February, 2023

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ChatGPT a cheating tool? These educators think you’re looking at it wrong

University Business

In the short few weeks that professor Alex Lawrence has taught his sales technology course this semester at Weber State University, he finds the level of discussion his students are already having “remarkable.”

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Using Mini-Lectures to Create Active Learning Space

The Scholarly Teacher

By Todd Zakrajsek , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Key Statement : Using mini-lectures to set up and support active learning is the most effective teaching method. Key Words: Lecture, active learning, efficacy Go Ahead and Lecture Go ahead and lecture.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Disclose Learning Differences on College Application…or Not? Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. Generally speaking, students don’t want to give a college any reason to generate any preconceived notions about them.

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Announces $175 Million in Internet Access Funding for HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced $175 million in Internet access funding for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), UPI reported. Vice President Kamala Harris Affordable, high-speed internet is an essential part of modern life, Harris said Monday at Benedict College.

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Celebrating Black Higher Education Leaders

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

In honor of Black History Month, I selected 30 inspiring Black Higher Education leaders (because, yes, they needed a full month’s worth) who come from all walks of life and serve in various roles, from Vice Presidents to Deans to Directors.

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New Issue: Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (JOFDL) Vol 22(2)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

It is my privilege to serve alongside Alison Fields as co-editor of the Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, an international high-quality peer-reviewed academic journal.

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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.

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The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

Great College Advice

Consider your audience as you craft the perfect college essay How do you write the perfect college essay? This is a complicated question. In this post, we will focus on your audience. No matter what kind of writing you are doing, you must consider for whom you are writing it. Who’s your audience?

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Race & Justice Imperative Focuses on the Need for Sustained Political Energy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year’s Race & Justice Imperative—a series of conversations with Black political leaders put on by the DC-based newspaper The Hill —came at an auspicious moment for Black power.

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People's Rally for Student Debt Cancellation to be held outside Supreme Court, February 28, 2022

Higher Education Inquirer

Sign up for the People's Rally for Student Debt Cancellation to be held outside the US Supreme Court, February 28, 2022. The link is at [link] Stay tuned to this post for more information. strikedebt

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Book on Writing Good Learning Outcomes

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Introducing a short guide entitled: “Writing Good Learning Outcomes and Objectives”, aimed at enhancing the learner experience through effective course design.

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Strikes and unions: Graduate students marshal their forces nationwide

University Business

Temple’s ongoing graduate student strike catching national headlines did not happen in a vacuum. Across the country, many graduate programs at prolific higher ed institutions have gone on strike or unionized since fall 2022.

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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.

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Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

Great College Advice

How do you choose the best Common App essay topic? I tell students that virtually any topic will work. However, a good Common Application essay has two critical elements. First, it must tell an interesting story in which you are the main character (the protagonist!). Second, you (the author!)

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CUNY Colleges Receive $750,000 for Anti-Bigotry Strategies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The City University of New York (CUNY) colleges and the university’s central offices will see $750,000 distributed to support efforts seeking to address religious, racial, and ethnic bigotry at CUNY. Dr. Félix V.

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What is The Future of RAs? The Lingering Effects of COVID-19

Roompact

This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?”

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SRHE Digital University: what’s on in 2023

SRHE

by Janja Komljenovic, Katy Jordan, and Jeremy Knox ( SRHE DU Network Co-Convenors) From 2023, the Digital University (DU) network is launching a new strategy to connect its members, collaborators, and friends.

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Plagiarism catcher Turnitin announces ‘state-of-the-art’ AI writing detector

University Business

Does artificial intelligence have a place in the classroom? That’s yet to be decided as generative AI tools, namely ChatGPT, continue to rock the higher education sphere. What we do know is that efforts to curb cheating have steadily increased since its inception.

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Teaching students to engage in constructive dialogue in class

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: While the college classroom has traditionally been a place where students and professors can gain new perspectives while engaging in conversation, many students feel uncomfortable expressing their views on controversial topics.

