Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 12, 2023
Terry-Ann Jones Terry-Ann Jones has been named the deputy provost for undergraduate education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Latin American and Caribbean studies from York University in Toronto and a master’s and a Ph.D. in international studies from the University of Miami.
Roompact
JULY 12, 2023
I recently was having a discussion with a colleague about conference registration rates that got me thinking… What do these cost in 2023? (What is the cost of anything anymore in 2023?!) I’m often aware of the conferences I attend, but what about the others? How do they compare to one another? Which are the.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 12, 2023
As Americans’ perception of higher education continues to slide , research is showing that the youngest are the most skeptical. In a 2022 poll by Morning Consult, only 41% of adults from Generation Z—those born between the mid-90s and the late aughts, —said that they tended to trust U.S. colleges, 14 points lower than the rate of Baby Boomers. Now, a new report from ECMC, a nonprofit focused on educational opportunity, has added texture to these findings by showing that although Gen Z does value
University Business
JULY 12, 2023
More than half of today’s college students are first-generation (56%), according to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). As more institutions and nonprofits emphasize incentivizing these cohorts of potential students to enroll, the ceiling will undoubtedly rise. Pulling data from The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study-Administrative Collection (NPSAS-AC) and the Federal Appl
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 12, 2023
Dr. Mildred García, president and CEO of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will become chancellor of the California State University (CSU), effective Oct. 1. Dr. Mildred García Once she steps into the role, García will be the first Latina president of the CSU, which is the nation's largest and most diverse four-year university system.
Higher Education Whisperer
JULY 12, 2023
NSW/ACT ACEN Chapter Zoom MeetingGreetings from "Supporting diverse graduate career pathways" at the NSW/ACT ACEN Chapter, and "The Re-Conception of AI and Robotics as Complementary Artefact Intelligence and Augmented Capability" by Roger Clarke at ANU. I am actually sitting in the seminar room at ANU, where Roger is presenting.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 12, 2023
“I can easily see Dom Turner being a college president one day,” said Dr. Frimpomaa Ampaw, chair of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership and Policy in the School of Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State University. “I don’t even know if he sees it for himself, but I see it for him.” Dominique Turner, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in higher education administration at Morgan State, an HBCU in Maryland, said he does not see that as a career goal, but he has seen a shift in higher ed
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
JULY 12, 2023
students for Fair Admissions, the group that won the Supreme Court cases outlawing affirmative action in admissions, sent an email Tuesday night to 150 colleges and universities, making demands. The group said that the colleges were public and private. The email first outlined the group’s view of the decision.
Higher Education Inquirer
JULY 12, 2023
The University of Phoenix (or at least its name) may soon enter the ash heap of US history--and rise again as a state-run robocollege. But it shouldn't--at least not yet. Once hailed as the leader in affordable adult education for workers entering middle management, it is a shell of its former self--in an economy less certain for consumers. With the school's remains are approximately one million people buried alive in an estimated $14-$35B in student loan debt.
Higher Education Whisperer
JULY 12, 2023
This is to suggest the Australian Government invest $100M in an institute for developing weaponized AI countermeasures. One area for research will be automated real-time fact-checking. Generative AI has the capability to create fake text, image, audio, and video content. This can be used to spread confusion and destabilize a country.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JULY 12, 2023
It’s Time to Reassess Alumni Volunteer Roles Featured Image at Top of Article Untitled design_volunteer_cropped.
Higher Education Whisperer
JULY 12, 2023
For the last eight years I have been helping out with the Australian National University's Techlauncher program. Computer students undertake a group project for a real client, over two semesters, towards the end end of their degree. One of the features of the program is that students from different backgrounds, at different stages of their study, work together.
Creatrix Campus
JULY 12, 2023
The Role of Technology in Enhancing the Effectiveness of the CBCS in Higher Education editor Thu, 07/13/2023 - 01:57 In higher education, the adoption of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) has gained significant momentum, aiming to provide students with a flexible and comprehensive learning experience. As institutions strive to enhance the effectiveness of CBCS, technology emerges as a crucial catalyst.
