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PAULETTE G. CURTIS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Paulette G. Curtis Paulette G. Curtis has been appointed associate dean of undergraduate studies and director of the honors program at Florida State University. She served as a visiting scholar at Tulane University in New Orleans. Curtis holds a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in anthropology from Harvard University.

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Dear Leaders, Are You Looking For a Coach? Join us on @CoachingThruIt

Dr. Laura Pasquini

For the fourth season of Coaching Through It , my podcast co-host/fellow coach, Julie Larsen , and I want to coach real leaders with real problems. Over the past few years, our clients who lead and support others are struggling. Whether you’ve recently transitioned into people management or you’ve been supervising folks for a while, being a people manager has become increasingly complex and quite complicated.

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Promotion and Tenure: Guidelines to Succeed

The Scholarly Teacher

John Griffith, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University- Worldwide Campus Key Words: Faculty Mentoring, Tenure Process, Faculty Advancement Key Statement: Successfully navigate promotion and tenure systems and protect your time and energy by using a stepwise approach to demystifying institutional processes. Introduction Promotion and tenure are processes with more mystique than they deserve, particularly for those faculty who are new to the world of higher education and all the unwritten rules and t

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Quality and attainment: 2023’s most—and least—educated states in America

University Business

College may not be for everyone, and some people wonder why their peers are choosing college in the first place. Generally speaking, however, the higher the level of education one receives, the greater their income potential becomes. Also, their chances of unemployment are lower. But that’s not all. According to a new WalletHub study , the correlation between an individual’s education levels and income/employment rates does in fact exist.

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New book links teaching critical thinking to student success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Fully supporting students means explicitly teaching them critical thinking, Louis E. Newman argues in Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success (Radius Book Group). Newman, whose book will be published March 7, is former dean of academic advising at Stanford University and John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus, at Carleton College.

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What is The Future of RAs? An “Other Duties As Assigned” Crisis

Roompact

This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?” Guest Post by Christopher Alan, Professional Staff Member In the past few years, scholars and practitioners have increasingly observed that the role of Resident Assistants has dramatically expanded over time. We are approaching, I believe, an “other.

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Colleges need to address rise of white nationalism (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The recently released Final Report from the Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the United States Capitol recommends steps to address “violent extremism” by “white nationalist groups and violent anti-government groups,” among others. As we reflect on the rise of extremism, we often overlook one powerful approach: the role that higher education can play in inoculating students against indoctrination into white nationalism.

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Dual enrollment can be costly for community colleges

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Community college leaders are largely thrilled about the rise in high school students enrolling in college classes, particularly after steep enrollment declines during the pandemic, and many are hoping the trend continues. But offering dual-enrollment courses comes at a cost for many community colleges because of discounted tuition rates for high school students and extra expenses associated with these courses, among other financial challenges, according to a new working paper by the Comm

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This South Dakota university is cybersecurity’s next powerhouse

University Business

There are almost as many job openings for cybersecurity across the country right now as there are people in the state of South Dakota. But thanks to an NSA partnership and a diverse stream of donations and state funding, Dakota State University (DSU) is poising itself to become the new hub for cybersecurity education, research, and career preparation.

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3 Questions With Marni Baker Stein, Coursera’s New Chief Content Officer

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Learning Innovation Like many of you, I know Marni Baker Stein. With 25-plus years in the industry, she's known for her astute observations on the higher ed space and creating accessible, student-centered online experiences. For the first time in her career, Marni is moving from the university side to ed tech. In December, she joined Coursera as its new chief content officer.

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5 Things to Love About Going Abroad in College

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Are you thinking about studying or interning abroad during your college years, but you’re not quite convinced yet? Here’s the thing – there’s no better time to go abroad. From incredible cultural experiences and new friendships to the personal growth and independence you’ll gain, going abroad is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can change your life in more ways than you can imagine.

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Librarians target incoming students, collaborative measures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Academic library professionals across the higher education landscape are championing student success initiatives within their own spaces, particularly to equip new students for their academic careers. Many even have dedicated student success librarians, solely focused on collaborative, resource-focused programming. Student success within the library can mean having a quiet study space, finding materials for classwork or receiving research guidance.

