Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JUNE 12, 2025

Feedback Fest 2025 at EFI. Image credit: Emma Craigen In this post, Emma Craigen showcases the Feedback Fest, a warm and welcoming event for students to provide feedback at the Edinburgh futures Institute (EFI). Emma is the Student Experience Coordinator for EFI. This post belongs to the Student Voice in Practice series. When it comes to student feedback, we know it’s powerful—but encouraging students to complete surveys like the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) can be a challenge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

Dr. Hope Barnes When I, Hope Barnes, started teaching at the age of 22 in Baltimore, Maryland, I was excited and eager to shape and mold the minds of the future. Without much context for this new city and community, it was a culture shock. Being African American in a predominantly African American community was not the issue. This community in South Baltimore wasn’t the safest place to work or live.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 9, 2025

Today, the selective college admissions process is a game of strategy. The days when high school seniors simply submitted applications and waited for a response based exclusively on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just a completed application and enough evidence that you can do the work.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2025

Tulane Environmentalist Resigns Amid Research ‘Gag Order’ kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/13/2025 - 03:00 AM Kimberly Terrell, director of community engagement at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic, alleges that university officials told her not to publicly discuss her research after someone at the state capitol cited it as evidence that Tulane is “anti–chemical industry.

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University Business

JUNE 11, 2025

Strategic and contingency planning isn’t a novel idea for higher education leadership over the summer. This season, however, board members and university leadership must reckon with a tsunami of federal policy changes that threaten to upend the status quo of higher education finance and operations as early as this fall. “Everybody is looking at everything,” says Kara Freeman, president and CEO of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, or NACUBO.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Dr. Walter Bumphus A fter nearly 15 years at the helm of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dr. Walter Bumphus is preparing to close this significant chapter of his illustrious career in higher education. As president and CEO of AACC since January 2011, Bumphus has been a transformative figure in advocating for community colleges nationwide, continuing a journey that began decades earlier.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JUNE 11, 2025

Greetings from day 2 of "The Evolving University" stream of EDUtech Australia 2025 at the Sydney Convention Center. George Williams, WSU, made the point international students spend money in Australia and also provide essential workers in areas such as health care. Jonathan Chew, VP International Education Association Australia said education was NSW's second largest export.

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University Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Who is benefiting most from micro-credentials at your college or university? Are these increasingly popular programs bringing new students to your campus and sparking interest in emerging career fields? The questions abound but one thing is clear in higher ed today: A growing emphasis on upskilling and career preparation is igniting a renewed focus on micro-credentials and attracting a new wave of students to campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski As I prepare for my retirement in mid-July from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, where I’ve had the honor of serving as the longest-tenured president in its 61-year history, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought me to this point. Raised in a Polish immigrant community of steel mill workers in Cleveland, Ohio, I was fortunate to attend the prestigious Saint Ignatius Jesuit High School, an experience that would change the co

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Roompact

JUNE 13, 2025

In this episode of ResEdChat, host Dustin Ramsdell was joined by Jake Garner, Assistant Director of Residential Education at Towson University, for a rich conversation on the role of restorative practices within residential education. Garner, who transitioned from an engineering background into student affairs, brings both analytical rigor and humanistic insight to the evolving application of.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 12, 2025

Senate Higher Ed Bill Walks Back Some House Proposals jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Senate Republicans did not cut Pell Grants and replaced a controversial risk-sharing plan proposed by the House. Higher ed advocates are relieved but wary.

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University Business

JUNE 10, 2025

As mental health challenges rise, education leaders are rethinking how campus spaces support wellness, safety and connection. A Wold State of Community Facility Design report found 86% of Americans—and 91% of Gen Z and Millennials—want mental health prioritized in public space design. “People no longer want institutional buildings that are just function-driven,” says Vaughn Dierks, partner at Wold and lead author of the report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

N early two decades after its founding, LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education Dr. Jim Berg has transformed from a small network of college presidents into a comprehensive professional development organization supporting leaders at all levels of higher education. As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2025

The deadline is fast approaching for public entities to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II web accessibility rule. By April 24, 2026 (or April 24, 2027 depending on a location's population size), digital content produced by state and local government services, including public universities, must meet accessibility standards.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2025

Students’ Advocates Voice Concern as Education Dept. Amps Up ID Verification jessica.blake@… Fri, 06/13/2025 - 03:00 AM About 125,000 aid applicants will have their IDs checked this summer. The department says the move is necessary to protect taxpayers.

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Roompact

JUNE 10, 2025

A few years ago, I was chatting with my supervisor about Residence Life Student Staff Training – I was in the planning stages of drafting everything for July and August and she was gushing about how it was her favorite time of the year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named 26 senior-level higher education professionals to participate in its 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, as the premier leadership development program continues its mission to diversify college and university presidencies. The cohort begins programming June 11-14 in Washington, D.C., marking the 26th iteration of the initiative that has produced 166 college and university presidents and chancellors since its 1999 launc

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2025

The potential for cost savings in the cloud is real, but higher education institutions are still struggling to turn possibilities into measurable financial impact. In a 2024 CDW survey, just 38% of college and university respondents said they saw total cost of ownership improvements from using a public cloud solution. At the same time, 85% of respondents said they were very or somewhat confident they could track their cloud spending accurately, and 79% said the benefits of the cloud have met or

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 10, 2025

Uncertainty at UF After Ono Rejection Josh Moody Tue, 06/10/2025 - 03:00 AM The decision not to hire Santa Ono at the University of Florida due to his past support of DEI has led to confusion about the search and concerns about future recruiting efforts.