CU Work-Life Balance
JULY 12, 2023
The new plan year for CU’s health plans began July 1, with small and large plan coverage changes for many enrolled employees and their covered family members. One of the most significant changes this plan year impacts Anthem plan members. Prescription medicine coverage on Anthem-administered plans is managed by CVS Caremark. The changes that took effect July 1 apply to maintenance and specialty medications for anyone enrolled in CU Health Plans Exclusive, Extended or High Deductible.
The Humphrey Group
JULY 12, 2023
Introduction Employee engagement matters today more than ever–for a variety of different reasons. On one hand, the wake of the coronavirus pandemic brought sudden widespread changes to workplace environments and triggered unprecedented numbers of people quitting or changing their jobs, known today as the “ Great Resignation.” In this midst, employee engagement in the US fell for the first time in a decade, falling from 36% of engaged employees in 2020 to 34% in 2021, according to Gallup.
UMSL Diversity
JULY 12, 2023
On June 21, 2023, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in partnership with colleagues and friends congratulated and celebrated the retirement of Dana Beteet Daniels on over 20+ years of service to the institution. Dana, who officially retired on July 7th, most recently served as the Title IX Coordinator and Chief Equity Officer and will always remain an integral part of the ODEI Team.
University Business
JULY 12, 2023
A second lawsuit alleges that administrators at Lake Superior College retaliated against an employee who voiced concerns about a welding byproduct. Poorly maintained filtration systems could mean there were improperly high levels at the downtown building of hexavalent chromium, a compound used in electroplating, stainless steel production, and other “hot work.
Ray Schroeder
JULY 12, 2023
Vermont State University is officially up and running, merging several state colleges under one umbrella. The Vermont State Colleges System consists of Castleton University; Vermont Tech, with campuses in Randolph and Williston; Northern Vermont University Lyndon and Johnson; and the Community College of Vermont. Those schools, with the exception of CCV, will now merge into Vermont State University.
University Business
JULY 12, 2023
Days before the news of football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing broke, State Rep. Kam Buckner (D) vowed to file legislation that creates the athlete bill of rights to codify what he says “true protection should look like.” “If I was in this position, if I would have stepped forward and said anything, you run the risk of jeopardizing the scholarship, right?
Ray Schroeder
JULY 12, 2023
North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents. Officials estimate around 15,000 to 20,000 Minnesota students a year will use the free North Star Promise program, and North Dakota education officials are projecting an $8.4 million loss in combined tuition and fees in the first year alone, under one scenario.
University Business
JULY 12, 2023
Mildred García, who is currently president of the American Assn. of State Colleges and Universities, will become the 11th Chancellor and first Latina to lead the 23-campus system. She is credited with improving Cal State Fullerton’s four-year graduation rate by 65%. García returns to a university system beleaguered by widespread sexual misconduct among top administrators, and intense criticism over its handling of such cases.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JULY 12, 2023
The Associated Press ran a story about Supreme Court justices’ appearances on campuses and how some of those events become fundraisers for institutions.
eLiterate
JULY 12, 2023
A friend recently asked me for advice on a problem he was wrestling with related to an issue he was having with a 1EdTech interoperability standard. It was the same old problem of a standard not quite getting true interoperability because people implement it differently. I suggested he try using a generative AI tool to fix his problem. (I’ll explain how shortly.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JULY 12, 2023
12 July · Episode 163 Higher Ed Cybersecurity, MOVEit Hack, and 3rd-Party Risk 32 Min · By Drumm McNaughton The recent MOVEit hack has put higher ed cybersecurity and third-party risk top of mind. Learn what institutions can do to protect themselves. The recent MOVEit hack has serious implications for higher education. MOVEit, an application used by the National Student Clearinghouse and many other institutions to move large files, directly affects numerous higher ed institutions and
University Business
JULY 12, 2023
Financial aid offices often deal with some of higher education’s most complex, nuanced and flat-out tricky fine-print problems. With the thousands of cases a single officer can deal with in a year, it’s hard not to err. According to a Financial Aid Services (FAS) report , around three-quarters of financial aid directors, chief enrollment officers and CFOs are only somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied or neutral about how satisfied they are with their institution’s existing finan
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