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Presidential Scholars Program Recognizes Outstanding CTE Students and Teachers

Ed.gov Blog

In 2015, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program began recognizing outstanding students in the field of Career and Technical Education. The move was designed to highlight innovation within CTE programs and the educators who empower these students. “The opportunities I received through CTE allowed me to realize my full potential and helped me to familiarize myself Continue Reading The post Presidential Scholars Program Recognizes Outstanding CTE Students and Teachers appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Chinese food cost complainer sues over Harvard tenure denial

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: A Harvard University professor who was publicly scorned in 2014 over his reaction to being overcharged for Chinese takeout didn’t earn tenure. On Tuesday, that now former associate professor, Ben Edelman (at right), sued Harvard over that rejection. Now an economist at Microsoft, Edelman received four degrees, including a law degree, from Harvard; joined the faculty there at age 26; and went on to expose significant online misdeeds, his lawsuit says.

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How to change university assessment to take into account ChatGPT

Higher Education Whisperer

I asked ChatGPT "How to change university assessment to take into account ChatGPT?". Here is the answer:"It is important to note that the process of changing university assessments is complex and typically requires collaboration and approval from various stakeholders, such as faculty members, administrators, and governing bodies.

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Faculty development to improve student outcomes at community colleges (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Karen A. Stout and Audrey J. Jaeger describe a new model that leverages faculty professional development to improve student outcomes at community colleges. Ad keywords: communitycolleges Section: Community Colleges Teaching and Learning Editorial Tags: Teaching Today Show on Jobs site: Image Source: Ondřej Pros/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Multiple Authors: Karen A.

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Mountain Classroom: Expeditions and Down Time

Proctor Academy

Proctor’s Mountain Classroom program enters the second half of their term-long adventure in the American Southwest. As the group continues to learn how to live in community with one another, they also take increased responsibility for the planning of their expeditions. Read more in today’s post from Emma ‘23 and Dante ‘24.

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Seeking the Right Fit

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Beyond Transfer At a recent conference for high school counselors, a participant shared that throughout my presentation on the Transfer Virginia Portal , she had been thinking about her daughter, Kate. A high school junior, Kate was unsure of her future major, and her mom—my audience member and a high school counselor—appreciated that Kate would be able to explore different options on the portal.

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Symplicity partners across Europe secure top MBA rankings by the Financial Times in 2023

Symplicity

Congratulations to all the Symplicity MBA partners that secured top accolades in the latest prestigious Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2023 published this week. In particular, we’d like to congratulate three of our European CSM customers who have been ranked in the Top 6 in the world: No. 2 INSEAD (France); No. 3 IESE Business School (Spain ); and No. 6 SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy ).

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Christian College Cancels Concert Over Gay Singer

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Pensacola Christian College called off a concert by a renowned British a cappella group, hours before it was to take place, because one member of the group is gay. The college gave this statement for why it was canceling: pic.twitter.com/oIZIiPROuI — Pensacola Christian College (@ConnectPCC) February 14, 2023 The New York Times reported that two member of the King’s Singers ensemble are gay.

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New Report Highlights Black Students’ Experiences and Challenges in Completing a College Degree or Certificate

Higher Education Today

Title: Balancing Act: The Tradeoffs and Challenges Facing Black Students in Higher Education Source: Gallup and Lumina Foundation Of all racial and ethnic identity groups in the U.S. student population, Black students are the least likely to complete a degree or certificate program within six years, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (2022).

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A ‘Culture of Bad Behavior’ at New Mexico State University

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A police report outlining alleged sexual hazing by teammates of an unidentified basketball player on the men’s team at New Mexico State University led to the firing Tuesday of head coach Greg Heiar. The firing followed the suspension of the season on Friday. Chancellor Dan Arvizu, at a press conference Wednesday, described the recent events as being part of a “culture of bad behavior” in the basketball program and said it included “egregious violations of our student code

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Closing Persistence Gaps for Part-time Students

Higher Education Today

Title: Building on Completion Gains: Amplifying Progress and Closing Persistent Gaps Source: Complete College America Today’s college students have become increasingly fluid, entering and exiting college often due to work, caregiving, or financial constraints. This often leads to students pursuing college part-time, which affects their persistence and completion rates.

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How a Child Can Become a Shooter: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute : Brad Bushman, professor of communication and Rinehart Chair of Mass Communication at Ohio State University, explores what influences kids to want to use guns. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?

