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Partnership Focuses on Enhancing Student Success Coaching Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is looking to enhance its student success coaching program as its student demographics change. And it is partnering with student coaching non-profit InsideTrack to do so. Ruth Bauer White InsideTrack "What UMGC has shared with us is that their student demographics are changing,” said Steve Ast, senior vice president of partner success at InsideTrack.

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More Than Half of Recent 4-Year College Grads Underemployed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

More Than Half of Recent 4-Year College Grads Underemployed Sara Weissman Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report found that many recent graduates don’t land jobs that require a degree.

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Tallahassee Community College Receives Recognition from Achieving the Dream

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tallahassee Community College (TCC) recently received recognition from Achieving the Dream , an organization and network founded to close achievement gaps and accelerate student success nationwide by guiding institutional change, influencing public policy, generating knowledge, and engaging the public. Dr. Jim Murdaugh TCC was recognized during Achieving the Dream’s DREAM 2024 convening, Feb. 19-22, in Orlando, Florida.

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Turmoil Grows at Embattled California University

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Turmoil Grows at Embattled California University Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Since going on accreditation probation in August, the University of Antelope Valley has lost its president, replaced part of employees’ salaries with stock options and now faces an eviction.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Daren Hubbard Daren Hubbard has been appointed vice president for information technology and chief information officer at Princeton University. Hubbard holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan as well as a Master of Library Science degree and an MBA from Wayne State University.

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Building Operational Excellence in Online Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Leadership

University Business

Building Operational Excellence in Online Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Leadership Many institutions have responded to the demand for online learning by creating new programs to meet the evolving needs of students. Too often, however, online programs fail to provide students with the flexible, accessible, high-quality experience they expect.

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$2.59M Grant Supports Nurse Training to Support Underserved Patients

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fairfield University's Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies has received a $2.59 million grant through the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce Program of the Health Resources and Services Administration. “We are thrilled to be selected for this funding,” said Dr. Kathryn E. Phillips, associate professor of nursing and the principal investigator on the project, titled “Nursing Education on Wellness and Telehealth.

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Tallahassee Community College Earns Highest Distinction from Achieving the Dream

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tallahassee Community College (TCC) recently received high honors from Achieving the Dream , an organization and network founded to close achievement gaps and accelerate student success nationwide by guiding institutional change, influencing public policy, generating knowledge, and engaging the public. Dr. Jim Murdaugh TCC was recognized during Achieving the Dream’s DREAM 2024 convening, Feb. 19-22, in Orlando, Florida.

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Waiting for a ‘Last Word’ on Affirmative Action

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Waiting for a ‘Last Word’ on Affirmative Action Liam Knox Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM The Supreme Court declined to hear a case against a magnet school’s diversity-focused admission policies. Is it a green light for ”race-neutral” alternatives in higher ed?

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ResEdChat Ep 62: Strategies to Foster Resident Assistant Belonging with Ashtyn Davis

Roompact

Belonging is important not just for residents, but the student staff who work in the residence halls to create that community and sense of belonging for others. Current University of Oklahoma graduate student, Ashtyn Davis, joins Dustin on this week's episode to explore this concept and ways to foster more belonging amongst RAs, such as the tool Ashtyn developed called the Resident Assistant Sense of Belonging Assessment (or RASBA).

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Yale Adopts ‘Test-Flexible’ Policy

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Yale University is adopting what it calls a “test-flexible” policy on standardized exam requirements, in which applicants must submit test scores but can choose to replace the traditional SAT or ACT with AP or International Baccalaureate exams. The policy will go into effect next admissions cycle.

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Budget consultants on campus for initial interviews - Boise State News

Ray Schroeder

Between Feb. 12-15, representatives from Kennedy & Company, a consultant firm retained by the university to assist in the budget modernization initiative, met with all academic deans and senior administrative leaders across the university to gather their feedback on what is working well under the current budget model and what questions they have about the budget process.

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U.S. Offers Temporary Patch for FAFSA Technical Glitch

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Education Department said Tuesday it will fix a technical glitch in its new Free Application for Federal Student Aid that has locked out students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers.

