Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
I woke up this morning, approached my bathroom sink, and gazed into the mirror. It is apparent to me the dark circles reflect the shadows in the night, having taught class the night before and arriving home a little past 10:30 pm. I can see my white hairs flaring out of formation, one, no, wait, two more than I saw the previous morning. I think, “I only had one when I graduated with a PhD.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
At the EDUCAUSE annual conference in Chicago, artificial intelligence was the topic of several sessions as IT leaders continue to wonder what’s next for this technology and how it will impact higher education in the future. The EDUCAUSE 2024 Top 10 placed AI in an honorary spot on the list at number 13, indicating its growing impact on higher ed. “AI makes knowledge and expertise available in ways that they weren't in the past,” says Susan Grajek, vice president of partnerships, communities and
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Dr. Ivonne Diaz-Claisse found her destiny in a middle school classroom. While working at AT&T as an engineer, she joined the company’s group for Hispanic employees and was asked to go speak to a class of middle school students in Newark, New Jersey. She gladly agreed. Dr. Ivonne Diaz-Claisse “I told my story — what it took for me to achieve my dream — and at the end, the students wanted my autograph,” says Diaz-Claisse, president and CEO of Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achie
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Coming Together Over the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Johanna Alonso Fri, 10/20/2023 - 03:00 AM As the Mideast crisis deepens, some university officials are finding ways to foster dialogue and compassion among students on campus.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Dr. Adrienne Morgan Adrienne Morgan has been named vice president for equity and inclusion and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rochester in New York. Morgan holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a master’s in cross-disciplinary professional studies from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Rochester.
University Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The old trope in politics is that Americans disdain Congress but love their own representative. Turns out it’s the same with college: Americans increasingly question the value of a four-year degree given higher ed’s skyrocketing costs, heavy debt burden and changing values. But surprisingly, amid broad skepticism of institutions in general, alumni are staying true to their schools.
Symplicity
OCTOBER 20, 2023
In higher education, AI is causing a particular stir with institutions puzzled about how AI should be incorporated into academics and, most importantly, services offered to students.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
AI Pioneer: ChatGPT Will Soon Become Scholars’ ‘Debate Partner’ Marjorie Valbrun Fri, 10/20/2023 - 03:00 AM A leading Hong Kong university scientist says the days are gone when AI was seen as the villain in education.
Roompact
OCTOBER 20, 2023
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end.
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Sixth formers said tests displayed incorrect questions, repeatedly crashed or failed to record answers Oxford University says it will not use results from its botched online admissions tests to award places on next year’s English courses, after students and schools across the UK described multiple crashes, freezes and other frustrations using the new system.
Teaching Matters Student Engagement
OCTOBER 20, 2023
In this extra post, Dan explains how checking-in can purposefully provide some space for student reflection, and engender wellbeing, playfulness and trust in the classroom. Dan Castro is a Lecturer in Animation in the School of Design, Edinburgh College of Art.
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Incident at university clubbing night leads to preppy staples being barred from union premises They may have been preppy fashion championed by Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein but chinos and blue shirts have now been banned by Cardiff University students’ union after being associated with a violent incident at a nightclub. The students’ union announced the ban in a memo sent to all members of Cardiff’s athletic union, the umbrella body representing sporting clubs on campus.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Carthage College’s full-time faculty members have overwhelmingly censured their president, John R. Swallow, and their provost/executive vice president for operations, David Timmerman, for increasing teaching loads without upping pay.
Terminalfour
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Snapchat sets itself apart, social media threatens search, and with new features aplenty, our team has compiled the top 10 social media developments you need to know about this autumn.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Nearly 80 Harvard scholars have signed a letter accusing the university administration of refusing “to actively protect the free speech of Palestinian, Arab, Black and Muslim students.” They say the institution’s “failure to … condemn the killing of Palestinian civilians, is to willfully ignore the fact that it is Palestinian and allied students who are being targeted on our campus.
Ray Schroeder
OCTOBER 20, 2023
“Management cites a 20% fall in enrollment to justify laying off 40% of lecturer faculty. These cuts seem far out of scale and appear to be retaliatory for our union organizing,” said CFA San Francisco Chapter President Brad Erickson. At an August presentation to the San Francisco State Budget Committee, Provost Amy Sueyoshi outlined a plan to make up for a projected budget shortfall by slashing lecturer faculty positions.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Florida International University has agreed to pay $575,000 in back wages as part of a recently announced agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor, which alleged that FIU paid 163 women less than their male counterparts between Aug. 1, 2017, and Aug. 1, 2018. The alleged pay discrimination was uncovered in a recent compliance review.
AIFS Abroad
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Last Updated on October 31, 2023 by Cat Rogliano College may seem like an eternity, but before you know it, you’re wearing your cap and gown thinking, “wait… it’s over? I forgot to study abroad!” If that sounds familiar, you’re probably wondering, “well, can I study abroad the summer after graduation?” Yes! In some instances, you can study abroad — and even intern abroad!
