Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has released a handbook discussing issues surrounding teachers of color, Indigenous teachers, and ethnoracial diversity. Dr. Felice J. Levine Issues include recruitment and retention, professional development, and the role of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Black, Indigenous, and people of color are 37% of the adult population, yet make up just 19% of the teaching force, according to AERA.

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The Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Martha Unobe , Masters Candidate at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. Key Statement: Faculty can provide encouragement and tools so students have the opportunity to strengthen their resilience and find success in challenging situations. Keywords: Resilience, 7 C's, Growth, Success. Introduction Students are struggling. Personal conflicts, financial problems, loneliness, heavy workloads, and mental health issues have led many students to drop out of college or perform poorly.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Dr. JaNice Marshall is a teaching professor and doctoral cohort coordinator for Kansas State University’s John E. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership. Today, some of our country’s communities are engaged in conversations about talent pipeline shortages, challenges, and opportunities. At Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), college leaders continue to be involved in strategic discussions throughout Northeast Ohio with a diverse group of partners about solutions to connect people to fam

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The University of Notre Dame wanted to find a way to make cybersecurity training both engaging and informative. The result was the first-ever Cybersecurity Carnival, a free on-campus event that drew more than 1,000 smiling and cyber-secure attendees. Keep up with EdTech: Focus on Higher Education’s coverage on our EDUCAUSE event page and via Twitter with the hashtag #EDU22.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) convened leading higher education thought leaders on campus earlier this week for its fourth annual State of Diversity summit. Hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this year's event provided historical and key data, reporting and updates on initiatives and efforts designed to inform, equip, and engage the campus community on diversity-related trends and issues at the university.

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University Business

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Fewer teachers are entering the field, and for those who are currently in it, “it’s a wonder we have any,” said President of the National Education Association Becky Pringle. Her statement addressed the burden America’s educators currently face , specifically surrounding the lack of respect they receive and the inadequate pay.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced final rules regarding predatory recruitment practices against veterans, access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students, and accountability when colleges and universities change owners. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona Regarding predatory practices of for-profit schools, these new regulations close loopholes in the 90/10 rule, which requires 10% of revenue of such schools come from non-federal sources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Seven part-time California community college professors are taking legal action against eight local districts and the state itself, claiming having to work unpaid hours preparing lessons, grading, and meeting with students, EdSource reported. John Martin As such, the faculty are asking for back pay, changes to pay structure, and for the suit to be made a class action that could allow for the incorporation of other adjuncts.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Higher education institutions are investing in esports and technology providers are offering the latest tools and technologies to keep gamers going no matter what, when or where they play. Dell and Lenovo both offer esports solutions and they demonstrated some of their power at EDUCAUSE 2022 in Denver. Keep up with EdTech: Focus on Higher Education’s coverage on our EDUCAUSE event page and via Twitter with the hashtag #EDU22.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson meets with Kristine L. Bowman (left), Michigan State University’s associate dean for academic and student affairs, and other leaders from the university’s college of education. Photo by Trevor Hawks | Michigan State University College of Education Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson’s ascension to the deanship at Michigan State University (MSU)’s College of Education back in July is one of those full-circle moments “that got reversed, and put on pause, and then back together,”

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Every year, EDUCAUSE releases its top 10 IT issues for the coming year, giving higher education IT leaders an idea of the trends they can expect to see in learning, administration, workforce and emerging technology. Susan Grajek, vice president of partnerships, communities and research at EDUCAUSE, presented this year’s list at the organization’s annual conference in Denver.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Bloomfield College will be known as Bloomfield College of Montclair State University once its merges with Montclair State University, NJ.com reported. The two schools made a joint statement on Oct. 26, saying their respective boards authorized a merger plan. News that the private 1,300-student college will be incorporated into the public university came less than a year after Montclair State loaned Bloomfield money to help avoid shutting down.

