Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Recently, yet another case of traumatic racism made the headlines. A two-year old Black girl (toddler) was fingerprinted and handcuffed by a white classmate during a play about Rosa Parks. While we often cannot know intentions, the impact of such incidence is profound. This is especially unfortunate as there are numerous cases of related forms of school-based discrimination in the U.S.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
More Than Half of Recent 4-Year College Grads Underemployed Sara Weissman Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report found that many recent graduates don’t land jobs that require a degree.
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University Business
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Students caught in the slog of poorly designed academic pathways and burdensome costs who opt to take a minimal amount of credits per year are in grave danger of never seeing their academic ambitions through, and it’s up to our institutions to design pathways that can support students to push harder. These are the predominant findings in a new report by Ad Astra , a software provider helping students complete their degree, based on sobering retention and completion rates from 1.3 million s
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In this extra post, Vassilis Galanos invites us to reflect on the sociopolitical backdrop behind the fast adoption of technologies like Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education, such as the casualisation of academic employment in a landscape pressured by research excellence frameworks.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
ORLANDO— Achieving the Dream (ATD), the national reform network of more than 300 community colleges committed to increasing student success, kicked off its annual convening this week showcasing the powerful narrative of its member institutions. College presidents, senior leaders, faculty and students have come to this year’s conference with the goal of sharing best practices on how they’ve transformed their institutions to benefit students.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Indiana Bill Threatens Faculty Members Who Don’t Provide ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Ryan Quinn Wed, 02/21/2024 - 03:00 AM One critic says a bill passed by the state Senate would mandate “a system of surveillance and political scrutiny.
University Business
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The University of Minnesota Morris is excited to share with potential students that they could potentially save $20,000 on tuition costs for a bachelor’s degree, which may appease a public and federal government pushing for a more affordable higher education. The fix? It’s scraping an entire year off a student’s academic calendar with its Degree in Three programs.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The number of academic credits a student takes per year has ties to their likelihood to graduate and complete their college journey, a new report from course scheduling company Ad Astra found. Sarah Collins Ad Astra’s 2024 Benchmark Report – released on Feb. 20 – dives into data from its partner institutions to look at potential relationships between access to courses, credits taken per school year, and college completion.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Another Wave of Campus Cuts Josh Moody Tue, 02/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Numerous colleges announced or completed plans to cut academic programs or jobs in February. Many of those institutions are in the Midwest—particularly Ohio.
University Business
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Skills-based hiring and the short-term certificates touted to help students gain industry experience and professionalism have gained a lot of momentum at the start of the new decade. However, higher education leaders worried about the relevance of the college degree in the coming decade can relax: a pair of reports suggest that degree earners still hold a considerable advantage in the application pool and are guaranteed to fare better a decade removed from school.
The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly claimed they were denied important workplace rights for 15 years Two academics who sued Oxford University for employing them on “sham contracts” as gig economy workers, have won their claim for employee status in a ruling that could have implications for other higher education workers on precarious contracts. Rebecca Abrams and Alice Jolly, both respected authors, taught on Oxford’s prestigious creative writing course for 15 years, but were employed on fixed-term “
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
While most colleges are producing graduates who go on to earn incomes higher than your typical high school graduate, a sizable portion of them are not, according to a new report from the HEA Group. Michael Itzkowitz “We know the number one reason why students attend college is for greater employability and to obtain a financially secure future,” said report author Michael Itzkowitz, founder and president of the HEA Group.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The End of the Dean’s List Johanna Alonso Tue, 02/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Two Ivy League universities recently did away with certain age-old academic honors, arguing they cause unnecessary stress and competition.
College for Creative Study
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The post Alumni Precious Hannah-King (’12 PD), Ashley Comeaux (’10 PD) and Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson (’07 PD) featured in Teen Vogue article about Black Women who are Constructing a Diverse Future in Sneaker Design appeared first on College for Creative Studies.
University Business
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Building Operational Excellence in Online Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Leadership Many institutions have responded to the demand for online learning by creating new programs to meet the evolving needs of students. Too often, however, online programs fail to provide students with the flexible, accessible, high-quality experience they expect.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
AURORA, Colo.— Educators who train and prepare students to become teachers, gathered this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) to call attention to the ongoing challenges that face K-12 learning. AACTE officials said that this year’s theme, “Ascending New Heights: Propelling the Profession into the Future,” aligns with the association’s vision and mission “to revolutionize education for all learners by elevation education and educato
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Catholic University Fires Instructor Over ‘Abortion Doula’ Speaker’s Comments Sara Weissman Tue, 02/20/2024 - 03:00 AM The instructor was fired after a doula spoke in her class about clients having abortions. Antiabortion activists celebrated, while academic freedom advocates were horrified.
College Forward
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Lessly’s path to graduation was marked by hurdles, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt, but through perseverance and the support of her College Possible coaches, she has emerged triumphant, recently earning a bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She now works as a social media manager for the Omaha Public Library.
