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Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building, one of its most high-profile buildings. The building, with its angular green and white façade, will be known as Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall, named after two of its most prominent alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye.

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Academic Approach to AI Maturing as Technology Evolves

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Academic Approach to AI Maturing as Technology Evolves David Ho Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM At the Digital Universities U.S. event in St. Louis, digital transformation, the pandemic’s aftermath and the ongoing rise of AI were front and center.

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MELISSA SMILEY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Melissa Smiley Melissa Smiley has been named chief of staff and university relations officer at Wayne State University. She served as chief of staff at WorkMoney. Smiley holds a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College as well as an MPH, a Master of Urban Planning degree, and a Ph.D. in epidemiological science from the University of Michigan.

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Accreditor: Keystone College in ‘Danger of Imminent Closure’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Accreditor: Keystone College in ‘Danger of Imminent Closure’ Ryan Quinn Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The Middle States Commission on Higher Education warns of “misleading information” circulating about the Pennsylvania institution’s dire straits. Students can’t be sure their college will exist come fall.

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New Study Measures ‘Return on Investment’ in Cal Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study measures “return on investment” in California higher education for low- and moderate-income learners and analyzes whether they can quickly recoup their costs of attending. Eloy Ortiz Oakley Golden Opportunities: Measuring Return on Investment in California Higher Education for Low- and Moderate-Income Learners was commissioned by College Futures Foundation with a specific focus on the state’s low- and moderate-income learners.

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NY Financial Aid Expansion to Benefit About 93,000 Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

New York finalized a “historic” expansion of the state’s largest higher ed grant, the Tuition Assistance Program, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The change raises the maximum household income eligibility threshold from $80,000 per year to $125,000, and increases the minimum award amount to $1,000.

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The 2024 State of Facilities in Higher Education

University Business

Higher education is still finding its footing post pandemic. Age-old notions of what a campus is and what it could be are evolving, student demographics are changing, inflation is compressing operations budgets, and the facilities workforce is shrinking. The 11th edition of Gordian’s comprehensive report examines these trends and explores how higher ed leaders are navigating these new realities and the challenges of space, spending, and staff.

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Guarding Higher Ed’s Data Goldmine

University Business

Higher education institutions house huge amounts of sensitive data, and therefore increasingly become targets for cybercriminals, who use sophisticated methods to steal data from campus community members including students, instructors, researchers, staff, alumni, donors, and more. Understanding the complex relationship between privacy, security, and compliance is vital to securing the goldmine of data at any institution.

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Re: GenAI, Do Not Listen to Nonexperts in Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Re: GenAI, Do Not Listen to Nonexperts in Education johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM No matter how rich they are.

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ResEdChat Ep 69: Exploring White Accountability Groups and Racial Justice in Residence Life with Dr. Kathy Obear

Roompact

In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Dr. Kathy Obear, President of the Center for Transformation and Change, to delve into her latest book, "Leading White Accountability Groups in Your Organization." Together, they examine the purpose and the importance of intentionality in creating white accountability groups, as well as the significance of establishing a confidential space for discussing whiteness for white identifying folx.

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Half of Financial Aid Officers Want to Switch Jobs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Over half of all financial aid professionals are likely to seek employment in a new sector within the next year, according to a new report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors (NASFAA). The report found the most common reason for wanting to change jobs was “pay and workforce flexibility.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

The Division of Student Affairs received some questions this spring centered around changes to returning student housing application process for 2024-25, general availability of on-campus housing for students, health and safety in the residence halls, and navigating the local off-campus housing market. Below are responses to those questions. Responses to Student Questions (1) VCU Housing Renewal Options and Notice: Students Comment: VCU did not provide upper-class students ample notice about sh

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UC Berkeley Investigates Pro-Palestinian Dinner Protest Fracas

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of California, Berkeley, is investigating whether a law professor harassed a Muslim student when the student interrupted a dinner last month at the professor’s house with a pro-Palestinian speech and the professor attempted to stop her, NBC News reports

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Ralph Gilles of Stellantis Named 2024 CCS Commencement Speaker

College for Creative Study

College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to welcome Ralph Gilles, Stellantis Chief Design Officer, as the honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2024. Gilles graduated from CCS with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Transportation Design and joins a list of recent commencement speakers including Doug Chiang, Patricia Moore, Kevin Beasley ‘07, Edward T.

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Only 13 Percent of Students See Middle East as Key Issue

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Though 45 percent of students say they agree with pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, only 13 percent consider the conflict in the Middle East the most important of nine issues, according to a survey of 1,250 two- and four-year college students conducted by Generation Lab and reported by Axios.

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College Possible senior reflects on journey to and through college

College Forward

Hello, everyone! My name is Breanna, and I am a senior college student majoring in , advertising, and media studies) with a focus on public relations at UW-Milwaukee. I have been part of the College Possible program since my sophomore year of high school. Ever since I got into UW-Milwaukee, College Possible has helped me in so many ways both mentally and academically.

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Board Restores Suspended Funding to Community College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted to restore funding to Piedmont Virginia Community College on Monday, just a week after they suspended it.

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Striving for a better future: Vanessa’s journey to a career in engineering

College Forward

A senior at Millard South High School, Vanessa remembers when she first heard about College Possible. “I was called down to a presentation by College Possible and they described how they could help us through the process of getting into college,” Vanessa shares. “I knew I needed help, so I signed up.” Originally from Wisconsin, Vanessa and her family have relocated several times, first to Texas and then to Nebraska.

