Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
A Pepperdine University professor has been working on a pilot instructional program to give high school students a head start when it comes to understanding math. Now, approaching its second year, the program has gained momentum. Dr. Kendrick Roberson Black and brown students have historically been on the lower end of educational attainment, said program creator Dr.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
A Legal Fight Over “Widespread” and “Severe” Hazing at Maryland Johanna Alonso Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The University of Maryland says it had good reason to suspend alcohol-related and new-member activities among Greek organizations. Some fraternities disagree.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
As we approach National Single Parents Day on March 21, it is imperative to shine a light on the extraordinary journey of single parents across the United States. Their resilience, determination, and strong commitment to their families serve as an inspiration to us all. At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
Can a Marketing Push Solve UW Madison's Political Woes? Liam Knox Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Wisconsin's flagship spent the past year entangled in political battles with state lawmakers. Could a new advertising campaign put it back in their good graces?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
Tina Tchen, left, and SLN CEO Yolonda Marshall sit in conversation at the Whole Girl Education National Conference. NEW YORK On the last day of the Student Leadership Network’s (SLN) Whole Girl Education National Conference: Closing the Gap, CEO Yolonda Marshall reminded attendees why they must continue to elevate and educate young women and gender expansive students: because the political and societal climate is dire.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
Small Liberal Arts University Relocates Satellite Campuses to Bolster Transfers kathryn.palmer… Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Lakeland University has moved some of its learning centers onto two-year college campuses to create a steady pipeline of transfer students from the colleges.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
The winners of this year's Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs gathered at the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) conference in Chicago to accept an award jointly presented by ACPA and Diverse. Student Affairs staff and students from Elon University, one of this year's honorees. The Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (PPWSA) study was first proposed by Ralph Newell at Diverse as a partnership with ACPA-College Student Educators International in 2011.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
Jeffrey A. Doggett Jeffrey A. Doggett has been named president-elect at Wagner College. He serves as executive vice president, CFO, and chancellor of learning and student success at Merrimack College. Doggett holds a bachelor’s degree, an MPA, and an MBA from Northeastern University as well as an Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
University Business
MARCH 19, 2024
Students need more reassurance than ever from higher education that skills acquisition from a college or university is well worth it. Some institutions are discovering that the best way to build students’ confidence is by providing them with experiential learning quickly and the ability to switch gears into other avenues as they continue to evolve as rapidly as the world around them.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
Dr. David Robinson-Morris David Robinson-Morris has been named executive director of the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life at Dartmouth College. Robinson-Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Loyola University New Orleans, a master’s in public administration from the University of New Orleans, and Ph.D. in educational leadership from Louisiana State University.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
San Antonio College (SAC) President Naydeen González-De Jesús was reassigned to an administrative position Monday after a short and rocky tenure at the helm of the community college, Texas Public Radio reported.
University Business
MARCH 19, 2024
A new analysis by Wealth of Geeks has uncovered which states have the highest proportion of collegegoers relative to their population. The financial advice service analyzed 2023 enrollment figures from the National Student Clearinghouse and compared them to June 2023 population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, culled together by World Atlas , one of the largest publishing resources in geography and demography.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
Black Artists and the Making of Transatlantic Modernism mprutter@mit.edu Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Black art and the politics of identity during the 1920s and 1930s.
Higher Education Today
MARCH 19, 2024
Elections always present a unique chance for university leaders to transform their campus into a space for constructive dialogue, educational opportunities, and critical thinking. In 2024, as divisive election rhetoric intensifies, we have a greater responsibility than ever to foster a culture of civil discourse on our campuses. A presidential election year is a perfect opportunity to lean in on pressing.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
BlindTiger, a lesser-known social media app with anonymous posting, is taking fire from a Maine college president after reports of anti-Semitism, misogyny and anti-Arab messages in the app. Garry Jenkins, president of Bates College, penned a letter to the college’s student newspaper calling for students to delete BlindTiger.
The Guardian Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
Australia Institute report author says proposed open-access research library ‘great start’ but research grants reforms are needed to disrupt current model Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s public research institutions are paying $1bn a year to giant academic publishers, new research shows, amid growing calls for taxpayer money to be redirected away from private enterprises.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
What I learned. On February 29, I spent the day participating in a 2U University Partner Advisory Council meeting. These conversations between 2U executives and university leaders are designed to encourage honest exchange and open dialogue. However, in sharing my thoughts on what I learned from the Council meeting, I speak only for myself, and the views expressed in this piece may not reflect the thinking of other members of the Council.