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How Technology Protection Programs Can Save Higher Ed IT Teams

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

It’s no secret that college students have rising expectations around their digital experiences. With technology integrated into their personal lives at every level, they are demanding the same in support of their academic efforts. Faulty devices interfere with the student experience and erode the university’s value proposition. In its “2022 Students and Technology Report,” EDUCAUSE found that 77 percent of respondents reported facing one or more technology issue within the past academic year, an

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An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar

Creatrix Campus

An Overview of the Accreditation Process with the Supreme Education Council (SEC) Qatar editor Fri, 02/17/2023 - 02:06 Accreditation Management Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Mary Clotilda SuvinOff Supreme Education Council (SEC) What everyone knows of Qatar’s Supreme Education Council (SEC) is that it is a governing body that is responsible for overseeing and directing the higher education sector, establishing policies, setting standards, and allocating resources to ensur

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Proctor en Segovia: Art and Style in Madrid and the Beautiful Game

Proctor Academy

Segovia sits 90 km north of Madrid, and the two cities are well connected by high-speed rail. Easy access to Madrid allows Proctor en Segovia students access to the culture, gastronomy, museums, and, yes, fútbol clubs of one of the largest cities in Europe. Ingrid W. '23 and Tony '23 write about a weekend excursion to Spain's capital and largest city.

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The Science of Mentoring

CAPD

Mentorship is essential in developing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) professionals. It is a set of skills that can and should be learned, practiced, and improved upon with self-reflection and feedback. If you are a mentor or mentee yourself, or if you are a leader in your organization responsible for ensuring that your faculty and their mentees have the skills to engage in the most effective mentoring relationships, this online guide and podcast from the Nati

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Incarcerated Coloradans could get released early by going to college

University Business

People incarcerated for nonviolent offenses in Colorado could earn time off their sentence if they get a college degree or credential. Supporters of House Bill 1037 , which the House Judiciary Committee approved 11-2, say it will help incarcerated Coloradans find new opportunities and make it less likely they reoffend after release while also saving the state money.

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Rising Through Non-linear Career Paths

CAPD

Have you ever wondered how women leaders reach the top? Although they all have different stories, the path is never linear. They make tough decisions, and sometimes take windy detours. Join gwaMIT and SWIM in our next leadership event to learn from a panel of four influential Boston women venture capitalists who succeeded in this competitive and male-dominated industry.

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Study Shows Limit to Benefits of Online Classes for Community College Students

University Business

In a recent report by Bay View Analytics , 94% of community college students gave their online courses a passing grade, and 58% expressed a desire for more. However, a new study offers a reason for caution: for Black, Hispanic, and low-income community college students, online courses only increase degree attainment when taken in relatively low proportions.

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New retirement fund options offer socially conscious investment choices

CU Work-Life Balance

Beginning in March, the University of Colorado’s TIAA-administered retirement plans will add two new funds to their lineup of investment options. These new funds have been researched and chosen to offer employees investment options that have strong historical performance, low costs, and consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. With these additions, the University will eliminate the TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund (Institutional) in the CU 401(a) mandatory retirement plan

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Another education fight over DEI emerges, this time at a conservative campus in Texas

University Business

One of the largest universities in Texas is now reviewing its hiring procedures after one department closely scrutinized candidates over their knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion , more commonly known as DEI. The biology department at Texas Tech University – set in deeply conservative West Texas – asked faculty candidates in 2021 to submit statements on their commitment to DEI.

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Renowned Fashion Designer and Detroit Native Anna Sui Establishes Endowed Scholarship for CCS Fashion Design Students

College for Creative Study

Anna Sui was 4 years old when she visited New York City for the first time — and made a bold decision about her future for a girl who had to yet to start kindergarten. “I came back saying to my parents, ‘When I grow up, I’m going to move to New York and I’m going to be a fashion designer,’” said Sui, who was born in Detroit and raised in Dearborn Heights and West Bloomfield.

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MIT is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. students for the fourth consecutive year

CAPD

On February 10, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named MIT a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. 16 students from MIT were selected for Fulbright awards for the 2022-2023 Fulbright cycle.

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Two New EAB Surveys Reveal Troubling Trends in Student Behavior

EAB

Press Release Two New EAB Surveys Reveal Troubling Trends in Student Behavior Twice as many teachers witness violent classroom incidents today versus pre-pandemic February 16, 2023 SAN ANTONIO, Texas, (February 16, 2023) — Eighty-four percent of teachers say that students are developmentally behind in self-regulation and relationship building compared to students prior to the pandemic.

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Weil Legal Innovators Program

CAPD

Applications are due on March 16, 2023 at 11:59pm ET The Weil Legal Innovators Program (WLI) engages incoming law school students in addressing some of the most pressing social and legal challenges in our communities today. Each WLI class is comprised of incoming law school students who plan to attend a J.D. program at one of our law school partners.