University Business
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The spring semester was a time of great adjustment for colleges and universities in Texas as state schools were forced to disband any office related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott back in June. While the GOP-led movement to disband DEI offices has caught fire across the country, school donations in 2023 suggest a rift between lawmakers’ wishes and the community’s.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Vanderbilt University is expanding its nationally recognized no-loan financial aid program, known as Opportunity Vanderbilt. Dr. Daniel Diermeier Dr. Daniel Diermeier, the university's chancellor, announced the university’s commitment to offering full-tuition scholarships to admitted students of families whose annual income is $150,000 or less. “We want everyone who has what it takes to get into Vanderbilt to be able to enroll, regardless of their financial background.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Did an N.C. State Building Sicken Scores of Occupants? Ryan Quinn Fri, 02/23/2024 - 03:00 AM Some current and former employees say they fear probable carcinogens in a campus building may have harmed them and students. They’re criticizing the university’s response.
Roompact
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
When it’s RA/student staff recruitment season, it’s time to bring on the creativity! The following schools volunteered their recruitment materials (posters, flyers, social media images, etc.) to share. Check out these examples and get ideas for your own efforts. California State University Long Beach Credit: Melanie Vo, Resident Assistant & Marketing and Social Media Student Assistant.
Credo Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
by Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D. Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key is Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Global Affairs and Professor of Learning, Technology & Leadership Education at James Madison University. She was a speaker for Credo and AAC&U's Leadership Institute for Cabinet Leaders in 2023, where she presented as part of a panel about radical strategies to initiate in the moment during times of strain, crisis, and conflict.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is set to speak during the 17th Annual National Black, Brown and College Bound (BBCB) Summit, according to organizers. The summit, convening March 6-9 at the Tampa (Florida) Convention Center was founded by Hillsborough Community College and has emerged as one of the most preeminent national voices to address issues facing Black and Latino males enrolling in and completing college.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Does Higher Ed Lead to a Living Wage? It Depends. Katherine Knott Wed, 02/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A new analysis found that more than 1,000 colleges failed to meet a “generous” threshold for postgraduate earnings, raising concern about the return on investment for some students.
Terminalfour
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Is email marketing prospering? Which social media platforms should you invest more in this year? How frequently should you reach out to parents?
Roompact
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Belonging is important not just for residents, but the student staff who work in the residence halls to create that community and sense of belonging for others. Current University of Oklahoma graduate student, Ashtyn Davis, joins Dustin on this week's episode to explore this concept and ways to foster more belonging amongst RAs, such as the tool Ashtyn developed called the Resident Assistant Sense of Belonging Assessment (or RASBA).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Black LGBTQ+ youth face both racism and homophobia as a result of their intersectional identity. As a result, they also face hardships related to a number of facets in their lives, including school safety, religion, community support, and higher education, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. Charleigh J. Flohr The " 2024 Black LGBTQ+ Youth Report " – which the HRC Foundation created in partnership with the University of Connecticut – examines data from thei
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
‘What Else Might Be Going On?’ Sarah Bray Wed, 02/21/2024 - 03:00 AM It’s one question you should be asking yourself about virtually everyone you meet in your work in academe, writes Tricia Shalka.
The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
In a rebuke to Governor Ron DeSantis’s denialism, the student body calls for campus-wide measures to tackle the climate crisis The University of Florida student senate voted in favour of a “green new deal” late on Tuesday, becoming the first public university to adopt such a resolution through student government. The mandate – which was unanimously passed – calls for sweeping campus-wide measures to tackle the climate crisis that include just transition , total divestment from fossil fuels, disc
Roompact
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RD position and role?” Guest Post by Alex Baker, Residence Life Professional In the dynamic world of higher education, the landscape of Residence Life is continually transforming. At the heart of these changes are Residence Directors (RDs), professionals who.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The University of La Verne is joining the African American Male Education Network & Development Organization (A2MEND) in a partnership aimed at fostering educational opportunities and supporting the academic journey of its students and members. Dr. Pardis Mahdavi For this alliance officials deemed transformative, the university plans to extend its educational offerings to A2MEND students, advisors, and mentors through the introduction of the Partnership Award.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Survey: Graduate Students Expect a Financial Return on Investment Ashley Mowreader Tue, 02/20/2024 - 03:00 AM A new survey finds graduate students want greater transparency about outcomes prior to enrolling in an advanced degree program.
Ray Schroeder
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Penn State’s Faculty Senate has requested details about the university’s budgeting process and methods as potential cuts at the university’s commonwealth campuses loom. The senate has also “humbly offered” several “creative ideas” that could improve the university’s financial situation — which could include tabling the current capital proposal for the school’s $700 million football stadium renovation and asking Gov.
Roompact
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Universal Write Publications (UWP) was founded in 2004 by Dr. Ayo Sekai and has flourished from a passion project publishing fiction and children’s books into a respected publisher of rigorous, peer-reviewed academic literature. Dr. Ayo Sekai The independent Black-owned scholarly press is celebrating two decades of promoting and publishing academic works that underscore Black voices and narratives.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Turmoil Grows at Embattled California University Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Since going on accreditation probation in August, the University of Antelope Valley has lost its president, replaced part of employees’ salaries with stock options and now faces an eviction.
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