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Women in STEM, MIT Values: Excellence + Curiosity Panel

CAPD

Thursday, March 7th from 4-5:30 pm | Bush Room, 10-105 Register Here MindHandHeart welcomes Professors Paula Hammond, Ann Graybiel and Sangeeta Bhatia: hear about each person’s career journeys, challenges experienced along the way, and advice for those interested in pursuing careers in STEM. Appetizers and refreshments will be available immediately after the panel discussion.

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College Reinstates Professor Who Allegedly Preached in Class

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Texas community college has reinstated an adjunct biology instructor it fired after reportedly receiving complaints of “religious preaching, discriminatory comments about homosexuals andtransgender individuals, anti-abortion rhetoric, and misogynistic banter” in his classroom.

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What does an effective talent pipeline look like for Black males?

University Business

Every February, Black History Month focuses national attention on the cultural heritage, civil rights triumphs and the daunting adversity Black men and women had to overcome. This year, it’s hard to ignore the emerging new wave of adversity they are facing, as state laws banning DEI programs, the death of affirmative action in college admissions, the prohibition on teaching Black history in some states and an alarming rise in hate crimes target all persons of color.

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Biden Forgives Another $1.2 Billion in Student Loans

Confessions of a Community College Dean

More than 150,000 borrowers will have their student loans automatically discharged this month, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. This tranche of debt relief, which totals $1.2 billion, comes after the Education Department moved up its implementation timeline for the new income-driven repayment plan known as Saving on a Valuable Education.

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OpenAI, Microsoft warn of state-linked actors’ AI use - David Jones, Cybersecurity Dive

Ray Schroeder

OpenAI said it terminated accounts of five state-affiliated threat groups who were using the company’s large language models to lay the groundwork for malicious hacking campaigns. The disruption was done in collaboration with Microsoft threat researchers. The threat groups — linked to Russia, Iran, North Korea and the People’s Republic of China — were using OpenAI for a variety of precursor tasks, including open source queries, translation, searching for errors in code and running basic coding t

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California Appeals Court Largely Upholds Judgment Against Ashford

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A California appeals court largely upheld a lower court’s 2022 finding that the former Ashford University and its parent company gave students misleading information about its programs and outcomes—with the only change being lowering its penalty from about $22 million to about $21 million.

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BCG Advance | A Women’s Leadership Conference for Sophomores

CAPD

If you’re curious about a career in consulting, we encourage you to apply to BCG Advance! This inspiring, interactive, invite-only virtual conference will culminate with an opportunity to interview for a Summer 2025 internship with the firm. BCG Advance is designed to educate and prepare young women to launch a career in consulting and—ideally—with BCG.

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Report Shows Investing in Latino Students Benefits Enrollment in Calif.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A new report from the Campaign for College Opportunity provides a campus-by-campus analysis of pandemic-induced enrollment shifts in the California State University system in an effort to identify which institutions have fared better and why.

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The Stratton Lecture: How will AI impact women?

CAPD

Wednesday March 6th, 2024: 11:30am-1:00pm | Wong Auditorium (E51-115) Register Here Keynote Speaker: Professor Marzyeh Ghassemi Remarks by: Puja Balaji, Co-President of MITxHarvard Women in AI Discussion Moderated by: Amy Brand, Director and Publisher of MIT Press How will AI affect the lives of women in terms of healthcare, bias and careers? Join us and our panel of speakers as we explore the unique issues facing women with the development of AI.

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You’ve Gotta Have Taste

Confessions of a Community College Dean

You’ve Gotta Have Taste johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 02/22/2024 - 02:33 PM Taste is something we can and should teach in the era of generative AI.

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Dissertation Dispatch: The Grad School Survival Guide

CAPD

Graduate school can be hard. And during difficult moments, advice from peers who have walked a similar path can make you feel less alone. That’s why the Graduate Professional Development team is putting together a “Survival Guide” of real advice, from real graduate students who have been in your shoes. And you, in turn, have wisdom to contribute that could benefit younger cohorts of graduate students.

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Entire Bates College Debate Team Resigns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

All 19 members of the Brooks Quimby Debate Council, a storied debate team at Bates College in Maine, have resigned from the club, The Lewiston Sun Journal reported Wednesday.

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25 Best Investment Banks to Work for in 2024

CAPD

Vault’s 2024 Banking 25 is a ranking of the best investment banking firms to work for in North America. The ranking is based on a survey of more than 2,400 banking professionals who were asked to rate their firms in several workplace categories, including compensation, culture, diversity, hours, training, work/life balance, wellness, and more.

