Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A common state-mandated civics test policy in the U.S., the Civics Education Initiative (CEI), does not improve youth voter turnout, at least in the short term, according to findings from a recent study. Dr. Maithreyi Gopalan The study – published in AERA journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis – was administered by Penn State University graduate student Jilli Jung and public policy professor Dr.

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration from September 15th to October 15th each year. During this month-long tribute, we honor the many contributions, diverse cultures, and profound histories of the American Latino community (U.S. Census Bureau). The roots of Hispanic Heritage Month trace back to 1968, when it was first observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When ChatGPT, the large language model (LLM) AI that can generate long, detailed answers to complicated questions, was first made accessible to the public in November 2022, it changed the landscape of education forever. “As you can imagine, people were and still are apprehensive. I would describe faculty as on a spectrum between sanguine and despairing,” says Dr.

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Symplicity

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Each and every day, our client managers across the globe help make our clients' day-to-day just a little bit easier so that they can better support their students. With a client support team that comes from across the student success spectrum, clients continuously speak to the dedication of our client support team, and we at Symplicity want to give them the attention they deserve.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dr. Berencea Johnson Eanes has been named the next president of California State University, Los Angeles. Eanes currently serves as president of York College, City University of New York. “I am honored to join this outstanding university and its vibrant and diverse campus community,” Eanes said. "I look forward to engaging and collaborating with Cal State LA’s talented students, staff and faculty to continue the institution’s journey to new heights in student success, research, scholarship and

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Parenthood is one long goodbye, and the strangenesses of their going are many. We’re just trying to get used to the New Normal Jason Hazeley is a comedy writer who is partly responsible for TV untellectual Philomena Cunk Eighteen summers ago, my partner and I came home from hospital with a newborn. All three of us were exhausted. Only our daughter (with her perfect fingernails: nature looks after the first manicure, and it’s matchless) was sleeping.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dr. Agenia Walker Clark will become the next president of Fisk University, effective Nov. 6. She will be the school’s third female leader. Dr. Agenia Walker Clark Clark is currently a member of FirstBank Financial Corporation’s board of directors; Belmont University’s board of trustees; Simmons University’s board of trustees; and member of the International Women’s Forum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The average starting salary for recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees has risen noticeably, according to findings from a new National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) report. The report, NACE’s Summer 2023 Salary Survey, found that the overall average salary for graduates increased from $55,911 for the Class of 2021 to $60,028 for the Class of 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I recently announced a design/build workshop series for an AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA). The idea is simple: If we can reduce the time it takes to design a course by about 20%, the productivity and quality impacts for organizations that need to build enough courses to strain their budget and resources will gain “huge” benefits. We should be able to use generative AI to achieve that goal fairly easily without taking ethical risks and without needing to spend massive amounts of

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education , the national publication that focuses exclusively on diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia, has announced a major change in leadership, a few months before the trade publication is set to celebrate its 40 th anniversary. William Cox Jr. Diverse Vice President William Cox, Jr., son of the late co-founder Dr.

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Ray Schroeder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

West Virginia University’s faculty members on Wednesday passed a resolution expressing no confidence in President E. Gordon Gee’s leadership as he seeks to cut programs to remedy the public flagship’s $45 million budget shortfall. The motion said Gee has not “fully and honestly” disclosed the source of the deficit, arguing that “poor planning, faulty decision making, and financial mismanagement on the administration’s own part” contributed to the shortfall.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Eun-Ok Im Eun-Ok Im has been appointed dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin. Im received a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s in public health from Seoul National University as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Webster University, in Missouri, was sued this month over allegations that it hasn’t paid rent on a building it leases in downtown St. Louis, compounding the private nonprofit college’s financial difficulties. The university skipped out on rent payments from January through August of this year, according to the lawsuit filed in federal circuit court last week.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Brandi Hephner Labanc Brandi Hephner Labanc has been appointed vice president for student engagement and enrollment services at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Akron, a master’s in higher education administration and college student personnel from Kent State University in Ohio, and a doctorate in adult higher education from Northern Illinois University.

