Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

High school students are divided on whether they should use generative AI tools for school, and most of those who did found errors in what these tools produced, according to a new report from ACT. Dr. Jeff Schiel ACT For the report, " High School Students’ Use and Impressions of AI Tools ", ACT researchers asked 4,006 10th to 12th-grade students nationally about their AI usage and their views on such tools.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Big Changes to U of Arizona’s Financial Oversight Josh Moody Thu, 12/14/2023 - 03:00 AM In the wake of a multimillion-dollar miscalculation, university leaders announce cuts and a new CFO to help fix the financial mess.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Eric Ham Eric Ham has been appointed chief information officer at South Carolina State University. He served as director of information technology for the Orangeburg County Consolidated School District 5. Ham holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education and a master’s in secondary education mathematics from South Carolina State University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Toward a Transfer Guarantee Liam Knox Thu, 12/14/2023 - 03:00 AM Interest in guaranteed admission surged after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. But the main beneficiaries of the programs are often overlooked: transfer students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Dr. Marcus H. Burgess will become interim president of Saint Augustine’s University, effective immediately. Dr. Marcus H. Burgess His appointment comes after the recent firing of former SAU President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail , who said she believed that her termination was retaliation for her Oct. 9 internal complaint against alleged hostile behavior from trustees during an Oct. 5 board meeting.

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University Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Online education is higher education’s new muse for improving the student experience, but some things may never change. Institutions prioritizing expanding their physical presence with masterclass facilities are increasing their academic offerings, student perks and enrollment prospects. Better yet, they’re doing so sustainably and cost-effectively.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Wednesday mandating reviews and widespread cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion offices and programming at public universities in the state.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Scholar Activism Doesn't Require Taking Sides Doug Lederman Thu, 12/14/2023 - 10:16 AM Scholars should be scholarly and professors professorially, despite differences in our points of view.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In this final episode of the year, Dustin chats with Justin about his background leveraging the CliftonStrengths assessment to empower student and staff to do their best work. He shares how he discovered this tool and advice for others looking to utilize it.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Pros and Cons of Long-Serving Leaders Sarah Bray Thu, 12/14/2023 - 03:00 AM Beyond the positive impact they can have on institutions, they must also guard against less considered challenges that come with decades of service, writes Erin Hennessy.

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Credo Higher Ed

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Join us in celebrating Dr. Barbara Farley, recipient of the 11th Annual Courageous Leadership Award.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Most Americans Lack Confidence in College Leaders Johanna Alonso Thu, 12/14/2023 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In this post, the authors share five guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engaged. Lizzy Garner-Foy, Andrés Ordorica and Marcello Crolla are instructional designers at The University of Edinburgh.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Inflation for U.S. colleges and universities rose 4 percent in fiscal year 2023, according to data from the annual Commonfund Higher Education Price Index released Wednesday. It’s the second-highest rate of inflation since fiscal year 2008, when the HEPI was at 5 percent.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the University of Wisconsin System faced a dire fiscal situation, system President Jay Rothman suggested chancellors consider “shifting away” from liberal arts programs, particularly at campuses with low-income students. In emails obtained by The Daily Cardinal, Rothman, a former law firm chairman and CEO with no higher education background before leading the UW System, told campus chancellors UW schools should seek a long-term path “to return to financial stability.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution Wednesday to condemn the testimony of three university presidents at a hearing last week and call on those presidents to resign.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter said Friday that NU must go beyond the status quo in addressing its budget cuts, as faculty and staff ask for more support. Some critics have called for NU to “hit pause” on work to reimagine itself, Carter said. Others have said budget cuts totaling $58 million coming down the pike are “a cost we can’t afford.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As globalization increases, it is increasingly important that those working in in Public Relations (PR) learn the ability to successfully communicate with people across cultures, languages, and socio-economic status. That’s why a lot of firms value candidates and employees who have experience doing a PR internship abroad. Though you can intern in PR in pretty much any city in the world, there are a few especially incredible locations we recommend.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A Fundamental Rethink of the Higher Education Business Model In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, institutions must embrace educational innovation and strategic adaptation to change. This involves recognizing new realities in the academic world to stay relevant and effective. The landscape of higher education is being reshaped by several formidable challenges that necessitate a fundamental rethink of the higher education business model.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Our insight paper gives actionable advice to college enrollment leaders on four key AI priorities. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post AI for Enrollment Leaders appeared first on EAB.

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University Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Texas transplant Elon Musk is planning to start a university in Austin, according to tax filings for one of his charities first reported by Bloomberg News. The charity, called The Foundation, plans to use a $100 million gift from Musk to create and launch a primary and secondary school in Austin focused on teaching science, technology, engineering and math.

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The Humphrey Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Maya Angelou, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Michelle Obama, Albert Einstein. Most of the world agrees that these are exceptional people, yet they’ve all admitted to feeling like an imposter or fraud, or as though their work doesn’t stack up to its acclaim.

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University Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Two scientists who work at the University of Florida were arrested Friday after allegedly putting their kids in cages while they went to work. Dustin Huff, 35, and Yurui Xie, 31, are accused by the Gainesville Police Department of leaving their children home in small cages while they were at work, according to FOX 35. The couple allegedly showed police the homemade cages “as if it were all normal” when officers searched their property, officials said.

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CAPD

DECEMBER 14, 2023

IAP is the perfect time to take stock of your hard-won skills and set goals for summer. CAPD helps you accelerate that process when you participate in the Launch Into Spring series, a collection of events tailored to your needs as a first year undergraduate student at MIT. Learn more and register for events individually at the Handshake links below.

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University Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A new lawsuit accuses Carnegie Mellon University of discrimination and antisemitism. A Jewish student claims she was subjected to pervasive anti-Jewish discrimination during her time at the CMU School of Architecture and that her complaints were met with retaliation. In one specific allegation, the student says she was denied an excused absence to attend a memorial service following the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in 2018.

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EAB

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Blogs Our top five lessons on lead generation for graduate and adult programs in 2024 Insights and resources from a year of lead generation innovation As I look back on 2023, I’m struck by just how much we learned about the challenges that graduate and adult enrollment leaders face when it comes to lead generation. It’s been a year of innovation and discovery for us at EAB, and I’m eager to share some of our top takeaways with you.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Paul Terry, professor in the division of epidemiology at the University of Tennessee, explores how spicy cuisine can affect our health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Dec. 13 prohibiting state agencies, colleges, and universities from using state funds to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt “In Oklahoma, we’re going to encourage equal opportunity, rather than promising equal outcomes,” Stitt said. “Encouraging our workforce, economy, and education systems to flourish means shifting focus away from exclusivity and discrimination, and toward opportunity and merit.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Credential Confusion quintina.barne… Thu, 12/14/2023 - 03:00 AM A call for uniformity in practice and terminology.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Three Florida educators have filed a lawsuit challenging a rule that stops transgender and nonbinary teachers from using their preferred pronouns at school, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). The policy, Florida Statute § 1000.071(3) (2023) (“Subsection 3”), puts restrictions on the expression of preferred personal titles or pronouns that do not correspond to biological sex.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted 11 to 6 Wednesday night to approve a deal to cut spending on diversity, equity and inclusion in exchange for $800 million in funds held hostage by state Republicans, reversing a first vote held last Saturday that rejected the deal 9 to 8.

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