Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson will become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson Scott-Johnson, is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Monmouth University. Previously, she was dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles; interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and founding director of the psychometrics graduate program at Morgan State Uni

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

If there’s any place that can take advantage of the higher speeds and increased frequencies that Wi-Fi 6 provides, it’s a college campus. Thousands of students need reliable Wi-Fi to take notes and study or to kick back with video games or Netflix. Meanwhile, researchers and professors use wireless for devices such as test equipment and drones, and the athletic department uses tablets during practices and games.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Nearly half a year after the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting told UNC-Chapel Hill about its coming move to Morehouse College , the school has yet to transfer all of the society’s funds — nearly $4 million — a significant delay that has affected the society’s work greatly, NC Newsline recently reported. The Ida B. Wells Society works to increase and support reporters and editors of color in news organizations.

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Robert Kelchen

JUNE 15, 2023

I have the pleasure of teaching my PhD class in higher education finance again at Tennessee this summer. Our students take classes year-round, and I am offering the class in a condensed five-week format this summer to best meet the needs of our students. That means a lot of reading for all of us in a short period of time, but I’m excited as always for this class.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Monique Crochet Monique Crochet has been appointed vice chancellor for institutional advancement and community engagement at Fletcher Technical Community College at Schriever, Louisiana. Crochet holds a bachelor’s degree in general family and consumer sciences and a master’s in administration and supervision from Nicholls State University.

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University Business

JUNE 15, 2023

At a time when race-based admissions are at the forefront of public officials’ agendas, new data published last week suggests that the path to a college degree will soon become one that models equity and fairness. This is good news for our graduating seniors and the quality of higher education, experts note. The latest tally by FairTest, a group seeking to dismantle the misuses and flaws of standardized testing, reveals that more than 1,900 U.S. colleges and universities aren’t requi

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dr. Barbara Jones will become dean of the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), effective Aug. 1. She will also be a tenured professor in BUSSW’s department of clinical practice. Dr. Barbara Jones Jones has served as the Lockhart Memorial Professor in Direct Social Work Practice, founding director of the Institute for Collaborative Health Research and Practice, and associate dean for health affairs at the University of Texas at Austin’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dr. Carol Ash Carol Ash has been appointed vice president of academic affairs and workforce development at Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis. Ash holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and media arts from SIUC, a master’s in integrated mktg and comm. from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and a doctorate in higher ed and organizational change from Benedictine University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Unity College enrolled well under 1,000 students a decade ago. Now, renamed Unity Environmental University, enrollment has soared to more than 7,500, thanks to its emphasis on online education. In fall 2012, Unity College had fewer than 600 students. Now, a decade and a name change later, Unity Environmental University counts more than 7,500 students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dr. Shah Ardalan Shah Ardalan has been appointed president of Randolph Community College in North Carolina. Ardalan holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from UNC-Greensboro, master’s in electrical engineering from NC A&T State, and a doctorate in community college leadership from the John Roueche Graduate Center at National American University in Austin, Texas.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Average annual spending on college course materials fell to a decade low of $285 in the 2022–23 academic year, Student Watch found, according to a press release from the Associatio

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dr. Runell J. King Runell J. King has been named the Saint Augustine’s University vice president for institutional & sponsored research. King served as SAU’s associate vice president for institutional research. He received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Dillard University, a master’s in higher education student affairs administration from Louisiana State University, and a doctorate in educational leadership and research methods from LSU.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Behind the Curtain of Pay-to-Join Freshman Facebook Groups Featured Image at Top of Article Screen Shot 2023-06-15 at 7.50.31 PM.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dr. Reneau Waggoner Reneau Waggoner has been appointed acting chancellor for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Waggoner earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Louisville, a master’s in education from Western Kentucky University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Kentucky.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Gena R. Greher, professor of music and music education at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, discusses how music can help kids develop the skills to listen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Dawn Schoenenberger Dawn Schoenenberger has been named interim vice president of academic affairs and student services at Hagerstown Community College in Maryland. Schoenenberger holds an associate degree from Pierce College, a bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University, and a master's from Capella University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

University of Washington postdoctoral researchers and research scientists and engineers announced Thursday that they have paused their strike after reaching tentative agreements with the institution that would grant significant raises, among other things. The strike began June 7. In an email, the university said, “We are pleased to have reached agreements with the postdocs and the research scientists and engineers.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JUNE 15, 2023

I will be speaking on "Projects & internships for student employability" at 9:40am 25 August 2023 of EduTECH, in Melbourne. In this I will highlight my experience teaching in the Australian National University's Techlauncher program of student projects for real clients, and mentoring ANU interns at major companies, and government agencies. Comments and suggestions would be welcome.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Photos shared on social media show students draping themselves over park benches or stairs in poses of dejection As millions of young people in China graduate from university this month, the traditional pictures of joyful students throwing their hats and gowns into the air have been replaced by photos of them lying on the ground or throwing their degree certificates into the bin.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Like new wireless standards before it, Wi-Fi 6 promises greater speed to wireless users, and not just to those organizations with big files to move. Wi-Fi 6 also means improved performance for areas densely packed with network users. University lecture halls, dorms, commons and sports arenas all can benefit from the new Wi-Fi 6 standard. Wi-Fi 6 introduced orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA), a radio frequency sharing scheme with a proven track record in cellular LTE networks.

