Tue.Nov 26, 2024

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Is Grammarly AI? Notre Dame Says Yes

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The rapid introduction of generative AI has created a wild west of policies at colleges, complicating the use of long-standing editing and writing tools. The University of Notre Dame’s decision this fall to allow professors to ban students from using the 15-year-old editing software Grammarly is raising questions about how to create artificial intelligence policies that uphold academic integrity while also embracing new technology.

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Reimagining Computer Labs for Today’s College Students

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The term “computer lab” might bring to mind a room filled with rows of 1990s-era PCs, keyboards and mice, all networked to a shared printer constantly running low on paper as undergrads desperately print their end-of-term papers. It has taken a while, but the computer lab is once again an integral campus resource as higher education institutions update and reimagine its role to better meet students’ needs.

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A Scholar of HBCUs Shines a Harsh Light on the Institutions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Political scientist Joseph L. Jones argues in his new book that historically Black colleges should strive to be what he calls “pan-Black” institutions. Joseph L. Jones has spent his entire educational career at historically Black colleges and universities: He earned his bachelor’s degree at Philander Smith College (now University), completed his Ph.D. at Clark-Atlanta University and spent a little over a year as president of Arkansas Baptist College.

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Best colleges for future leaders remains an exclusive club

University Business

Here is a higher ed ranking that’s still dominated by the elites. Unlike some other lists, the 125 best colleges and universities for future leaders remain a pretty exclusive club. It’s one of the most glaring gaps persisting in higher education, according to Time and Statista, which compile the annual list. Researchers analyzed the resumes of 4,000 “top U.S. leaders,” twice as many as last year.

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Report: Better Alignment Between Workforce, Education Needed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A recent survey of human resources and business experts finds discrepancies in entry-level talent skills and employer needs, as well as an opportunity for earlier outreach to young people about careers. Two in five employers believe schools aren’t sufficiently preparing students for careers in their respective industries, according to new data from YouScience.

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Thankful and Grateful:  Taking Time for Gratitude as a Res Life and Housing Pro

Roompact

An attitude of gratitude. I often have to remind my son, being grateful for what you have should never be taken for granted. The world does not owe anyone anything. So I try my hardest to have an attitude of gratitude. I personally celebrate Thanksgiving so when November rolls around each year, I get extra.

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UNC Audit Shows Project Kitty Hawk Spent More Than $100K in Unallowable Purchases

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A new state audit shows that the University of North Carolina system failed to monitor its $97 million nonprofit, Project Kitty Hawk, which was launched to increase online college access for working adults, The Assembly reported.

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Judge Says Reportedly Trans Volleyball Player May Compete

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A federal judge has ruled that a San José State University women’s volleyball player, who some of her teammates and competitors have said is transgender, can continue to play on the team, ESPN reported.

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How better accountability can propel innovative short-term credentials

University Business

As higher education magnifies its lens on value proposition, college and university stakeholders must strengthen their understanding of whether rapidly growing short-term credentials provide real benefits to its learners, declares a new report from EdTrust. The research and advocacy nonprofit examined the cost of attendance (combining program costs and living expenses during a program’s length) of nearly 19,000 short-term credentials in 43 states.

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Arizona Cash Reserves May Take Years to Restore

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Though the University of Arizona has made progress in reducing a budget shortfall once projected at $177 million, it may take more than a decade for the university to reach the cash reserve minimum required by the Arizona Board of Regents, The Arizona Daily Star reported.

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Understanding the Crisis of Confidence in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 235 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Dr. Courtney Brown

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning for the Lumina Foundation, about the critical issue of declining public confidence in higher education. Their discussion examines the dramatic shift in public trust, explores key demographic changes in today's student population, and offers practical solutions for institutions facing these challenges.

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Student Success Champion: Q&A With Duane Williams, Texas A&M University–San Antonio

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As the associate vice provost of student success and retention at Texas A&M, Williams has come a long way from his start as an international student at a community college in New Jersey. He shares how process efficiencies positively impact student success, data efforts leading to better retention and the joy he feels in supporting students as they chase their dreams.

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College IT Apprenticeships Provide Actionable Learning Experiences

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Following the successful launch of a healthcare apprenticeship program in 2019, the Colorado Community College System — which comprises 13 independently accredited institutions — began to consider what other industries might benefit from a similar initiative.

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3 Questions for Michigan’s James DeVaney on Investing in Academic Innovation

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A conversation on the 10-year anniversary of the Academic Innovation Fund. This year, the University of Michigan is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Academic Innovation Fund.

