Tenure Survives in Texas; DEI Offices Do Not
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MAY 29, 2023
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Dr. Badia Ahad Named Dean of Oxford College at Emory University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 1, 2023
Dr. Badia Ahad will become dean of Oxford College at Emory University, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Badia Ahad Ahad is currently vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of English at Loyola University Chicago. “I think my most important role as dean will be to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the tools and the resources that they need to be and to do their best,” Ahad said.
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Warning: Cell Phone Dependence Can Negate the Value of Engaged Learning
The Scholarly Teacher
JUNE 1, 2023
Todd Zakrajsek Director, ITLC Lilly Conferences & Associate Professor UNC-Chapel Hill Key Statement: Decreased social interaction due to a focus on devices is challenging personally, academically, and professionally. Keywords: Phubbing, Social, Focus Smartphones have immense value. We can see distant family members in real time, check world news anywhere, and post minute-by-minute photos of our vacation for friends to see.
Uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ Leaders in Higher Education
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
MAY 30, 2023
Welcome to Pride Month, a time of celebration, reflection, and activism for the 2Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, +(2SLGBTQIA+) community and its allies. The importance of Pride extends beyond parades and festivities. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+, including transphobia, biphobia, homophobia.
How Learning Analytics Impacts Higher Education
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 2, 2023
Analytics have taken hold in modern American society, with so-called Big Data helping to disrupt everything from politics and baseball to the ads you’re being fed on this very browser. Collecting, interpreting and disseminating data is not a revolutionary concept. Yet, as technology has allowed for information to be gathered and digested more quickly and easily, the field of data analytics has grown tremendously, a trend that is expected to continue.
Undocumented Immigrants will be Eligible for Free Tuition under New Minnesota Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 1, 2023
Minnesota students who are undocumented immigrants will be eligible for the state's new tuition-free college program , Axios reported. Sen. Omar Fateh The "North Star Promise" aims to cover tuition at two- or four-year schools in the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State systems for those whose families make $80,000 or less a year. "We want to make sure that when we're expanding opportunities for everybody, we're doing it for all Minnesotans, regardless of background, regardless of their do
Only 7 U.S. universities make THE’s sustainability impact rankings’ top 100 list
University Business
JUNE 1, 2023
When it comes to academia, no other country holds a candle to colleges and universities in the U.S. However, one ranking seems to have discovered this country’s weak spot: sustainability. The 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings assesses universities worldwide for their commitment to sustainability efforts in research, stewardship, outreach and teaching based on metrics provided by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Upgrading Stadium Wi-Fi Connects Fans to Their Universities
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 30, 2023
More than 37 million people attended college football games in 2022. That’s a full rebound from pre-pandemic levels and a reminder to university administrators and IT leaders that the ecosystems that develop on game days can be as challenging to manage as the campus itself. The largest venues in higher education can fit more than 100,000 fans, and the capacity even medium-sized football stadiums can dwarf entire campus enrollments.
Clark Atlanta University and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Launch Institute, to Host Convening
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2023
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) have launched the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Institute for Leadership, Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment and Social Justice (NCBCP TWD Jr. Institute) at CAU. Part of the launch will be a 2-day event – May 31-Jun. 1 in Atlanta – to bring together leaders in civil rights, economic, labor, education, environmental, youth, and social justice to share strategies and research, build coalitions and col
Small and Private Institutions: Why Engagement Matters
Campus Sonar
MAY 31, 2023
Higher ed trends empower you to analyze your campus’s online conversation behavior against a comparable sample. And they help you move beyond vanity metrics. We updated our higher ed trends research to help you compare your campus to the rest of the industry. This year’s research analyzed over 4,700,00 mentions from 50 institutions of every type and size to bring you the most relevant and impactful insights.
6 Quotes from Ted Lasso That Speak To Residence Life Pros
Roompact
JUNE 1, 2023
As we say goodbye to Ted Lasso, we thought it only appropriate we revisit some quotes from the show. There’s a reason why this show is so popular, particularly among student affairs and residence life folk, it speaks to our authentic hopes and wishes for our students and the values we try to uphold in.
