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Students and Generative AI: Exploring trends across the university

Teaching Matters Online Learning

In this extra post, Elizabeth Anderson explores how students at the university are utilising generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, and delves into their perspectives on the ethical dimensions of this technology.

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Black Culture Centers are More than Bricks & Mortar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a student activist, a longtime faculty member, and an administrator in higher education, I am particularly proud of two career accomplishments. One was fifty years ago at Earlham , a small Quaker liberal arts college, where I helped repurpose a college-owned house into a Black culture center. The second was twenty-five years ago at Indiana University , where I helped a large, public, research university construct a new Black culture center.

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U.S. Bans Most Withholding of Transcripts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

U.S. Bans Most Withholding of Transcripts Katherine Knott Wed, 10/25/2023 - 03:00 AM The Education Department strengthens its oversight of institutions with a sweeping set of rules finalized this week.

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Can Technology Help Community Colleges Avoid the Enrollment Cliff?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

A defining moment for higher education in this country lurks just around the corner. What awaits college and university leaders is the long-predicted enrollment cliff, the period around 2025 or 2026 when the effects of the Great Recession on this country’s birth rate will be realized as dramatically fewer high school seniors reach graduation. The supply of college-eligible students may never recover — at least not for the next two decades or until birth rates rebound to levels not seen since the

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Q&A with Aimee Wyrick-Brownworth: Dean of the School of Sciences, Associate Professor Biology Department

PUC

Aimee Wyrick-Brownworth has been working at Pacific Union College for 19 years. She is an associate professor of biology and was made the Dean of the School of Sciences in April. The dean’s job description has many facets, and though academics is the primary responsibility, she will take on enrollment, student life, and advancement initiatives.

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Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our quest for a more equitable and inclusive world, we often discuss diversity and equality. These are indeed crucial elements of the equation. But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to disability studies scholar, Dr.

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Colleges Confounded by Flood of Borrower-Defense Claims

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Colleges Confounded by Flood of Borrower-Defense Claims Katherine Knott Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM The Education Department is working to clear a backlog in applications for debt relief through its borrower-defense program. Colleges aren’t sure how to respond to notifications of the claims.

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Boosting Student Belonging: Four Strategies Inside and Outside the Classroom

Higher Education Today

Title: 2023 Listening to Learners: Increasing Belonging In and Out of the Classroom Authors: C. Shaw, R. Bhardwaj, K. Condon, L. NeJame, S. Martin, J. Rich, N. Janson, G. Bryant, and K. Fox Source: Tyton Partners Research has shown that students’ feelings of belonging have a positive impact on their academic performance, persistence, program completion, Read more » The post Boosting Student Belonging: Four Strategies Inside and Outside the Classroom appeared first on Higher Education Today.

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Scholars Gather in Atlanta for Black Doctoral Network Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

ATLANTA-- Hundreds of Black scholars gathered in Atlanta over the weekend to participate in the 11 th annual conference of the Black Doctoral Network (BDN). Now in its 11 th year, this year’s conference included keynote addresses by author and entrepreneur Dr. George Fraser, and Dr. Kris Marsh, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Maryland.

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Multiple Measures, Better Outcomes

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Multiple Measures, Better Outcomes Sara Weissman Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM A study of tens of thousands of community college students over four and a half years shows placing students in college-level courses using multiple measures boosts academic outcomes.

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Undergraduate enrollment climbs for first time since the pandemic, despite freshmen drop-off

University Business

Undergraduate enrollment this fall has increased for the first time since the pandemic, 2.1% above fall 2022 and 1.2% above 2021, according to preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Undergraduate students across every income quintile enrolled at positive rates, perpetuating enrollment increases across every sector of higher education and credential type.

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A Deeper Dive into Black Student Access at Selective Private Colleges

Higher Education Today

Title: ‘Segregation Forever’?: The Continued Underrepresentation of Black Undergraduates at the Nation’s 122 Most Selective Private Colleges and Universities Author: Gabriel Montague Source: The Education Trust As a follow-up to a 2020 report from The Education Trust that brought to light the persistent underrepresentation of Black and Latino students at public universities nationwide, a new.

