Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Dr. Donna E. Shalala, a veteran higher education leader and former U.S. Congresswoman, has been named as the interim president of The New School in New Dr. Donna Shalala York City. Shalala is expected to begin the new job next week. She replaces Dr. Dwight A. McBride, who recently stepped down from the presidency to accept a position as an endowed professor and senior advisor at Washington University in St.

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Higher Education Today

AUGUST 10, 2023

By Louis Soares This is the third piece in a series focused on exploring the concept of a postsecondary learning ecosystem—one that includes not only traditional higher education institutions but also alternative providers that connect learners to the labor market, either independently or in partnership with colleges and universities. Read posts one and two.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Performers, academics, and music enthusiasts gathered at Howard University on Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The conference titled, "Hip Hop 50: Past, Present, and Future," is one of dozens of events taking place across the nation and included workshops focused on women in hip-hop, artificial intelligence in the music industry, and mental health.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

The value of a university degree is a major topic of conversation across the U.S. Beyond the surface of the debate lies the issue of student outcomes. The path to good student outcomes includes not just successful degree completion but also a clear career route with opportunities for hands-on experience. To support this journey, higher education institutions are quickly taking notice of the benefits of experiential learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will be kicking off a nationwide Walk for Education fundraising campaign this week. Maurice Jenkins The National UNCF Walk for Education Campaign is seeking to raise at least $2.5 million, an effort that will involve 23 multiple virtual and live events from August through February 2024. “In light of continuing racial issues and the recent rulings by the Supreme Court, our schools and students need as much support as UNCF can give them,” said Maurice E.

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Ed.gov Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

For far too long, there have been invisible walls between K-12, higher education, and workforce systems treated like they’re set in stone. That you need to complete one before moving on to the next. But the reality is that there’s a lot more overlap, and it’s time to Raise the Bar and reimagine high school Continue Reading The post Launching the Career Connected High School Grant Program appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Angela Y. Chen Angela Y. Chen has been appointed vice president of information technologies and chief information officer at the University of Delaware. Chen holds a bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine from Shanghai Medical University and a master’s in management information systems from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Asian Americans face lower odds to be admitted into colleges and universities than white students with similar test scores, GPAs, and extracurriculars. That's according to new research distributed by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Josh Grossman The findings were revealed in a working paper titled, " The disparate impacts of college admissions policies on Asian American applicants,” written by researchers from multiple universities including Stanford, Brown, University of Michigan, and

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Concerns that ‘cancel culture’ is blighting universities appear unfounded, according to OfS report Nearly nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their opinions and beliefs, according to a government-backed survey that contrasts with claims of widespread “cancel culture” on campuses. A new question added to the Office for Students (OfS) national student survey found that 86% said they were free or very free to express their “ideas, opinions, and beliefs” during their studies.

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Higher Education Today

AUGUST 10, 2023

Title: Nourishing the Nation While Starving: The Underfunding of Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Author: Denise A. Smith Source: The Century Foundation A new report from the Century Foundation highlights the underfunding of the nation’s Black land-grant colleges and universities, as Congress has the opportunity to increase funding and improve equity for these institutions through.

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Roompact

AUGUST 10, 2023

Dustin digs deeper with Roompact's very own Jong Youn this week to explore more of his role on the team leading our business development efforts. He talks about his background, how he discovered Roompact and how he works with institutions to improve their residential education programs with digital tools.

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PUC

AUGUST 10, 2023

This past school year was the first time the human resources department at Pacific Union College recognized a staff member of the year. They planned to start this award in 2020 but got off track when COVID hit. In May, Chris Vance, information technology support services operations manager, was named Staff Member of the Year.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Auburn University sent an email to students on Tuesday announcing that it is closing Cambridge Hall and moving its 305 residents temporarily into hotels. “In recent weeks, Auburn University discovered water intrusion issues at Cambridge Hall caused by severe rainstorms. When making repairs, additional moisture concerns developed and were further exacerbated by significant rainfall and severe heat and humidity throughout July and early August,” the university said in a statement provided to AL.co

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

A hurricane hasn’t hit Florida State University since 2018, when Hurricane Michael’s 70-plus mph winds knocked down trees and cut power to 90 percent of Tallahassee for as much as a week. But university officials know that such a storm could happen again, and it could be worse. Three years ago, they reached out for help. The school wasn’t completely ready to migrate to the cloud, but it still wanted a disaster recovery solution that would be hurricane-resistant.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

The bill is called the Corey Safety Act, named after Corey Hausman, from Westport. Hausman died in 2018 after a skateboarding accident on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder. “Reporting and tracking gives colleges a powerful incentive to do better, to make their streets and dorms safer and to stop any kind of negligence or recklessness.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 10, 2023

At the end of the first quarter of 2023, total outstanding college-loan balances stood at nearly $1.64 trillion, according to the Department of Education. That comes out to an average of over $37,000 for each of the 43.8 million borrowers. Not all states are equal when it comes to the burden of student loans, though. With student-loan debtors in mind, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 12 key measures of indebtedness and earning opportunities.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Educators say they want to embrace the technology’s potential to teach and learn in new ways , but when it comes to assessing students, they see a need to “ChatGPT-proof” test questions and assignments. For some instructors that means a return to paper exams, after years of digital-only tests. Some professors will be requiring students to show editing history and drafts to prove their thought process.

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Ray Schroeder

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bradley University announced it has a $13 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2023, that will undoubtably mean job cuts. In a release, the university says that’s nearly 10% of its operating budget and represents a structural imbalance. The financial challenges including lower-than-expected enrollment numbers, changes in the economic climate and increasing operational costs.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

With the fall semester imminent, higher education leaders are expecting their first-year students to enter the way they traditionally have: scratching away two layers of sunburn while they say their goodbyes to their parents or guardians as they embark on a new phase of life. But don’t be surprised if their reception this year is more timid. Higher education’s youngest student cohort was anywhere from 14 to 16 years old when the pandemic paused regular life.

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The Humphrey Group

AUGUST 10, 2023

Discover the enduring power of email in leadership communication. Learn how to craft impactful emails that engage, inspire, and drive action effectively.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

No road to higher education | Tory hell | Blindingly obvious | The undead | Sleep remedy Recent research found that one in three students starting university this year may opt to live at home ( Report, 10 August ). For those who live in rural communities, this isn’t an option. I grew up in rural Wales, and the nearest universities would have taken two or three hours to reach by public transport.

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Many Americans see the value in postsecondary education opportunities to boost their long-term financial well-being and the nation’s health. Still, they may hesitate to pursue a college education due to their perception of the high cost, a new survey suggests. New America’s “Varying Degrees 2023” survey found that 70% of Americans believe the minimum education their close family members need to ensure financial security is a technical certificate; more than half of this c

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