Tue.Jan 24, 2023

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Tribal Colleges and Universities Seek Greater Recognition and Funding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) have been in existence for over 50 years, serving not only Native American and Alaskan Native students but anyone from the rural communities where they reside. The 35 TCUs in the U.S. train future teachers, nurses, engineers, and more. Yet despite serving almost 28,000 students yearly, experts say TCUs are often invisible to the public or seen as institutions of lesser quality than other public or private institutions, despite being accredited by state age

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Helping Afghan women back into higher ed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Since the Taliban suspended the rights of Afghan women to pursue higher education last month, many American higher education institutions and leaders have decried the ban. A few are going further, asking what they can do to help Afghan women regain control of their academic futures, whether through scholarships to U.S. campuses, partnerships with universities in nearby countries or expanded access to online classes.

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To Surmount Economic Inequality, Colleges Must Prepare Students for Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Socio-economic status has a strong correlation with whether or not a high school graduate enrolls in college within 18 months of graduating. Almost 90% of students whose family income places them in the top quintile of earnings decide to enroll in either a two or four-year college, while just over 50% of high school graduates coming from the lowest quintile of earnings go on to enroll in postsecondary education.

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Nearly 1 in 3 college students let ChatGPT do their writing assignments

University Business

With all the fuss about ChatGPT, maybe it’s no surprise that one in three college students who were aware of the AI let it complete writing assignments for them. What may be shocking to campus leaders is that three-quarters of those ChatGPT users believe that utilizing the technology constitutes cheating. And some 60% of the users report relying on the tool for 50% or more of their written assignments, according to a survey by Intelligent , which ranks colleges and universities based on pu

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Study Investigates Racial Minority Student Law School Experiences

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having meaningful relationships with law school faculty and staff is essential for underrepresented racial minority (URMs) students as they decide on law school options, adjust to academic environments, and negotiate in-school experiences, a recent study found. Dr. Terrell Strayhorn The study, “Tellin’ the Truth in their Own Words: A Critical Race Qualitative Analysis of Ethnic Minority Law School Students’ Experiences,” was conducted by Dr.

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3 Questions for the Dean of the Mason Library at Keene State College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Learning Innovation Dr. Celia Rabinowitz, Assistant Vice-President for Academic Engagement & Director of the Mason Library at Keene State College, reached out after reading my piece How Do Academic Libraries Spend Their Money? Like many academic librarians who contacted me in response to that post, Celia’s email noted the complexities of library structures, budgets, and staffing.

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KAREN ELIZABETH BUSSEY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Karen Elizabeth Bussey Karen Elizabeth Bussey has been named deputy chief of staff to the chancellor and secretary to the university at Fayetteville State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from SC State, a master’s in professional counseling from the UWG, and a doctorate in higher education leadership and policy studies from Howard University.

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Mellon Foundation Announces More Than $12 Million for Social Justice Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation pledged more than $12 million to 26 U.S. colleges and universities working on social justice-related research or curricular projects. Dr. Phillip Brian Harper In Spring 2022, the foundation had invited proposals from institutions – accredited, non-profit, four-year liberal arts degree-granting U.S. schools with more than 1,000 full-time degree-seeking undergrads and multiple humanities degree programs – on civic engagement and voting rights, race and racializatio

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Bogus college website draws warning from North Carolina AG

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Prospective students be warned: not all college websites are what they say they are. That’s the message the North Carolina attorney general sent when he tweeted about the “so-called, unlicensed King’s College.” Attorney General Josh Stein announced on Jan. 18 that the state Department of Justice is working with the University of North Carolina system to stop a fraudulent website purporting to belong to what once was a real institution in Charlotte, N.C.

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ROSANA REYES

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rosana Reyes Rosana Reyes has been appointed president of Lamar Community College in Colorado. Reyes holds an MPA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and a doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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ChatGPT coming soon to Microsoft apps like Word and PowerPoint

University Business

ChatGPT, the highly controversial chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, will soon be incorporated into some of the most popular applications used in both K12 and higher education among students, according to recent reports. The tip first came from an unnamed source cited by The Information , alleging that “Microsoft has discussed incorporating OpenAI’s artificial intelligence in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other apps so customers can automatically generate text using simple

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‘Great Resigners’ Report Shows Opportunity for Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2021, people officially got fed up with work. The Great Resignation, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions, and a long-simmering dissatisfaction, spread across the U.S., with over 47 million people quitting their jobs—23% of the workforce. A new report by the ed tech company Cengage Group shows that, one year later, the great resigners have a strong desire for reskilling and upskilling programs—an opportunity for higher ed.

