Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
Camacia Smith-Ross Camacia Smith-Ross has been named chief of staff at Southern University New Orleans. Smith-Ross has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southern University in Baton Rouge, a master’s in urban education and leadership from the University of New Orleans, and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
University Business
AUGUST 15, 2023
Community colleges’ ease of access, relatively low cost and opportunities for under-resourced students, coupled with their high dropout rates and spotty record of upward transfers , have given higher education’s underdog a mercurial reputation. However, with a quarter of Gen Z students between 14 and 18 c onsidering community college, and less than half believing they need four years of postsecondary education to be successful, its potential for higher demand is probable.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
This fall, Chicago residents will be offed the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with a focus in Criminal Justice, at no cost. The program can be finished in as little as 12 months, and students will have the option to apply to the Chicago Police Academy (CPD) and waive the Department's entrance exam. This partnership with Olive-Harvey College and the CPD is an effort to encourage more Black and Latinx students to consider a career in law enforcement.
Roompact
AUGUST 15, 2023
Summer is quickly coming to an end for those of us in Residence Life, which marks a significant shift in the cadence of our work. Soon we say goodbye to our free time, our hobbies, our energy, and maybe a bit of our sanity as we start a multi-month marathon to reopen our doors for.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
Latino student success organization Excelencia in Education has announced finalists for the 2023 Examples of Excelencia , highlighting U.S. higher ed programs that intentionally support Latino students with culturally relevant, evidence-based practices. Adriana Rodriguez The 19 programs – selected from 103 submissions – will be put in Excelencia ’s Growing What Works Database , a national database of effective Latino student programs.
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 15, 2023
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
After the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated race-conscious admissions policies at the end of June, colleges and universities began preparing for the inevitable blow to their on-campus diversity. So, a press release last week from the University of California (UC) system may have felt like a ray of hope. UC announced that it had admitted its largest-ever freshman class of underrepresented minorities, almost 39,000 students.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
U.S Vice President Kamala Harris and Dr. Glenda Glover Tennessee State University (TSU) President Dr. Glenda Glover will step down from her post at the end of the spring 2024 semester, closing out a decade of leading her alma mater, the Tennessean reported. "Serving as president of Tennessee State University has been the honor of a lifetime," Glover said.
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 15, 2023
The use of generative AI in cybercrimes has opened new avenues for hackers and scammers to carry out sophisticated attacks, with deepfakes being a prime tool. By leveraging AI technology, criminals can create fake videos and voice recordings that closely resemble individuals known to the victims. The fabricated media is then used to deceive unsuspecting victims, leading to devastating consequences.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
Biden Administration Releases Guidance on Affirmative Action Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1398339010.
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 15, 2023
The post CCS Product Design Student Works to Help Replace Spires on 181 Year-Old Church in Detroit appeared first on College for Creative Studies.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
Antioch, Otterbein Launch Network of Graduate Programs Featured Image at Top of Article Otterbein-Antioch-System-Map.jpg kathryn.
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 15, 2023
The 26 people profiled as Notable Leaders in Higher Education are administrators, faculty, researchers, board members and others at Michigan institutions worthy of a shout-out. They are advocating for and implementing changes that diversify their schools and providing safe spaces to students and community members. They are modernizing revenue streams and raising millions, establishing new colleges, improving equity through one-on-one mentoring, and implementing learning opportunities for learner
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
The University of Chicago, one of 17 highly selective colleges accused in a class action of violating federal antitrust laws by conspiring by using a common method for allocating financial aid, has agreed to pay $13.5 million to settle the legal claims against it.
Parchment
AUGUST 15, 2023
News of rising costs has dominated the headlines for over a year, affecting everything from the price at the pumps to the cost of groceries and clothing. And unfortunately, higher education is feeling the impact, too. The cost of tuition for colleges and universities rose 2.3% for the year ending May 2023, proving consistent with the five prior price increases.
Via's
AUGUST 15, 2023
Via, in partnership with StudentUniverse, is reducing barriers for students studying abroad with automated flight discounts. Via has teamed up with StudentUniverse , a prominent platform for booking student travel, to tackle this challenge and make the journey abroad more affordable and seamless. Studying abroad is an incredibly enriching experience, offering opportunities for personal growth, cultural exchange, and broadening horizons.
CAPD
AUGUST 15, 2023
The application to the 2024 MIT Energy Conference leadership positions is open! Founded in 2006, the MIT Energy Conference is the largest student-led energy & climate conference in the world – bringing together over 600+ industry professionals, investors, scholars and policymakers. Last year, we had around 600 in-person attendees, with another 400 joining us virtually from across the globe.
EAB
AUGUST 15, 2023
Blogs I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage. Guest post by Jordyn Morris, who is interning in EAB’s Research division As a college junior, graduate education is regularly on my mind, as it is for many of my peers. EAB estimates that by 2031, 60% of adult learners will be Gen Z (like my classmates and me).