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Roompact

JUNE 15, 2023

In this fun and special episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, we bring the entire team together to reflect on their favorite memories from the past ten years of the company.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Graduates now owe an average amount of £45,000, Student Loans Company figures have revealed Outstanding student loans in England have surpassed £200bn for the first time – 20 years earlier than previous government forecasts, as the number of students at universities continues to outstrip expectations. The Student Loans Company (SLC), which administers tuition and maintenance loans in England, said that the balance of government-backed loans reached £205bn in the current academic year, including

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Some lines we shouldn’t cross. This is one. A little over 10 years ago in this space, I wrote a manifesto in the form of a list against the use of algorithmic grading of human writing.

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PUC

JUNE 15, 2023

We know how tempting it can be after a long day (or even morning) to want to treat yourself. Especially as a student, it’s nice to reward yourself after studying, taking an exam, giving a presentation, or just getting through another day.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Are they they wrong kind of underdogs to earn support from the tenured? To the Editor: In reference to "Reflections of a College Adjunct After 31 Years," (Career Advice, March 1): Stephen Werner's criticisms of "the caste system" in academia are spot-on. But the fact that his "frequent efforts to connect with the full-timers" were a "waste of time" invites a question.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 15, 2023

Institutional accreditation is a quality assurance process that provides colleges and universities access to critical resources once attained: federal financial aid, the ability to transfer and accept student transcripts and credits, and the increased likelihood of degree acceptance from employers and other higher ed institutions. Understandably, most colleges and universities seek accreditation to obtain funds from the Department of Education to provide Title IV federal financial aid funding su

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

Richard Gregory Fine, an instructor at Fresno City College, has been detained after allegedly making threats to a dean and students, KFSN News reported. The campus was also placed on a lockdown, but officials said that was a precaution.

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The Humphrey Group

JUNE 15, 2023

We began exploring why we should talk about DEI in organizational strategy and what some key terms are in this discussion in part 1. We also fine-tuned what each of the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means and why the three go hand-in-hand.

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Via's

JUNE 15, 2023

“Via ensures more students can see themselves in our programs,” director says. When she became the inaugural assistant dean and director of global education at Oglethorpe University in August 2018, Marisa Atencio, EdD, inherited six file drawers of papers and historical ways of recruiting and communicating with students about study abroad. “I’ve worked in international education for 20 years—I grew up using paper—so it wasn’t like, ‘What do I do with this?

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EAB

JUNE 15, 2023

Use the resources provided on this page to see activities that Transfer Portal partners are often focused on and when they typically occur, and then map your own processes. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Transfer Portal Annual Calendar appeared first on EAB.

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Gray Associates

JUNE 15, 2023

Uncover the fascinating shifts in higher education enrollment with our exclusive analysis of the Spring 2023 data from the National Student Clearinghouse. From declining popular programs to remarkable growth in select fields, we delve into the intriguing trends that will reshape the higher education landscape. Discover the most sought-after bachelor's programs, explore the fastest-growing fields, and understand the impact of STEM cannibalization and international student preferences.

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University Business

JUNE 15, 2023

Indiana University and Purdue University are officially ending their 53-year-old partnership as Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to go their separate ways after signing a historic agreement, according to press releases from the organizations. Board of Trustees from both universities approved an agreement on Wednesday, June 14 to formalize the separation of IUPUI.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JUNE 15, 2023

In this post, Callum Paterson, Academic Engagement Coordinator at the Students’ Association, turns the spotlight to the winners of the Students’ Association’s 2023 Teaching Awards↗️ for staff offering exceptional levels of support to students.

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University Business

JUNE 15, 2023

Colleges need to leverage data-driven mental health services to cut through the noise and effectively treat their students, wages a new report by the American Council on Education (ACE). “What Works for Improving Mental Health in Higher Education” dispels lackluster mental health service strategies and advises college leaders on which evidence-backed intervention strategies will improve counselors’ efficacy.

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ISA Journal

JUNE 15, 2023

Like any other study abroad trip that thousands of students are experiencing throughout the country, my day started with a connecting flight to one of the country’s biggest airports, the Minneapolis International Airport.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 15, 2023

The Tennessee college-going rate, the share of high school graduates who enrolled in college immediately after graduation, rose for the Class of 2022, according to a new report from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

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Ray Schroeder

JUNE 15, 2023

The Board of Visitors affirmed the importance of various diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the University in the full Board meeting Friday from 1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Several members also debated tracking data related to political affiliations of faculty members as a form of measuring diversity. University President Jim Ryan opened the discussion with an overview of the history and importance of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University.

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