Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Wanda A. Wright Wanda A. Wright has been named director of Arizona State University’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement. Wright is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a master’s in educational leadership from Arizona State University, an MBA from Webster University in Missouri, and a master’s in public administration from the University of Arizona.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The way higher education institutions think about learning spaces has changed dramatically in the past few years. Today’s college classrooms must do many things at the same time, offering instruction to students in the room, to others participating remotely, to more who will absorb the lesson later and to still another group who may want to gather outside the classroom to go into even more depth.
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Roompact
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, it's just the host! Paul Brown walks you through how to cultivate a "curricular mindset" in your residence life work. As many of you may be heading to the Institute on the Curricular Approach this month, this episode can be a good primer!
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Every year, the EDUCAUSE top 10 IT issues report outlines the biggest trends, opportunities and challenges in higher ed IT, covering the higher education IT workforce, teaching and learning, emerging technologies, and more. Susan Grajek, vice president of partnerships, communities and research at EDUCAUSE, presented this year’s list at the organization’s annual conference in Chicago.
Credo Higher Ed
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Credo is pleased to announce the 2023 Moving the Needle class ! Congratulations to these institutions for their commitment to building an inclusive, student-centric culture through our 5-year Moving The Needle partnership that engages the full campus community in developing, implementing, and enhancing the conditions and practices that foster student success.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work was not the norm in higher education. However, once institutions realized that remote and flexible work policies were not only possible but also offered several advantages — from improved productivity to talent recruitment and retention benefits — many embraced it. At the 2023 EDUCAUSE conference in Chicago, a panel of cybersecurity staff members from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign spoke about their team’s willingness to embrace a hybrid and
University Business
OCTOBER 12, 2023
A 6% increase appeared small. It amounted to $342 for every student in the first year. But when Crystal Chavira-Ordunez discussed the tuition rise with their sister, who has been considering attending Cal State Fullerton to pursue a K-12 teaching program, she bristled. Faced with a $1.5bn budget deficit and a years-long enrollment decline , trustees in September voted to raise tuition costs, prompting backlash from students and faculty alike.
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Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Hope’s Campus Ministries team organizes corporate worship (chapel and the Gathering), small group Bible studies , campus events, and an annual tradition called Immersion Trips. On these trips, groups of students travel across the globe to serve God and be immersed in new cultures over spring break. Last year, my friend Millie and I signed up for a trip to Nashville, Tennessee.
Ray Schroeder
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The affected institutions include Christian Brothers, Delta State, Lane Community College, Miami University, St. Norbert and Shepherd. Numerous colleges and universities, public and private, announced in recent days that they face significant budget deficits that will require cuts to programs and employees. Many of the institutions appear to have been motivated by fall enrollment numbers that did not meet their expectations, in most cases representing a failure to recover from record low enrollm
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Living away from home can be terrifying. But, living in a building with a bunch of strangers can be worse. That’s what I thought. When I moved into Dykstra Hall back in the Fall of 2020 I was scared. I was going in blind and I was going to be with a cluster of girls I didn’t know. Being an introverted person all I wanted to do was move back home.
College for Creative Study
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Greg Fraser, a 36-year information technology leader, to head College for Creative Studies information and technology teams and infrastructure. The College for Creative Studies (CCS), a premier art and design college in Detroit, today announced Greg Fraser as Chief Information Officer. “Technology is critical to our educational and institutional approach and with its rapidly increasing complexity, it is of utmost importance to position CCS to be on the forefront.
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Beginning first with its establishment of the Holland colony’s Pioneer School in 1851 and then later gaining its official charter in 1866, Hope College holds ages of timeless tradition. This is manifested in a variety of ways throughout the College. From the College’s historic architecture to its pursuit of its Christian identity and the liberal arts, Hope College is steeped in tradition.
CAPD
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The MIT Energy and Climate Club (MITEC) is excited to announce our speaker lineup for the Fall 2023 MITEC Student Seminar Series! We have a variety of speakers on topics ranging from climate policy to concrete structure optimization. Seminars will start this Friday and happen weekly, from 12-1PM in 66-168, with lunch provided. See below for schedule and information.
