Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Two years after a scathing report on gender equity issues, the NCAA commissioned an external, independent review of its progress at championships. “A continued commitment to equity must be at the center of everything in college sports,” said National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker. When huge disparities were exposed between the 2021 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, ranging from workout facilities to food to swag bags, the NCAA retained the law

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AUGUST 7, 2023

The Supreme Court ruling sent institutions scrambling to ensure compliance. Some say it’s also enabled politically motivated overreach. Late last month, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees gathered for its first in-person meeting since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

For more than a million students each year, the college process starts with logging on to the Common App, the online application that can submitted to over 1,000 colleges and universities. But for about a quarter of those students, the process stops there: although they set up a student profile and begin working on at least one application, they ultimately don’t complete or submit any.

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University Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

The 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) is the survey’s first iteration to ask students about food insecurity and homelessness, and it may have unearthed a different kind of pandemic students have long been struggling with in pursuit of postsecondary education. Specifically, 23% of all undergraduates and 12% of graduate students experienced food insecurity, according to an analysis by The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) has received $75,000 to increase retention, completion, and transfer success for male students of color. Dr. Sunni L. Solomon II The grant – from the University of Southern California’s Takeoff: Institutional Innovations for College Men of Color project – will allow CCBC’s Male Student Success Initiative (MSSI) to widen access to the school’s Honors Program and recruit higher achieving men of color, specifically Black and Latino male students.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

Report says current rules set inconsistent and sometimes inadequate expectations regarding student achievement, but it stops short of suggesting “bright-line” standards for agencies.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Digital University Ecosystem: Engaging and Supporting Students With Technology The modern student makes meaningful contact with a prospective college or university before they ever set foot on its campus. That’s because they’re highly adept at seeking and gathering information from the institution’s website — which serves as the school’s virtual campus.

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Higher Education Whisperer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nick Thieberger, University of MelbourneGreetings from "Digitisation for Pacific cultural materials" by Nick Thieberger from University of Melbourne, at ANU Department of Pacific Affairs. This is a fascinating presentation about Paradisec, an archive of digitized audio and other cultural material of the Pacific.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

Conference Reshuffling Adds to Instability in Big-Time Sports Featured Image at Top of Article pac-12 image.

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Credo Higher Ed

AUGUST 7, 2023

Moving The Needle Impacts Culture & Retention Together with our partners, the Moving the Needle (MTN) project invests deeply in the development of leaders across the campus, in the integration of their work, and in creating a long-term sustainable culture of student success. Our campus partners have achieved remarkable outcomes for students and for campus resources and culture.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

Florida high school students may be able to take AP Psychology this coming fall after all. The state’s education commissioner, Manny Diaz Jr., released a statement Friday saying the Advanced Placement course can be taught “in its entirety in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate,” reversing a prior decision by the Education Department that banned the course from including any lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

Institutions, academics and students are being ill-served by a failing marketised model of higher education Rightly rejecting the idea of lifting the cap on tuition fees in English universities, the higher education minister, Robert Halfon, last week urged the HE sector to read the signs of the times. “I just think we have to be real,” said Mr Halfon, “that we have to live in the world as it is, which is an incredibly difficult one faced by cost-of-living challenges.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

Wake Forest University is introducing an early-action option specifically for applicants who would be the first in their families to attend college.

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Roompact

AUGUST 7, 2023

Congratulations on your new position as a Resident Assistant (or CA, or CM, or whatever you institution may call the role)! As an RA, you have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of your residents, build a sense of community, and create a supportive environment. While the role can be.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

College Building Projects: Behind Schedule and Over Budget Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1424280728.

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Study and Go Abroad

AUGUST 7, 2023

Did you know the French government makes the cost of education cheaper for all students? Have you thought about studying abroad? Make sure you consider France when checking out your choices! Studying abroad is a great way to earn valuable life experiences, develop your skills, and gain independence. So, why should you choose to study in France? Not only will you be in good company in France, as 14% of Canadians studying abroad choose France as their study destination (pdf) , but there’s also th

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this extra post, Shian Holt reflects not only on the ‘how’ to build Peer Support online but also the ‘why’ Arguing that fostering belonging for online students is key to helping them develop agency and confidence in their own knowlege-production. Shian Holt is the Assistant Director Student Support, Disability and Learning Support Service.

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Study and Go Abroad

AUGUST 7, 2023

Discover what makes public colleges and private career colleges in Canada different from each other. As you begin your search for post-secondary schools, you may come across two different types of colleges: public college and career college. Both may seem similar at first, which may have you wondering, “what is the difference between a college and a career college?

