Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

NEW YORK Students, scholars, and administrators from across the City University of New York (CUNY) gathered last week at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) for an ethnic studies conference that both reflected on the discipline’s history and showed off new and on-going work. Titled “The Legacy and Future of Ethnic Studies at CUNY,” the spread of panels, presentations, and performances marked 50 years of ethnic studies at BMCC, culminating in the creation of the department of ethnic

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Ed.gov Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education On the first work day of April, during which we celebrate Second Chance Month, I had the honor of joining colleagues from the Department of Justice and local and state leadership at an event held at a Miami-Dade College campus located Continue Reading The post Second Chances: Education and Justice Involved Students appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

Virginia Western Community College’s campus in Roanoke has been proposed as the location for a new state historic marker about ties between desegregation and the creation of the state’s community college system, The Roanoke Times reported. The new Colonial Avenue roadside marker – one of five recently approved by the state Department of Historic Resources – will commemorate efforts to address the Jim Crow era of racially segregated facilities and limited education access for Virginia’s Black cit

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APRIL 28, 2023

Your school’s varsity teams might be dominating the field, court, or rink, but how about the screen? College and university esports is not only on the rise, it’s exploding through the roof. Are you doing enough to market your school’s esports program?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been loaning tens of millions of dollars to rural colleges and universities in order to keep them afloat and running, The Washington Post reported. This support recognizes how important but vulnerable these local schools are to their rural communities. Secretary Tom Vilsack “Beyond the educational prospects, these institutions support small businesses who depend on the student and faculty population, and they make their communities a more attractive

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Ed.gov Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

By: Lizann Lightfoot PCS season – when service members receive permanent change of station orders – is right around the corner, which means that military-connected children across the country are preparing to move and enroll in a new school. If you’re a parent or caregiver of a military-connected child, you’ve likely witnessed how challenging it Continue Reading The post Preparing Your Military-Connected Child for (Another) New School appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2023

Jessica Jensen Jessica Jensen has been appointed to the Walter F. and Verna Gehrts Presidential Professorship at North Dakota State University. Jensen holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Northridge, as well as a master’s and a Ph.D. in emergency management from North Dakota State University.

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APRIL 28, 2023

According to the World Bank , one billion people, or 15percent of the world's population, experience some form of disability, and persons with disabilities are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes such as less education, poorer health outcomes, lower levels of employment, and higher poverty rates. In the United States, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is more than twice that of people without disabilities.

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2023

In higher education, presidential appointments can oftentimes be straightforward. School leaders are appointed to lead an institution for their quantifiably successful work, like Ron Patterson at Chadron State College. Some presidents decide to retire after a healthy career, such as Clarence Wyatt at Monmouth. However, a pair of presidents this time around are headscratchers.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Embedding Data in the Review Process to Improve Resource Allocation Streamlining Department Review with Standardized Data About St. Ambrose University (SAU) is a private university located in Davenport, IA with a total enrollment of 2,916. Quick Facts Institution Type: Private Enrollment: 2,916 Location: Midwest Partnership: Edify The Challenge Department chairs and deans lacked accessible data to inform and measure the impact of resource allocation decisions.

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2023

Biostatistician, research analyst, applications architect. These are among the few jobs students can nab with an ever-more dynamic degree in data science. Aside from its flexibility, it’s also posturing students for a huge payday, and where they graduate from can make a $40,000 difference. According to Burning Glass’ data published by The Wall Street Journal , a degree in data science earns a student a $100,323 median salary over the first ten years.

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 28, 2023

The Vision and Strategies of Engineers Canada (EC) editor Fri, 04/28/2023 - 06:51 Engineers will be essential in determining the future of Canadian society as the nation's population expands, urbanizes, and becomes more interconnected. Excellence, innovation, and sustainability are the three crucial visions of Engineers Canada (EC) for the future of engineering.

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2023

Millions of people pursue higher education in the U.S. each year, and one U of I professor said direct college admissions may be changing the future of the college admissions process. U of I professor Jennifer Delaney in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership has co-written studies examining the impact of direct college admissions.

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Ray Schroeder

APRIL 28, 2023

Chalk covered the sidewalks leading up to the Lincoln Park Student Center with pleas that read: “FUND YOUR FACULTY.” As the protest began, nearly 80 people rallied around the corner, with the occasional spotting of faculty — some outspoken, some quiet. On the outskirts stood a few administrators, surveying the demonstration. The demonstration was partially brought about due to information gathered by The DePaulia revealing the university’s $56.5 million budget gap to the DePaul community.

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2023

Officials from Oregon’s seven public universities say they need more than $1 billion over the next two years to maintain services amid inflation and to avoid deep cuts and layoffs. University administrators have begun restructuring and considering layoffs amid an expected $5 million deficit for the coming school year. All seven of Oregon’s public universities have announced tuition increases for the next school year, in a regular pattern of annual increases in tuition during the last two decades

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Ray Schroeder

APRIL 28, 2023

The University of Nebraska Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green said they must be willing to make "difficult choices" in dealing with a $23 million deficit. He is calling for $10.8 million in permanent cuts to address dipping enrollment and less tuition revenue. Green said in an email to faculty Friday, "We cannot simply cover budget shortfalls with cash reserves on a temporary basis.

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University Business

APRIL 28, 2023

Per the school, the announcement comes following the expansion of academic programs at Canisius, which petitioned the New York State Education Department Board of Regents for the designation. Canisius currently offers 36 master’s programs and advanced certificates. Starting in August, ahead of the Fall 2023 semester, the school will unveil a new branding initiative for Canisius’ new identity.

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Hanover Research

APRIL 28, 2023

Federal funders often receive the most attention from faculty and principal investigators when it comes to grantseeking, but non-federal sources of funding are a cornerstone of the grant research landscape. In this session, Hanover takes a look at non-federal funding opportunities for faculty who wish to diversify their funding searches. Topics include professional associations, private foundations, and industry partners.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 28, 2023

Guest Post: Our Grading System Gets an F johnw@mcsweeneys.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

APRIL 28, 2023

What Is a Higher Ed Marketing Agency ? At its most basic level, a higher ed marketing agency serves as a marketing partner for universities, colleges, and other higher education program operators. Each program has unique goals, but the marketing agency typically is a partner in increasing enrollment and retention. It can help with everything from search engine optimization (SEO) and public relations (PR) to student engagement and growth enablement.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 28, 2023

Navarro Sued for Allegedly Covering Up Sex Assault on Cheerleading Squad Scott Jaschik Fri, 04/28/2023 - 06:22 AM

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