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College Forward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

At the commencement of their service term, AmeriCorps members delved into an intensive three-week training program. During this time, AmeriCorps members equipped themselves with the skills and knowledge needed for effectively serving students throughout the year. These pivotal training weeks, also known as “Welcome Weeks,” provide a comprehensive curriculum spanning various crucial aspects, from diversity, equity and inclusion to the intricacies of guiding students in their quest for the ideal c

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sara Kilpatrick, Executive Director for the Ohio Conference of the American Association of University Professors, said the bill would not only prevent some unionized faculty and staff from striking, but would also remove collective bargaining rights in some key areas. Kilpatrick said Ohioans spoke loud and clear when they repealed Senate Bill 5, a measure limiting collective bargaining rights of public employees that passed in 2011 and was subsequently repealed by a two-to-one margin.

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College Forward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As we gear up for the upcoming 2023-2024 service year, we’re thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our esteemed returning coaches who have committed to another year of AmeriCorps service with College Possible Omaha. Learn why they’ve chosen to return, their anticipated highlights, and the valuable wisdom they share with incoming coaches. Returning coaches share their insight Sophia, who dedicated herself to guiding college students at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) throughout the 20

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The four biggest conferences have media rights deal of various lengths worth more than $20 billion, with football driving most of that value. The Pac-12 is in the final year of a $3 billion deal that was record-setting when it was signed in 2011, but soon surpassed by other leagues. Skyrocketing coaches’ salaries, an arms race of spending on athletic facilities and, most recently, drastic, revenue-driven conference realignment have made it harder to defend not giving college athletes a bigger

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College Forward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

During Welcome Weeks, College Possible AmeriCorps members readied themselves to connect with students and embark on their service journey. As they were on the cusp of stepping onto campuses, we sat down with some of our new coaches to delve into what truly ignites their passion. College access coaches anticipate seeing students’ growth, and their own, too Mackenzie: Mackenzie is eager to become an integral part of a student’s support system on their higher education journey.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The US Department of Education says it’s investigating a complaint filed against New College of Florida alleging discrimination based on disability, according to a letter sent to the college’s interim president. The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights said it plans to investigate “whether the College, on the basis of disability, excluded qualified persons with disabilities from participation in, denied them the benefits of, or otherwise subjected them to discrimination in its progra

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Campus leaders need a compelling employee value proposition to attract and retain top talent, given higher ed’s weaker competitive position on pay. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post 4 misconceptions about employee value propositions that every campus leader needs to confront appeared first on EAB.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It’s hard not to run into articles pushing the next big edtech product poised to disrupt the learning experience. Countless rankings are published almost monthly. While short-term investment in the industry paints a sobering picture, long-term forecasts and the advent of AI may help cement their foothold across higher ed and K12. Following $20.8 billion and $10.6 billion valuations in 2021 and 2022, respectively, HolonIQ forecasts global edtech venture investments in 2023 to total only $3.

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Paying your way through uni, or even just earning some beer money, is essential. Just don’t let it get in the way of your studies The 2024 league table While the courses on offer will be top of your list when choosing between universities, it’s also worth thinking about the cost of living while you are there – particularly if you plan to move away from home.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Voluntary turnover in the higher education workforce continues to rise, according to findings from a recent College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) survey. Dr. Andy Brantley According to the 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey – which involved surveying more than 4,780 higher ed employees nationwide – 56% of respondents reported that they are at least somewhat likely to look for other jobs in the next 12 months.

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Creatrix Campus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction to Curriculum Mapping: A Comprehensive Guide editor Thu, 09/14/2023 - 02:05 In today's ever-changing educational landscape, 80% of students globally face a risk of falling behind intellectually (Wilkerson, 2020). This could affect their future income and growth. In light of this pressing issue, we invite you to delve into our blog, "Introduction to Curriculum Mapping: A Comprehensive Guide.

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Parchment

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We’ve all seen the data: less than half of 4-year, full-time college students graduate in four years, and even after six years, just over 67% have completed their Bachelor’s degree. The data, unfortunately, are even worse for full-time community college students: nationally, only about 30% earn an associate’s degree or certificate within three years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Depending on whom you ask, you will get wildly different views on the state of the American university. Some will tell you it is a moment of exhilarating promise and possibilities. Technology enables us to break the barriers of time and space to deliver quality instruction directly to students, when and where they prefer. New models are emerging that place students at the center of all we do.

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