Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

CHICAGO-- The journey to diversify the workforce can be long and arduous, but should be one of the nation’s top priorities, said a group of corporate executives who appeared on a panel at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual conference. “When we talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and a diverse workforce, always be centered on your why,” said Olivia Jefferson, vice president of philanthropic programs at UnitedHealthcare, who said that for

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this extra post, Tracey and Delia highlight BadgEd↗️, a new open digital badge service at the university. Tracey Madden is a learning technology advisor and Delia Georgescu works with the Digital Learning, Applications and Media team at The University of Edinburgh. Are you looking to reward learning that has previously gone unrecognised?

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Title: Graduate Enrollment and Degrees 2012-2022 Author: Brian D. McKenzie, Enyu Zhou, and Alessandro Regio Source: Council of Graduate Schools The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) produces an annual report on graduate enrollment and degrees drawing from its yearly survey of the same name, which is co-sponsored by Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Parents say government’s planned review has too short a timeframe and will not be sufficiently rigorous Bereaved parents whose children have killed themselves while at university have criticised the government’s planned review of student suicides in England, describing it as “a slap in the face” for families. The higher education minister, Robert Halfon, announced the national review earlier this year amid mounting concern over student mental health and a series of suicides that attracted widesp

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Title: 2023 Price-to-Earnings Premium for Four-Year Colleges Author: Emily Rounds Source: Third Way Measuring an institution’s return on investment (ROI) remains a key factor in the college selection and enrollment process and provides valuable information for policymakers and higher education administrators. A new report from the Third Way provides one metric for understanding returns on.

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Ray Schroeder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hundreds of students led by the head of the Columbia Faculty union confronted Columbia President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim on Saturday, Oct. 21, demanding that he step down amid growing concerns over measures the college is taking to close a $20 million deficit, including increasing class sizes. The students, along with Diana Vallera, president of the Columbia College Faculty Union, which is currently in contract negotiations with the college, took over a president’s brunch at the Student Center that

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AIFS Abroad

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Last Updated on October 30, 2023 by Cat Rogliano For some college students, summer can be about meandering and trying not to think about time much at all. But if your academic year schedule is a little hectic and you’re looking to squeeze in an overseas experience during your summer break, naturally, you’re wondering, “How long are summer study abroad programs anyway?

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CAPD

OCTOBER 30, 2023

FGLIstudents.org is hosting their first annual virtual conference on Saturday, November 4th. Attend this conference to join a national community of FGLI students, and: Learn about programs and services provided to FGLI students at different colleges Discover how to advocate for FGLI support on your campus Get a share helpful information Find out about invaluable resources Have fun!

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Title: Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Under Secretary The U.S. Department of Education las month released a report that spotlights promising, evidence-based approaches that institutions can adopt to achieve the objective of increasing socioeconomic and racial diversity in colleges and universities while staying.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced that it will withhold $7.2 million in payment to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority or MOHELA for the month of October. ED officials alleged that MOHELA failed to meet its basic obligation by failing to send billing statements on time to 2.5 million borrowers – some within only seven days of their payment date - and over 800,000 borrowers being delinquent on their loans as a result.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Blogs 4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered A Q&A with Advancement Expert, Jenny Jones By Dakota Anderson At EAB, innovation and expertise are at the core of our mission to empower institutions with the tools they need to succeed. Today, we are excited to introduce Jenny Jones, the newest addition to the Advancement Marketing Services (AMS) team.

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Campus police sent to university center after series of antisemitic comments were posted to online message board Israel and Hamas at war – live updates A Jewish student center at Cornell University is under guard after several online threats were made against students, as the White House warns of a rise in antisemitic hate across the nation. On Sunday, campus police at the university’s location in Ithaca were sent to guard Cornell’s Center for Jewish Living after a series of antisemitic comments

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Cornell University’s Center for Jewish Living was targeted with antisemitic "threats of violence" online this past weekend, prompting the school to notify campus police and the FBI, NBC News reported. WENY News “Earlier today, a series of horrendous, antisemitic messages threatening violence to our Jewish community and specifically naming 104 West — the home of the Center for Jewish Living — was posted on a website unaffiliated with Cornell,” Cornell President Dr.

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