Sat.Jul 08, 2023 - Fri.Jul 14, 2023

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1965 Was a Good Year for Registrars

Grant McMillan

I found a this while cleaning out a closet in my office. It’s still fairly applicable if you overlook a few words like “typewriter” and “punch cards.” Does anyone else have a copy of this, or another old timey document related to the registrar profession?

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As AI Continues to Progress, Opportunities and Warnings Abound

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The rapid advance of artificial intelligence in the world of higher education has continued with the report that Harvard University has plans to use an AI chatbot as part of its introductory computer science course. The bot is designed to help students understand code and improve it, as well as to answer common basic questions, freeing up teaching assistants and professors to deal with more complex concerns.

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Is Time Up For TikTok in Higher Education? 

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

TikTok has become a major platform for Gen Z, and colleges have increasingly used it to connect with potential students, to showcase campus life, and communicate with their community. According to data gathered by Thred, Gen Z are on TikTok for 12.4 hours a week on average. And on the app overall, they make up 60% of the total user base. But Gen Z aren’t the only ones on TikTok.

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Changing Contributions to the Peer Review Process

Robert Kelchen

One of the joys and challenges of being an academic is being able to help to shape the future of scholarship through the peer review process. Much has been written about the issues with academic peer review, most notably the limited incentives to spend time reviewing submissions and the increasing length of time between when an academic submits a paper to a journal and when they finally receive feedback.

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Not All Legacies Meet Admissions Standards

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Three private universities in California say they admitted students in recent years who didn’t meet the institutions’ academic requirements. When competitive colleges are asked about legacy admissions, they generally say that legacy applicants (those who are the children or relatives of alumni) meet the required academic qualifications for acceptance.

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Roueche Center Forum: A View from the Maricopa Community College District

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, our nation had over 1,000 public, tribal, and independent community colleges enrolling 10.2 million credit and non-credit students for the 2021-22 academic year; the need to retain top talent among faculty and staff continues to grow.

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How Much Does It Cost To Go To A Housing and Residence Life Conference in 2023?

Roompact

I recently was having a discussion with a colleague about conference registration rates that got me thinking… What do these cost in 2023? (What is the cost of anything anymore in 2023?!) I’m often aware of the conferences I attend, but what about the others? How do they compare to one another? Which are the.

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As Affirmative Action Ends, HBCUs Wait or Plan for the Fallout

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As Affirmative Action Ends, HBCUs Wait or Plan for the Fallout Featured Image at Top of Article Morehouse.

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Cohort of HBCU Presidents Work Together To Find Fiscal Answers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In June, Head and Heart Philanthropy hosted its inaugural Presidential Cohort for HBCU Presidents at a two-day conference in New York, the first event held as part of two-year initiative centered around boosting sustainability and fiscal capacity for HBCUs. According to its website, Head and Heart Philanthropy, the philanthropic arm of Mosaic Genius, is a social impact agency focused on improving economic, health and education outcomes for communities of color.

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These states have the highest rates of first-generation students

University Business

More than half of today’s college students are first-generation (56%), according to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). As more institutions and nonprofits emphasize incentivizing these cohorts of potential students to enroll, the ceiling will undoubtedly rise. Pulling data from The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study-Administrative Collection (NPSAS-AC) and the Federal Appl

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Supporting diverse graduate career pathways through AI

Higher Education Whisperer

NSW/ACT ACEN Chapter Zoom MeetingGreetings from "Supporting diverse graduate career pathways" at the NSW/ACT ACEN Chapter, and "The Re-Conception of AI and Robotics as Complementary Artefact Intelligence and Augmented Capability" by Roger Clarke at ANU. I am actually sitting in the seminar room at ANU, where Roger is presenting.

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Fighting for Scraps in Pennsylvania

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Enrollment in the state has plummeted, but it has one of the highest ratios of institutions to students in the country. The result is fierce competition over a dwindling pool of applicants. Pennsylvania has a numbers problem.

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Dr. Darrin Hartness, President of Davidson-Davie Community College, Dies at 54

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Darrin Hartness, president of Davidson-Davie Community College, died Jul. 11, at age 54, the Winston-Salem Journal reported. Dr. Darrin L. Hartness The former superintendent of Davie County Schools died of cancer, according to his obituary. A longstanding education veteran, Hartness led a 27-year career in North Carolina K-12 schools. He spent time as superintendent of Mount Airy Schools and Davie County Schools.

