Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has died, NBC News reported. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Oliver, 71, had been hospitalized this week for unspecified “medical care. “It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey,” her family said in a statement.
Great College Advice
AUGUST 1, 2023
What is legacy admissions? Legacy admissions is a policy that grants preferences to the children of alumni. The policy has been particularly important in the Ivy League and other elite, private schools. The logic has been that children of alumni may be among the most eager applicants, as they have learned a lot about a school literally at their parent’s knee.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
The University of Virginia (UVA) will rework its legacy admissions policy, The Washington Post reported. An applicant’s familial ties to alumni will no longer be conveyed to admission officers in a direct “checkbox” way, UVA officials said. Instead, they will be able to write about a “personal or historic connection” with the school and how that influenced them.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
AUGUST 1, 2023
In this post, Zhi Kang Chua, a postgraduate student at the Edinburgh Futures Institute↗️ highlights the value of mentorship and shares his reflections engaging with the contemporary city spaces through fieldwork.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
A new study by Yale University finds that Black students are more likely to leave medical school than their white peers. The results of the study indicate an achievement gap in the bio-medicine field during a time when many universities are struggling to find new ways to diversify the field. Mytien Nguyen, an M.D.-Ph.D. student at Yale School of Medicine and lead author of the study, said when research and innovation are equitable, physicians are better equipped to care for diverse populations.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Podcast How to Build Belongingness to Boost Student Mental Health Episode 160. August 1, 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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Dr. Yolanda Lawson will become the next president of the National Medical Association (NMA). Dr. Yolanda Lawson Her appointment took place during the organization’s 121st Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, a five-day conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lawson is the founder of MadeWell OBGYN and currently the associate attending at Baylor University Medical Center.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is postponing making racial literacy classes mandatory for the 2023-24 school year, NBC 12 reported. The two courses that offer the requirement’s criteria – “Introduction to Race and Racism in the United States” and “Reading Race” – alone do not have the necessary seats for more than 4,000 first-year students, VCU officials stated.
Roompact
AUGUST 1, 2023
I first embarked upon my journey into the realm of ResLife in August of 2022. Having worked in just about every facet of my previous institution besides Housing, the culture shift was most certainly an adjustment. The acceptance of late night phone calls and last minute improvisation both became new and helpful additions to my.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Having spent more than a half-century as a faculty member, administrator, and advocate in higher education, I lost count a long time ago of the number of meetings I have attended, as well as the number of speeches and presentations I’ve made, all of which I gifted to the Indiana University Archives. But I recently attended a national event that is indelibly etched in the crevices of my memory.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
Why Are So Many College Presidents Resigning? Featured Image at Top of Article College_presidents_illo_notext2.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Aleigha Mariott Aleigha Mariott has been named assistant vice president in the Division of Student Affairs at Oklahoma State University. Mariott has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminology from Kansas State University, a master’s in higher education student affairs from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies at Oklahoma State.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
New Data Show How Students Fare After Graduate School Featured Image at Top of Article GraduateLoanInterest.
AIFS Abroad
AUGUST 1, 2023
AIFS Abroad is excited to offer $500 off select Spring 2024 semester study abroad programs to eligible first-time applicants! ( View Terms ) Apply for one of the following Spring 2024 semester study abroad programs between August 1 and August 31, 2023 for the following locations and save $500! AIFS Abroad Students in Berlin, Germany 1. Berlin, Germany: Freie Universität Berlin European Studies Program (FU Best) Spend your Spring 2024 semester in the dynamic and artistic city of Berlin, Germany w
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
Calbright College, California’s first all-online community college, received accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission on Friday.
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 1, 2023
The University of Chicago’s student-run radio station had its budget slashed this spring by a university committee that oversees funding for student organizations. The station managers at WHPK 88.5 FM are now appealing the decision, arguing their broadcasting equipment is in desperate need of upkeep and repair. After proposing a budget of about $57,000 — in line with more than a decade of established funding — station managers received a letter from the university’s Program Coordinating Council
Higher Education Whisperer
AUGUST 1, 2023
A few minutes ago, the Australian National University advertised on LinkedIn for a "Manager, Academic Competencies & Digital Capabilities". The job is in the university library, but libraries are not what they used to be, teaching students (and staff) how to use digital technology both to find, and create, information.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
Alderson Broaddus University has lost its state authorization to grant degrees, likely prompting a closure unless the small Baptist institution in West Virginia can win an appeal to overturn the state board decision.
Higher Education Whisperer
AUGUST 1, 2023
The CSIRO has identified a "triangle super-cluster" of innovation in Canberra (CSIRO, p. 35, 2023). The points of the triangle are Belconnen, Phillip and Canberra Airport, with Civic is the center. Previously in 2015, I identified a much more concentrated "Canberra Start-up Business Boomerang", on the eastern edge of the Australian National University campus.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Common Application is set to launch today with a slate of changes, some of which are meant to help its 1,000 member institutions adapt to a changing admissions landscape.
