Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Patricia Timmons-Goodson will become dean of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law , effective Jul. 1, 2023. Patricia Timmons-Goodson Timmons-Goodson is a retired North Carolina Supreme Court associate justice, the fourth woman and the first African American woman in the role. She retired from the Supreme Court in 2012. She is currently a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and co-chair of the board of the NC Justice Center.

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MAY 16, 2023

As the Spring semester ends, administration across Florida’s public colleges and universities will have to work quickly to descale most programs or resources related to diversity, equity and inclusion. On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a spate of bills, the most important one prohibiting Florida’s public institutions from spending money on DEI initiatives, according to a press release.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

A new Illinois law will aim to make major course credits at Illinois higher ed institutions transfer-friendly, reducing the time and money students spend on degrees. The legislation has passed both the Illinois House and Senate and is awaiting governor approval. Sen. Cristina Castro SB2288 – effective Jan. 1, 2024, if approved – would require public colleges and universities to accept all major courses approved for transfer through Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Act as equivalent major c

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Hanover Research

MAY 16, 2023

About half of respondents were already in the process of adopting new technologies to support finance functions, according to the survey, which was conducted by Hanover Research on behalf of U.S. finance software provider OneStream. The vast majority of the remaining respondents (43%) said they were planning to do so this year or in 2024. The post CFO Dive: Costs Again Rank as CFOs’ Top Automation Hurdle appeared first on Hanover Research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Hocking College is facing a lawsuit from a former student with Down syndrome who is alleging disability discrimination, retaliation, and assault, ABC News reported. Caden Cox, the first person with Down syndrome to play and score a point in a college football game, is suing Hocking, alleging that when he worked at the student recreation center, his supervisor engaged in “persistent derogatory, discriminatory, and abusive verbal harassment.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

When the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate wanted to build a collaborative research space near Eglin Air Force Base, it turned to the University of Florida. UF’s Applied Research in Engineering (FLARE) program, which is the applied and classified research arm of the university’s engineering college, collaborated with AFRL and other experts to design the facility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Three South Carolina historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been awarded a total of $3 million from The National Parks Service (NPS) to support the schools’ on-campus preservation and restoration projects. Benedict College will receive $750,000 to go towards its Morgan Hall Preservation project and $750,000 for rehabilitation of its Antisdel Chapel.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Timothy A. Minor Timothy A. Minor has been appointed interim vice chancellor for strategic partnerships at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Minor holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

Mental Health and ‘Expectable’ vs. ‘Unmanageable’ Discomfort: Key Podcast Featured Image at Top of Article mental health podcast.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Civil rights leader Maya Wiley will be the keynote speaker at the New College of Florida (NCF) graduating Class of 2023’s alternative commencement ceremony May 18, the Herald Tribune reported. Maya Wiley Wiley – civil rights activist, attorney, and professor – is the CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Students from the recently embattled liberal arts school are preparing for an alternative commencement this year, a “Commencement On Our Terms," given the conservative shi

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

Revitalizing Writing Retreats Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1159432108.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Dr. Amy Bosley will become president of Northwest Vista College (NVC), effective mid-July. Dr. Amy Bosley Bosley is currently chief of staff and vice president for institutional planning and development at Valencia College. She previously served as vice president of organizational development and human resources; associate vice president of organizational communication and development; and academic coordinator at Valencia College.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

When Critics Come for the President Featured Image at Top of Article oubre1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

The University of Vermont’s (UVM) faculty union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the Vermont Labor Relations Board May 16, alleging that the school administration is improperly increasing faculty workloads, VT Digger reported. Additionally, the union, United Academics, filed a grievance alleging that the school declined to give professors a corresponding pay increase for the extra work.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

University follows other institutions in removing titles of family who make OxyContin painkiller The University of Oxford will cut its ties with the Sackler family, whose wealth came from addictive opioid drugs, removing the family’s name from buildings, galleries and positions funded through their donations. The university’s governing council approved the measure to strip the Sackler name from two galleries in the Ashmolean Museum and a university library as well as several staff positions, fol

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Medaille University will close on Aug. 31, after a plan for acquisition by Trocaire College fell through, Buffalo News reported. "Because the integration will not occur, and due to the financial instability of the institution, the Medaille University Board of Trustees has voted to close Medaille," Interim President Dr. Lori Quigley announced Monday.

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University Business

MAY 16, 2023

The Achilles heel of higher education might be its cybersecurity provisions, and a new survey reveals just how vulnerable high-ranking security officials feel in the face of an imminent threat. Specifically, 68% of surveyed education CISOs believe they are at risk of facing a material cyberattack within the next 12 months, and 61% said they would be “unprepared to cope,” according to American enterprise security company Proofpoint and its latest report, “ Voice of the CISO.R

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Jade Packer Jade Packer has been appointed director of community initiatives for the Nasher Museum at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Packer earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a master’s in instructional technology from North Carolina A&T State University.