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DONALD E. PALM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Donald E. Palm Donald E. Palm has been appointed chief operating officer/executive vice president at Florida A&M University. Palm served as executive vice president/provost at Virginia State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a doctorate in pharmacology from Pennsylvania State University.

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AI and Peer Review: Enemies or Allies?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

AI and Peer Review: Enemies or Allies? Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Amid bans and restrictions on their use, artificial intelligence tools are creating interest among those who see a solution to systemic peer-review woes.

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Study: Tenured female faculty more likely to quit due to feeling “pushed out”

University Business

While staff retention may already be a well-documented issue in the higher education workforce , female professors have a far higher risk of turnover and are less likely to be promoted than men at every stage of their careers, according to a study on ScienceAdvances. Women with tenure, hired at less-prestigious institutions and working in non-STEM domains primarily drove the trend.

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Navigating Higher Education Employee Retention Challenges: Insights from the 2023 CUPA-HR Survey

Higher Education Today

Title: The CUPA-HR 2023 Higher Education Employee Retention Survey Authors: Jacqueline Bichsel, Melissa Fuesting, Diana Tubbs, and Jennifer Schneider Source: College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) CUPA-HR has released the latest version of an annual report that provides insight into employee retention in the field of higher education.

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Study: Outcomes of Students in Policy Debate Programs Linked to ELA Improvements and Postsecondary Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Participating in policy debate programs in grade school is associated with improvements in English language arts (ELA) and better odds of graduating and going to college, according to findings from a new study in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. Dr. Beth Schueler University of Virginia Policy debate is a competitive activity in which students engage in structured argumentation about public policy issues, often requiring in-depth learning about policy areas.

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Why Puerto Rican For-Profits Are Exempt From New Gainful Rule

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Why Puerto Rican For-Profits Are Exempt From New Gainful Rule Katherine Knott Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Nearly a third of college students in Puerto Rico attend a for-profit institution—but they won’t get the benefit of federal accountability measures.

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University students in England ‘have 50p a week to live on after rent’

The Guardian Higher Education

Maintenance loans almost entirely wiped out by accommodation costs, according to research University students in England are left with the equivalent of 50p a week to live on from their loans after paying for accommodation, the cost of which has soared by nearly 15% over the last two years, research has revealed. Maintenance loans, which students take out on top of tuition fee loans to pay for living costs, are now almost entirely wiped out by rent alone, according to a report by the student acc

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Major Fallout: UVM Scholars Argue That Cuts to the Humanities Would Imperil the University’s Mission

Gray Associates

In December, Jamie Williamson learned that the coming spring semester, the 30th of his career on the English department faculty at the University of Vermont, would be his last.

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HODAN HASSAN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hodan Hassan Hodan Hassan has been appointed vice president of the Office of Institutional Advancement and chief advancement officer at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Hassan holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics and a master’s in math education and applied mathematics from Long Island University in New York. She has a Ph.D. in technology, policy, and innovation at Stony Brook University.

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DeSantis Appoints DEI Critics to Florida University’s Board

Confessions of a Community College Dean

DeSantis Appoints DEI Critics to Florida University’s Board Josh Moody Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Florida’s governor appoints five conservative trustees to the Florida Polytechnic board, a move some critics see as the start of a takeover.

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A Guide to Embracing the Future: Artificial Intelligence in Career Centres Part 2

Symplicity

In our latest ongoing series, we are looking at the impact AI is having on universities, and in particular career centres. In part one, we explored what Chat GPT is, its origins, and some ways it is being utilised. Now let’s take a dive into how it is impacting career centres and recruiting in part two.

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Why experts say Coach Prime “pays for himself” at CU, despite $29.5-million, 5-year contract

Gray Associates

Our team members weigh in on the undeniable impact of Coach Prime’s presence at CU, showcasing the power of our data-informed insights in guiding transformative decisions for the university’s success.