ISA Journal
AUGUST 1, 2023
I had the armrest of the seat in a death grip as the plane hurdled forward, but it wasn’t because I was afraid of flying. I thought maybe, just maybe, if I anchored myself enough that I wouldn’t have to leave the country I have grown to love in the last month.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Blogs 4 Things You Need for a Successful Graduate Enrollment Management Plan My colleagues at EAB have conducted several surveys to learn about the state of graduate enrollment management over the past few months, and the results have been revealing. For instance, we found that 42% of surveyed graduate leaders faced increased enrollment goals in 2022, yet only 39% are on track to meet those goals.
University Business
AUGUST 1, 2023
The unprecedented offer is meant to alleviate a stark increase in enrollment. The college typically has 2,500 students, but its student body jumped to 2,858 in fall 2021 and was 2,773 in fall 2022. This fall, it’s expected to potentially be as high as 2,845. Permission to take the leave of absence and receive a stipend will be evaluated on a first come, first served basis.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
How University of Denver Strengthened its Strategy with an Improved Value Proposition University of Denver's partnership with EAB's Strategic Advisory Services About The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States.
Gray Associates
AUGUST 1, 2023
Uncover the surprising trends shaping the future of nursing with Gray’s Head of Research, Elaine Rowles! Delve into the intriguing interplay between enrollment, job postings, and salaries for RNs and LPNs. Despite certain declines, the demand for nurses remains strong, leaving a profound impact on nursing programs and the overall healthcare landscape.
University Business
AUGUST 1, 2023
The board overseeing West Virginia’s four-year colleges and universities voted Monday to revoke a small Baptist university’s ability to award degrees, in response to its staggering debts. Alderson Broaddus University will be prohibited from awarding degrees starting Dec. 31, the state Higher Education Policy Commission announced during an emergency meeting to address the school’s financial struggles, including $775,000 in utility debts.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Multifactor authentication is a must-have for university cybersecurity. MFA can reduce the chances of compromise by orders of magnitude, and some experts believe that most ransomware attacks can be prevented by using MFA. Although there isn’t widespread consensus on just how beneficial MFA is, it can definitely help prevent compromises. What’s more, MFA is increasingly required by cyber insurance companies and cybersecurity standards.
University Business
AUGUST 1, 2023
If the Florida Board of Governors approves it, Florida would become the first public university system in the country to accept the test. The Classic Learning Test, or CLT, was created in 2015 as an alternative college entrance exam rooted in a teaching model that emphasizes the humanities, morality and classical literature. The test has found favor in recent years among some conservatives as an antidote to progressive influence , and it is now accepted by more than 200 predominantly private un
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 1, 2023
Inside Higher Ed’s 2023 Survey of College and University Business Officers, released today in conjunction with this weekend's annual meeting of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, finds higher education business leaders to be less optimistic than their bosses—and arguably more in tune with the financial realities facing their institutions.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
Amid ongoing litigation against Liberty University, former Liberty president Jerry Falwell Jr. has filed another lawsuit, suing the evangelical institution for trademark infringement. The lawsuit claims the university is improperly using the name of his father, LU founder Jerry Falwell Sr., MarketWatch reported.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 1, 2023
Experts across the medical field and policymakers gathered earlier this week to discuss gun violence prevention efforts in Black communities across the nation. The panel, hosted by the National Medical Association (NMA) at its 212th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, explored the concerns surrounding young people affected by gun violence and alternative solutions to help communities affected.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute: Bart Elmore, associate professor of environmental history and core faculty member of the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State University, explores the environmental toll of enjoying a nice cold Coca-Cola.
University Business
AUGUST 1, 2023
Students grappling with their mental health may be molding into the campus status quo as colleges and universities creak out of the pandemic, according to a new TimelyCare survey. The telehealth provider surveyed 1,200 college students nationwide and discovered that 85% are experiencing more or the same level of stress compared to this time last year.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
The U.S. Education Department launched a beta version of the application for its new income-driven repayment plan, CNN reported.
EAB
AUGUST 1, 2023
Infographic 3 Reasons Why Faculty and Staff Leave Their Jobs Due to Climate How higher ed institutions can foster inclusive interactions with leaders, managers, and colleagues This infographic outlines ways that institutions can foster an inclusive campus climate among leaders, managers, and colleagues. Download the infographic or explore EAB's report to learn more about creating a higher ed workplace culture that makes faculty and staff want to stay.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 1, 2023
Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee are seeking to stop a Biden administration effort that would make the results of federally funded research immediately available to the public for free.
University Business
AUGUST 1, 2023
Following Congress’ deal to flatten federal funding for education over the next two years to avert a debt default, President Joe Biden’s proposal for a $90 billion-strong Department of Education in fiscal year 24 (FY24) is now officially a pipedream with the release of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees’ budget bills. The House proposed a $12.1 billion reduction in funding for Education compared to FY23, for a total of $67.4 billion.
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