Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. Elfred A. Pinkard will become Brown University’s first-ever HBCU presidential fellow. Dr. Elfred A. Pinkard Pinkard, a veteran educator at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), will be retiring this spring as president of Wilberforce University in Ohio. He was appointed as fellow to help bolster Brown’s efforts and relationships with HBCUs, according to Brown officials, who added that he will create a consortium of partner schools for research, faculty development, student op

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Proctor Academy’s softball team is off to a strong start in a highly competitive Lakes Region League. With dominating early season wins over Gould Academy, Kents Hill School, and New Hampton School, the Hornets have lost three straight contests to St. Paul’s School, Tilton School, and Kimball Union Academy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Dr. George Timmons will become president of Holyoke Community College, pending approval of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, MassLive reported. Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC). He has previously been dean of the School of Liberal Arts and founding dean of online education at Excelsior College.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

Research Finds No Gender Bias in Academic Science Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-700211696.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

The Idaho Board of Education has unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting Idaho’s four-year schools from requiring job applicants to sign written diversity statements, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. The resolution – it goes into effect immediately – will affect Boise State University, the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and Lewis-Clark State College.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

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New College Board Denies Tenure for 5 Professors Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1246837406 (3).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

What drives diver Lyle Yost? “He loves to learn,” said Justin Sochor, head diving coach at The Ohio State University. “He’s reading books, he’s asking questions. He has a thirst for information and new challenges mixed with a love for life and adventure. That’s why he excels in diving.” This spring brought a major victory for Yost, becoming NCAA Champion in the 1-meter springboard.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Kori Harris Kori Harris has been appointed Title IX coordinator at Hampton University in Virginia. Harris served as the Title IX investigator at Hampton University. She received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Hampton University and a master’s in law and criminal justice from Regent University in Virginia Beach.

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Ed.gov Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

By: Frances W. Hopkins is Director of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award, as well as Director of President’s Education Awards Program. A charge: Shine a Light on the staff that have been designed to have such impact within the school walls. These staff are often not highlighted nor recognized nearly enough. The U.S. Department Continue Reading The post 2023 RISE Awardee Announced appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Kathleen McGarry Kathleen McGarry has been named to the Thomas Muench Endowed Chair of Economics at Stony Brook University in New York. She serves as a professor of economics at the University of California Los Angeles and as a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. McGarry earned bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and in economics and a Ph.D. in economics from Stony Brook University.

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The Guardian Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

On Wednesday it was revealed that the Hecs-Help debt of millions of Australians will rise by 7% this year – the highest hike in decades. Data shows that more graduates are struggling to pay back their loans amid stagnant wages, with the crossbench and unions calling for urgent measures to help those trapped in a cycle of debt. Higher education reporter Caitlin Cassidy speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about what’s going wrong in Australia’s student debt system Read more: Continue reading.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Trinity College Dublin will remove Irish philosopher George Berkeley’s name from its biggest library because of his links with 18th century slavery, The Guardian reported. The library, which was named after Berkeley in 1978, will be stripped of its name. No new name has been chosen as of yet. Born in County Kilkenny, Berkeley entered Trinity in 1700 and became a renowned philosopher, scientist, and Anglo-Irish Anglican bishop.

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Paradigm IQ

APRIL 26, 2023

Since 1949, the United States has observed Mental Health Awareness Month – a month meant to spread awareness, educate, and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Mental health, much like physical health, is something that affects all of us and can shift dramatically throughout our lives based on our environments, genetic makeups, and other complex factors.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

Everyone’s Work Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1406072634.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Students are the lifeblood of higher education. All of the energy that faculty, staff and administrators devote to their universities is directed toward improving the student experience, student outcomes and lifelong student success. Without students, there would be no universities, no IT departments and no technology decisions to be made. Engaged student bodies bring campuses to life and invigorate classroom discussion, whether that’s done in a lecture hall or through a computer screen.

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University Business

APRIL 26, 2023

Dozens of state leaders representing Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) packed the Legislative Office Building on Monday to air their dissent of an approved budget that would lead to more than 650 full-time faculty and staff layoffs, axe 3,000 part-time positions and raise the possibility of potential college closures. The budget cuts would be “devastating,” according to CSCU President Terrence Cheng.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

North Dakota Quietly Enacts First Anti-DEI Law Liam Knox Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 AM

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University Business

APRIL 26, 2023

The Princeton Review’s newly released list of best value colleges comprises 209 public and private schools selected from the company’s survey of some 650 institutions during the 2021–22 academic year. These institutions have earned the company’s highest return-on-investment rating. To tally the ROI ratings, researchers analyzed school-reported data on academics, cost/financial aid, career services, student debt and graduation rates.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

No Confidence Voted in President Who Barred Drag Show Scott Jaschik Wed, 04/26/2023 - 06:26 AM

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APRIL 26, 2023

Last month, Western Washington University announced a permanent 3% budget cut following declining enrollment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a loss of federal funding that have led to a $10 million expected budget deficit. With continued drops in enrollment — an estimated 9% loss from a pre-pandemic peak — administrators are looking for ways to make the institution viable long-term by increasing revenue (through increased enrollment) and reducing expenses.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

Florida to Develop Alternative to AP Courses Scott Jaschik Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Ray Schroeder

APRIL 26, 2023

In an April 14 email to campus, Chancellor Ronnie Green provided an overview of the proposed reductions, which were presented to the university’s Academic Planning Committee for consideration. An announcement outlining the final outcome of the proposal will be made prior to June 1. They will go into effect for fiscal year 2024. Green also outlined projected budget struggles across higher education, with a possible need for additional reductions in UNL’s 2024 and 2025 budgets.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

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University Business

APRIL 26, 2023

Faculty members of West Texas A&M University are calling for a vote of no confidence in President Walter Wendler. Wendler’s primary crime seems to be that he canceled a drag show scheduled for campus. Drag related issues have increasingly become part of the national conversation, especially those that are targeted toward children. Read more from OutKick.

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APRIL 26, 2023

No Confidence Voted in President Who Barred Drag Show Scott Jaschik Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Open educational resources (OER)—learning materials, such as online textbooks, with licenses that allow them to be freely used, edited, and shared—are natural tools for achieving DEI goals. OER are free, demolishing the cost barrier that prevents some underserved students from getting more traditional textbooks. But the benefits go beyond the financial.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

U of New Haven Settles COVID Shutdown Suit Liam Knox Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 AM

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EAB

APRIL 26, 2023

Blogs High school graduates are going to work instead of college. Can we prove they don’t have to choose? More and more high school graduates are opting out of higher education in part because of a hot labor market. How do we show they don’t have to choose between their college aspirations and surging wages ? Strategies we’ve been using for adult learners for years might hold the answer.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

Ex-Harvard Researcher Receives No Jail Time Scott Jaschik Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2023

U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn, House Assistant Democratic leader, will be Texas College’s 2023 commencement speaker. Rep. James E. Clyburn The event will take place 10 a.m. May 6. The Sumter, South Carolina native was the first African American to serve multiple terms as Majority Whip, having been in the role 2007-2010 and 2019-2022. Clyburn has also served as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, vice chair, and chair, of the House Democratic Caucus.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 26, 2023

How Forests Behave in a Drought: Academic Minute Doug Lederman Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:01 AM

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How to Unlock Your Creativity: Academic Minute Doug Lederman Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00 AM

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