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Austin Community College Bolsters Student Services, Offers Free Food, Housing Services, and Family Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Austin Community College (ACC) will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services, KXAN reported. Austin Community College District The student centers – meant to assist students with immediate needs – are open and available at ACC’s Highlands campus, and the school has hopes to further expand them to its 10 other campuses.

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Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges Liam Knox Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Enrollment in the state's two-year system hit an all-time high this fall, despite national declines and the state’s aging population. What’s their secret?

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3 Enrollment Boosting Strategies for Accredited Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 178 with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. David R. Decker

The Change Leader, Inc.

24 October · Episode 178 3 Enrollment Boosting Strategies for Accredited Institutions 31 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Leverage your institutions accreditation with these enrollment boosting strategies: explore 4 Ps of marketing, partnerships, controlling costs and more. In this podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. David Decker, the President of Franklin University, discuss three strategic moves that helped his institution experience positive growth in the double-digit territory durin

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ResEdChat Ep 52: Working Abroad in Student Affairs, Housing, and Residence Life

Roompact

In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, guest host Stewart Robinette chats with two professionals who are currently working outside the United States at NYU Shanghai. They discuss how their careers took them there, what the differences are when operating a residence life program outside the United States, and the learning, experiences, and skills they gained along the way.

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YVONNE HARRIS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yvonne Harris Yvonne Harris has been appointed vice president of the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships at Northern Illinois University. Harris holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as a Ph.D. in science with an emphasis in molecular and cellular radiation biology from Northern Illinois University.

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Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters’ Rhetoric and Actions Escalate

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters’ Rhetoric and Actions Escalate Johanna Alonso Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Criticism and condemnation mount as colleges struggle to strike a balance between making fearful students feel safe and allowing protesters to express their free speech rights.

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Pura Vida & Mental Health Abroad

ISA Journal

When making the decision to go abroad for a semester, the idea of leaving your family, friends, and daily routine can be daunting.

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We Ask ChatGPT: 30 Ways You Can Use Chicken Tenders In Dining Hall Cafeteria Food

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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Meet Shai Reshef, the 2023 Yidan Prize Winner

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shai Reshef, President and Founder, of University of the People, is the recipient of the 2023 Yidan Prize. The Yidan Prize comes from the Yidan Prize Foundation , a Hong-Kong based philanthropy founded by Charles Chen Yidan. Recipients of the prize receive $3.9 million, half as a personal award and half to scale up their work. The award recognizes their innovative solutions which help learners reach their full potential, by advancing the quality of teaching and learning and breaking down b

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Prioritize ChatGPT Proficiency to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Prioritize ChatGPT Proficiency to Enhance Teaching and Learning Melissa Ezarik Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Educators have a responsibility to think beyond cheat-proof assignments, teaching students to use AI proficiently and creatively in the classroom, writes Amy Kristof-Brown.

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‘I didn’t think I’d get an interview’: students start first Oxford-wide foundation year

The Guardian Higher Education

Astrophoria programme aims to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds fulfil their potential When Jessica Neate told her friends in Leicester that she was going to study at Oxford University, they didn’t believe her. “People thought I was not being serious about it, because I think people have a sort of expectation of a typical Oxford applicant or Oxford student, and they were just like, no you’re not.

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Podcast: A student’s perspective on Generative AI usage – Episode 2 (17 mins)

Teaching Matters Online Learning

The second episode of Generative AI podcast series↗️ features a conversation between Irene Xi, an MSc student (Sociology and Global change) and Dr Vasileios Galanos, Teaching fellow at the Science, Technology and Innovations department↗️, The University of Edinburgh. Irene brings in a unique student perspective to the current conversations surrounding AI Technology usage.

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Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull Recognized for Social Equality Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The leader of a Native American higher ed student access organization was recognized and commended by the Bank of America as a Neighborhood Builders Social Equality Awardee (NBSE). Cheryl Crazy Bull American Indian College Fund Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull, a member of the Sicangu Lakota Nation and president and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, was one of six U.S. leaders awarded by the bank for working to strengthen social equality and economic opportunity.

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