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Hanover Research

MAY 16, 2023

A recent survey by insightsoftware and Hanover Research reported 63% of IT decision makers find that finance is either very- or over-reliant on the IT department for operational reporting. The post Businesswire: insightsoftware Introduces Comprehensive Cloud Platform appeared first on Hanover Research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Clinton Fluker Clinton Fluker has been named senior director of culture, community, and partner engagement for the Michael C. Carlos Museum and Emory Libraries. Fluker is curator of African American collections in the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University in Atlanta. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Morehouse College in Atlanta and master’s and doctoral degrees in American studies from Emory University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

DeSantis Signs Bill to Defund DEI Josh Moody Tue, 05/16/2023 - 03:00 AM

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ISA Journal

MAY 16, 2023

We are excited to announce our ISA scholarship winners for Spring 2023!

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MAY 16, 2023

Rising Hispanic Enrollment, Degree Attainment Sara Weissman Tue, 05/16/2023 - 03:00 AM

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CAPD

MAY 16, 2023

We hope that you’re getting ready for a rejuvenating summer, whether you’re preparing for a UROP, interning, volunteering, or taking a break. Whatever your summer plans, consider these five simple but helpful tips: 1. Whatever the structure of your summer, there are opportunities to enhance your skills If you have a summer experience: At the beginning of your experience , ask your research or internship supervisor about their preferred form of communication when you have questions — use that str

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 16, 2023

16 May · Episode 155 Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates 36 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Hear how Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates with approximately 94% of students being accepted into internships. Villanova University is creating career-ready graduates despite the current negative perception of higher ed that is partly fueled by students having difficulties finding jobs upon graduation.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Use these Rapid Insight resources as a guide for typical enrollment, reporting, student success, and fundraising processes, and to map your own. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Rapid Insight Annual Activity Calendar appeared first on EAB.

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University Business

MAY 16, 2023

University of Michigan will spend $75 million to acquire dozens of Ann Arbor properties, paving the way for the second phase of its Central Campus housing project. The sale, pending a vote by the Board of Regents during its May 18 meeting in Dearborn, would authorize the purchase of 49 private properties north of Elbel Field, according to university documents.

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Gray Associates

MAY 16, 2023

Uncover untold success stories in higher education! Join Robert Atkins' podcast, "Grow Grow Grow: Stories of Success in Higher Education." Explore enrollment growth, student outcomes, and visionary leadership. Gain insights from Melissa Morriss-Olson, George Burnett, and Matthew Crellin on faculty engagement, alternative credentials, and data-informed success.

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University Business

MAY 16, 2023

While many universities are proud to talk about how they fight climate change , some also invest in and accept donations from the same oil companies that drive global warming. Experts and students are calling those schools hypocritical and are demanding change. CBS News’ “On the Dot” environmental series investigates the scope of the problem, starting with the University of Texas System, which collected $2.2 billion in oil and gas royalties last year.

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Hanover Research

MAY 16, 2023

OneStream published its Enterprise Financial Decision-Makers Outlook – April 2023 semi-annual survey. The survey, conducted by Hanover Research, targeted finance leaders across North America. It identifies trends and investment priorities in response to the upcoming year’s economic challenges and other forces. The post Enterprise Times: Research From the Week Beginning 8th May 2023 appeared first on Hanover Research.

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EAB

MAY 16, 2023

Blogs What Advancement Leaders Can Learn from Enrollment Leaders About Gen Z Three tactics to strengthen your advancement strategy There’s no denying the profound impact Generation Z has had on higher education. The first generation exposed to technology from an early age, Gen Z is comprised of “digital natives.” Students in this generation are changing the way institutions create and execute engagement strategies­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­—from enrollment to retention to alum

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Ray Schroeder

MAY 16, 2023

A new school at the University of Southern California will be dedicated to teaching data science and information technology to non-computer majors in order to prepare them for an increasingly digital world. A USC sociology, history or dance major may not be attuned to the discipline of quantum computing, but the university's soon to open School of Advanced Computing will open its doors to all — as well as dramatically expand the number of degrees it confers in technology-related fields, official

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

Medaille University Will Close in August Josh Moody Tue, 05/16/2023 - 03:00 AM

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Ray Schroeder

MAY 16, 2023

DePaul University, the largest Catholic college in the U.S. in terms of total enrollment, is facing a projected budget gap of $56 million. Other religious institutions are faring even worse. Now the Chicago institution is moving forward with a plan to fix its budget projections—including measures that will likely include shedding employees and programs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

Northland Votes No Confidence in President Scott Jaschik Tue, 05/16/2023 - 03:00 AM

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Being seen and heard | Pet Shop Boys | U3A courses | Summoning Satan Joanne Harris’s article ( I used to hide behind my hair. But cancer gave me a buzzcut and helped me find my voice, 15 May ) resonated profoundly with me. Having been brought up with the same phrase about being seen and not heard, I am now embracing my super-short hairstyle six months after finishing breast cancer treatment.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2023

Hidden Curricula Matt Reed Tue, 05/16/2023 - 03:00 AM

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