EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

Student performance has always been a key indicator of higher education institutions’ success. Florida International University has been at the vanguard of leveraging advanced technology to improve that performance for the better part of a decade. In 2014, the Florida Board of Governors, the governing body for all of the state’s public universities, adopted changes to the system for funding higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2024

Dr. Daniel Black’s 15-minute speech, which he delivered to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) graduates last weekend quickly spread like a wildfire across social media. Black, a CAU graduate who has taught English and African American Studies at the historically Black institution for the past 30 years, was surprised when he was asked to deliver the address.

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

MAY 21, 2024

Is college so 2017?Higher education has faced some serious challenges — especially regarding public perception and trust, and one could say we are up against a major consumer confidence crisis. Some campuses enjoy a steadfast enrollment cycle, while others are hardly holding on.

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Great College Advice

MAY 23, 2024

When to hire a college counselor: four groups of students who will benefit the most As the college admissions process continues to become more complex and more competitive, more and more high school students and families are turning to private college counselors for support and guidance. If your child is planning to go through the college application process soon, you may be wondering if you should hire a college counselo r.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 20, 2024

A Growing Number of Community Colleges Are Building HBCU Pipelines Sara Weissman Mon, 05/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Washtenaw Community College and other institutions are working with historically Black colleges and universities to help their students transfer, particularly in states without HBCUs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have come under attack, I wonder if higher education leaders shouldn’t begin to evolve the concept before policymakers strip away every tool we have to provide supports for students of color. This attack reminds me of the struggle to protect affirmative action, which was defended at both the state and federal levels for decades; but perhaps in protecting affirmative action, it prevented the field from envisioning the evolution of race-conscious a

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

MAY 20, 2024

Summer’s here, but the pressure to deliver outstanding social media results isn’t taking a break. Whether you’re part of a team or a team of one, I want you to know you’re not in this alone. Social media is far from the days when I first became a strategist. Myspace, “The Facebook” and Instagram when it was only available on iPhones.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 24, 2024

Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. What Were Professors to Do? Ryan Quinn Fri, 05/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Conservative groups are pushing civics requirements in higher education, not just K-12. In North Carolina, undergraduates now must study the founding documents. Will other states follow?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

In San Luiz, Arizona, along the border of the state and Sonora, Mexico, there is Gadsden Elementary School District #32, where more than 99% of its more than 5,000 students identified as Hispanic in 2020. Within that school district lies Southwest Junior High (SJH), a school comprising mostly Latinx (96%) students. Dr. Cindy Trejo According to Dr. Cindy Trejo, author of a new report produced by the Rutgers University’s Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice, what

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

During college football season, more than 102,000 fans squeeze into Ohio Stadium to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes play. They want to be in their seats to enjoy the game, not stuck in lengthy lines for food, beverages and restrooms, potentially missing key moments in the action. To reduce wait times, The Ohio State University’s athletics department is working on technology that will allow fans to check a mobile app and find the shortest lines in the 102-year-old stadium.

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University Business

MAY 23, 2024

Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness an epidemic in the United States. Citing research about the significant health consequences of isolation, Murthy urged the country to “prioritize building social connection the same way we have prioritized other critical public health issues such as tobacco, obesity and substance use disorders.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 22, 2024

Live: College Leaders Testify on Capitol Hill David Ho Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:01 AM A House committee is questioning the presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities and the chancellor of UCLA about their responses to campus antisemitism and student protests. Follow Inside Higher Ed’s live coverage of the hearing here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The potential for community college students and adults with some college credit to obtain a future degree is limited by a higher education system that has not fully embraced the many pathways today’s learners take to complete a degree, according to a new white paper from the Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice’s (CHEPP). Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice has released white paper examining transfer credit pathways to student success.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 23, 2024

Technological tools, ranging from text-to-speech apps to audio-enhancing receivers, are being used more and more by schools to make content readily available to students with hearing and vision loss. The move to remote learning in recent years has emphasized the importance of creating inclusive learning environments, which has always been a challenging endeavor, says Jason Warner, associate CIO for academic technology services at Southern Methodist University.

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University Business

MAY 22, 2024

Spring sowed enrollment growth across various credential types, sectors and student demographics, according to the latest estimates from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. It marks the first year-over-year increase in spring enrollment since the pandemic and the second consecutive semester of gains. Overall enrollment grew by 2.5%, and all but six states saw increases with Georgia leading the pack at 6.1%.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 22, 2024

Undergraduate Enrollment Picks Up Steam Liam Knox Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Enrollment rose across regions and degree types this spring, with strong showings at community colleges. But there’s still a long road to post-pandemic recovery.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Though the number Hispanic and Black students enrolling in undergraduate programs has increased in recent years, completion rates continue to lag somewhat behind, according to a report released by the American Council on Education (ACE). Dr. Ted Mitchell “ The Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education: 2024 Status Report ” comprises updated data showing significant disparities in attainment levels among underrepresented groups by race and ethnicity despite growing diversity.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 18, 2024

Education secretary Gillian Keegan, Jeremy Hunt and David Cameron oppose move, while university leaders warn of economic and cultural impact Rishi Sunak is facing a cabinet revolt over plans to scrap a graduate visa scheme that allows overseas students to live and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation. Under pressure from some on the right of his party to demonstrate that the Tories are tougher on immigration than Labour, Downing Street is considering further restricting or even en

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Colleges and universities are prime targets for cyberattackers, mainly because they’re a goldmine of valuable data including student and staff personal information, research results and financial records. It’s no longer about trying to fend off attacks or kicking out the bad actors once they’re in. Keeping a tight lid on data leaving higher education systems, thereby preventing data exfiltration, is a key part of a solid cyberdefense strategy.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 21, 2024

