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Students Outrunning Faculty in AI Use

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students Outrunning Faculty in AI Use Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 10/31/2023 - 03:00 AM A new study finds over half of students use generative AI, while more than 75 percent of faculty members do not regularly use the technology.

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MSU Tenure-Track Faculty Look to Unionize

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. Michigan State University Supporters of the union have argued that unionizing would give tenured faculty a larger role in discussions of changes to working conditions, campus safety, promotion and tenure systems, and sexual misconduct and Title IX issues.

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Maybe We Should Stack Bloom’s Cognitive Taxonomy?

The Scholarly Teacher

Todd Zakrajsek , Director, ITLC Lilly Conferences Key Statement: Learners do not simply ascend Bloom's pyramid and cease learning; deep understanding of material is an iterative process that transforms mastery into foundational learning, and mastery of one concept does not guarantee foundational soundness in related knowledge. Keywords: Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy, Scaffolding, Metacognition Introduction Identifying how students learn by conceptualizing their thinking as levels of cognition is a

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How the “next phase” of LGBTQ+ student support is stirring at this Ivy League

University Business

Colleges and universities nationwide have incrementally ramped up initiatives around their campuses to help their LGBTQ+ students feel seen, heard and supported. Efforts have ranged from providing LGBTQ+-inclusive housing to scholarships and sports teams. With students coming ever closer to relaxing into their safe space, one prestigious university has identified the next step in supporting not just queer students—but members of society beyond.

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U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately

Confessions of a Community College Dean

U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately Ryan Quinn Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM A psychology department hiring committee re-ranked finalists to hire a Black candidate over a white person originally rated No. 1, violating policy, a report concludes.

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Why It’s Imperative that Africa Study Abroad Opportunities Thrive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (Hawai’i), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, listens to testimony and asks tough questions about our country’s interactions with African nations, he does so with first-hand experience. That’s because he studied abroad with our School for International Training program in Kenya as a college student over 30 years ago.

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What Can Colleges and Universities Do to Support the Mental Health of Their Student-Athletes?

Higher Education Today

By Jadyn Dunning The growing mental health crisis among young adults is one of the most pressing public health issues. The World Health Organization reported that approximately 20 percent of young adults will have experienced a mental health problem (mostly depression or anxiety) by 2024. For student-athletes, the stressors of the college experience can include.

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AI, the Next Chapter for College Librarians

Confessions of a Community College Dean

AI, the Next Chapter for College Librarians Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Librarians have lived through the disruptions of fax machines, websites and Wikipedia, and now they are bracing to do it again as artificial intelligence tools go mainstream: “Maybe it’s our time to shine.

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Employers Shift Back to In-Person Recruiting on College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As schools and workplaces return to in-person post-pandemic, so is college recruiting, according to a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Dr. Mary Gatta The 2023 Recruiting Benchmarks Report examines survey data from a NACE survey conducted from April-May 2023. The association asked employers – 334 organizations responded – about their recruitment and hiring practices and preferences.

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Why your school needs to adopt curricula in computer and information sciences

University Business

Degrees and subsequent jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have long been praised as lucrative and safe pathways for students looking to enroll at a college or university. However, there is one subset of this group that stands out in popularity and workforce prowess: computer and data science. Out of the top 20 undergraduate four-year majors, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that computer and information (data) sciences is the only one that has seen consistent gro

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[UPDATED] Employer Guide to Hiring Candidates with F1, J1, or M1 Student Visas 2023

Symplicity

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , as of 2021, labor force participation has grown in diversity with an increased number of race and ethnicity groups making up the employed population. Along with a rise in diversity, there's also been a steady incline in the number of foreign students graduating from American colleges and obtaining authorization to work in the U.S., especially among those in STEM fields.

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Feeling Adrift Drives Anxiety, Depression in Young Adults

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Feeling Adrift Drives Anxiety, Depression in Young Adults jessica.blake@… Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM A study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education found that three in five young adults felt their lives lacked meaning and purpose.

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How Domestic Abuse Hinders Educational Pursuits for Student Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Domestic abuse can have a lasting impact on the wellbeing and academic trajectories of not just adults but children as well, according to a new report from student parent success organization Generation Hope. Marlee Breakstone The report, " Student Parents and Intimate Partner Violence " lays out research from various sources on the extent and effects of domestic violence on survivors, student parents, and children.

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Four Big Questions on Carnegie Classifications Changes

Robert Kelchen

It is World Series time, so why not devote a blog post to one of the most fascinating inside baseball conversations within higher education? The Carnegie classifications have served for decades as perhaps the most prominent way to group colleges into buckets of reasonably similar institutions. Indiana University hosted the Carnegie classifications for a long time, but they ended up moving to the American Council on Education after a rather bizarre planned move to Albion College never ended up ha

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Model D Shares How d.Tree Studio Turned Dying Trees into a Detroit Story

College for Creative Study

The post Model D Shares How d.Tree Studio Turned Dying Trees into a Detroit Story appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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Part-Time Faculty Members Strike at Columbia College Chicago

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Part-Time Faculty Members Strike at Columbia College Chicago Ryan Quinn Tue, 10/31/2023 - 03:00 AM The part-time faculty union launched a walkout Monday, sending strong demands to both the institution and its own members.

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Panel Explores a Diverse Workforce at HACU Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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ACE is restructuring the Carnegie Classification. Will your school benefit?

University Business

The coveted Carnegie Classification is in for an overhaul as the American Council on Education (ACE) wishes to create a more informed and dynamic hierarchy based on the multifaceted work many institutions do today. The main component due for a change is its traditional framework, also known as the Basic Classification, which organizes colleges and universities by the highest degree awarded.