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University Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

At a rural school like Alderson Broaddus, the negative impact can be even more pronounced, said Mr. Koricich, who focuses his research on rural-serving institutions. A shutdown would also disproportionately harm a county community that relies on its only university, Mr. Koricich said. Alderson Broaddus is one of the top employers in Barbour County, and many local businesses likely depend on Alderson Broaddus students, faculty and staff.

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Study and Go Abroad

AUGUST 7, 2023

Compare your options for studying law in Canada, Australia, the UK, and US to discover which option is best for you. Have you ever dreamed about becoming a lawyer? The type of law degrees you can pursue are a Bachelor of Law (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD). These degrees are fundamentally similar, though each country may have slight variations, which you can check out below.

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University Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) reported a massive data breach Friday impacting a large group of students and educators dating back to 2004. CDHE said it became aware of the cybersecurity ransomware incident on June 19 that impacted network systems. The investigation is ongoing, but CDHE said it determined an unauthorized person or people accessed its systems between June 11 and June 19.

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Creatrix Campus

AUGUST 7, 2023

Enhancing Success: Effective Behavior Management Strategies to Reduce Student Dropout Rates editor Mon, 08/07/2023 - 08:53 In the pursuit of knowledge and education, there is an alarming global challenge that cannot be overlooked - the rising student dropout rates. As more students disengage from their educational path, higher educational institutions are increasingly turning to Behavior Management Strategies as a powerful solution.

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University Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

The ANEW program is funded by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. MSU received its first ANEW grant in 2019, and it was recently renewed for $2.6 million over four years, which administrators in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing refer to as ANEW 2.0.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Florida International University Week: Daniel Bagner, professor of psychology and director of clinical training, explores the benefits of telehealth for those whose children need an extra hand.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 7, 2023

The home, which is located at 570 Prince Ave., has served as the official residence for the president of the University of Georgia since 1949, when it was purchased by the USG with funds donated to UGA for that purpose. Over the past 70 plus years, seven presidents have lived there. However, with its 9,000 square feet of reception and living space and approximately 5 acres of grounds, the property has become increasingly costly and challenging to maintain.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 7, 2023

We’d like to hear from young people who have decided against university due to concerns about cost and future finances We’re interested to hear from young Britons who have opted out of higher education because they feared student life would be unaffordable, or had concerns about their financial future if they attended university. Whether financial concerns relating to tuition fees, student accommodation , student loan repayments or concerns about graduate job prospects have prompted you to do an

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

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EAB

AUGUST 7, 2023

Blogs EAB Strategic Advisory Services Extends Breadth and Depth of Coverage The challenges facing higher education have become increasingly complex and interconnected over the past 15 years and in many cases require the collective action of multiple cabinet leaders and divisions to make progress. To support our partners in navigating both longstanding and emergent challenges, we pair rigorous research and deep knowledge of higher education with expert advisory services to holistically support ea

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University Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

Rob Vischer took over the University of St. Thomas in January during a pivotal period in its 139-year history. Once a s mall Catholic liberal arts college, St. Thomas is now the largest private university in Minnesota and is eyeing to expand its influence across state and national lines. As undergraduate enrollment at Minnesota colleges and universities has dropped by almost a third over the past decade, Vischer reported St.

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College Forward

AUGUST 7, 2023

Each year, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps service members pledge a year of service at nonprofit organizations across the country. In exchange for a living allowance, education award, and additional benefits , full-time AmeriCorps members devote 1,700 service hours to organizations tackling some of the most pervasive systemic problems. At College Possible, AmeriCorps service members assist as near-peer college access and success coaches , helping over 25,000 students annually overcome the most pres

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 7, 2023

Truth is, education is not set up to prepare employees for the specifics of the workplace. That’s a good thing. I am trying to think of a single job I’ve ever had that did not require a relatively extensive amount of training. These thoughts come in the aftermath of reading a recent lament in The Wall Street Journal about how the pandemic has left new graduates without the “basic skills” necessary to be useful in their workplaces.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 7, 2023

Dallas author Jason Stanford knows what it’s like to be the target of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s ire. Two years ago, the Texas Republican politician worked to get a promotional event canceled for a book that Stanford co-wrote, Forget the Alamo. But when Stanford learned that a Texas A&M University professor had been put on administrative leave after supposedly criticizing Patrick during a lecture, he felt horribly for her.

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