Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations.
Great College Advice
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Consider your audience as you craft the perfect college essay How do you write the perfect college essay? This is a complicated question. In this post, we will focus on your audience. No matter what kind of writing you are doing, you must consider for whom you are writing it. Who’s your audience?
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Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Sign up for the People's Rally for Student Debt Cancellation to be held outside the US Supreme Court, February 28, 2022. The link is at [link] Stay tuned to this post for more information. strikedebt
University Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Temple’s ongoing graduate student strike catching national headlines did not happen in a vacuum. Across the country, many graduate programs at prolific higher ed institutions have gone on strike or unionized since fall 2022.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
I (Ford) was reading a commentary on the top number of “issues” facing education/ educators and became even more outraged and indignant on terminology used to describe children who live in poverty, Blacks, and other minoritized students.
Great College Advice
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Disclose Learning Differences on College Application…or Not? Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. Generally speaking, students don’t want to give a college any reason to generate any preconceived notions about them.
College for Creative Study
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The post CCS alumnus named Higher Education Educator of the Year in West Virginia appeared first on College for Creative Studies. Alumni Fine Arts Architecture Art & Design Art Practice CCS Detroit Fairmount State Joel Dugan West Virginia
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Danielle Ren Holley, president-elect of Mount Holyoke College. Danielle Ren Holley is breaking ground. The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history.
The Change Leader, Inc.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In this podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Steve Katsouros of Come to Believe Foundation and Network, which works with colleges and universities to replicate a successful DEI, enrollment, and graduation model.
Via's
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Via’s Ease Helps Director Be More Efficient, Feel More Confident By her own admission, Inés Maxit isn’t tech savvy so the study abroad coordinator for Stephen F. Austin State University in East Texas says it was a big step when her office moved from paper to a software system. “It
University Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
From “devious licks” to vandalizing school property, more districts are becoming aware of the dangerous TikTok trends that students can’t get enough of. But there’s more to be worried about than simply social media trends. TikTok can be a massive cybersecurity issue.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Benedict College has received $2,893,457 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for a pilot program to expand Internet access.
Experiential Learning Depot
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
If you’ve been following along with my self-directed learning series, you know how fantastic it can be for both students and teachers. The desire is there to get students out of their seats and engaged in activities and learning experiences that they care about.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Image: Leading international scientists who discovered articles written by artificial intelligence that have been published in their names have backed plans for legal action.
University Business
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Technology is rapidly becoming an invaluable resource for higher education professionals who want to create inclusive classrooms in the age of digital transformation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
With state support, Georgia’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) could be made into even stronger centers of education and economic opportunity, according to a recent report.
Roompact
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat podcast, we welcome back Paul to share some of his expert insights on how best to use text messaging in the residence life context.If you have a topic idea or want to engage in the community discussion, use the hashtag #ResEdChat. Podcast ResEdChat
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Image: Maximizing faculty development’s impact on student success and equitable learning requires targeted action. That’s the upshot of a recent report from Every Learner Everywhere, Achieving the Dream and the Online Learning Consortium.
University Business
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Freedom (FIRE) distinguished the colleges who most egregiously botched a faculty or student organization’s right to tenants that align with free speech in 2022.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Civil rights organization National Black Justice Coalition is calling for the resignation of College Board CEO David Coleman after it was reported that College Board coordinated and met with Florida officials multiple times before releasing revisions to its AP African American Studies course.
Proctor Academy
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
We talk about community and relationships a lot at Proctor. We have a TOGETHER banner hanging on the wall of the Wilkins Meetinghouse.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
I, along with faculty colleagues from many different types of institutions, am finding that students are just not as engaged as they have been in the past. In the fall of 2022, more students than I have ever encountered during my 25 years of teaching were tardy or missed classes.
University Business
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Seemingly everyone must file a statement outlining their understanding of diversity, their past contributions to it and their plans “for advancing equity and inclusion” if hired. Not long ago, such statements were exotic and of marginal importance.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The College of Law at St. Thomas University will be renamed the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, making the law school the U.S.’s s first to be named after a practicing Black attorney. Benjamin L. Crump The name was formally announced earlier this week. "The The naming of the Benjamin L.
Roompact
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens. |
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis said it himself last year, after U.S. News & World Report again ranked Florida the No. 1 state for higher education: “ Florida schools are some of the best in the nation.”
University Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the latest entity to dismiss standardized testing as a core requirement for student-athletic scholarships. Last month, both Division I (DI) and Division II (DII) councils voted in their respective meetings to eliminate it altogether.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Over the past decade, some historically Black institutions have developed women’s and gender studies programs and embedded courses within general education curriculum.
Proctor Academy
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
This week has been one of my favorite weeks and here's why: Monday started with going to Tina’s house. We were instantly met with a warm smile and were welcomed into her lovely home. We got a tour of her vineyards, asked lots of questions, and watched her go through the process of producing wine.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Image: The new version of the Free Application of Student Aid might not be ready by Oct. 1, Federal Student Aid officials said Tuesday, though the agency is planning to launch the application in the fourth quarter of this year.
University Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As a growing number of undergraduate students each year opt to enroll in computer science, it’s important to know which schools offer the best degrees in the field.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
When President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address from the House rostrum Tuesday, he is expected to discuss the economy, to talk about the war in Ukraine, and to make a case for his re-election.
Proctor Academy
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Six sophomores are studying abroad in Monteverde, Costa Rica this winter. Over the past two weeks, students have continued their academic courses while immersing themselves in the biodiversity of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
As she approaches that milestone herself, Susan M. Shaw offers 14 recommendations to help other faculty members leave on their own terms.
University Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Oklahoma is the latest state to combat “indoctrination” in its state higher education system, requesting a detailed report from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education of all expenditures related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) made over the past 10 years.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Pomona College will be preserving the archival collection of alumna and civil rights leader Myrlie Evers-Williams. The collection will be handled by The Claremont Colleges Library.
Proctor Academy
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
How can we do this better? This is a question we are constantly asking ourselves at Proctor because we believe in a growth mindset not just for our students but for our teachers and our curriculum as a whole.
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