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Include All Stakeholders for Successful Higher Ed TransformationChanging Higher Ed Podcast 139 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Nivine Megahed

The Change Leader, Inc.

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 139 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Nivine Megahed – Include All Stakeholders for Successful Higher Ed Transformation Successfully reinventing a college or university into a truly innovative school after cutting a major portion of programs sounds near impossible, but the experiences at National Louis University (NLU), a four-campus […] Changing Higher Ed Podcast 139 with Host Dr.

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JESSIE SCHOOK

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jessie Schook Jessie Schook has been named vice president of workforce and economic development at Kentucky Community and Technical College System. She served as associate vice president of the program. Schook earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a master’s from New York University.

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Via Wins New Product Award

Via's

Campus Technology Recognizes Via Global’s Intake & Program Match Via’s Traveler Intake and Program Match received the 2022 New Product Award from Campus Technology , one of higher education’s top information sources. Via’s Intake & Program Match features win a 2022 Campus Technology Award! Released last October, Via’s Traveler Intake and Program Match for Via Global was named a platinum winner in the Constituent Relationship Management System category.

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SUMMER DEPROW

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Summer Deprow Summer Deprow has been appointed chancellor at University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC). DeProw earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA, and a specialist degree in community college education from Arkansas State University as well as a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Mississippi.

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Planning Your Pro Dev-o as a Student Housing Professional

Roompact

With spring semester comes conference season and that means it is about that time when folx start planning to attend the many events hosted by campuses and organizations. You may already be asking yourself and your colleagues, what conferences will you be attending? In full self-disclosure, anticipation and excitement builds as I wait for the.

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Glasgow School of Art: cost and pace of rebuild criticised after 2018 fire

The Guardian Higher Education

Management says Mackintosh building will fully reopen in 2030 as it emphasises scale of task The Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building will fully reopen as a graduate school in 2030, amid ongoing criticism of the opacity around how much the rebuild will cost and how it will be funded. The June 2018 fire destroyed the iconic grade A-listed building as it neared the end of a £35m restoration project following an earlier blaze in May 2014.

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University Settles Hazing Case With Family of Dead Student

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Bowling Green State University reached a $2.9 million settlement with the family of a 20-year-old student who died in 2021 after a fraternity hazing incident, The Columbus Dispatch reported Monday. Stone Foltz was a sophomore at Bowling Green State pledging the Pi Alpha Kappa fraternity when he attended an off-campus initiation event in March 2021 where he drank a liter of bourbon, according to the Dispatch.

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AAUP on Florida College System: “We are appalled”

University Business

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has grown disenchanted by the state’s continued political interference, following Florida College System’s recent decision to phase out all funding and support for critical race theory-related topics by February 1. “The AAUP is appalled at the blatant violation of academic freedom and shared governance that the presidents of the Florida College System (FCS) have pledged to commit,” wrote the AAUP in a recent stateme

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Faculty Strike Ends at U of Illinois at Chicago

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s faculty strike has ended, just before its second week was to start. The university and the union, UIC United Faculty, each announced the strike’s end and a tentative agreement early Monday morning. Union members haven’t yet voted on the new contract, so the walkout could resume if members reject the deal.

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At the state level, these are the top-of-mind priorities for higher ed in 2023

University Business

Plunging enrollment, providing equitable education, and a dwindling K12 teacher workforce. This is but a mere sample of concerns that must be addressed at the state level. And with a new year comes new opportunities. Since the pandemic, colleges and universities have struggled to alleviate stressors that existed even prior to the pandemic, such as affordable college and higher ed’ value proposition.

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Getting the AI We Deserve

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean “Journalism is paywalled, but disinformation is free.” —Sarah Kendzior I’ve been following with interest the recent panic around students writing academic papers using ChatGPT and similar expedients. I’ve been struck that the dangers are twofold, but only one fold (?) is getting most of the attention.

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Harnessing SAAL’s Essence

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

My grandfather said, “agua es la vida,” which translates to “water is life.” It is a crucial factor in maintaining what we possess. As a Student Affairs Assessment professional, I use my farming background daily; with precision and conscientiousness, I work tirelessly to build future leaders who can continue the labor to sustain our mission as an organization.

