Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, creating pathways for students to enter and excel is crucial. Josiah Alexander, a computer science major with a concentration in network security at the New York Institute of Technology, serves as an exemplary example of how such pathways can be established. His journey, driven by passion and supported by educational programs and mentorship, highlights the importance of comprehensive support systems.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this extra post, Fiona Philippi and Maryna Zhenchenko reflect on the innovative hybrid summer school co-led by the Institute for Academic Development and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) in Ukraine, which focused on supporting researchers with academic writing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Jacqueline Travisano Jacqueline Travisano has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Travisano holds an MBA from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and a doctorate in higher education leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

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University Business

AUGUST 14, 2023

Colleges and K12 institutions have long attempted to forge partnerships to make higher education attainable for more students, such as dual enrollment. With affirmative action ending, blurring the line between both entities seems more critical than ever; higher education needs assurance the student body they are receiving is as diverse as it is prepared.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Clarence Avant, who was widely known as ‘the Black Godfather’ of the entertainment industry, died on Monday. He was 92. Clarence Avant “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as “the Black Godfather” in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics , and sports,” read a statement released by his family. “Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for gener

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Terminalfour

AUGUST 14, 2023

This week, in Part I of this article, we’re diving into how universities and colleges can use Google Snippets to showcase your content, engage with prospective student audiences, and boost traffic to your website.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Department of Education has confirmed that Baylor University, the Baptist research institution in Waco, Texas, is immune from certain Title IX complaints “to the extent that they are inconsistent with the University’s religious tenets,” wrote Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in a letter to the school’s president, Dr. Linda Livingstone.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

There was nothing particularly novel about Utah State University’s initial implementation of the ServiceNow platform. It was, as CIO Eric Hawley says, a tool to handle “bog- standard trouble tickets” from the university community. But when IT team member Steve Funk grew tired of reviewing paper requests for PTO from his staff, he thought ServiceNow could provide some relief.

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University Business

AUGUST 14, 2023

The new form aims to simplify the process of applying for college aid because it’s been found that those who complete a FAFSA, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, are more likely to attend college. Along with updating the form, the federal government is expanding eligibility for federal aid in the biggest overhaul in decades. But some families with more than one child in college at the same time may qualify for less assistance.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 14, 2023

The report noted that the system is falling short on three of four graduation rate goals set under Graduation Initiative 2025, an effort to boost graduation rates, decrease time to degree and eliminate disparities for students from minority backgrounds. According to the report, the system is not on track to reach a six-year graduation rate of 70 percent for first-time students.

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University Business

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Easton college issued a news release saying it will only consider up to six activities on college admission applications. Lafayette is among the 1,000-plus schools that accept applications through the Common App. The Common App allows applicants to list as many as 10 extracurricular activities. That’s too many, according to Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 14, 2023

The latest NPSAS, which was publicly released in late July and features data from spring 2020—during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—surveyed over 100,000 students on their experiences with food and housing insecurity. Over all, the findings corroborate something that basic needs researchers have long asserted: college students face higher rates of food and housing insecurity than the general population.

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University Business

AUGUST 14, 2023

After LGBTQ+ students filed several Title IX discrimination complaints against the Waco-based university — in one case for failing to address homophobic harassment by a former student’s peers — Baylor wrote to the agency’s Office for Civil Rights, arguing that the federal government previously recognized that the university is exempt from certain aspects of civil rights law.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Many institutions have become increasingly reliant on higher fees from international students to help cover costs Britain should warmly welcome international students joining universities across the country or risk losing out to the US, Canada and Australia, the higher education admissions chief has said. The intervention came amid concerns that domestic students hoping to begin undergraduate courses this autumn could lose out to international applicants.

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University Business

AUGUST 14, 2023

West Virginia University is continuing a trend of drastic changes to its academic program and structure. This time, however, it’s not just focused on consolidating colleges. It’s focused on elimination. Per the university’s preliminary recommendations released on Friday, it suggests cutting 32 academic programs, 12 of which are undergraduate majors.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

University and College Union is preparing a new ballot that could lead to marking boycott continuing and strikes lasting into 2024 Universities across the UK will face another round of strikes next month unless employers agree to return to the negotiating table, the University and College Union has warned. A marking boycott that has left tens of thousands of students without their degree result this summer will continue, the union said, while preparations will get under way for a new strike ball

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Goucher DEI

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) serves all undergraduate and graduate students at Goucher. We facilitate any accessibility need for staff, faculty, and guests of Goucher. The OAS is designed to meet the needs of students who have unique abilities. Unique abilities are formerly known as disabilities/accommodations. Alignment With DEIJ Initiatives When you think about inclusivity, historically, individuals with unique abilities have been excluded.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Retired consultant psychotherapist Martin Wells on tackling a culture that is causing increasing mental health problems in children Sally Weale’s article ( Universities must treat students better, says UK father whose son killed himself, 9 August ) highlights the painful reality of parents whose children are suffering with serious mental health problems at university.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

AUGUST 14, 2023

Surveys play a pivotal role in assessment, allowing us to connect with a large number of students simultaneously to gain valuable insights into their needs, experiences, perspectives, and knowledge. When intentionally designed and utilized, surveys provide powerful data that can drive continuous improvement. However, we often overlook the fact that surveys are not just data-gathering tools; they also serve as a platform for real-time dialogue between students and educators, presenting an opportu

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

Government urged to grant current cohort of Afghans on Chevening scholarship programme indefinite leave to remain Afghan scholars studying in the UK under a Foreign Office scheme say they live in fear of being forced back into Taliban clutches. The current cohort of Afghan Chevening scholars say they are stuck in limbo and face the possibility of having to return to Afghanistan after their graduation in September or once their visas expire.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Departments of Education and Justice have published their guidance on the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ruling, offering clarity to colleges and applicants about the post-affirmative action landscape. Although the guidance, which takes the form of a Dear Colleague letter and a seven-page question and answer document, does not have the force of law, it still matters, according to Dr.

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