University Business
AUGUST 15, 2023
The presidents of a wide-ranging group of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced Tuesday to combat what organizers call dire threats to U.S. democracy. The Campus Call for Free Expression will take different forms on different campuses. The campaign, created by The Institute for Citizens & Scholars with funding from the Knight Foundation is designed to cultivate the freedom of expression on campuses and
Gray Associates
AUGUST 15, 2023
As the Pac-12 Conference grapples with a landscape-altering exodus, join us in exploring Stanford's potential pathways forward. Delve into a comprehensive sport-by-sport analysis, from football's possible ACC petition to baseball's Big West prospects, offering a glimpse into the game plan Stanford could execute. Immerse yourself in a world of strategic possibilities, envisioning how Stanford University could adapt and excel amidst the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.
University Business
AUGUST 15, 2023
Two 53-year-old academic leaders are taking the helm this summer at the two historically Black universities in the nation’s capital. One is a newcomer to the world of HBCUs, the other a product of them. Q: What’s uppermost in your mind for your schools as you’re starting? Vinson: All of us have been recognizing over the past several years an overall declining faith in the value of higher education.
EAB
AUGUST 15, 2023
Podcast How Long Beach City College Revamped Support for First-Year Students Episode 162. August 15, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.
University Business
AUGUST 15, 2023
Six weeks after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, the Department of Education released a comprehensive directive to help institutions understand exactly which admission practices violate the Fourteenth Amendment and which are perfectly fine to pursue. In the days and weeks following the ruling, colleges and universities began interpreting the law as they saw fit.
Campus Sonar
AUGUST 15, 2023
Incoming students are one of higher ed’s most important audiences. We work with campuses to segment your incoming student audience, identify opportunities for engagement, and develop messages that resonate with them to target and position your enrollment strategy. South Dakota State University (SDSU) wanted to gain a deeper understanding of their prospective and admitted STEM and pre-health student conversations to support undergraduate recruitment.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
A former nursing student whom Columbia Basin College expelled after learning that he had been hospitalized for homicidal thoughts about three professors can sue the institution and several of its officials, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 15, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education caused a stir in April when it declared it would bar a major for-profit college in Florida from participating in federal financial aid programs. The Education Department accused Florida Career College, or FCC, of helping students with answers on a test that allows them to qualify for federal student aid, as well as allowing them to break exam rules.
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
Recent deaths at universities point to the vulnerability of older adolescents. Policymakers should respond Parents hope that when young people leave home to take up places at university they will thrive in the new environment. Often, it is teenagers’ first experience of living independently. Nearly all will face some challenges. But in recent years, there have been a number of high-profile instances in which the strain has proved too much.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
More than 300 history faculty members and others have signed a letter supporting the ousted director of the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Center of the American West.
College for Creative Study
AUGUST 15, 2023
The post New Entertainment Arts Faculty Member Recognized in Animation Magazine appeared first on College for Creative Studies.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has reportedly settled a pair of lawsuits brought by two former administrators alleging financial malfeasance, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 15, 2023
As President Joe Biden works to resurrect the student debt forgiveness program that was shot down by the Supreme Court, this time using a different legal authority, his administration continues to provide what other relief it can. The Department of Education announced Monday that it had started discharges of $39 billion in debt for 804,000 borrowers.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
As the media landscape continues to shift, knowing what to expect can help you strategize outreach and manage expectations. Summer is a great reset, especially in higher education where the calendar naturally allows for a break before beginning a new academic year. It used to be a “slower” time, but that hasn’t been a reality for quite a while. Still, for me it remains the best time of year to take stock of what worked, what was new or different from previous years, and what I could improve upon
University Business
AUGUST 15, 2023
Given that Rufo frames the New College takeover as a demonstration project to be repeated by red states nationwide, I’d expect attempts to scrap gender studies to spread. (Already, some Republicans in the Wyoming Legislature have tried , unsuccessfully, to defund such programs.) But having followed the right-wing remaking of New College all year, I think it’s worth paying attention not just to what is being destroyed but also to what is being put in its place.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
New Presidents and Provosts: Baptist U of Health Sciences, College of Staten Island, DeSales U, Manhattanville College, Presbyterian College, Trine U, U of Nebraska-Lincoln Doug Lederman Tue, 08/15/2023 - 03:00 AM
The Change Leader, Inc.
AUGUST 15, 2023
15 August · Episode 168 Nurturing Free Speech and Respectful Dialogue in Higher Education 40 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Eric shares how faculty, staff, and students can approach free speech and respectful dialogue by conducting co-teaching practices and exercises. Although higher ed as a whole believes in the importance of free speech, very few agree on what the free exchange of ideas looks like and how it should function on campus.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 15, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute, part of USC Dornsife Week: Sylvain Barbot, associate professor of earth sciences, identifies one region needs to prepare for another earthquake.
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