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Study and Go Abroad

OCTOBER 27, 2022

So, you’re thinking about studying abroad? Great choice! Studying abroad will provide you with a sense of adventure, the opportunity to learn more about yourself and gain independence, explore new cultures and exciting cuisine, and the ability to travel. But before you study abroad, you should ask some questions to learn if studying abroad is the right move for you.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Diversity Abroad held its 10th annual Global Inclusion Conference this month, where participants had the opportunity to discuss and engage in matters related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ). The conference – which ran from Oct. 4-7 in San Francisco – had more than 470 registered participants and more than 70 sessions on topics ranging from racist histories of education abroad, staff and student wellness, global learning at home, inclusive international student sup

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Study and Go Abroad

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s that time of year again! School is back in session and everyone’s thinking about what’s next for them. Well, whether you’re in high school preparing for post-secondary or you’re currently in your undergrad looking ahead to a graduate degree , then this is the perfect time of year for you! Education fairs are back in full swing , with many taking place in-person !

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Laura Soito Laura Soito has been appointed interim associate dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico. Soito earned a bachelor’s degree in botany and physical science from Northern Arizona University and holds a Master of Library and Information Sciences degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This quarter’s Roompact Contest invites residence life and housing professionals to submit a blog post responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?” The post shared as part of this series represent their views on the topic. If you’d like to submit your own post, learn more about how to enter.

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With the rise in young adult mental health challenges and the needs of students with a disability amplified by a global pandemic, institutions across the country are experiencing an increased need for on-campus case and crisis management services. When it comes to the accessibility services and student conduct offices, the need to implement cross-campus collaboration that provides a holistic student support system in addressing these complex issues facing students is of critical importance.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In this post, Susan Bird, the Link Careers Consultant for the School of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Edinburgh, explores a recent opportunity to strengthen ties between the Careers Service and evolving student support systems. Susan highlights some of the tools used (and lessons learned) from this time-sensitive project, aimed at smoothening academic […].

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Higher Education Whisperer

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I will be speaking on "Learning to Innovate for Sustainable Computing" at EduTech Asia in Singapore, in the Show and Tell Sessions, 3:20, Thursday, 10 November. I am a last minute addition, reprising my talk at Tech in Government, in Canberra this week.Computers are part of the problem of global warming,Computers > electricity > fossil fuel > CO2 > global warming.Yallourn W Power Station -.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Spring enrollment for visual and performing arts made a comeback this year, but the recovery and growth for bachelor’s and master’s programs look different. Here are the top ten programs for each. The post The Arts are Performing Well appeared first on Gray Associates | Program Evaluation.

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University Business

OCTOBER 27, 2022

What role should race play when you or a loved one applies to college? In the 1960s, colleges began asking about an applicant’s race so that diversity would improve on their campuses. However, in recent years, it has become controversial — with some arguing the question unfairly impacts students who aren’t as diverse. On Monday, the debate over the practice, which is known as affirmative action, will be front and center at the Supreme Court.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The University of Florida (UF) Faculty Senate has approved a no-confidence vote Oct. 27 on the selection process to appoint Sen. Ben Sasse R-Nebraska, as the school’s next president, CNN reported. Sen. Ben Sasse The symbolic 67-15 vote has no effect on the UF Board of Trustees’s final vote, which is set for Nov. 1. Sasse’s candidacy has prompted protests and tension on campus, partially due to his opposition against the US Supreme Court’s ruling for same-sex marriage.

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University Business

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The University of South Carolina is officially returning to its previous acronym “USC” following concern from alumni and other stakeholders, the school said Wednesday. The update marks the end for the “UofSC” logo mark, which was adopted in 2019. “The actions announced today reflect our commitment to enhancing our iconic brand,” USC President Michael Amiridis said in a statement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has announced its full support of the revamped HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act, calling it “the most important single piece of legislation for HBCUs before this Congress.” Dr. Michael L. Lomax H.R. 8803 would require the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to distribute grants for new campus buildings, broadband expansion, and research and instruction equipment at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and qualifying minority-serving institutions (MSI

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University Business

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Last spring, more than 80 students at New York University signed a petition against organic chemistry professor Maitland Jones Jr. ’59 GRD ’63 with complaints about low grades and poor teaching. Months later, university administrators terminated Jones’ contract. The move has sparked discussion on campuses around the country, with some academics siding with the students and blasting overly-difficult “weed-out” classes and others criticizing the NYU administration.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As the countdown to the midterm elections crosses the two-week mark, college students are poised to make a difference at the ballot box. With control of the House, Senate, and 36 governorships up for grabs, students could play a decisive role in many races, according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Eng agement at Tufts University, particularly the Senate races in Georgia and Arizona and the gubernatori al race in Wisconsin.

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