way to help community college students answer questions about their futures. 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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ISA Journal

MARCH 23, 2023

Studying abroad is a unique and exhilarating opportunity.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Students come into higher education institutions with a lot of questions about their futures. In today’s Academic Minute, Austin Community College’s Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. explores one way to help them get answers. Hadzi-Antich is an associate professor of government at Austin Community College. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic Minute File: 03-23-23 Austin CC - Asking the Great Questions at Community Colleges.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Image: Last month, “After nearly two years of my resistance,” wrote a University of Houston Downtown professor, his department published an “anti-racist statement” on its website. Adam Ellwanger, a tenured English professor, wrote this on Campus Reform , a conservative website where he’s a higher education fellow. By Monday, as Campus Reform and Fox News previously reported, the antiracist statement was gone.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 23, 2023

Blog: Beyond Transfer This post continues our City University of New York miniseries about a set of projects, collectively known as A2B , that are reducing barriers to associate’s to bachelor’s (vertical) transfer within the system of seven community colleges and 13 senior colleges. Here we look at features of the CUNY computer systems that have helped make one part of A2B, the Articulation of Credit Transfer Project ( ACT) successful, and then consider some of the challenges we face

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