Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evidence about the pernicious influence of racism on medical care continues to grow. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that higher rates of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial women report feeling mistreated during maternity care compared to white women. Days later, scientists published a paper showing that incorrect blood oxygen readings from pulse oximeters—which often don’t work as well for darker-skinned people—led to delays in COVID treatment for Black and Hisp

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

What senior year courses should you take to prepare for the college admissions process? Does the senior year even count? Do seniors even have to worry about high school at this point? These are the questions on the mind of high school students as they near the end of their junior year and look forward to their final year of high school. By this point, most college-bound juniors are knee-deep in college visits, building college lists, thinking about the dreaded SAT and ACT tests, and trying to k

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At the start of 2020, there was robust availability of online higher education, but no one anticipated that a worldwide pandemic called COVID-19 would soon usher in a new world of distance learning. “The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As the college admissions process becomes ever more complicated and stressful–and expensive–more and more families are asking the question, “Do I need a college counselor?” While not every family needs personalized guidance through the college admissions maze, many do. To determine whether you need a professional college counselor, consider these seven factors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Anna Miarka-Grzelak has been named vice president for strategic enrollment and innovation at the State University of New York Cobleskill. Miarka-Grzelak earned a master’s degree in English philology from the University of Warsaw and a master’s in adult education from Indiana University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

BYU-Idaho and Ensign College will launch truncated bachelor’s degree programs next spring after getting the go-ahead from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Three-year bachelor’s degrees are coming to Brigham Young University–Idaho and affiliated Ensign College next year, following approval of the truncated programs by an accrediting body.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Dr. Peter Salovey, president of Yale University, will step down at the conclusion of the academic year. Dr. Peter Salovey, president of Yale University. “I have thought a lot about our university and the most auspicious time to begin a leadership transition. There is no perfect moment for one—there is always more to do. Yet, I believe the best time to search for a new leader is when things are going well,” wrote Salovey in the letter announcing his decision.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

I recently went to a car dealership because I could hear a roaring sound when I pressed on my brakes. I went to the same dealership where I had purchased my car some time back because when I bought the car, I also bought a warranty that I assumed would cover major repairs. When the representative from the service department came back after inspecting my car, she had a list of recommended repairs that included a major revamp of the car’s braking system.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Vermont State University, a union of three struggling colleges, welcomed its first class last week. But with enrollment flagging, the impact of the merger remains uncertain. Students arriving on the former campuses of Northern Vermont University, Castleton University and Vermont Technical College for the start of classes last week were greeted with banners, T-shirts and pennants bearing a different name: Vermont State University, accompanied by the slogan “We Are One.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

When five undergraduate engineering students from the University of Illinois Chicago began a project to narrow the digital divide in their community, they focused their efforts on the nearby neighborhood of Pilsen. Like many other areas on the south and west sides of Chicago, this vibrant, majority-Latino community significantly lags behind the rest of the city when it comes to high-speed internet access.

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PUC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Bethanee Tabura is studying health sciences and fine arts. From hearing how strong her respective majors are at the college, receiving scholarships from high school, and her mother and sister being PUC alumnas, the decision process on where to attend school was simple. What is your dream job?

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The University of Southern California recently opened its Digital Creative Lab in the basement of the Leavey Library. Designed based on student input, the lab includes an esports arena with professional-grade broadcasting equipment, a podcasting studio, a 3D printer, a video production suite and more. Open 24/7, students can use the lab anytime, either under the supervision of IT staff or independently.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Few college presidents can casually mention being good friends with Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, when discussing the implication of AI in higher education. But upon closer examination of the dynamic career of businessman, author, Toastmasters award winner and High Point University (N.C.) President Nido Qubein, it seems quite natural when he does just that.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Union Employees Arrested for Trespassing on Community College Campus Featured Image at Top of Article HACCLancasterArrest.jpg kathryn.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Universities in Florida and Texas were excluded from a national list of LGBTQ-friendly schools put together annually by Campus Pride. In presenting the 2023-2024 list this week, the nonprofit group said the exclusions were a result of new state laws that “endanger and harm LGBTQ people.” Every year, Campus Pride, a nonprofit group that advocates for safer and more LGBTQ-friendly colleges, issues a compilation of the “Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities’’ and the “Absolute W

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Student worker unionization greatly accelerated in 2022 and the first half of 2023, with almost 35,700 students gaining union representation across 30 new collective bargaining units, a new report says.