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Hanover Research

JUNE 11, 2025

Learn how a powerful marketing tool, a college net promoter score, may hold the key to increasing higher ed enrollment. By now, we all know that higher education in the U.S. is facing enrollment obstacles. Even though enrollment numbers show modest recovery after years of steady decline, other factors such as federal and state policy changes , public scrutiny of higher education, and affordability concerns threaten recent enrollment gains, especially among key student groups.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

W hen it comes to leadership and inclusion, outgoing UC Riverside chancellor Dr. Kim A. Wilcox has a simple rule. “If you go to a university and the vice presidents are not very diverse, that’s the president’s fault because they hire all the vice presidents,” Wilcox says. “And if the deans aren’t diverse, that’s the provost’s fault because he or she hires all the deans.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

When it comes to the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence, colleges and universities are out in front. Many schools already look to AI to support teaching, learning, research, back-office functions and even physical security. At the same time, they’re being proactive and thoughtful in asking important questions about the responsible use of this powerful technology.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 7, 2025

Judge Rules Colleges Can Pay Student Athletes Directly jessica.blake@… Sat, 06/07/2025 - 02:37 PM The long-awaited House vs. NCAA decision officially ends the era of collegiate athletes as amateurs, but will likely lead to a slew of further lawsuits, experts say.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JUNE 10, 2025

Tom Worthington with the ACS Team at Edutech AU 2025Greetings from the exhibition floor of EDUtech Australia 2025 at the Sydney Convention Center. I dropped into the Australian Computer Society stand. I am on the ACS Professional Standard Board, which sets standards for the education of computer people at universities and in the vocational sector.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2025

Dr. Phokeng M. Dailey Phokeng M. Daile has been appointed Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Ohio Wesleyan University. Dailey currently is in her eighth year as an OWU faculty member, serving as a tenured associate professor and asthe Warren C. Fairbanks Endowed Chair in Communication. As Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Dailey will serve as the chief communications strategist and lead a division responsible for developing and executing plans to elevate Ohio Wesl

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PUC

JUNE 9, 2025

PUC is happy to recognize Assistant Professor of Nursing and Student Success Coordinator Nicolette Piaubert as the 2024-2025 Educator of the Year. Since joining the faculty in 2021, Nicolette has become a guiding light at the college, bringing excellence, compassion, and purpose to everything she does. From the moment students walk into Nursing 110 to their final clinical reviews in quarter six, she challenges, supports, and uplifts them every step of the way.

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Gray Associates

JUNE 11, 2025

Gray Decision Intelligence has launched College Companions™—a new suite of AI-powered applications that enhance tutoring, career guidance, and communication support, including the company’s first student-facing offerings. Also debuting is the Economics Agent, which gives academic leaders fast, natural-language access to financial and operational data for smarter decision-making.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JUNE 13, 2025

Harvard and Yale—titans of American higher education and longtime bellwethers of endowment strategy—are quietly offloading billions in private equity holdings. These moves, confirmed through multiple reports and market insiders, signal a significant shift in institutional investing, with potential ripple effects across the higher ed landscape and beyond.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Fisk University will close its groundbreaking women's gymnastics program following the 2026 season, marking the end of a pioneering chapter in HBCU athletics. The Nashville institution made collegiate sports history in 2023 as the first historically Black college or university to establish a women's artistic gymnastics team. However, the same pioneering status that brought national attention ultimately contributed to operational challenges that led to the program's discontinuation.

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Hanover Research

JUNE 12, 2025

Led by Hanover’s Cassie Korik, experienced district and school leaders share actionable strategies and success stories for effectively managing K-12 enrollment shifts across district, charter, and independent schools. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to help their schools and districts respond to changing enrollment patterns, ensuring stability and continued growth for their learning communities.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

With generative artificial intelligence exploding in higher education, students, faculty and staff are eager to get their hands on these powerful tools. To meet the need, some IT teams are leveraging AI in the products they already have. In December 2023, for example, Microsoft made Copilot available to all higher education students and faculty as part of Microsoft 365.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

UCU had claimed film called Adult Human Female by Deirdre O’Neill and Michael Wayne attacked trans identity Two academics who sued their own union after being called transphobic have had their discrimination claims rejected by an employment tribunal. Dr Deirdre O’Neill, a lecturer at Hertfordshire University, and Michael Wayne, a professor at Brunel University, were criticised by the University and College Union over a film they had directed, Adult Human Female, which UCU said was an attack on t

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Tennis star Coco Gauff won the French Open women's singles title on Saturday, becoming the first American since Serena Williams in 2015 to claim the trophy. She defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in three sets in a thrilling match that showcased both her athletic prowess and mental fortitude. The 21-year-old described the nerve-racking moment she lost the first match point, saying, "Losing the first match point, I was. felt like I was holding my breath the whole game.

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Roompact

JUNE 9, 2025

In this RA*Chat episode for student staff members, join us to discuss some tips on being a newly hired Resident Assistant! Desiree A. Valdez Chavez gives actionable advice and reflective insights as an experienced student affairs professional.

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SRHE

JUNE 12, 2025

by Graeme Atherton The shift to the political right in many countries in the world, including it appears the UK now, presents a new set of challenges for equitable access and success to higher education. Not that it needed any new ones. Inequalities in participation in higher education are pervasive, entrenched and low on the list of priorities of most governments.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 12, 2025

It feels like the ground is constantly shifting beneath higher education. Abrupt policy changes, unstable funding, and mounting pressure from boards, legislators, and the public are forcing institutions to rethink how they approach strategic planning. Traditional higher education strategic plans—often built on fixed assumptions—can’t keep pace with today’s uncertainty.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Chancellor Joe Garcia As Chancellor Joseph Garcia prepares for retirement on July 1, his departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter for the Colorado Community College System. Throughout his career, Garcia has remained steadfast in his commitment to equity in higher education—a passion that has defined his professional journey and transformed the landscape of Colorado’s educational institutions.

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