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Universities in China, Hong Kong, India and Singapore are supporting interdisciplinary science better than higher education institutions in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, according to a new report from Schmidt Science Fellows and Times Higher Education. (Disclaimer: Times Higher Education owns Inside Higher Ed but has no editorial oversight.
College Forward
OCTOBER 20, 2023
In an exciting collaboration, ATC has joined forces with College Possible Milwaukee to establish a scholarship program aimed at supporting and empowering scholars to achieve their higher education and career goals. This newly formed partnership highlights the shared goals and values of both organizations in promoting education and investing in the local community.
University Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The private university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, announced in September that it was suspending the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs indefinitely, saying that, “Athletics has determined a program suspension is warranted, pending a full investigation by the University.” The hazing allegations got almost immediate pushback from team members and their families, with some hiring lawyers and asking the school to retract its statement and lift the suspensi
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Thirty-seven members of the Boston College swimming and diving program have sued the institution to lift the indefinite suspension that administrators handed down last month over allegations of hazing, SwimSwam reported.
University Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, November 16 at 2 pm ET In today’s competitive landscape with the enrollment cliff looming, many higher education institutions are looking for innovative ways to attract, engage and retain students. At the same time, students around the world are eager to study abroad with 91% believing it’s a great way to round out their education experience, but often have unique concerns, and seek earlier guidance and support from institutions.
Ray Schroeder
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The $11 million gap between WKU revenues and expenses from 2022-23 came primarily from overspending in the athletics and enrollment and student experience divisions, as well as from various one-time payments. Susan Howarth, WKU executive vice president for strategy, operations and finance, and Renaldo Domoney, WKU assistant vice president for budget, finance and analytics, said fiscal year 2023 saw expenditures of $400.6 million and revenues of $389.6 million.
University Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Academic incubators are at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. Also known as innovation hubs, they come in all shapes and sizes, spanning various industries. These hubs prepare students for future careers, foster relationships with local communities and give companies early access to potential talent, providing universities with immense business value.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
New Barriers for Community Colleges marylchurchill… Fri, 10/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Community college transfer pathways are disrupted by the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action.
The Student Affairs Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Dear Students: VCU remains mindful of the importance of the safety of all students who are a part of the VCU community and is committed to raising safety awareness whenever possible. The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity and Fraternity & Sorority Life have received numerous reports that former members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are attempting to operate under the guise of an unrecognized group called Rose Club.
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 20, 2023
National American University Holdings (NAUH) of Rapid City, South Dakota has no cash. The company owns National American University and its subsidiary, Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security. According to the company's most recent financial statements: "As of August 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $0.0 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, a working capital deficit of approximately $4.8 million, and a deficit in stockholders’ equity of approximately $1.8 million.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute: Austin M. Garner, assistant professor in the department of biology at Syracuse University, explores the impact of our changing environment on one of the smallest creatures.
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Louisiana State University professor Robert Mann is tired of battling state politicians as the GOP fights to seize control of US colleges and universities During his 18-year tenure at Louisiana’s largest public university, journalism professor Robert Mann courted backlash for speaking out against the state’s top political leaders. Republicans called for Mann’s firing after he criticized former governor Bobby Jindal amid the state’s 2016 budget crisis.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 20, 2023
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College Forward
OCTOBER 20, 2023
For Angel, college is not just an education– it is a platform for her to become a catalyst of change. As a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Angel dreams of pursuing a college degree in education so that she can make a meaningful difference in the community. Raised by a single mother in Milwaukee, Angel has deep connections with the city. Her earlier years were impacted by constant moves, forcing her to enroll in different schools, acquainting her with the intricacies of the midwestern
EAB
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Infographic What happens to 100 students who start a bachelor’s degree? In 2018, we used a representative 100 students to illustrate how colleges and universities across the country were delivering on the promises of higher education. Five years later, what has changed? Explore this infographic to find out. View a full list of sources below. DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC Sources “ Completing College: Completing College National and State Reports – Fall 2016 Cohort ” National Student Clearinghouse Researc
University Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Influential donors to Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania say they will cut their ties to the schools in protest of college administrators’ response to alleged anti-Israel speech and antisemitism on campuses in the wake of Hamas’ terror attacks. Major donors pulling out won’t inflict significant financial damage on wealthy Ivy League institutions with huge endowments like Harvard and UPenn in the short term, but it could hurt these schools over the long ru
University Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Louisiana State University journalism professor Robert Mann announced his resignation after Jeff Landry, then state attorney general and rightwing disciple of Donald Trump, won a multi-party primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Professors like Mann are unwilling to remain on the frontlines of the GOP’s battle on higher education—especially without the backing of university leadership.
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