December, 2024

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Adventures in Ungrading

The Scholarly Teacher

Kristina Rouech, Central Michigan University JoDell Heroux, Central Michigan University Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University Keywords: Equity, Ungrading, Innovation Key Statement: This post encourages the use of ungrading as an educational practice that challenges traditional grading systems and provides tips for implementation. Introduction Ungrading is an educational philosophy and practice that challenges traditional grading systems.

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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn? How Higher Education Students May Be Forced to Sacrifice Privacy for Digital Learning Tools ,” the report points out that weak privacy protections an

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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

Great College Advice

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” Generally speaking, we tell all our students, regardless of their family financial position, to apply for financial aid as there is very little downside and considerable upside potential.

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Howard Expects to Gain R-1 Status. Other HBCUs Will Follow.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Howard University would be the only historically Black institution to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s coveted classification, but certainly not the last. Next year, Howard University is expected to gain Research-1 status, the coveted Carnegie Foundation classification for doctoral universities with very high research activity. HBCU leaders and experts say Howard’s ascendance would be a win for the entire sector as more historically Black institutions strive to make it into the upper echelons of r

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A forgotten minority: Why we must better serve student parents

University Business

Growing up, the thought of attending college rarely crossed my mind. Neither my parents nor my seven older siblings had pursued higher education, and I didnt know anyone in my community who did either. But becoming a mother reshaped my aspirations; I was determined to secure a better future for my child, though I had no clear path to begin this journey.

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A Step-by-Step Guide for Teaching a Comprehensive High School Climate Change Unit

Experiential Learning Depot

Teaching climate change to high school students can be daunting—complex science, data-heavy concepts, and a range of social and economic impacts to consider. But with the right approach, climate change activities, and resources, you can guide your students through this important topic in a meaningful, memorable, and scientific way. This step-by-step guide will walk you through each key concept in climate science using the structure of my Climate Change Unit Bundle.

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Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

The Scholarly Teacher

Shannon R. Dean-Scott , Texas State University Key Statement: Cogenerative (cogen) dialogues are one learner-centered approach to engaging students in agency for their own learning and development in a course. Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me.

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What to Do If Your College Application is Deferred

Great College Advice

As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. You may be within its profile of admitted students but not near the top.

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The Hypocrisy of Community-Engaged Research

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Hypocrisy of Community-Engaged Research Elizabeth Redden Fri, 12/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Evelyn Vzquez writes that white saviorism often drives community-engaged research in the neoliberal universityand offers suggestions for how to change this.

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See which 9 schools are the latest to make college free

University Business

Nearly a dozen colleges and universities over the past month have announced tuition-free initiatives for incoming undergraduates as the traditional application season kicks back into full swing. It marks the latest step higher education leaders have taken to answer growing criticisms about affordability. The majority of institutions featured on this list are promising to wave select students’ tuition and fees based on familial financial data retrieved by FAFSA.

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Cleaning House: A Guide to Credential Management in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Youve been good, for the most part, about taking care of your digital house. Youve successfully convinced your campus that multifactor authentication is worth the hassle. Youve integrated Internet of Things tools to make life easier for students, faculty and staff. Youve built a network that can handle a mountain of devices. And youve taught sometimes less-than-eager audiences how to make technology an integral part of teaching and learning, now and into the future.

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Strategies for Engaging Colleagues Resistant To Adapting Their Approach To Teaching

The Scholarly Teacher

Philip Mongan , Radford University Keywords : Mentoring, Teacher Support, Change Key Statement : Teachers may resist adapting their teaching approach for many reasons. Motivational Interviewing provides a valuable framework for peers hoping to nudge their colleagues toward change. Introduction There are times when teachers develop a personal teaching strategy that is not effective, yet they are resistant to change.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position.

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When is the Best Time for College Tours?

Great College Advice

Visiting colleges is an important (and hopefully fun!) part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, many families struggle with finding the best time for college tours. With school, work, and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult to plan college visits around everyday life. Even though it may be tempting, the upcoming holiday break is not the best time to schedule your campus visits.

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Fewer 18-Year-Olds Enrolled in College This Fall

Confessions of a Community College Dean

New data shows enrollment among 18-year-old freshmen dropped this year. Some higher ed experts say last year’s botched FAFSA rollout is at least partly to blame. Enrollment of 18-year-old freshmen dropped 5 percent this fall compared to last, a reversal of gains made in 2023, according to a new data analysis released by the National College Attainment Network Monday.

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How Faculty Diversity Drives Enrollment: The PhD Project’s 90% Success Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 236 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Dr. Jeffrey Robinson and Blane Ruschak

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. The discussion centers around the PhD Project's remarkable 30-year journey in diversifying business school faculty, creating systemic change in higher education through faculty representation, and building a sustainable pipeline of diverse academic ta

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Q&A with Vespers Program Director Alexis Villarreal

PUC

This year, PUC’s campus ministry team created a new role, Vespers programming director, with student Alexis Villarreal being the first to fit this title. For Alexis, it is a demanding but rewarding job, requiring intentionality and meticulous work, and best of all, being a part of a great team that keeps him grounded. Alexis kindly answered some questions for us to learn more about this new role and spiritual life at PUC.

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The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond

University Business

A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. Chances are closings will continue to uptick as higher education braces for the expected demographic cliff. University Business will continue to monitor the changing landscape of college closings, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the coming year and beyond.

