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Struggling Schools Should Look to Merge Much Earlier, Say Experts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As colleges struggle to cope with declining enrollment as the influx of federal COVID-19 money dries up, a wave of closures is widely expected. Already this year, at least six campuses are expected to shutter, including Finlandia University, Cazenovia College , and, after an announcement last week, Iowa Wesleyan University. But experts believe that some institutions could be saved if their leaders were more open to a different option: merging with other schools before their circumstances grow de

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Michigan grad workers striking over pay, trans health care

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: University of Michigan graduate student instructors and staff assistants began striking Wednesday, seeking to raise their minimum annual salaries from $24,000 to about $38,500 and win easier access to health care for transgender members, an emergency fund for international students and other benefits. The Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) acknowledges that its strike in Ann Arbor is illegal under its own collective bargaining agreement with the university.

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Opposition Arises Amid Nearing University of Arkansas System Acquisition of University of Phoenix

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Arkansas (UA) system may be nearing an affiliation deal with embattled for-profit University of Phoenix, and UA faculty and staff continue to object to the move, worried about the damage it could do to the reputation of the state’s schools, The Washington Post reported. “The University of Phoenix has proven itself, through strikingly low graduation and retention rates, to be unsuccessful at helping students reach their educational goals, anathema to what we do here,” University

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ChatGPT in Education: The Pros, Cons and Unknowns of Generative AI

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Here’s a fun game: Say the word ChatGPT to a friend or colleague, then watch what happens. There’s a lot of drama swirling around this groundbreaking artificial intelligence chatbot, released in November by the startup OpenAI. A few months later, in early March, OpenAI’s GPT-4 was introduced and has already stunned many by easily outperforming its older AI sibling.

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Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit Submits Resignation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit will resign at the end of the current school year. Pettit submitted his resignation to the college’s board of trustees Mar. 30, which has been accepted. Dr. Steve Pettit “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve as the president of Bob Jones University,” Pettit said. “My memories of the wonderful people, the incredible student body, and the perpetual blessings of God will linger with me throughout the rest of my life.

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How in-person exchanges greatly enhance research creativity (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Hanna Tervanotko and Helen Dixon make the case that prioritizing in-person exchanges can significantly enhance research creativity. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: faculty Editorial Tags: Career Advice Research Writing Show on Jobs site: Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Multiple Authors: Hanna Tervanotko Helen Dixon Is this diversity newsletter?

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KAREN PLAUT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Karen Plaut Karen Plaut has been named executive vice president for research at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Plaut holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Vermont, a master’s in animal nutrition from Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. in animal science from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

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SAMANTHA DEZERGA

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Samantha DeZerga Samantha Dezerga has been appointed director of the William D. Law, Jr. Learning Commons at Florida’s Tallahassee Community College. She served as interim director. DeZerga earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and humanities and a master’s in instructional systems and learning technologies from Florida State University.

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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Setting community college students up for success can result in institutional partnerships, as demonstrated by the University of Dayton’s work with Sinclair Community College in Ohio. In 2016, University of Dayton and Sinclair established the UD Sinclair Academy —an agreement between the two colleges to allow undergraduates at Sinclair to transfer directly to Dayton.

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JESSICA WILKIE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jessica Wilkie Jessica Wilkie has been named dean of the School of Humanities at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York. Wilkie holds a bachelor’s degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, and a master’s in interdisciplinary humanities from the University at Buffalo.

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Student Drag Show Moved to Larger Venue in Tennessee

Confessions of a Community College Dean

East Tennessee State University students who organized a drag show set for today are being asked by university officials to make sure all in attendance are 18 and over, TV news station WJHL reported. The event, which was conceived as a protest statement against a new state law restricting drag shows, has been moved to a larger venue called the Millennium Centre that’s owned by the university but across the street from the main campus.

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How Software Support Can Ease the Burden on Higher Ed IT Departments

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher ed institutions have many software environments to manage, from collaboration to productivity and cybersecurity. Managing these ecosystems can be a full-time job that includes troubleshooting, warranty and license management, incident response, and more. With increased demands being placed on higher ed IT departments, this can be time-consuming and place an added burden on small staffs.