Higher Ed Reimagined: Laptops Give Dual-Credit Students Technology Skills for the Workforce
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 31, 2023
At the College of Lake County’s Advanced Technology Center, dual-credit high school students receive hands-on experience with the latest manufacturing technology that supports Industry 4.0. But just as important as the industrial technology experience the students receive is the exposure to software they’ll see in the workforce. While the students do have experience using devices at their high schools, the laptops the College of Lake County provides come equipped with programs like Microsoft 365
NCAA Sponsors 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit and Names Champions of Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2023
Student-athletes, professionals, and athletic influencers convened at the 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit. The Eight HBCU Student-Athlete Fellows The four-day event – the NCAA Department of Inclusion, Education, and Community Engagement (IECE) was a sponsor – was hosted by The University of Southern California. It featured corporate recruiting; presentations; engagement activities; and sessions on topics such as mental health, performance and success in life; and brand development.
Reproof and Redemption in a Title IX Review
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MAY 31, 2023
After a string of scandals over California State University leaders’ handling of sexual misconduct allegations, an external review found the system’s Title IX procedures to be “insufficient” and “unreliable.” When California State University chancellor Joseph I. Castro resigned last spring amid accusations that he mishandled sexual misconduct allegations against a colleague during his tenure as president of Fresno State, CSU’s Board of Trustees ordered a full external review of the system’s Titl
We Ask ChatGPT: What are the Similarities Between Drag Queens and Resident Assistants?
Roompact
JUNE 2, 2023
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.
Associate Professor Kim Harty and alumna April Wagner (CR ‘96) talk to WXYZ about the upcoming Glass Art Society Conference being held at CCS
College for Creative Study
JUNE 1, 2023
The post Associate Professor Kim Harty and alumna April Wagner (CR ‘96) talk to WXYZ about the upcoming Glass Art Society Conference being held at CCS appeared first on College for Creative Studies.
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo Appointed President of Kentucky State University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 31, 2023
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo will become president of Kentucky State University, effective Jul. 1. Dr. Koffi Akakpo Most recently, Akakpo has served as the president and CEO of Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC). Previously, he was vice president for business, administrative, and student services, COO, and chief student services officer at North Central State College (NCSC); and director of academic financial planning & management at Central State University.
Stony Brook University to receive $500 Million, an uncommonly large gift
University Business
JUNE 1, 2023
Stony Brook University, a public school on Long Island, received a donation of $500 million on Thursday from a foundation formed by an alumnus and a former faculty member, making it the recipient of one of the largest gifts to a university in American history. The donation, which will go toward the school’s endowment, will also trigger another $200 million injection of public funds under a donation matching program passed as part of the New York State budget in April.
3 considerations for prison education programs
EAB
JUNE 1, 2023
Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs). However, before building new programs, institutions should carefully consider the needs of this population as well as the regulatory requirements intended to protect them from predatory p
10 benefits of using the curriculum mapping system
Creatrix Campus
JUNE 1, 2023
10 benefits of using the curriculum mapping system admin Thu, 06/01/2023 - 20:48 Colleges and universities are now more challenged than ever to raise student attainment levels. As educators it is necessary to give students the best education we can, giving them the abilities and information they need to succeed. Implementing an effective curriculum mapping system is crucial for achieving this.
South Dakota Governor Calls on Regents Board to Ban Drag Shows
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2023
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has opened a hotline for complaints about colleges in the state and is calling on the state higher education governing board to ban drag shows, NBC News reported. Gov. Kristi Noem The Republican governor said in a letter to the South Dakota Board of Regents that states have allowed “liberal ideologies to poison their colleges and universities.
Existential threat: Students worry AI will replace their skills and knowledge
University Business
MAY 30, 2023
Artificial intelligence is unavoidable on today’s college campuses, and its proximity to higher education is only getting closer. While first scrambling to come to grips with the technology, it has catalyzed multiple partnerships and revamped college curricula. However, the existential crisis that some professionals have warned AI will dole to humanity is now leaking into higher education alongside its embrace.
Hackerthons for Training New Federal Government Consultants?
Higher Education Whisperer
JUNE 2, 2023
GovHack AGM OnlineThis is to suggest GovHack hackerthons be used to quickly get the new federal government internal consultants up to speed. Greetings from the office of AWS Australia in Canberra, where I am attending the GovHack Annual General Meeting. GovHack is a non-profit organization which organizes an annual hackerthon using government data sources.
Turnitin’s AI Detector: Higher-Than-Expected False Positives
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MAY 31, 2023
Turnitin’s AI writing–detection tool has a higher false positive rate than the company originally asserted, according to Annie Chechitelli, the company’s chief product officer.
Stony Brook University Receives $500 Million Gift, One of the Largest Gifts to a U.S. University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 1, 2023
Stony Brook University has received $500 million – one of the largest gifts to a U.S. university – from a foundation formed by an alumnus and a former faculty member, The New York Times reported. Drs. James and Marilyn Simons The funds will go towards the school’s current endowment of $370 million and come from the Simons Foundation, formed by Dr. Jim Simons, a former Stony Brook math professor who made billions as a hedge fund manager, and his wife Dr.