UC Academic Workers Strike Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Arrests Ryan Quinn Tue, 05/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A walkout at the University of California, Santa Cruz could spread to other campuses in the state. The university system is calling the strike “illegal.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

In a recent op-ed, we described the present challenges Black youth are facing regarding mental health. Sadly, these statistics continue to be alarming as rates remain high in comparison to their same-age white peers. These trends stubbornly persist, which points to the systemic nature of the issue. Dr. Lauren C. Mims We focus, primarily, on systemic issues in K-12 schools as spaces where Black youth spend the majority of their days — an environment meant for their growth and development — academ

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University Business

MAY 24, 2024

A three-year bachelor’s degree program may have never looked more plausible than in 2024. Several colleges are concluding their first official term this spring or launching this fall and many more are in the middle of small-cohort pilot programs. The catalyst? College leaders are slowly gaining confidence to challenge the centuries-old maxim of a 120-credit baccalaureate program. “It’s the fear of the unknown,” says Sonny Ramaswamy, president of the Northwest Commission o

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 19, 2024

Exclusive : Vice-chancellors suggest fee rise of £2,000 to £3,500 a year, but others say that is ‘politically impossible’ Vice-chancellors and former ministers are warning that the cash crisis facing universities is so serious that the next government will have to urgently raise tuition fees or increase funding to avoid bankruptcies within two years.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 22, 2024

South Dakota Bans Pronouns, Tribal Affiliations in University Email Signatures kathryn.palmer… Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Civil liberties advocates and students say the South Dakota Board of Regents’ new policy is part of a larger effort to “erase queer people from the public university system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

Spring enrollment numbers are looking up across the postsecondary sector, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, which collects data from almost all U.S. institutions. Their new report, " Current Term Enrollment Estimates Spring 2024 ," shows that undergraduate enrollment grew 2.5% since spring 2023, which means over 359,000 more students enrolled this spring to pursue their bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or certificate.

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The Humphrey Group

MAY 23, 2024

Picture this. You’re an employee in a mid-sized marketing firm, and every week you have a scheduled one-on-one meeting with your boss to discuss progress, address concerns, and get feedback on your work. The problem is your boss keeps canceling – and one time he just didn’t show up.

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AIFS Abroad

MAY 22, 2024

Calling all AIFS alumni : Did you study abroad in Aix-en-Provence in 1971? You won’t want to miss this! Brent, who participated in a Gap program the summer after graduating from high school, is looking to reconnect with others who were on his program. In the process of getting in touch with us, he was inspired to tell his story and offer a unique glimpse into life studying abroad in Europe in the early 1970s.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 24, 2024

The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted on Thursday morning to eliminate a policy requiring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices, and to ask individual campus chancellors to cut positions and spending on DEI.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

Within Hartford, Connecticut, lies a vast community made up of people from across the Asian continent. The Asian population in Hartford County alone totals more than 53,000, making it one of the counties in the state with the most Asian residents. This marks an increase of more than 15,000 Asian people in the county since 2010. The city and area hold a large population of people from places such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, along with more recent refugees from Afghanistan and Syria, accor

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Gray Associates

MAY 21, 2024

Hear from Lorlei Boyd, Developer at Gray Decision Intelligence, as she shares her journey from humanities graduate to AI software leader. Lorlei challenges stereotypes, highlighting how her humanities background equipped her for success in STEM. Discover her unique perspective on prompt engineering, app development, and the intersection of disciplines.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 21, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the world of design thinking for transformational strategic planning and change management. Cesar Santalo, Dean of the College of Communications and Design at Lynn University, shares his unique perspective as an artist and educator on leveraging this innovative approach to drive rapid change and better serve students. Key takeaways: - Discover the 5-step process of design thinking and how it fosters empathy, creativity, and continuous improvement. - Learn how Lynn U

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 22, 2024

Third Antisemitism Hearing Could Further Disrupt Higher Ed Katherine Knott Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:00 AM In the 36 days since the last House hearing, colleges and universities have seen a wave of protests, armed crackdowns and intensifying Congressional scrutiny. Here are the key developments as Thursday’s session looms.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

The EDTECH Africa announcement came during a recent special Kenyan state visit to Atlanta planned to address investments for a shared future through higher education. The initiative will involve Howard University and the Atlanta University Consortium. Howard University A handful of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is partnering in EDTECH Africa, an initiative serving as an emerging technology bridge between the institutions and African scholars.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 21, 2024

Jim Duran came to his job knowing there would be challenges ahead. It was February 2018, and he’d just been appointed director of the Vanderbilt Television News Archive, one of the world’s largest collections of news broadcasts from national networks such as ABC, CBS and NBC. The archive had been growing quickly and steadily since the day it was created in 1968.

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Experiential Learning Depot

MAY 21, 2024

Identifying experiential learning activities for a classroom learning environment can feel tricky at times. In the world of experiential learning, there is a lot of talk about theory and philosophy; about what experiential learning is and what it is not, the benefits of experiential learning , and the purpose of it. But the most common question that I get from educators is not about experiential learning in theory but about experiential learning in practice.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 20, 2024

Interim Suspensions Leave MIT Student Protesters Stranded Johanna Alonso Mon, 05/20/2024 - 03:00 AM The university, which is home to a large number of families, gave suspended students a week to find new lodgings. Administrators said they acted in the interest of the rights of everyone on campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The nation and its colleges and universities have wrestled with racial injustice and the challenges of diversity for centuries. Cans were kicked down the road from the Constitutional founders to the Civil War to the long-hoped gains of the 1960s civil rights era. There have been twists and turns, steps forward and back. A confounding hurdle since the 1970s and 1980s has been the aspiration to increase the number of previously underrepresented, especially people of color, in the ranks of universi

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