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Fla. Professors Will Face Posttenure Review Every 5 Years

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Florida professors at public four-year universities will face posttenure review every five years, under rules adopted Wednesday by the Florida Board of Governors, Florida Phoenix reported. Each university’s board will now come up with ways to measure faculty members’ “productivity” under the rule. The change was opposed by American Association of University Professors, the American Psychological Association, the Modern Language Association and the American Historical Asso

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The 2023 State of Facilities in Higher Education

University Business

For ten years the State of Facilities in Higher Education has been recognizing trends and opportunities based on our database of information from schools around the U.S. For a decade, this report has borne witness to the efforts of colleges and universities to confront challenges, focus investments and enable the learning and research at the core of their missions.

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Number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Bounces Back

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The number of Hispanic-serving institutions in the 2021–22 academic year exceeded the number that existed before the pandemic, according to new data on HSIs from Excelencia in Education, an organization dedicated to Latino student success. The increase comes after the number of HSIs decreased for the first time in two decades last year, partly due to enrollment declines and college closures during the pandemic.

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What You Need to Know: Preparing for the New FAFSA

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This insight brief offers expert guidance on navigating upcoming FAFSA changes and maximizing financial aid opportunities for students. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post What You Need to Know: Preparing for the New FAFSA appeared first on EAB.

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Lindenwood University Buys For-Profit Dorsey College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Lindenwood University in Missouri is expanding its reach with the acquisition of for-profit Dorsey College, a vocational school in Michigan, the St. Louis Business Journal reported Thursday. Lindenwood Education System, the parent entity for Lindenwood University, is the official purchaser in the deal, and the two institutions will maintain separate accreditation.

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APS Annual Calendar

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Learn how APS resources can help with faculty line requests, program review, annual department health check-ups, and course planning. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post APS Annual Calendar appeared first on EAB.

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Punishment of students at Indian university raises concerns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Two students have been “debarred” by a top Indian institution after screening a controversial BBC documentary critiquing the country’s prime minister—a move that some academics fear could have a “chilling effect” on free speech on the nation’s campuses. When it was released in January, the series India: The Modi Question , which investigates Narendra Modi’s role in riots in Gujarat that left more than 1,000 people dead in 2002, was condemned

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DeSantis war on ‘woke’ colleges sparks fear among professors, students

University Business

Professors at the New College of Florida are using personal email because they’re afraid of being subpoenaed. Students are concerned, too. Some fear for their physical safety. Many worry their teachers will be fired en masse and their courses and books will be policed. It’s increasingly hard to focus on their studies. For years, students have come to this public liberal arts college on the western coast of Florida because they were self-described free thinkers.

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Stars Are Aligning for Astrology Programs

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Looking for a unique and popular program that's perfect for students? Look no further than Astrology! With growing interest in wellness, psychology, and astronomy, this program is on the rise across all award levels. From strong completion rates to skyrocketing enrollment and trending Google searches, Astrology is a program that's truly aligning with the stars.

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Sonny Perdue: $66 million university cut ‘incredibly disappointing’

University Business

University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue blasted a $66 million state funding decrease approved by lawmakers late Wednesday, which the system said will hurt schools across the state. The General Assembly passed a budget for the upcoming fiscal year with about $3.1 billion in state funding for the University System of Georgia (USG), which oversees 26 public colleges and universities.

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Using Data to Solve K–12 Challenges

Hanover Research

K–12 districts are data-rich, but often have limited capacity to turn it into actionable information. A continuous improvement mindset and data literacy tools help educators make decisions that improve outcomes. In K–12 schools and districts, data can be found everywhere: in student records, test scores, learning management systems, budget spreadsheets, survey results, and teachers’ gradebooks.

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Plunging enrollment, financial woes, trustee exodus. Whittier College confronts crisis

University Business

The grounds of Whittier College are lush and the buildings stately. But the once-bustling quad is often all but empty these days, students say, and inside the Wanberg Hall dormitory, carpets smell musty, the WiFi is spotty, and 25 students share two restrooms with toilets that frequently break down and take ages to fix. The eerie quiet outside and fetid bathrooms inside are signs of the turmoil roiling one of California’s oldest liberal arts colleges, President Nixon’s alma mater and a higher ed

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Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well

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Blogs Business candidates want personalized marketing from you—here’s how to do it well Using student data to create a curated experience for graduate business candidates You’ve probably seen the recent headlines about data privacy. Over the past few years, consumers have become more attuned to what personal information companies are gathering and how it’s leveraged.