Most U.S. adults against banning race-based admissions, poll
University Business
MAY 30, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on two cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina in June which will decide the fate of affirmative action in higher education. In light of the ruling, one poll discovered that most of the country doesn’t think race-based admissions should be banned. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research concluded from its May polling that 63% of U.S. adults believe the U.S.
Gen Z's Perspectives on the Job and Internship Search Process
Symplicity
MAY 30, 2023
As the newest generation entering the job market, Gen Z's quickly proving to be a group that's not only diverse but resilient and perseverant with their wants and needs. Not even the throes of a global pandemic stopped Gen Z students and upcoming graduates, from aiming high in their post-collegiate efforts. For early talent professionals looking to improve how they market open roles to students, it's vital to understand how this generation approaches the job and internship search process.
The Impact College Closures Have on Student Success
Higher Education Today
MAY 29, 2023
Title: A Dream Derailed? Investigating the Causal Effects of College Closure on Student Outcomes. Authors: Rachel Burns, Ellen Bryer, Kelsey Heckert, Dustin Weeden, and Lynneah Brown Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers Association The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has released the second of three reports as part of a research collaboration between.
Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 27, 2023
Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young is leaving the school, just two years into the job. In a letter to the Board of Regents, Crumpton-Young submitted her request to retire, and it was unanimously approved by the board. She said that she has plans to help elevate HBCUs on a national level. “My goal is to assist in accelerating this urgent and compelling objective and shape the national success of HBCUs and Higher Education at large," she wro
These schools are working smarter, not harder, to boost international student enrollment
University Business
MAY 31, 2023
With the pandemic waning, U.S. higher education is primed to bounce back its international student enrollment numbers after taking a 15% dip in 2020-21. As students worldwide begin flooding back, institutions face one unlikely adversary killing their enrollment potential: paper. Like a pebble stuck in a shoe, international student advisors can spend up to 30% of their time simply on paper processing.
A Rubric for Evaluating your Residential Curriculum Facilitation Guides
Roompact
MAY 31, 2023
One of the essential elements of a curricular approach is to have a regular review process in place. Peer review is one of the best ways of building buy-in for your curriculum and improving its effectiveness. Divisions and departments will approach the peer-review process differently. Some may choose to set aside a “review day” a.
Dealing With Disreputable Donors
Confessions of a Community College Dean
MAY 30, 2023
Dealing With Disreputable Donors Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-154428054.
Dr. Pamela Haney Appointed President of Moraine Valley Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 1, 2023
Dr. Pamela Haney will become president of Moraine Valley Community College, effective Jul. 1, Patch reported. Dr. Pamela J. Haney Haney is currently vice president for academic affairs at Moraine Valley. Previously, she has served as program administrator and assistant professor of communication arts at Defiance College; and assistant professor of speech communication at Norfolk State University.
Good news! Current students believe their degree is worth the cost
University Business
JUNE 2, 2023
While higher education enrollment continues to decline and the trend of high school graduates opting to join the job market instead increases, one report reveals that students who do decide on college aren’t regretting it. After surveying over 2,000 students in March, Gallup has discovered that 71% nationwide agree that the degree they are receiving is worth the cost.
Q&A With an Admissions Advisor
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
MAY 29, 2023
Recruiting Modern Learners for Online Programs: A Guide for Admissions Advisors Choosing to take the leap to pursue higher education is one of the most significant decisions of a prospective student’s life. Between the cost and the time commitment a degree requires, the stakes are high, and success is essential. Because of this, choosing the right program and then completing the enrollment process can often feel overwhelming to students and, in some cases, can even deter them from moving forward
Student Success & Equity with Dr. Tia McNair
Dr. Al Solano
MAY 28, 2023
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn why the equity work is everyone's work at the institution. In this episode, I interview Dr. Tia McNair, Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). (Scroll down to access the transcript.) We cover the following key topics: 4:37:50: Analyzing data to inform high impact practices. 9:41:25: Strengthening existing practices. 15:09:25: Institutional barriers to change.
DeSantis and Baker at Odds Over DEI Efforts
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 1, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and NCAA President Charlie Baker clearly have different opinions when it comes to the future of diversity, equity and inclusion. Recently, DeSantis signed a biill that will defund programs at all public universities in the state that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s a stark contrast to the comments Baker, the former governor of Massachusetts, made recently at the NCAA Inclusion Forum.
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