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Ray Schroeder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The market for higher education does not operate like other markets. It exhibits several types of market failure that make government intervention imperative for protecting students and taxpayers. One market-based approach to solving problems of imperfect information is to simply provide more information to students, but information provision alone is not sufficient to protect students and taxpayers.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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Ray Schroeder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A new YPulse report found two in five Gen Z students agreed with the statement: “The pandemic has made me less interested in pursuing higher education.” Middle school students, generally 11 to 13 years old, not only contribute to the trend but also lead the view that work experience is more valuable. That attitude has translated into an 8% decline in college enrollment from 2019 to 2022, showing how attending college is no longer a given for Gen Z.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Carleton College eliminated its legacy admissions policy Thursday. In an email to students, faculty and alumni, college president Alison Byerly cited the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action, saying it reinvigorated debate around legacy admissions and prompted reflection among Carleton administrators.

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AIFS Abroad

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Last Updated on September 1, 2023 by Mike Liberty Short-term study abroad program options are becoming increasingly popular amongst college students, particularly during the winter season. Whether you refer to it as a winter program, winter session, intersession, January term, or J-Term, there are so many benefits of choosing this type of program. With an abundance of incredible destinations to spend your winter break, it’s tough to choose which one is right for you!

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

West Virginia University officials announced Thursday that they will still recommend that their Board of Governors eliminate the institution’s current master’s and doctoral degrees in mathematics.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MIT’s Writing and Communication Center resumes its free one-on-one consultations and coaching with communication specialists who are published authors with advanced degrees and decades of experience. Graduate students can receive support at all stages of the writing and communication process, from brainstorming to the final version, on such projects as research papers, fellowship applications, cover letters, personal statements, dissertations, presentations, or posters.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

An Oregon jury awarded nearly $4 million to a former Pacific University student who accused the institution of mishandling allegations of sexual assault against him, The Oregonian reported.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, September 21 at 2 pm ET While many colleges and universities have adapted to the unprecedented challenges of the past several years, the demand for strategic, future-focused campus facilities and financial stewardship is greater than ever. Business as usual is unsustainable. Attend this web seminar with two experts in higher ed facilities to learn more about the pressing issues facing facilities and finance leaders today.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The University of Utah has launched an investigation of its highly acclaimed women’s gymnastics program following allegations of verbal and emotional abuse of team gymnasts by head coach Tom Farden.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As a first-year student, you may be overwhelmed with transitioning your high school resume into one that is ready to secure all sorts of great experiences at MIT. This guide will help provide the basics, and as you have specific questions not addressed in this guide, be sure to schedule an appointment with us in CAPD. Your resume With your resume, you basically have an 8½ by 11-inch piece of real-estate to demonstrate to your prospective employer that you are a good fit for the position.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host its 108th annual meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, from Sep. 19-24. Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney The convening – it will take place with both in-person and virtual offerings – will revolve around the theme of “Black Resistance,” and feature programming supporting the topic, such as tours, workshops, a film festival, and an author’s book signing series.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Carleton College has become the latest institution to discontinue its usage of legacy preferences in admissions, the school announced yesterday. In a letter to the Carleton community, the school’s president, Dr. Alison Byerly, explicitly connected the decision to the Supreme Court’s June decision to eliminate race-conscious admissions practices and cited Carleton’s Community Plan for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, which includes a goal of increasing the representation of historically underser

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