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

Over the past two weeks, the higher education landscape has seen a handful of shifts in school leadership. Several presidents who decided to hang up their cleats and move on were lauded for their accomplishments, while others… not so much. Some individuals decided to assume the presidency at another school and one who took a step down to pursue their dream job.

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The role of CPE in protecting the rights and interests of international students studying in Singapore

Creatrix Campus

The role of CPE in protecting the rights and interests of international students studying in Singapore editor Fri, 03/31/2023 - 04:00 Accreditation Management Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Mary Clotilda SuvinOff Introduction to CPE International students are an integral part of Singapore's vibrant and diverse higher education landscape.

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Arkansas Faculty Oppose Purchase of U of Phoenix

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Faculty Senate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville said today that it opposes acquisition of the University of Phoenix by a nonprofit affiliated with the University of Arkansas system, The Arkansas Times reported. Stephen E. Caldwell said, “As chair of our Faculty Senate, it is my duty to represent and express the concerns of that body on all matters effecting our campus.

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BSU Announces Major Layoffs in Response to Budget Deficits - Justin Othoudt, LPTV

Ray Schroeder

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bemidji State University saw a decrease of about 20% in student enrollment. This ultimately led to a loss of around $9 million dollars, and after numerous attempts to combat this deficit, BSU will now begin a series of layoffs. “To address some of the changes in enrollment, we’ll be enacting layoffs,” said BSU and Northwest Technical College President Dr.

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Human and Coyote Coexistence in Urban Areas

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Have you heard the howl of a coyote nearby? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s David Drake explores human and coyote coexistence in urban areas. Drake is a professor and extension wildlife specialist in the department of forest and wildlife ecology at the UW Madison. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic Minute File: 03-31-23 Wisconsin - Human and coyote co-existence in urban areas.

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Bill would make UT-Austin center formerly known as Liberty Institute into its own college - Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Ray Schroeder

A Texas lawmaker has filed legislation that would turn the Civitas Institute — a center that faculty have criticized as politically motivated because it was originally conceived with the help of conservative donors and state lawmakers — into a formal college at the University of Texas at Austin. Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, filed the bill late last week to create The Civitas School of Civic and International Leadership at the flagship campus in Austin.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Sexual assault refers to any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent from the victim. Some forms of sexual assault include attempted or actual rape, fondling or unwanted sexual touching, and any sexual act or attempt to obtain any sexual act by force or coercion regardless of the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator (RAINN, 2022).

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Human and Coyote Coexistence in Urban Areas: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute : David Drake, professor and extension wildlife specialist in the department of forest and wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, explores human and coyote coexistence in urban areas. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?

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5 Steps for Impactful, Inclusive Employee Surveys

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5 Steps for Impactful, Inclusive Employee Surveys

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Friday Fragments

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean Weeks like these are when I most miss teaching Introduction to American Government. I’d bet that students are coming in with all manner of questions. That happened in the fall of 2000, when the election wasn’t decided for a while. Students actually came in asking about the electoral college. Until then, the electoral college discussion was usually pretty flat; that semester, it was the highlight of the course.

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The Louisiana cyberattacks that weren't—or maybe were?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Last week, the Louisiana State Police Cyber Crime Unit tipped off five institutions—the University of New Orleans, River Parishes Community College, Nunez Community College, Southern University at Shreveport and Louisiana State University Agricultural Center—that their networks had possibly been compromised. The risks needed “immediate” attention, Quintin D.

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Practices to create a more gender-inclusive campus (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Being transgender, especially at this time in our history, is challenging on both a personal and a social level. As someone who is increasingly leaning into sharing my story with students and colleagues in higher education, I realize that there are elements of my own experience that can shape and influence the ways in which others interact with and support students, friends and colleagues who are gender diverse (e.g., gender nonconforming, gender nonbinary, agender, transgender).