Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Austin Community College (ACC) will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services, KXAN reported. Austin Community College District The student centers – meant to assist students with immediate needs – are open and available at ACC’s Highlands campus, and the school has hopes to further expand them to its 10 other campuses.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Colleges Confounded by Flood of Borrower-Defense Claims Katherine Knott Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM The Education Department is working to clear a backlog in applications for debt relief through its borrower-defense program. Colleges aren’t sure how to respond to notifications of the claims.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Dr. Dana R. Fisher Dana R. Fisher has been appointed director of the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity at American University in Washington, D.C. Fisher holds a bachelor’s degree in East Asian studies and environmental studies from Princeton University in New Jersey and a master’s and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

AI and Peer Review: Enemies or Allies? Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Amid bans and restrictions on their use, artificial intelligence tools are creating interest among those who see a solution to systemic peer-review woes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Famed rapper and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has gifted Howard University $1 million. His donation to his alma mater comes after pledging to do so during the 2022 BET Awards. Sean "Diddy" Combs Brenton Ho/Billboard “As someone who attended Howard University and values the transformative experience of historically Black colleges, it remains crucial that we strive to protect and uphold their legacy," Combs said.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges Liam Knox Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Enrollment in the state's two-year system hit an all-time high this fall, despite national declines and the state’s aging population. What’s their secret?

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Generative AI had higher education scared at first. Would students abuse this powerful creative capability? But now that the worry has largely subsided, colleges and universities can focus on the opportunities. Just as calculators and the internet once upended teaching and learning, generative AI represents “a new, major disruption,” says Mike Prizament, senior product marketing manager at Adobe.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In December, Jamie Williamson learned that the coming spring semester, the 30th of his career on the English department faculty at the University of Vermont, would be his last.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Workplace Climate Pushing Female Professors Out kathryn.palmer… Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM A new study shows that concerns over workplace climate—not work-life balance—were most likely to push female professors out of academia.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our team members weigh in on the undeniable impact of Coach Prime’s presence at CU, showcasing the power of our data-informed insights in guiding transformative decisions for the university’s success.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2023

24 October · Episode 178 3 Enrollment Boosting Strategies for Accredited Institutions 31 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Leverage your institutions accreditation with these enrollment boosting strategies: explore 4 Ps of marketing, partnerships, controlling costs and more. In this podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. David Decker, the President of Franklin University, discuss three strategic moves that helped his institution experience positive growth in the double-digit territory durin

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Indiana University of Pennsylvania was already shrinking. As regional demographics ebbed and competition for the remaining students increased between 2011 and 2020, the public college lost a third of its enrollment.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan weighed in Monday on a dispute roiling Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, in which some members are calling for the resignation of board chair Rema Vassar for creating a “fractured and contentious” climate by allegedly meddling in a number of recent campus controversies,

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Three struggling campuses of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education plan to pursue an increasingly popular strategy in higher ed: building a new “virtual campus” that will educate working adults who have some college credit but no degree.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If I asked you when recruitment season happens in your office, what would you say? Do you typically post positions early in the Spring, interview a slew of candidates mid-semester, and make offers before move-out? If you do, that’s something to be celebrated as this “traditional” timeline is becoming a rarity in our field. What.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Podcast Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners Episode 170. October 24, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Concepts like efficiency, optimization and margin are essential if your institution is to thrive in today’s challenging economic environment.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Hybrid learning technology is increasingly popular within higher education institutions, and educators are pushing for more innovation and advancement to support their needs. Their digital transformation initiatives call for more investment and prioritization of cutting-edge technology to help students learn whether they are in the room or not. Gavin Downey, group project manager at Epson, spoke with EdTech about how to find a projector that meets your university’s needs in the classroom, in sha

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is laying off hundreds of employees and furloughing most of its staff due to an $18 million budget deficit. Notices of these layoffs are expected to go out sometime Monday, while furloughs have been underway since September. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is laying off hundreds of employees and furloughing most of its staff due to an $18 million budget deficit.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Program evaluation requires commitment and new tools to remain relevant. Assessing the strength and relevance of academic programs can be critical to a college or university’s financial health. So if leaders need a little guidance, imagination, and inspiration, Gray CEO Bob Atkins has released a new book that might help.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Former president Parwinder Grewal resigned abruptly in April, following widespread backlash against plans to downgrade sports programs and make libraries all-digital. Those plans have since been shelved. Still, VTSU continues to look for ways to cut costs amid long-term budget issues and declining enrollment. Current interim president Mike Smith released recommendations to get rid of 10 degree programs and 33 faculty positions.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has launched a new data-informed assessment of academic programs to help ensure they align with the state’s strategic goals and prepare students for career success in the evolving marketplace.

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Hope College Network

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The academic structure at Hope allows students to immerse in multiple academic disciplines, engage with an array of people, and stretch their minds in new ways. Here at Hope, I’m double majoring in Communications and Spanish with a minor in Social Witness Ministry. I’m hoping to work in a nonprofit or ministry setting post grad. The liberal arts structure of Hope stretches students in new ways through its requirement of General Education courses from various disciplines.

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College for Creative Study

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology is bringing to light serious concerns within the art and design industry. The integration of this technology – that has advancement capabilities beyond anything anyone has ever seen – is pushing art and design colleges to assess responsible technology usage within their schools. As an early adopter of AI as a resource tool, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is the first AICAD (the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Desig

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Two of the state’s top elected officials are newly encouraging colleges and universities in Massachusetts to find new approaches to “advance diversity, break down barriers, and increase access for historically underrepresented groups” in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling that restricted the use of race by college administrators in admissions decisions.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Students From Minoritized Groups Less Confident of Peer Support After Sexual Assault Susan H. Greenberg Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H.

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A bipartisan push on Capitol Hill is underway to protect college students from hazing, which has had a tragic impact on Minnesota families. The legislation is called the Stop the Campus Hazing Act, and Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is among those working to pass it. The proposal would require colleges’ annual crime reports to include hazing incidents, along with establishing a campus-wide program to educate students about the dangers of hazing.

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UMSL Diversity

OCTOBER 24, 2023

UMSL receives seventh Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An Anachronistic View of the Nature of Thinking Doug Lederman Tue, 10/24/2023 - 09:11 AM Arguing for a permeable, evolving definition.

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UMSL Diversity

OCTOBER 24, 2023

UMSL launches new series to engage campus, community in deliberative dialogue on key societal issues

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From plants that are best friends to batteries made out of salt, 2023’s emerging academic programs are surprising and dynamic.

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Over the past year, visits to the university’s Bear Pantry , which provides food for the community, more than doubled. Thanks to a new partnership developed over the summer with the Weld Food Bank , UNC is now able to bring a mobile version of its food bank to campus monthly. “UNC is committed to supporting our students in their academic success, health, and well-being.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our VP of Marketing, Ned Caron, highlights the broader impact of the PAC-12’s changes beyond football, touching on enrollment, marketing, and recruiting strategies for universities.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Marian Reven, clinical education assistant professor in the health sciences department at West Virginia University, discusses a possible simple way to help opioid use disorder patients.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The future of work is changing and college curriculums must change to best prepare students for the demands of their careers, many of which have yet to be imagined.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Infographic 5 Ways to Improve Student Customer Service at Your Community College Community college practitioners agree that students’ customer service expectations have risen since 2020 and that gaps in customer service cause attrition. While we might not think of students as “customers,” the reality is their experience as consumers shapes their expectations for how they interact with colleges.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Designed for senior administrators, researchers and graduate students, it will help leaders make more informed decisions.

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