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Collaborating for Long-Lasting Brand Impact

Campus Sonar

I had the pleasure of presenting a workshop at the 2022 AMA on “Combining Marketing and Communication for Long-Lasting Brand Impact” with all-star higher ed leaders Jenny Petty (University of Montana), Binti Harvey (Scripps College), and Teresa Valerio Parrot (TVP Communications).

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Fat On Campus: Mitigating Anti-Fat Bias in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By Terah J. Stewart, Roshaunda L. Breeden, Joan N. Collier, Meg E. Evans, Daniel J. Scanlon, Rachel L. Wagner, Erin R.

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What is The Future of RAs? – What if…

Roompact

This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?” ” Guest Post by Justin Mason, Professional, Georgetown University The RA role as we know it has been a staple for residential living for over a few decades.

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Black History Month – The Work and Importance of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)

Clark Nesxen

As we celebrate Black History Month, I thought it would be important to share with everyone the work of the National Organization of Minority Architects.

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Why higher ed needs to get on board with micro-credentials

University Business

A new study focusing on employers’ perspectives on micro-credentials reveals that while a strong majority of them believe it boosts a prospective hire’s value, not enough colleges and universities are capitalizing on it.

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CCS Alumna Sydney James featured in upcoming American Masters series on PBS

College for Creative Study

The post CCS Alumna Sydney James featured in upcoming American Masters series on PBS appeared first on College for Creative Studies. Alumni CCS Desmond Love Detroit Detroit Metro Times Eden Sabolboro PBS Senghor Reid Sydney G. James

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The Impact of FAFSA Completion on Pell Grant Funds

Higher Education Today

Title: Pell Dollars Left on the Table: How Many Pell Grant Dollars Did the High School Class of 2022 Leave Unclaimed in Your State?

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations.

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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?”

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University Business: Getting Creative: How Higher Ed is Finding Solutions to Post-Pandemic Problems

Hanover Research

Drawing on its findings and experience advising nearly 500 colleges and universities nationwide, Hanover Research has an inside line to higher ed and the major themes in which schools are entrenched.

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These 10 states spend the most financial aid dollars per undergrad student

University Business

In Scholaroo’s recent student financial aid index report, the scholarship-tracking service investigated the amount of money each state is allocating to its students through assistance programs. The report broke it down by each undergraduate student on average, by state.

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Care as mattering

Teaching Matters Academic Support

In this extra post, Dr. Omar Kaissi shares an inspiring example of how he incorporated Mattering – ‘the feeling of being recognised and of importance to someone’, into his personal tutor practice to support the mental health and wellbeing of his international students.

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New Florida bill aims to enact DeSantis's higher ed reforms

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Florida governor Ron DeSantis promised sweeping reforms earlier this year to, he claims, rescue higher education in his state from “woke activism.”

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To Support Student Success, Faculty and Campus Leaders Need to Feel a Sense of Belonging Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By Denise S. Bartell, Sandra Robinson & Willie McKether Only two-thirds of new college students will complete their degree within six years. For Black, Latinx, and Native American students, this number is much lower.

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How to create an omnichannel digital marketing experience for students

Terminalfour

This week, we look at ways to unify channels and amplify your university’s messaging for prospective students through various touchpoints and show three great examples of how universities are doing this. Read more to find out

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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.

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DeSantis’ quest to conquer higher ed just got scarier

University Business

A new bill proposed by a Florida House Republican will grant Gov. Ron Desantis increased influence over Florida’s higher education system and mold school curriculum to better align it with what the state deems as a more historically justified picture of the United States.

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Let Your Audience Guide You to Yield Success

Campus Sonar

Looking back on conversation topics and trends we’ve seen in our five+ years of industry research, we see lessons and insights you can use moving forward to make the most of yield season (or the recruitment process at large) and build a robust incoming class.