Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. “You can see that there are gender disparities across higher ed — outcomes, enrollment — and generally find that men have worse outcomes than women,” says Dr. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to California’s most critical higher educati

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Do ‘Women in STEM’ Programs Violate Title IX? Liam Knox Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Civil rights complaints against initiatives for women in male-dominated STEM fields are piling up. But it’s not clear that such programs are actually illegal.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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The University of Kentucky (UK) will be the nationwide coordination center for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative to train researchers on how to work with racial and ethnic minority populations. Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Racial Equity Initiative – funded by a $3.4 million NIDA grant over five years – will see The UK Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center train and assist researchers as they investigate substance abuse-related heal

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Is Substack a Brave New World for Academic Publishing? Marjorie Valbrun Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM The platform offers scholars a way of building a profile and livelihood away from universities, but what makes a successful Substacker, and is there really room for everyone?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The shock waves that erupted following the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing the use of affirmative action in the higher education admissions process continue to ripple across the nation. After an organized disinformation campaign by conservative groups and individuals about the scope of its impact on the higher education community, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education offered guidance and clarification to the public about what colleges and universities are now permitted to do as th

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Campus Involvement: The Tech Connection colleen.flaherty Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Some students say they lack awareness of campus events and activities, according to new Student Voice survey findings. Many want a comprehensive campus events calendar and see technology as a way to enhance campus involvement.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dr. Marcia Pecot Marcia Pecot has been appointed director of alumni relations at Xavier University in New Orleans. She held positions at the Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University. Pecot holds a master’s from Georgia State University and a doctorate in education from Northeastern University in Boston.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Overcoming Higher Ed’s Tech Hiring Hurdles Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Speakers at the Educause ed-tech conference described experimenting with new hiring methods to attract and retain tech talent.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Higher education IT leaders became major players on university campuses sometime around March 2020, the minute institutions realized they would need to pivot to remote learning modalities powered by new and emerging technology. That sense of collaboration allowed institutions, students and faculty to come together to find solutions to difficult problems — a lesson that Joe Kalinowski, vice president for information technology and CIO at Clark University, says colleges should remember as the worl

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dropout rates are up and student retention is down at New College of Florida amid a conservative overhaul driven by Governor Ron DeSantis, who tasked a swath of new trustees appointed in January with remaking the state’s only public liberal arts institution.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The first episode of the Gen AI podcast series features Vasileios Galanos, a teaching fellow at the Science, Technology and Innovations Department, The University of Edinburgh. Vasileios shares interesting insights into word origins, the history of Generative AI, the hype around GPTs and their implications, and what the future holds for this technology.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Public colleges and universities in Georgia will soon be mailing letters to the state’s 120,000 high school seniors, urging them to apply to any of 45 state institutions.

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College for Creative Study

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The post Chair of User Experience Design presents Aquaterrestrial Recolonization AI project at Siggraph 2023 appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Lincoln Christian University in Illinois will close at the end of the academic year, and its seminary will be acquired by Ozark Cristian College, The State-Journal Register reported Thursday.

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PUC

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Born in Modesto, CA, is senior student Marriah Smith who is majoring in biology and business management for medical professionals. The faculty from PUC’s biology department is her favorite thing about being a part of the Pioneers family.

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 13, 2023

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month , a month-long celebration of the contributions American workers with a disability have made to the workforce in the past and present. The intention of the month is to advocate for more inclusive hiring and employment practices.

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

St. Olaf College Associate Professor of Physics Prabal Adhikari has been awarded a Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR) grant by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a quantum computing research program aimed at solving open problems in theoretical nuclear physics while simultaneously diversifying the physics student pipeline.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Academic Program Evaluation expert and best-selling author, Bob Atkins shares the many reasons you can’t grow, why you must grow, and how to grow, despite all the headwinds.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The private institution may have averted closure through a state lifeline, but questions remain about its financial plan. A potential lifeline came in June, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that makes institutions like Birmingham-Southern eligible for a state loan. The state legislature funded the new program at $30 million. It’s possible that a loan from the government could save Birmingham-Southern College.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 10/13/2023 - 05:40 PM Georgia launches a new direct admissions program; ACT scores drop again; scores of New York institutions waive application fees. Byline(s) Susan H.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The employer is rewriting job descriptions to allow for either a relevant degree or the skills needed for the job, obtained through either previous experience or another type of learning.The move is part of a broader effort to eliminate unnecessary barriers to career advancement, Walmart said, and reflects a broader focus on skills among employers nationwide.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Roger Kreuz, associate dean and professor of psychology at the University of Memphis, explores how your identity is tied up in how you speak and write more than you might think.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Position title: Director of college success Hometown: Norfolk, NE Alma mater and degree(s): Bachelor of science in business administration, master of arts in curriculum development, University of Nebraska Lincoln Interests/hobbies: Dogs, going to Marvel movies with my nephews, online shopping, and nature walks What do you do for College Possible? I direct the success team.