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What Does Faith Look Like in Higher Education?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Just Explain It to Me! Explaining or discussing faith can ignite heated, passionate and explosive debates in academia. And yet, faith has played and continues to play a large part in higher education. The manifestation of faith is a continuum ranging from adherence to specific practices associated with a particular organized religion to something more general, like faith in humankind’s ability to learn, prosper and contribute to the greater good.

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BCG recruiting opportunities for MIT PhD’s & Postdocs

CAPD

BCG has announced their spring recruiting events which are intended for any PhDs, Postdocs, MDs or JDs interested in consulting with BCG, specifically those interested in applying for our Bridge to BCG Consulting program. Below is a list of recruiting events which you are encouraged to attend to learn more about BCG and opportunities for advanced degree candidates.

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How Cultural Diversity Training Can Help Global Companies Be More Inclusive

Paradigm IQ

Cultural diversity training is a critical aspect of building a successful and inclusive workplace. As our professional worlds are more globalized and diverse, it's essential to understand and respect the cultural differences across employees, customers, and clients. In order to build truly inclusive organizations, it’s critical to explore the importance of cultu.

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Applications now open! Undergraduate summer research fellowship at HBS

CAPD

A 10-week program for undergraduates who wish to work closely with Harvard Business School faculty on research projects on topics ranging from business strategy to social media, and from innovation management to private equity. PRIMO has been designed to bring together a select group of motivated undergraduates interested in getting exposure to business research on a variety of cutting-edge ideas.

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Has Time Run Out on TikTok as a Marketing Tool?

EAB

Podcast Has Time Run Out on TikTok as a Marketing Tool? Episode 135. January 24, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. EAB’s Nicole Council, Scott Baker, and Jonathan Barnhart discuss the explosive growth of TikTok as a student recruitment tool and why it may, neverthele

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Hazing suit at Bowling Green ends with nearly $3M settlement

University Business

The family of a student who died from alcohol poisoning while pledging a fraternity will receive nearly $3 million from Bowling Green State University to settle its hazing-related lawsuit, according to an agreement announced Monday. As part of the settlement, the family of Stone Foltz and the university both said they will work to address and eliminate hazing on college campuses.

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Podcast: Podcasts in Education with Emily O’Reilly & Andrew Strankman – Part 2 (34 mins)

Teaching Matters Online Learning

In this episode, Dr Emily O’Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences continue their excellent discussion on podcasting in education.

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In an HBCU first, Howard awarded $90 million military research contract

University Business

Howard University has been awarded a five-year, $90 million contract to lead a research center focused on technology for military systems, university and defense officials announced Monday, the first such center at a historically Black college or university. The new center, funded by the Defense Department and the Air Force, will focus on tactical autonomy technology for military systems.

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Navigating the end of jobs: Skills replace jobs as the focal point for matching workers with work- Sue Cantrell and Karen Weisz, Deloitte

Ray Schroeder

Since the dawn of the industrial age, the job has been the defining structure for organizing and managing every aspect of work. That approach made sense when business changes occurred slowly, and workers were just pieces in the industrial machine. The solution? A skills-based approach to managing work and workers, delivering business agility and worker autonomy by enabling work to be performed beyond formal job boundaries.

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College, university strike wave continues its swell into 2023

University Business

One university faculty union recently went on strike and another threatened to walk off the job before they each reached agreements with their respective schools, a signal that labor unrest in higher education will continue to surge in 2023. University of Illinois Chicago faculty members struck for nearly a week before their union came to terms with the administration over the weekend.

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An ‘Ax Falling’ at Manhattanville - Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher Ed

Ray Schroeder

College announces tenured faculty layoffs and program suspensions as part of an academic realignment. Professors wonder what will be left after the college is done cutting. Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., laid off eight tenured and tenure-track faculty members and froze various programs last month, citing realignment of academics with changing student demands.

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U of Minnesota President Quits Controversial Board Seat

Confessions of a Community College Dean

University of Minnesota president Joan Gabel on Monday resigned her position on the Securian Financial Board of Directors, citing weeks of “extremely painful” scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest between her two roles, The Pioneer Press reported. The company holds $1.3 billion in retirement plan assets for university employees, and its affiliate Minnesota Life Insurance Company is in the middle of a life insurance contract worth $4.6 million a year.

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The CCS ‘Talk Series’ Invites Diverse Artistic Perspectives To CCS

College for Creative Study

For a little over a decade, CCS Section Chair of Sculpture, Chido Johnson has led the TALK Series with the help of students. The lecture series brings diverse groups of artists together on Thursdays during the academic year to discuss the methodologies and processes involved in creating their work in order to expose students to new ways of thinking.

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