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What Should Institutions Be Focusing On to Recruit “Generation Pandemic”?

Higher Education Today

Title: Recruiting ‘Gen P’ Authors: Lizzy Donaher, Anne Dodson, Michael Koppenheffer, Pamela Kiecker Royall Source: EAB The Education Advisory Board (EAB) has released a new paper that provides insights on how the pandemic has changed college searches and recruitment for “Gen P,” the generation of students whose college decisions were impacted by their pandemic experience.

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Asian Military Evolutions

Higher Education Whisperer

Greetings from the ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, where the book "Asian Military Evolutions: Civil–Military Relations in Asia", edited by Alan Chong and Nicole Jenne, is being launched. I guess from the title, the authors believe there is something different, and common among asian military. One commonality mentioned is a colonial past.

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Doing Science With Disabilities

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Scott McLemee reviews Uncharted: How Scientists Navigate Their Own Health, Research, and Experiences of Bias. Writing in The New York Times last month, Sara J. Winston, the coordinator of the photography program at Bard College, described the upheaval of having various unpleasant bodily sensations diagnosed as symptoms of multiple sclerosis. She soon began a course of treatment that sounds effective and encouraging, but the condition itself is chronic.

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Opposition Against Northwestern Stadium Renovation Grows Amid Hazing Scandal Fallout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amid a hazing scandal and the subsequent firing of Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald , some faculty, alumni, and investors are pushing back against the school’s plans for a $800 million renovation of its football stadium, CBS reported. The upgrades to Ryan Field were set to begin after the 2023 season, with a reopening in 2026. But calls to delay are increasing.

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Why Automation Is the Key to Unlocking the Hybrid Cloud in Higher Education

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher education institutions have been operating in the cloud for years, with most colleges and universities slowly incorporating multiple cloud solutions to support or enhance on-premises data centers. This creates the hybrid cloud, a blend of resources that gives IT departments increased control and visibility while also supporting the kinds of flexible learning environments students demand.

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CCS Alumni Honor Former CCS Faculty at Bill Robinson Memorial Car Show

College for Creative Study

The post CCS Alumni Honor Former CCS Faculty at Bill Robinson Memorial Car Show appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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After Supreme Court Ruling, Can the Essay Get You In?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

It may help to identify minority students, but experts caution against expecting essays to replace affirmative action. One of the essay prompts on the Common Application is: “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

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Dr. Ray Jayawardhana Appointed Provost of Johns Hopkins University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ray Jayawardhana will become provost of Johns Hopkins University (JHU), effective Oct. 15. Dr. Ray Jayawardhana Jayawardhana is currently dean of Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as dean of science and professor of physics and astronomy at York University in Canada and senior adviser to the president for science engagement at the University of Toronto.

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Why Higher Ed Institutions Should Be Concerned About Rising Malware Attacks

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s a bit of a good news/bad news situation for higher education institutions. The good news is that ransomware attacks — long a menace to college and university IT departments — dipped slightly overall last year, according to the 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. The bad news? Malware attacks are on the rise, with colleges and universities increasingly targeted by malicious actors.

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3 ResLife Pro Quick Tips for Mediating Roommate Conflicts

Roompact

Roompact’s “Quick Tips” series highlights ideas and suggestions you can put into your practice as either a professional staff or student staff member working in residence life and education. Click to read more from the series. Living in a residence hall can be an exciting experience, but it also means sharing a living space with.

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Court Upholds University of North Texas Tuition Practices for Dreamers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of North Texas can continue to charge out-of-state students a higher tuition rate than undocumented students living in Texas, according to a Monday decision from the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision reversed a previous federal district court ruling and injunction that blocked the university from charging out-of-state tuition while the Texas Dream Act was in effect.

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Tenacity Propels African Immigrant Along Engineering Path

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Favour Nerrise was interested in engineering even before she knew what it was. As young as 5 growing up in Cameroon, Favour was the one her family relied on to repair a broken television or telephone. “I don’t know how or why, but I knew how to fix everything,” she said. But Nerrise didn’t have a lot of guidance on how to channel her abilities. “Exposure to engineering doesn’t really exist for my family,” she said.

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Top Cities in Italy to Study or Intern Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on July 13, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Italy’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking views make it an ideal destination for anyone seeking a life-changing experience in a new place. While there are countless jaw-dropping destinations to explore, a few stand out amongst the rest. You won’t want to miss these cities if you plan to pursue a study abroad or internship opportunity in Italy.