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
This summer, I jumped at any chance to drive the hour and ten minutes to Holland from my hometown. I love Holland. I love the drive to get here, blasting Taylor Swift with the windows down. I love the glistening lake, the picturesque downtown, and of course the campus nestled nearby. Here are five of my favorite things about this place I’m blessed to call home: 1.
University Business
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14 at 1 pm ET While many institutions are facing flat or declining enrollment, a recent survey found that a staggering 85% of adult learners are actively seeking programs that offer digital credentials for higher education, career advancement, and personal growth. Digital credentials not only offer a more detailed and nuanced representation of an individual’s skills and competencies, but also provide a convenient way to share achievements within pr
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
When you come to college you have high hopes. You want to go out and make new friends, meet people and explore what there is to offer. Where do you begin? Here at Hope there are so many options for engaging in the bustling student life. Student Activities Committee SAC is a student lead committee at Hope College. They generate copious amounts of activities for all students to engage in.
University Business
OCTOBER 12, 2023
A news release stated the Stillman College Cybersecurity Center received $500,000 in grant funding and additional support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. The grant and support are expected to help develop new cybersecurity professionals and help the community defend against cyber attacks. Stillman College will use the grant money to offer free cybersecurity services to organizations and small businesses, hire students for internships in the clinic, provide scholarships and mentor
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Well? Can they? Or more specifically; can you, as a student, balance work and school? Yes. You can. It may seem overwhelming. Coming to college and not knowing a lot of people, you are already balancing a lot of stressors. How are you supposed to confidently balance a job? Know Yourself The overall answer here is up to you. If it would be way too much for you to handle, then don’t.
University Business
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Federal officials discovered that land-grant HBCUs in 16 states have been underfunded compared to their neighboring, predominantly white research universities by more than $12 billion since 1987. U.S. Senators are now working to create stronger federal oversight over state funding. However, there are other sources for HBCUs to explore. A National Science Foundation (NSF) report found that the Department of Defense’s Federal allocation of colleges’ science and engineering programs top
Teaching Matters Student Engagement
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In this post, Rist Van de Weyer walks us through his journey working with Edinburgh Innovations to bring his business idea into fruition. Rist is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ujamaa Spice and a PhD candidate in molecular plant science at The University of Edinburgh.
University Business
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Numbers from New Mexico’s four-year colleges and universities show significant increases in fall 2023 enrollment. This comes after a decade of decline and a freefall during the coronavirus pandemic. The University of New Mexico has its largest freshman class ever, with more than 3,600 new students. It’s not just UNM, either. Figures from the state Department of Higher Education show college enrollment has increased 2.3% since 2022, with full-time enrollment up 11.3%.
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The August heat swirls in the air as students across all grade levels stroll through the Pine Grove, stuffing their backpacks with all kinds of swag including stickers, candy, and bracelets. Tables line the pathway each with their own respective trifold posters decorated in anything from glitter to flags to bold lettering and everything in between, each reflecting a distinct personality, brand, and mission.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Women have been making crucial contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics since long before STEM was an educational buzzword. Women wrote the first computer algorithm and the first programming language to use English words. They were the first to propose that stars are made of hydrogen and helium and the first to reveal dark matter.
AIFS Abroad
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Last Updated on October 27, 2023 by Cat Rogliano In the competitive job market, students who majored in liberal arts may ask themselves if their degree was “worth it.” This is often because of a common misconception that this type of degree lacks in-demand skills — and it couldn’t be further from the truth. Just ask these current and former CEOs who successfully rose to the top of their organizations, dispelling doubts about the value of a liberal arts education. 1.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 12, 2023
A group of CEOs are demanding Harvard University identify students whose organizations signed on to a letter blaming solely Israel for the deadly attacks by terrorist organization Hamas, CNN reported. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer The business leaders – among them, billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman – want the names so they can blacklist the individuals from being hired.
University Business
OCTOBER 12, 2023
When students took to X, formerly Twitter, to criticize UCLA on behalf of professors who advocated for their participation at a pro-Palestine teach-in on the recent Hamas-Israel conflict , the university quickly responded to cut down anyone’s belief that it intentionally endorses such an event. “These events are not sponsored by UCLA, but by student groups and faculty members whose free expression rights are protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution,” read a university statem
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