Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson
JUNE 18, 2025
What impact is flexible learning having on learners from K-12 through to professional development? New Zealand has remarkably high levels of digital access across the population. Why aren’t we out performing other countries in educational measurements? Gemini Pro generated illustration This piece serves to introduce a series of six challenges faced by policy makers around flexible learning.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 18, 2025
Gaby Pacheco The detention of Dreamers has intensified the spotlight on immigration issues in higher education. The Change.org petition “Free Scholar Caroline Dias Goncalves from ICE Detention” has received over 7,000 signatures. A 19-year-old nursing student at the University of Utah with no criminal record, Goncalves was stopped by a Mesa County (Colo.
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Great College Advice
JUNE 16, 2025
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in July 2023 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. How do I calculate my real GPA? Not every college admissions office does it this way but this is a good starting point to see how colleges adjust reported GPA in order to compare students’ grades during the college application review process.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 17, 2025
The Handwriting Revolution Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/17/2025 - 03:00 AM Five semesters after ChatGPT changed education forever, some professors are taking their classes back to the pre-internet era.
University Business
JUNE 20, 2025
Aligning academic programs with industry needs is a chief target for colleges and universities hoping to revitalize their value proposition in preparing students for the workforce. President Glynis Fitzgerald, aided by Alvernia University’s deep connection with the city of Reading, Pensylvania and Berks County, has built the blueprint to scale such programs rapidly. “I think it’s healthy for a university in this world that we’re in right now to be nimble and address workf
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 17, 2025
Alicia P. Peoples According to The National Center for PTSD , June is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month. The National Center for PTSD is a leading research and educational institution dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of the condition. The Center is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and primarily serves veterans, though its resources are useful for anyone affected by acute or chronic trauma.
Great College Advice
JUNE 16, 2025
It’s entirely normal for a parent to want to be part of the college admissions process. But there is a difference between participating and taking the lead. Remind yourself that ‘we’ aren’t applying to college. This is your teenager’s experience. However, you can play an important role as the key supporter during this adventure. Communication will be vital as your student will need plenty of reassurance to take the leap during this self-discovery process.
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The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 15, 2025
Guardian investigation finds almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating – and experts says these are tip of the iceberg Thousands of university students in the UK have been caught misusing ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools in recent years, while traditional forms of plagiarism show a marked decline, a Guardian investigation can reveal. A survey of academic integrity violations found almost 7,000 proven cases of cheating using AI tools in 2023-24, equivalent to 5.1 for every 1,000 studen
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2025
Marva Johnson In a news release, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) announced that the Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously on June 18 to confirm Marva Johnson as president of FAMU. “It is a profound honor to be selected as the 13th president of Florida A&M University — a historic institution with a rich legacy shaped by giants,” said Johnson in a statement.
Roompact
JUNE 20, 2025
In residence life, the selection of student leaders such as resident assistants (RAs) is a critical task that often requires significant time and resources. Yet, despite the rigor of these processes, much of the data collected during recruitment (particularly from interviews) remains underutilized. With a strategic shift in perspective, this data can serve as a.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 17, 2025
AAUP Report: Faculty Salaries Rise Again, Though Not to Pre-Pandemic High Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/17/2025 - 03:00 AM An uptick in faculty average salary wasn’t enough to recover to 2019-level compensation. The gender pay gap also persists, along with low per-course compensation for part-timers.
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 19, 2025
Student Loans Company figures show 10% jump in a year as individuals increase borrowing to meet cost of living Students in England are finishing their degrees with government loans averaging £53,000, a jump of 10% in a year, as they increase their borrowing to meet the rising cost of living. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has released figures showing individual loan balances were £5,000 higher in 2024-25 than a year earlier, when the average in England was £48,270.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2025
Dr. Andrew J. Seligsohn Higher education in the United States has come under increasing scrutiny — but not always for the right reasons. Critics claim that colleges and universities award degrees with little economic value, limit ideological expression on campus, and operate primarily for their own financial interests, rather than as institutions of shared public value.
University Business
JUNE 18, 2025
Higher education is undergoing a radical transformation, and as some institutions cling to tradition, others are embracing innovation to serve today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce. While some four-year colleges and universities have worked to achieve this by creating three-year bachelor’s degree programs, this trend has now emerged in the community college space.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 17, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, falsely said he named a doctor from George Washington University to a federal vaccine advisory board, reported News 4, the NBC affiliate in Washington, D.C.
Roompact
JUNE 19, 2025
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, host Jas Nettles is joined by Hayley, the Recovery Program manager at Baylor. Recovery programs on college campuses aren't new but have definitely become more of trend that's designed to support students recovering from substance use disorders (SUDs). These programs, often part of student affairs or wellness initiatives, provide resources such as peer support, counseling, sober living spaces, and recovery-friendly social events.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 16, 2025
Dr. Buffy Smith As a child growing up in public housing in Milwaukee, I believed going to college would be my pathway out of poverty. It was. But I didn’t get there alone. In addition to supportive family, I relied on the TRIO-Educational Opportunity Program to help me navigate the system of higher education. Today, that program is in jeopardy of being cut from the federal government’s budget.
University Business
JUNE 18, 2025
College is either far too expensive, too far from home or too “elitist,” a new survey suggests. Here are eight more reasons students aren’t applying to your college. Perhaps unsurprisingly, politics has a significant influence on where high school graduates choose to go to college, according to a survey from education company EAB. Nearly one-third of the students surveyed said they removed at least one school from their list of considerations for a political reason. “Gen
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 18, 2025
A Simple Tool Aims to Clarify College Cost Liam Knox Wed, 06/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Economist Phil Levine developed his price calculator to help families understand the cost of a degree without deciphering complex aid formulas. Colleges are queuing up to use it.