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About half of WVU’s academic programs are under review during budget crunch

University Business

About half of West Virginia University’s academic programs are up for review as a financial crunch has pushed the school to size up what it can and can’t afford. During a Campus Conversation this week, officials said 47 percent of academic programs have been identified for review. About the same number, 48 percent, of academic units are up for review.

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Fostering Students’ Intercultural Competence

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Shakil Rabbi describes how an innovative class helped diverse students from various countries and backgrounds navigate cultural differences. International students are legion in the student bodies of colleges and universities in the United States; according to the Institute of International Education, their number now stands at more than a million. Such students are an important feature of American higher education institutions.

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The College of New Jersey Receives $33 Million to Expand and Renovate Academic Resources

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has been given $33 million to build upon and renovate its academic facilities and resources. The money – it came in the form of a capital facilities grant by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education of New Jersey – will go towards CNJ’s “Educating New Jersey’s Next Generation Health Workforce” plan. As part of the plan, TCNJ is looking to construct a new building for the nursing and public health departments; refurbish academic support spaces in Roscoe Wes

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Sunak to force English universities to cap numbers of students on ‘low-value’ degrees

The Guardian Higher Education

Exclusive: Move penalises courses with a high proportion of working-class or minority ethnic students, critics say Rishi Sunak will force universities to limit the number of students taking “low-value” degrees in England, a measure which is most likely to hit working class and black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants. Courses will be capped that do not have a high proportion of graduates getting a professional job, going into postgraduate study or starting a business, the prime minister will

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University of Phoenix and the Ash Heap of Higher Ed History

Higher Education Inquirer

The University of Phoenix (or at least its name) may soon enter the ash heap of US history--and rise again as a state-run robocollege. But it shouldn't--at least not yet. Once hailed as the leader in affordable adult education for workers entering middle management, it is a shell of its former self--in an economy less certain for consumers. With the school's remains are approximately one million people buried alive in an estimated $14-$35B in student loan debt.

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Academic Alerts Are a Mixed Bag For Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Lots of institutions have systems for informing students of their performance in class. New research indicates the positive effects of these “nudges” dwindle over the course of a semester. Do academic alerts actually motivate students to step up their performance? Or do they just make them feel stressed out? New research by a Virginia Tech professor indicates the results of such “nudging” might be mixed.

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Researcher Draws on Self-Discipline in Pursuit to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lidadi Agbomi Lidadi Agbomi is beginning her doctoral program in bioengineering at Clemson University in August, but already has a CV filled with published research and presentations. Her participation in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25 research education program has provided her with opportunities to do extensive research as well as hone her skills in data analysis.

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Dürer painted himself at centre of Renaissance altarpiece in revenge, research finds

The Guardian Higher Education

Exclusive: Cambridge academic’s study of surviving letters shows pay row with wealthy patron The Renaissance painter Albrecht Dürer took revenge on his patron by placing his own self-portrait in a 1500s altarpiece he painted for him after a bitter row over pay, according to new research. The Nuremberg master was commissioned by a wealthy Frankfurt merchant, Jacob Heller, only to find himself fighting in vain for a decent fee.

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LGBTQ+ attacks mount as students, allies rally to defend rights

University Business

The Brown Daily Herald , Brown University’s independent student newspaper, recently discovered that nearly 38% of its student body identifies somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, which is over five times the national rate. Brown’s LGBTQ+ student cohort has more than doubled since fall 2010. Similarly, the Association of American Universities (AAU) found in 2020 that nearly a fifth of today’s undergraduates and graduates identify outside of the heterosexual spectrum.

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Evaluating Faculty’s Multifaceted Work

Confessions of a Community College Dean

More than ever, higher ed needs a new approach to assessing what faculty do, writes Salvatore J. Catanzaro, who proposes an integrated teacher-scholar model. In the face of internal disenchantment about faculty recognition and reward systems, as well as external threats questioning the value of faculty work and tenure altogether, higher education needs a new approach to understanding, evaluating and recognizing what faculty do more than ever before.

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TERRY-ANN JONES

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Terry-Ann Jones Terry-Ann Jones has been named the deputy provost for undergraduate education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Latin American and Caribbean studies from York University in Toronto and a master’s and a Ph.D. in international studies from the University of Miami.