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CAPD

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Many faculty enjoy rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and regional comprehensive universities. To learn more, interested graduate students, postdocs, and recent alumni are invited to register for the FREE virtual Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions conference on October 20, 2023.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Position title: Grant writer Hometown: Long Beach, CA Alma mater and degree(s): Bachelor of arts in history, Pre-Columbian Mexico emphasis, Chapman University Interests/hobbies: Being outside! Spending time with my four boys, and DIY home improvements. What do you do for College Possible? I work with the development team as a remote grant writer to raise funds for the students we serve.

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CAPD

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Infinite Careers Alumni Speakers Series is back! This is the 6th year of the series, which is a collaboration between Career Advising & Professional Development and the MIT Alumni Association to help students explore career paths and the non-linearity of career decision making. We have five amazing speakers lined up this fall semester covering various CAPD career interests from Politics, Arts, Communication & Media, to Healthcare.

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

One planned residence hall is being swapped for another as the University of Tennessee at Knoxville finalizes its first public-private development agreement to make it easier and faster to build enough housing to keep up with enrollment growth. The agreement to build two residence halls with private funds and management is set to be approved by the UT Board of Trustees Oct. 13.

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CAPD

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Applications open Monday, October 16th We are excited to announce that applications open Monday for two new professional development certificate programs for PhDs and postdocs for AY 2023-2024: the Research Mentoring Certificate and the Grant Writing Training Certificate. Applications for both certificate programs will close on Wednesday, November 1st.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Now that student debt repayments are back in full swing, it is more important than ever to learn about the options student loan borrowers have. Thanks to the Student Borrower Protection Center , a FREE webinar is available to learn about your options. Learn about how to take advantage of all opportunities available to federal borrowers and the steps you may need to take to access them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Biden-Harris Administration will award more than $13 million to 34 higher ed institutions to for campus-based childcare programs to better assist low-income student parents. Dr. Miguel Cardona The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program grants – to support or create these childcare programs – involved asking the schools to propose ways to improve the quality of services, such as higher wages for childcare workers, which can reduce turnover and are associated with better c

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AIFS Abroad

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here’s a question: How would you define success? The truth is, success is a concept that can vary greatly person-to-person, and it extends beyond the conventional measures of wealth, fame, or power. While many associate success with billionaires, renowned historical figures, or world leaders, it’s important to recognize that for many of these people, their sense of accomplishment goes beyond these external markers.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A Day of Tension and Protests on Campus Johanna Alonso Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Days after the Hamas terror attacks on Israeli civilians, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups of college students clashed on campuses across the U.S. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso Ryan Quinn Katherine Knott Susan H.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

by Rob Cuthbert The leader’s speech to Conference was expected to include far-reaching proposals for higher and further education. We obtained this leaked text of an early draft: “It is time for radical change. We will introduce the new rigorous, knowledge rich Advanced British Standard which will bring together A-Levels and T-Levels into a new, single qualification for our school leavers.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 13, 2023

With heartfelt passion, Nebraska Senator Tony Vargas returned to his AmeriCorps roots at College Possible Omaha to inspire the next generation of community leaders. Serving as the keynote speaker for the final week of Welcome Weeks, Senator Vargas delivered a powerful message that underscored the importance of service, equity, and educational opportunity.

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the rhythm and cycle of academic life, Hamilton College President David Wippman doesn’t sense much of a difference in his last year before retirement. Since guiding the institution through the grips of the pandemic and navigating the liberal arts institution’s students and staff through new modes of learning and teaching, he’s finally returned to center. “It feels like a pretty normal year,” he says.

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

CNN’s Nick Watt reports on tensions at college campuses across the US, from Harvard to UCLA, following the attacks by Hamas on Israel. Read more from CNN. The post Video | Protests erupt across US college campuses after Hamas attacks appeared first on University Business.

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