Parchment
JUNE 16, 2025
Higher education is at a critical cultural moment, with growing skepticism around the value of a college degree. How can postsecondary remain relevant and valuable? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kenyatta Lovett, Principal at ESG. He shares a roadmap for delivering value in postsecondary education. We highlight ESG’s excellent report, “The Great Value Shift”, which illuminates how states, systems and institutions can strategically plan for meaningful change and increased im
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 17, 2025
Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan D r. Tuajuanda Jordan, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s seventh president and the first Black woman to hold the title, is reflecting on 11 years of service, feeling pride in her commitment to equity and the college’s continued growth. One of Jordan’s proudest achievements: building a liberal arts education model that is innovative and accessible to all.
University Business
JUNE 17, 2025
New Jersey’s statewide commitment to free, around-the-clock teletherapy for higher education students has proven highly effective in its first two years. The service is empowering thousands to access critical—oftentimes lifesaving—mental health support while saving them millions of dollars. A new report from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education found that the state’s partnership with Uwill has assisted over 18,000 students and supported more than 78,000 therapy
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 17, 2025
Math Prerequisites a Barrier to Transfer Success Ashley Mowreader Tue, 06/17/2025 - 03:00 AM A recent report identifies the ways math requirements can impede community college students interested in transferring to a four-year college.
Terminalfour
JUNE 16, 2025
Thinking globally? Your students are. Keystone’s latest report shows a major shift in what today’s students want—from clearer career outcomes to faster, more human responses. We break down the insights.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 18, 2025
Dr. Karen A. Stout In a news release, Achieving the Dream (ATD) announced that Dr. Karen A. Stout, its president and CEO, will be stepping down effective June 30, 2026. Stout has led Achieving the Dream since 2015 and under Stout’s leadership, ATD’s network now includes more than 300 community colleges and 33 Tribal colleges and universities, and its work has reached more than 500 open access colleges.
University Business
JUNE 20, 2025
Many people will recognize these lyrics from Billy Joel: “We didn’t start the fire/It was always burning since the world’s been turning/We didn’t start the fire/No, we didn’t light it but we tried to fight it.” When I hear this song, I think about today’s world as figuratively on fire with division and polarization. As a community college professor, this polarization hits close to home, as our students come from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 20, 2025
How Senate Republicans Want to Hold Colleges Accountable jessica.blake@… Fri, 06/20/2025 - 03:00 AM The proposed plan would cut some programs off from federal loans if their students don't earn more than an adult with a high school diploma. It's higher ed lobbyists' preferred option.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JUNE 17, 2025
June 17, 2025 · Episode 264 High Structure Course Design for Student Engagement, Retention, and Success 40 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Learn how high structure course design reduces failure rates, improves learning, and helps institutions retain students without lowering standards. Many institutions lose students not because learners are incapable, but because the courses in which they’re placed weren’t designed to help them succeed.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 17, 2025
Schools implementing comprehensive student success systems are achieving substantial reductions in chronic absenteeism and course failure rates — two critical predictors of high school graduation — according to new data released by the GRAD Partnership. The Year Two Impact Report, released last Monday by the Baltimore-based initiative, shows that middle and high schools using student success systems reduced average chronic absenteeism rates by 8 percentage points and course failure rates by 11 p
University Business
JUNE 18, 2025
Register Now Date & Time: Wednesday, July 16th at 2 p.m. ET AI is rapidly reshaping how assessments are created and protected in higher education. While its potential to streamline exam creation and personalize learning is exciting, it also raises new questions around ethics, equity, and academic integrity. In this 30-minute Ed Talk, an instructional designer and faculty developer from South Plains College in Texas will share how educators can responsibly use AI to help prevent misuse and to
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 20, 2025
DOJ Targets In-State Tuition for Noncitizens in Kentucky as Texas Students Fight Back Sara Weissman Fri, 06/20/2025 - 03:00 AM The Justice Department sued Kentucky politicians over in-state tuition benefits for undocumented students, just as Texas students and advocates are pushing back against a lawsuit that killed a similar state policy.
College for Creative Study
JUNE 19, 2025
The post Alumni Mario Moore’ 09 and Lakela Brown ’05 Featured in “The Art ‘Beneath Our Feet'” appeared first on College for Creative Studies.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 18, 2025
Dr. Alexia Hudson-Ward Georgetown University has appointed Alexia Hudson-Ward as the new university librarian and dean of the library. Hudson-Ward will begin her role on Aug. 30, 2025. Hudson-Ward currently serves as the associate director of research, learning and strategic partnerships at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Libraries. At Georgetown, Hudson-Ward will serve as the chief administrative officer for the Georgetown University Library, which holds 3.5 million volumes and
University Business
JUNE 16, 2025
Nush Ahmed, 22, said she was “stubborn” when she went against her parents’ wishes and chose to attend a career technical program 800 miles from home instead of enrolling in a traditional four-year college nearby. Her parents, who live in Buffalo, New York, and immigrated from Bangladesh, said they believed a bachelor’s degree was the only path to success.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 16, 2025
Supreme Court Weighs Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Education Department Layoffs Katherine Knott Mon, 06/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Higher Education Whisperer
JUNE 19, 2025
Greetings from the University of Canberra, where I am attending the NSW/ACT chapter of WIL Australia's "Creative, Modern and Celebrating WIL". Associate Professor Bonnie Dean, University of Wollongong, is taking us through the reality behind the hype about AI and jobs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2025
Dr. Raquel Monroe Howard University has named Raquel Monroe dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. In that role, she Monroe will oversee academic, performance, and research programming for visual arts and design, music, and theater arts at Howard. Monroe currently serves as a full professor and associate dean of graduate education and academic affairs at the University of Texas at Austin’s (UT Austin) College of Fine Arts.
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