Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Overall first-time graduate enrollment fell almost 5% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022, along with decreases in first-time enrollment among underrepresented minorities (URM), according to a new report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). Dr. Brian McKenzie The report, Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2012 to 2022 , publishes the findings of the longstanding CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees, which received usable responses from 558 colleges and universities this cycle and ran f

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The Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Anne Kelly Hoel , University of Wisconsin-Stout Laura Schmidt , University of Wisconsin-Stout Min DeGruson , University of Wisconsin-Stout Keywords: Classroom Culture, Learning Modality Transition, Students’ Experiences Key Statement: Learn about student academic experiences across multiple disciplines as the pandemic abated and students transitioned from online/hybrid modalities back to face-to-face instruction.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Google has strengthened its support to HBCUs through a long-standing partnership with the United Negro College Fund. The technology company gave $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University. This is on top of the 50 million already invested over the past few years to elevate talent and innovation at HBCUs across the nation.

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Ed.gov Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Educators and students, don’t forget to tap into one of your best resources as you begin this school year…your school librarian! In today’s school libraries, you can find lively, vibrant spaces focused on learning and community. A school librarian provides personalized learning environments and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for Continue Reading The post School Librarians: One of a Student’s Best Resources appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Shay Malone has been named assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion at Northwest Missouri State University. Malone holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in media communications from Webster University in Missouri as well as a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Alabama.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online jessica.blake@… Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM This is the latest shift as the state system faces ongoing enrollment declines at most of its 13 community colleges.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A special guest post from Rose Waples, Ed.D. Based on her dissertation, “A Program Evaluation of Crisis and Conflict Management Training for Resident Advisors at the University of Rochester.” Available upon request. Previously on the blog, Natasha Monteith posted an article entitled Should We Even Be Doing Behind Closed Doors? This engaging post brought up.

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University Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Following years of decline and changing student preferences, two branch campuses part of the Universities of Wisconsin will be ending in-person classes, and one two-year branch campus will be closing, system president Jay Rotham announced Tuesday. With UW-Milwaukee at Washington County and UW Oshkosh, Fond du Lac adopting an online-only model and UW Platteville Richland closing, 10 branch campuses remain open.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Trouble With AI Writing Detection Sarah Bray Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Elizabeth Steere recommends instructors be aware of the messages students are receiving and the types of tools they are using to rephrase AI-generated text.

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SRHE

OCTOBER 18, 2023

by Jana Berg, Michael Grüttner, Stefanie Schröder With the exception of a few master’s degree programs, the German higher education system is dominated by monolingual organizations. Therefore, language certificates are a key element of access to German higher education for international students. Trust in language certificates is critical, both for international student applicants and for university staff as well.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Mejdulene Bernard Shomali, assistant professor in women’s and sexuality studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, discusses ways to challenge misconceptions of queer sexualities in Arab cultures.

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University Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Hood College will receive $54 million from Hodson Trust on Monday which is the largest gift in the school’s 130-year history. The educational institution says that 100% of the money will go toward undergraduate scholarships which will benefit the students. On Wednesday, the school will host an event where students will have the opportunity to sign a thank you card to the Hodson trustees along with participating in a student giveaway featuring sweet treats and t-shirts.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Friday that will allow low-income Mexicans living near the border to enroll at certain community colleges in Southern California at in-state tuition rates, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Illinois institution plans to transfer its seminary school to Ozark Christian College, just over 400 miles away in Missouri. The announcement comes after Lincoln Christian made dramatic cuts to its academic programming last year, eliminating almost all of its undergraduate degrees and focusing primarily on ministry programs. Ozark Christian plans to name the seminary school “Lincoln Seminary” and pair each of its degree programs with online-only options, according to a joint press release We

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A Fresno City College instructor and former basketball coach was arrested Friday after allegedly threatening to shoot staff members and students this summer, ABC30 News reported.

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AIFS Abroad

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If you’re a business major (or are pursuing a similar field) who’s considering studying abroad, there are a lot of factors to think about. One thing you may overlook while comparing study abroad program options is whether courses are offered at an AACSB-accredited institution — there are tons of benefits! AACSB accreditation is a mark of quality and excellence in business education, and it shows that the institution is committed to providing a high standard of education.

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University Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

To union members at Miami University, negotiations with legal counsel for the university have felt like a fight. If the election earlier this year was round one, collective bargaining is round two. In September, officials representing Miami declined to consider the union’s proposal of 2% raises. Staff and administrators who were not part of the unions received a 2% raise this year.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Gray DI software and services helped Tiffin University streamline the review process and achieve 25 percent year-over-year growth in eight programs.

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

‘Tough decisions’ need to be made if Australia’s university sector is to remain competitive in attracting international students Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s future as a leading higher education provider is under threat by fierce international competition as a Senate inquiry recommends “turning the blowtorch” on dodgy education providers.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Gray’s software and top-notch support allowed StrataTech Education Group to both aggressively and successfully expand.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When—and how—should we adapt our style for others? Several years ago, in my “Managing Yourself and Leading Others” executive program, one of the participants, Sharon, shared a story about managing someone with a style different from hers.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Being able to access accurate data put Northern New Mexico College on a path to corner a new, thriving program.

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University Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Morgan State University Police union members are demanding change in the department in the wake of a mass shooting on the school’s campus earlier this month. In a letter addressed to “Morgan State University Leadership” dated October 10, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) raised safety concerns in the department led by Chief Lance Hatcher and called for his resignation.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 18, 2023

With the help of Gray DI, ASU balanced its portfolio of program offerings based on a wide range of data.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Cornell University’s top leaders are condemning an associate history professor’s statement at a rally that Hamas’s recent deadly attack on Israelis “exhilarated” him.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The University of Idaho is refusing to release records that could address financial risks from the proposed University of Phoenix purchase. On Sept. 22, Idaho Education News requested “reports, analysis or other data compiled by the University of Idaho or its consultants, regarding the exposure created by University of Phoenix student loans.” Student loan risk is one of the big questions surrounding the proposed $685 million purchase.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A group of college university leaders, representing private religious universities and major public college systems, on Tuesday released a joint statement condemning Hamas’s attack on Israel in what they described as a message of “moral clarity.

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University Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Despite a boost in applications across multiple graduate and postgraduate programs from fall 2021 to fall 2022, enrollment took a dive, according to a report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). Thanks to significant increases in applications to colleges and universities offering master’s degrees (18.8%) and doctoral degrees at “high research activity” universities with R2 classification (10.4%), applications for admission increased by 3.9%.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Presidents Can’t Win Josh Moody Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Statements on the Israel-Hamas war draw criticism from all sides. Should commenting on complicated geopolitical events be part of a college leader’s mandate?

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Union of Jewish Students demands ‘zero tolerance’ approach to support for Hamas after surge in abuse reported to hotline Israel and Hamas at war – live updates The Union of Jewish Students has written to UK student unions and university vice-chancellors to call for greater protection and support for Jewish students, with the organisation reporting a surge in accounts of threats and abuse since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

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