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Maryland Teachers Receive Tuition-Free National Board Certification

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Seventy-five teachers from across Maryland will be able to earn their National Board Certification through a comprehensive three-year, tuition-free program that will support them throughout the rigorous certification process. The initiative, led by Bowie State Universitys Center for Research and Mentoring for Black Male Students and Teachers, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University and the National Board for Professional Teachin

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How Digital Transformation Efforts Foster Student Success in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As we enter a new year, the enrollment cliff that has been looming will finally reach higher education. In response, digital transformation efforts that promote collaborative and engaging learning environments, equip classrooms with modern technology, and enable a secure and seamless experience throughout campus can help institutions achieve their enrollment goals.

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4-Year Colleges Ride the Dual-Enrollment Wave

Confessions of a Community College Dean

4-Year Colleges Ride the Dual-Enrollment Wave Liam Knox Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?

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More than three-quarters of UK universities join fossil fuel pledge, say activists

The Guardian Higher Education

Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students More than three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, according to campaigners. The move, which is part of a wider drive to limit investment in fossil fuels, follows years of campaigning by staff and students across the higher education sector.

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Student Spotlight: Abby’s Fall Semester In Florence, Italy 

AIFS Abroad

Eager to follow in the footsteps of a college student who studied abroad in Italy ? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant Abby from Chapman University who did a study abroad program in the historic city of Florence during fall semester. Read on to learn more about how Abbys experience in Florence with AIFS Abroad helped her expand her global perspective and advance her Environmental Science education.

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The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership

Higher Education Today

When I became president of the University of La Verne in 2011, I often shared the story of why I was drawn to this role—and why it resonated so deeply with my family’s values. My husband and I were committed to raising our daughters in a community that embraced inclusivity, service, and the transformative power of education. These were not just. The post The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership appeared first on Higher Education Today.

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Philanthropist Donates $2 Million to HBCU Founded by his Great-Grandfather

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The great-grandson of Reverend Charles Allen Stillman the founder of Stillman Collegeahistorically Black institution in Alabama founded in 1876, has made a $2 million donation to the college. Dr. Charles M. Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements. The endowments growth will help Stillman College maintain its competitive edge and expand opportunities for students to thrive academically and professionall

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What Workloads Higher Education Should (and Shouldn’t) Move to the Cloud

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher educations approach to technology can be frustrating at times. The arrival of much-hyped technologies to higher ed is often met with a skeptical side-eye, perhaps some cautious optimism without any action or, at most, a single toe dipped into the pool. Colleges and universities are almost never early adopters of new tools, and even with well-established technologies, higher education often lags behind.

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College Completion Rates Trending Up

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Prior dual-enrollment experience made students more likely to finish their credential within six years of starting college, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Fewer college students are stopping out before finishing their degrees, according to data the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released this morning.

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From Spreadsheets to Student Stories: Assessment with Care

Roompact

Assessment in student affairs is often associated with data collection, reports, and metricsa necessary but sometimes uninspiring aspect of the field. While spreadsheets and surveys are critical (and sometimes interesting to nerds) tools, focusing solely on these parts makes us lose sight of why assessment matters.

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AI & Education at ASCILITE 2024

Higher Education Whisperer

Greeting from the opening of the ASCILITE 2024 conference at University of Melbourne. In the first presentation, Professor Gregor Kennedy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at UoM drew parallels between the challenges of AI in education today and online learning decades ago. In one way this is reassuring, as we have managed to incorporate online learning.

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Why Scottish students at Edinburgh University want more support to counter classism

The Guardian Higher Education

Only 25% of institutions students are from Scotland, and they are more likely to be from working-class backgrounds From the first day Shanley Breese started her law degree at the University of Edinburgh, she encountered demeaning comments about her accent. She was told she was hard to understand and was asked to repeat herself in tutorials when she used words from the Scots language.

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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.

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Technology Initiatives Can Promote Student Success in Higher Education

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In a CDW Education webinar held Dec. 10, a panel of higher education technology experts met to discuss the evolving needs of college students and how technology plays a role in their experience. The webinar, titled Transforming the Campus Experience: Solutions That Foster Student Success in Higher Education, included representatives from CDW technology partners Canva, Genetec and Promethean.

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The Campus Visit Is Changing

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring their campus visits until after they receive offers of admission. Byline(s) W.

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High school graduation numbers will decline. How to prepare

University Business

In 2025, high school graduation numbers will peak before entering a period of prolonged decline, exacerbating pressures higher ed institutions are experiencing as they brace for the proverbial enrollment “cliff.” Nearly four million high school students will walk the graduation stage next year, the Western Interstate for Higher Education (WICHE) projects in the 11th installment of Knocking at the College Door , a comprehensive report that tracks graduation numbers in every state.

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Roompact’s “Top 10” Most Popular Content of 2024

Roompact

Every year, Roompact puts out a ton of content on topics of interest to college student housing and residence life professionals. This year included nearly 200+ new posts, including 40+ new podcast episodes. Come take a look at our most viewed content of 2024. A number of our top ten blog posts came from the.

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Why we must save English literature degrees | Letters

The Guardian Higher Education

Cancelling degree courses on the subject is a form of cultural vandalism, says Linden West. Plus a letter from Diana Hirst Thank you for your timely reminder about the crises of English literature and the humanities in our universities, including my own ( Editorial, 5 December ). The closure of the English literature degree at Canterbury Christ Church the city of Chaucer and Marlowe is a symptom of a deep malaise across universities and our whole culture.

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Staying Woke for A Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Theotis Robinson Jr. was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. Robinson, a foundational figure in University of Tennessee history, grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he and his mother, Alma, would listen to the radio, discussing historic elections and admiring the courage of civil rights leaders.