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Celebrating 60 Years of AIFS: A Practitioner’s Journey in Global Education

AIFS Abroad

As I reflect on the remarkable milestone of AIFS’s 60th anniversary , I can’t help but be filled with a sense of gratitude for all those who have been a part of this incredible adventure. From Sir Cyril Taylor’s visionary leadership and passion for fostering international education, to colleagues and faculty members who tirelessly supported our programs, to the diverse students who have infused every corner of the globe with their unique perspectives and originality, each has played

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Gwen’s genuine impact: An access coach finds inspiration in serving students

College Forward

To say I’m proud to serve students would be an understatement. Watching students who dreamed of a college degree, but faced numerous barriers, now applying for scholarships, gives new life to my soul. Seeing students make plans for campus life is a humbling experience. Community has always been an important concept for me. The sense of community with students and fellow AmeriCorps coaches I feel is indescribable.

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When is a California college degree worth the cost? A new study has answers

University Business

Nathan Reyes lives with his family five minutes from Cal State Los Angeles, where he’s paying close to nothing to earn a bachelor’s degree that typically lands graduates a salary of $62,000 within five years of completing college. He’s one of hundreds of thousands of California low-income students who attend colleges that, because they’re affordable enough, cost the equivalent of a few months of a typical salary that students earn within a few years of graduation.

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Six panel discussions spark college dreams across local high school students

College Forward

For the second consecutive year, College Possible Omaha hosted a series of College Experience Panels during the spring semester, aimed at bridging the transition from high school to higher education. Held across six partner high schools including Benson, Bellevue East, Millard South, Omaha North, Omaha South, and Ralston, these panels offered valuable guidance for students interested in pursuing college.

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This year’s Iowa graduates show how higher ed is changing

University Business

Iowa’s colleges and universities are getting more creative, open-minded, and flexible in how, when and who they educate—a response to student demands and workforce needs—with the evolution perhaps most evident in the growing diversity of their graduates. All three of Iowa’s public universities are holding commencement ceremonies this week into the weekend — along with other private and community colleges in Iowa.

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College Possible Omaha’s Caps Off event honors support for student success

College Forward

Last month, College Possible Omaha celebrated its second annual Caps Off community appreciation event, a heartfelt tribute to the community’s unwavering support for our mission of providing college access and success to underserved students across Omaha. The event was hosted in Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community, an innovative space for small business and entrepreneurs.

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ISA Journal

I’m sure the weepy goodbye posts are already appearing on your Instagram. Mine is already in the drafts.

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Yexalen expresses gratitude for community support at Caps Off event

College Forward

At College Possible Omaha’s second annual Caps Off community appreciation event, College Possible student Yexalen was honored as one of the keynote speakers. Yexalen, who is currently enrolled at the University of Nebraska Omaha, shared her ambitious aspirations to support students in achieving academic success, inspired by the assistance she received from College Possible.

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Warren, Other Senators Want MOHELA Held Accountable For ‘Failures’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ten Democratic Senators are urging Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to hold a Missouri-based student loan company “accountable for its failures using the full extent of [his] authority.

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Former College Possible student turned coach delivers heartfelt speech at Caps Off

College Forward

At last month’s Caps Off community appreciation event hosted by College Possible Omaha, Katie Krzemien, a former College Possible student who now serves as a coach, was recognized as one of the keynote speakers. Having once been a beneficiary of College Possible’s support, Katie returned to pay it forward by guiding current students. At the event, she shared her personal journey and experiences, inspiring the audience with her story.

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US students blast cancellation of commencements: ‘A slap in the face’

The Guardian Higher Education

Universities across the US are dropping or shrinking graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue. Some students feel they’re being punished Spare a thought for the class of 2024. Some graduating seniors, many of whom did not receive proper high school send-offs due to early Covid lockdowns, once again face muted celebrations. Though the majority of commencement ceremonies across the US are going ahead as planned, a handful of universities have pared down or outright cancelled fest

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California Republicans threaten to take money from campuses, students over protests- LYNN LA, Cal Matters

Ray Schroeder

As campus tensions escalate over student encampments to protest the war in Gaza — with canceled classes, violent clashes and mass arrests in recent days — Republican leaders in the California Legislature are calling for the state to use its upcoming budget process to punish demonstrators who they say have gone too far. Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones of San Diego and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher of Chico announced Thursday that they would push to strip state financial aid from

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University leaders must take ‘personal’ care to protect Jewish students, Sunak says

The Guardian Higher Education

Encampments at 15 institutions protesting Israel’s war in Gaza lead to concern for safety of Jewish students University leaders should take “personal responsibility” for protecting Jewish students on campus, Rishi Sunak said to vice-chancellors during an antisemitism roundtable hosted at Downing Street. Sunak told the meeting of 17 higher education institutions from England and Scotland, along with Jewish student and community groups, that it was imperative for universities to “remain bastions o

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UK universities must ‘show leadership’ over Gaza protests, says Gillian Keegan

The Guardian Higher Education

Education secretary says she wants campuses to be safe places and warns vice-chancellors about escalation Israel-Gaza war – live updates University vice-chancellors need to “show leadership” in response to student protests over Israel’s military action in Gaza, the education secretary has said. Gillian Keegan told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme that she wanted “our campuses to be a safe place where students feel welcomed, where students can express different views”.