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Gray Decision Intelligence Experienced Notable Growth in 2023

Gray Associates

Gray Decision Intelligence (Gray DI), the leading provider of academic program evaluation software, today announced significant growth in 2023. Gray DI’s Program Evaluation System (PES) software now empowers investment in academic programs that drive student success and enrollment growth at over 150 colleges and universities nationwide.

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Attend “Working, Studying, and Living in the Netherlands” on Thursday, February 29th!

CAPD

The Netherlands Point of Entry is the first stop for international talent looking to work or set up a business in the Netherlands. We give advice to entrepreneurs, graduates and professionals about residence permits. The Netherlands Point of Entry also provides support on legal procedures, financial requirements and the process of applying for a visa.

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Alumni sparks multigenerational workforce dialogue: College Possible’s strategic advantage

College Forward

At College Possible Omaha, our multigenerational workforce isn’t just a mix of age groups; it’s a strategic advantage. With several generations working together, we’ve harnessed a diverse range of skills and experiences that directly contribute to the success of the organization and success in serving students throughout Omaha. College Possible programming revolves around peer-to-peer coaching for high school and college students.

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Schonfeld Early Engagement (PhD) Summit

CAPD

Schonfeld is excited to offer an opportunity for a diverse group of talented 2nd and 3rd-year PhD students to join the 2024 Schonfeld Early Engagement (SEE) Summit – PhD Datathon. During this two-day interactive event, you will discover how you can apply your academic skills to the real world of finance. The program is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, 2024, in New York City.

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Uplifting MLK Day: Dignity and service continue despite weather disruptions

College Forward

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, College Possible Omaha’s annual tradition of volunteering in the community, faced an unexpected obstacle, extreme winter weather. The freezing temperatures and icy conditions forced our site to postpone the day of service until later this spring. However, the setback didn’t deter the team from embracing the spirit of the day.

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Mindset and Beliefs: How a Leader’s Mindset Shapes Reality

The Humphrey Group

The Journey from Law Student to Leadership Coach Both of my parents were lawyers, and when I was 18, I was a law student going down that same path. But it soon became evident my passion lay elsewhere. Through my social networks, I had the opportunity to facilitate workshops on various personal development topics.

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How the Segal Education Award enhances the AmeriCorps experience

College Forward

Upon completion of their term of service, AmeriCorps members can use the Segal Education Award to repay qualified student loans and pay the costs of attendance at eligible institutions and training programs. AmeriCorps alumni can make the award go further by attending Schools of National Service, which are colleges and universities across the United States that offer scholarships, application fee waivers, and other benefits specifically for AmeriCorps alums.

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Six Ways to Discover More About the TRUE Lives of Locals in Your City Abroad

ISA Journal

Are you thinking about studying abroad in another country? Are you hoping to get an immersive experience and get the most out of every possible moment?? Are you curious about what it's REALLY like to live where you're planning on studying abroad??? If you thought, “Yeah, that’s totally me!

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College enrollment across Minnesota State system is up for first time in over a decade

University Business

College enrollment is up across the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for the first time in over a decade, according to Chancellor Scott Olson. While enrollment has been declining at colleges nationwide for years , Olson credits recent state investments in higher education for reversing the trend. “Increasing financial support for students through new programs like the North Star Promise, as well as the state grant program, the emergency assistance grant program, the Minnesota Am

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From Tech to Teachers: The Fastest-Growing Master’s Programs of Fall 2023

Gray Associates

Discover the latest trends shaping higher education enrollment as we uncover the fastest-growing Master’s programs of Fall 2023. From the dominance of tech-driven fields to the surging interest in mental health programs, this analysis unveils the programs attracting the most new students. Explore how institutions are adapting to meet evolving student demands and capitalize on growth opportunities in today’s dynamic educational landscape.

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New report reveals the highest-paid U.S. private college presidents

University Business

A new report details the 2021 pay grades of private university leaders across the country — including three presidents in the Pittsburgh region. The Chronicle’s report looked at 312 leaders at private colleges with expenditures of $100 million or more. Topping the list was Amy Gutmann, the former president of the University of Pennsylvania, who earned a whopping $22.87 million in 2021.