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Few Va. universities have studied food insecurity among students, though 80% say it’s an issue

University Business

Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very” problematic issue. The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity is unclear because not all public colleges and universities are tracking the issue, and the economic and social stigma associated with fo

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Design Exercies Game Participants Needed

Higher Education Whisperer

Erika Wood, PhD Student in computing at the Australian National University needs volunteers to help her with the Design Exercise Game.

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Trending Now: Creator Economy College Programs Are Growing

Gray Associates

The creator economy, projected to skyrocket to $78.91 billion by 2031, is transforming career opportunities, and higher education is rising to meet the moment. From degrees in digital media influence to certificates in influencer marketing, colleges are crafting programs that blend creativity with cutting-edge skills like AI, marketing, and content creation.

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A Timely History of College Sport

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Glenn C. Altschuler and David Wippman consider the challenges of controlling commercialization in their review of Eric A. Moyen and John R. Thelin’s College Sports: A History. Shedeur Sanders, the University of Colorado quarterback and son of Colorado head coach and former National Football League star Deion Sanders, earns more than $5 million a year from endorsement deals and drives a Rolls-Royce.

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The Future of skills-based hiring: 4 Key insights from global sareer experts

Symplicity

Symplicity convened an all-start panel of experts in career services from around the globe to discuss the impact of skills-based hiring on higher education institutions and the recruiting sector. Our global panel included: Niesha Taylor from NACE (US) , Alan McAlpine from NAGCAS (Australia) , and Martin Edmondson from AGCAS (UK), who all shared their perspectives on how skills-based hiring is transforming the landscape for students and employers alike.

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A Black Girl’s Guide to British Boys

ISA Journal

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only and readers should know, truly, the author has no known experience when it comes to talking to men. First of all, don’t laugh, because I am dead serious when I say I was a little afraid of coming to the U.K. as a recovering hopeless romantic.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form

Higher Education Inquirer

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days before its Dec. 1 goal. The online FAFSA form is available to all students and families at fafsa.gov , and the Department is processing submissions and sending them to schools. The paper form is also now available for students to submit.

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Is the Future of Black Excellence and Tradition at Our HBCUs Secure?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the 2024 election fresh on our minds, it is fair to say that Vice President Kamala Harris, a graduate of Howard University and outspoken advocate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), brought renewed attention to HBCUs during both her time in office and the presidential campaign. VP Harris even chose to give her concession speech on the campus of her alma mater.

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Campuses Advise International Students to Return by Inauguration Day

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Recalling the travel ban President-elect Trump signed in early 2017, some U.S. institutions are advising students to be back from their holiday travels by Jan. 20. At least three universities have encouraged their international students and employees to come back from the winter holiday break ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, due to concerns that he could use his first days in office to issue executive orders blocking them from returning.

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With changes afoot, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper addresses concerns from college student leaders

University Business

Eight student body presidents from Colorado college campuses expressed their fears and hopes to Sen. John Hickenlooper as they prepare for potentially big changes from the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump. “I know there’s a lot of unrest and uncertainty and fear on campuses for a whole bunch of different reasons,” Hickenlooper told the students on a Zoom call.

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FOR-PROFIT BORROWERS ACTION on 12/4 in DC (Debt Collective)

Higher Education Inquirer

S tudents who attended predatory, for-profit schools have had enough – and we are on the march for justice. These students have been failed twice: first by the scam schools who saddled them with crushing debt, and second, by the Department of Education who has delayed discharging these unjust debts. On 12/4 we are headed to Washington DC to demand they cancel the loans of borrowers who went to schools with serious misconduct evidence against them and to make sure the promised cancellation is don

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Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy has ‘overwhelmed and stressed’ students

University Business

President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection has raised concerns among international students about potential changes to immigration policies and visa approvals, making them “overwhelmed and stressed” according to a professor and multiple students. The Higher Ed Immigration Portal says more than 400,000 undocumented students are currently enrolled in higher education across the United States, and some students fear they won’t be able to return to the country, as Trump has pr

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How NYU plans to reinforce resources for international students ahead of Trump presidency

University Business

During President-elect Donald Trump’s last administration, NYU bolstered its programming and resources for international students in an effort to combat a federal crackdown on immigration. With a second Trump term to start in January, the university is preparing to tackle the issue once again. In 2017, NYU’s School of Law founded the university’s Immigration Defense Initiative to help members of the NYU community complete documents and offer legal representation.