The Guardian Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
Final year students from Goresbrook school talk about housing, higher education and social media – as well as hopes and fears Young people becoming less happy than older generations, research shows Social media is like driving with no speed limits, says US surgeon general Zainab Shehzadi has a long list of worries: robots stealing jobs from humans, the damage wreaked on the climate by previous generations, turmoil in other countries, fighting fierce competition to secure a job that pays enough t
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
College Athletes Sue NCAA Over Trans Eligibility Policies Sara Weissman Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Higher Education Today
MARCH 19, 2024
Elections always present a unique chance for university leaders to transform their campus into a space for constructive dialogue, educational opportunities, and critical thinking. In 2024, as divisive election rhetoric intensifies, we have a greater responsibility than ever to foster a culture of civil discourse on our campuses. A presidential election year is a perfect opportunity to lean in on pressing.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County failed to respond to allegations of a former coach’s sexual harassment of male swimmers and discrimination against female athletes, the U.S.
Ray Schroeder
MARCH 19, 2024
St. Norbert College announced 12 faculty layoffs Friday as the institution shores up a $5 million deficit projected for fiscal year 2025. This comes after the college announced 41 layoffs last fall. College spokesperson Mike Counter said Friday that number was actually 35 positions. This most recent layoff announcement included non-tenured, faculty positions.
The Change Leader, Inc.
MARCH 19, 2024
In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the strategic and forward thinking planning of Miami Dade College, led by President Madeline Pumariega. This institution stands out for its pragmatic and innovative approach to higher education, focusing on what students really need to be workforce ready and future proof. With an enrollment of 125,000, Miami Dade is creating new pathways for first gen and low SES students to employment and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the critical skills that today's
CAPD
MARCH 19, 2024
ComSciCon provides graduate student attendees with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet early career leaders in science communication while also learning from, and interacting with, a remarkable group of invited scicomm experts. ComSciCon empowers future leaders in science communication to share their research and passions with broad and diverse audiences.
University Business
MARCH 19, 2024
A Western Kentucky University student organization has invited Kyle Rittenhouse to speak on the university’s campus on March 27. Rittenhouse received national attention after killing two protesters and shooting a third during a racial justice protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020. Rittenhouse, 18 at the time, was acquitted at a criminal trial in 2021.
CAPD
MARCH 19, 2024
The MIT Office of Sustainability is seeking applicants for a 10-week, student researcher summer cohort program. We have 6 hourly paid positions for graduate and undergraduate students. This is an opportunity to dive into hands-on projects aimed at advancing sustainability initiatives across the MIT campus. Learn more here To apply, submit a resume and cover letter via this form Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
University Business
MARCH 19, 2024
On Monday, WRAL News learned Saint Augustine’s University will transfer to remote learning and send students home at the beginning of April. According to multiple sources at the university, the school asked students to move out by April 3. Saint Augustine’s University alumni organizations and other university support groups are demanding the immediate resignation and reconstitution of the SAU Board of Trustees.
CAPD
MARCH 19, 2024
Upcoming Events MIT Reads presents “From the NFL to MIT: A conversation with Prof. John Urschel & Louisa Thomas” Thursday, April 11 5—7:30pm The Nexus (14S-130) and online Learn more and register A triptych with a portrait of John Urschel to the left, the cover of his book with Louisa Thomas “Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football” and to the right is a portrait of Louisa Thomas Join MIT Reads and Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football authors John Urschel
University Business
MARCH 19, 2024
Marquette University is planning $31 million in budget cuts over the next seven years, campus officials said in a message Monday. That represents about 7% of its current operating budget. In the shorter term, Marquette plans to cut $11 million — about 2.5% of its budget — for the 2025-26 school year. Officials also said they plan to “reinvest” over 40% of the $31 million into priorities outlined in the university’s 2031 strategic plan.
Gray Associates
MARCH 19, 2024
Explore the latest insights on undergraduate enrollment trends in higher education, focusing on Fall 2023 data from the National Student Clearinghouse. Discover the fastest-growing programs nationwide, from Human Resources Management to Cyber Security, and gain valuable perspectives on regional variations. Stay informed about student demand metrics and other factors for program decision-making.
ISA Journal
MARCH 19, 2024
If you're embarking on a semester abroad in Valencia, Spain, with ISA, don't miss out on joining this incredible excursion! Before my experience, I had heard glowing reviews from past students about the city, yet I remained curious as to what made Granada so special.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MARCH 19, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Shuang-Ye Wu, professor and chair of the department of geology and environmental geosciences at the University of Dayton, explains why global warming has contributed to a record number of weather and climate disasters.
Roompact
MARCH 19, 2024
A little over a year ago, I left my “covid institution” and transitioned into a role that allowed me to get back to the things that excited me about higher education. I was able to learn and flex new skills, I was shaping the student experience through systems and policies, and I generally felt that.
Ray Schroeder
MARCH 19, 2024
A Republican state senator wants to give students at Arizona’s public universities a new way to challenge grades that they believe were handed down due to a professor’s political bias. Sen. Anthony Kern, of Glendale, who has previously described himself as “not a university guy,” has taken aim this year at the Arizona Board of Regents and the three public universities that they govern for what he says is discrimination against conservative students and speakers.
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