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It’s Not Just About the Free Scwhag: Working with Vendors in College Student Housing

Roompact

As a higher education professional, you may work with a variety of vendors, from those who provide essential supplies and services to those who offer more specialized products and services. When I think about my time as an earlier career housing professional, I recall very clearly being told by higher-ups not to tease or engage.

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A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges Doug Lederman Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM Changes in Carnegie Classifications will simplify requirements for top research category and give colleges multiple labels instead of one, to make it easier to compare peers.

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Students Who Register for December ACT Test Eligible for Free Re-Take and "Superscore"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students registering to take the ACT standardized exam this December can receive an additional credit that can be used to take another ACT test for free. The results of both tests can then be combined into a “superscore,” which will take a student’s best performances across both tests and put them into one score in order to represent that student’s capabilities in each subject.

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Painting and shaping Learning Landscapes with Assemblages in mind

SRHE

by Peter Goodyear This third SRHE Landscapes of Learning symposium – Assemblages – was a deeply engrossing and thought-provoking event. In this response, I want to do three things: pick and connect some particularly fruitful points from each talk – there were many, so this is hard; comment on assemblages and assemblage thinking in relation to current and future learning arrangements, and segue into the practical work of realising better spaces for learning in better universities.

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Innovation at the ANU

Higher Education Whisperer

Greetings from the Birch Building at the Australian National University, where 60 second pitches are on. Think Shark Tank, but with a friendly audience of 300. This is First Wednesday of the Canberra Innovation Network. I might be about to do something innovative. On the way to the event I stopped in at the ANU Library on the way and found myself looking up "Cambridge Phenomenon".

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Can Microcredentials Bring Stop-Outs Back to College?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Can Microcredentials Bring Stop-Outs Back to College? Sara Weissman Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM A swath of learners who left college before earning a degree say microcredentials and credit for prior learning could entice them back to college, according to a new survey.

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Salem State University Basketball Player Killed from Gunshot

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Salem State University basketball player Carl-Hens Beliard was shot and killed early Nov. 1, Parade reported. Carl-Hens Beliard The 18-year-old was reportedly a victim of the gun violence in Salem, Massachusetts – he was hit while inside a vehicle near campus – just before 1:30 a.m. He was pronounced dead at Salem Hospital, WCVB 5 News reported. Based on a preliminary investigation by authorities, the shooting does not appear to be a random act of violence, but the investigation is ongoing.

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Lucky Winner: Using a Lottery System to Hire Student Staff [Webinar Recording]

Roompact

In an effort to provide more accessible and equitable opportunities to all student staff applicants, the Housing and Residence Life department at the University of North Texas has implemented a lottery process to recruit, select, and place student staff. This presentation will cover the department’s reasoning, methods, and assessment of the lottery process, including the ways in which this process has combated inequitable traditional hiring practices of student staff.

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BadgEd: Introducing digital badges

Teaching Matters Student Employment

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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‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance

Confessions of a Community College Dean

‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance Marjorie Valbrun Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.

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Diversity Abroad Conference Focuses on Inclusive Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Diversity Abroad—a membership consortium that inspires and supports educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in and through global education and exchange—kicked off its annual this week, drawing hundreds of participants to Chicago from across the nation. The annual meeting—now in its 11 th year—comes as many universities are struggling to rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted study abroad programs across the world.

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Alum Cristin Richard (CR ’06) will be Included in Detroit Institute of Arts Ofrendas Artist Talk

College for Creative Study

The post Alum Cristin Richard (CR ’06) will be Included in Detroit Institute of Arts Ofrendas Artist Talk appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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We Ask ChatGPT: Rank Each Of The Brady Bunch Children According To Who Would Make The Best Resident Assistant

Roompact

What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end.

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Grand Canyon University Fined $37.7M for ‘Lies’ to Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Grand Canyon University Fined $37.7M for ‘Lies’ to Students Katherine Knott Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM The university, which has been locked in a years-long battle with the Education Department, vowed to fight back.

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JOHN E. SMITH JR.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. John E. Smith Jr. John E. Smith Jr. has been appointed chief of staff at St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision and a doctorate in professional leadership from the University of Houston as well as a master’s in human services from Springfield College in Massachusetts.

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4 tips to successfully navigate institutional change

University Business

In the ever-changing landscape of higher education, colleges and universities must adapt to stay relevant and competitive. Shifting demographics, technological advancements and economic pressures are reshaping institutions, and challenges from regulatory updates to evolving student needs make the need for agility more pronounced than ever before. Managing change can be a daunting task, especially when it involves multiple stakeholders and complex processes.

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6 Benefits of Establishing a Higher Education Device Refresh Cycle

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

University IT departments have plenty on their plates. Among the most time-consuming, resource-intensive and important duties is managing the thousands of devices their institutions rely on every day. The task has become even more complicated in recent years as faculty and staff moved off campus during the COVID-19 pandemic; many now operate from both home and the office as hybrid work has become the norm.

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In ‘Buyer’s Market,’ Tuition Increases Haven’t Outpaced Inflation

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In ‘Buyer’s Market,’ Tuition Increases Haven’t Outpaced Inflation kathryn.palmer… Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM The College Board’s 2023 “Pricing and Student Aid” report shows that average published tuition and fees increased this year, but the increase was less than the rate of inflation.

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L. HAZEL JACK

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

L. Hazel Jack L. Hazel Jack has been named vice president for university outreach and chief of staff to the president at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Jack holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising promotions from Pace University in New York, an MBA and master’s in higher education administration from Baruch College of the City University of New York.