Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The previous two versions of the “Pickens Playbook” 7 College Readiness Moves to Make for Student Success and Year One at Tennessee State University (TSU) covered the journey of George Pickens during his last year at Miami Northwestern Senior High School and first year at Tennessee State University (TSU). Pickens is now in his third year at the institution and is on a pace to finish his undergraduate studies at the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You wrote an awesome essay. You spent time ensuring your activities list was awesome. You proofread the application a million times. You applied Early Decision or Early Action. But then you learn your application was deferred to regular decision. What do you do when you are deferred from your first choice college? What do you do when you are deferred?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Holding students back a year may have its benefits, according to a recent study published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. NaYoung Hwang Grade retention, the practice of having students repeat a grade if they do not pass certain proficiency thresholds, has been argued to help children develop their reading and literacy skills in early grades, preparing them for educational pursuits in the future.

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Dr. Al Solano

OCTOBER 17, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Dr. Jesse Stommel unpacks his book, Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop In this episode, I interview Dr. Jesse Stommel, Faculty, Writing Program, University of Denver , and co-founder Hybrid Pedagogy & Digital Pedagogy Lab The focus of the episode is his book, Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop (Scroll down to access the transcript.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The higher education establishment appears to be on the ropes. While the academy was once generally perceived as a fundamental bedrock institution of American society, public support for higher education has dramatically eroded, and in some circles, the approval level has plummeted well below 50%. On its cover page, the annual education issue of the New York Times magazine uses the sardonic headline, Not U, to capture the current attitude of parts of the country toward higher education.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 17, 2023

College Knowledge Month, celebrated every October by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE), is dedicated to the college exploration and application process. Since College Possible Minnesota partners closely with OHE, we are mirroring the great work they are doing , such as having free application week, college fairs and events, and application support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dr. José García-León José García-León has been named dean of the Yale School of Music. García-León serves as dean of academic affairs and assessment at The Juilliard School in New York City. García-León holds a bachelor's degree in music from the State University of New York at Binghamton and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

OCTOBER 17, 2023

How to Attract and Retain a Diverse Student Population The definition of the modern learner has shifted: The nontraditional student is the new traditional student. This is especially true in the online learning environment. Instead of first-time learners right out of high school, students are frequently older individuals who have tried college in the past and are going back with specific goals in mind, such as to increase their job satisfaction, advance in their careers, meet new requirements in

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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Podcast How Wichita State is Winning with Transfer Students Episode 169. October 17, 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.

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The vice-chancellor is right that there’s snobbery, but instead of a rebrand let’s keep fighting for our town’s reputation I’m proud to be from Bolton. There were days in the past when I never thought I’d say that. Because when I was growing up, in the 1980s, I used to hate Bolton. It wasn’t the most accepting or nurturing place for a sensitive, creative, gay child like me.

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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Blogs Why Enroll360 Match’s partnership with Naviance will transform college admissions With overall college enrollment continuing a decade-long pattern of decline, much has been said about the need to break down barriers inherent to the traditional admissions model. Such efforts would create a more equitable path to higher education and encourage more Gen Z students to attend college.

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University Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With the rise of artificial intelligence and mental health awareness and a surge in prioritizing accessibility, the fabric of higher education and its perception globally has changed. Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas LMS, ventured to discover just how significantly students and educators are feeling these changes. The 2023 State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education gathered insight from over 6,100 respondents across 17 countries to discover today

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

George Holmes says employers favour applicants from better-known institutions, as he plans to change university’s name Students from non-Russell Group universities miss out on high-powered jobs because of prejudice by employers, the vice-chancellor of the University of Bolton has said as he prepares to rename it the University of Greater Manchester.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Higher education plays a crucial role in preparing students with the right skills to meet current and future workforce needs, providing one of the best drivers of economic mobility. Learners gain the necessary preparation for a successful career, and the workforce needs a new generation of workers brimming with essential skills and ideas. However, today’s rapidly evolving job landscape is making it more challenging, with a recent Salesforce report revealing only 11 percent of students felt prepa

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PUC

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Many students share the struggle of having anxiety in school. With a lot of things going on at school, anxiety can build up. Some have figured out what helps them cope with their anxiety, while others don’t know where to start. Here are ten ways to cope with anxiety.

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College for Creative Study

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Elysia Vandenbussche (CR ’11) recently published an original hand-made book featuring 40 photographs of the Vitrine Chair, alongside creative writing that includes a 38-page interview by Elysia in dialogue with the Vitrine Chair. This approach of experimental writing became a tool for reflection that offers an intimate vignette into a multifaceted art practice that explores the object, materials, relations, time, memory, and the self.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

17 October · Episode 177 Navigating Structural Disruption in Higher Education 35 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton This thought-provoking conversation dissects the structural disruptions in the higher education landscape. Drawing parallels with the entertainment industry, McNaughton and Smith explore the strategic turbulence ahead for higher education leaders.

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University Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A statement released by acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony said Jaylen Burns was taken to a hospital from campus after reports of shots being fired at the University Pointe Apartment Complex, which is on the Valley Street side of campus. The shooting was reported about 10 p.m. Sunday. According to police, Burns apparently tried to drive himself to the hospital, but couldn’t make it.

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AIFS Abroad

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Last Updated on October 17, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Having a hard time choosing a study abroad location? There’s no need to limit yourself to just one ! Here at AIFS Abroad, we offer an array of multi-destination summer study abroad programs that combine one course with travel to various cities or countries. Each program is unique, exciting, and has a little something for everyone.

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University Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Security video shows a Talking Points USA host appearing to shove a professor to the ground during a confrontation on the Arizona State University campus. KPNX’s Brahm Resnik reports. Read more from NBC News. The post Video shows alleged attack on Arizona State University professor appeared first on University Business.

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College Forward

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Megan Garcia is a graduate of Willamette University, where she studied Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics. This year, she’s serving as a Navigate high school coach with students from rural communities in Oregon. We chatted with Megan about her college admissions experience and her passion for supporting students. Choosing AmeriCorps service with College Possible I was looking for jobs while finishing up my senior year at Willamette University, and I was struck by how difficult the job search proce

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University Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Today, as Brian Rosenberg, former president of Macalester College, puts it, presidents regularly issue statements about “Racism and xenophobia, climate change and voting rights, the future of democracy and the response to a pandemic: No day goes by without demands on some campus that the institution take a position and competing demands that taking a position is inconsistent with the role of the university.

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Data-Driven Decision Making in Higher Education: Unlocking the Potential of Analytics editor Tue, 10/17/2023 - 03:18 90% of higher education leaders believe that data driven decision making is crucial for institutional success. Forbes Survey. Data-driven organizations are 23x more likely to gain and 6x more likely to keep customers. McKinsey Global Institute.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Four of Pennsylvania’s universities are plugging budget gaps while they await hundreds of millions of dollars in aid that has been snarled in a partisan dispute among lawmakers in a state that has one of the nation’s most abysmal records for funding higher education. Education advocates argue that even a proposed increase in aid won’t make a dent in the underfunding of Pennsylvania’s higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s Up to Us; and We Must Work Together in New Ways Higher education and its mission to build a democratic, prosperous, and equitable society is under attack. In legislatures and courtrooms across the country, attempts to ban books, impose educational gag orders, limit what can be taught and by whom, and defund and discredit diversity, equity, and inclusion work in colleges and universities pose a monumental threat to the nation’s future.

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University Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Federal and state lawmakers have allocated gracious sums of money to expand cybersecurity programs across higher education this fall semester. While the need for more skilled employees was already there, the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel may increase the country’s investment in rigorous cybersecurity training to protect the nation and its allies abroad.

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