Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A couple months after the university’s initial announcement, West Texas A&M President Walter Wendler conceded his plans were too ambitious and said they would only apply to first- and second-year classes. In an email last month, Wendler said he planned to achieve this goal by finding “whatever means we can to reduce costs to students and assist faculty in finding resources acceptable to them for teaching.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Adult community college students in degree-progressing English and math courses are nearing parity with their traditional-age student counterparts when it comes to course completion, according to a new report from California Competes. Dr. David Radwin The brief, " Redrawing the Starting Line: Advancing Equity in Adult Learners’ Developmental Education Outcomes ", compared transfer-level English and math course completion rates between adult community college students – those age 25 or older – an

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 28, 2023

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse chancellor Joe Gow was fired Wednesday for appearing with his wife in pornographic content on at least two websites, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

PUC’s Executive Director of Financial Administration, Sam Heier, started working at PUC in March (2023) but graduated from the college in 1999. Growing up in a small town near Stuttgart, Germany, Sam moved straight to PUC in 1996 and was an ESL student struggling to catch on to the language.

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Terminalfour

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From AI and Google Snippets to YouTube, esports, and accessibility, we stayed across all the emerging trends, topics, and technologies in higher education marketing in our blog in 2023. These were your favorite articles of the year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Arizona State University (ASU) faculty have received $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education for a program to teach K-12 teachers about civics, history, and media literacy. Dr. Lauren Harris The project, Project ACCLaIM: Advancing Civics Curriculum Learning through Instructional Microcredentials, seeks to create a specialization in the aforementioned topics and offer smaller courses that earn teachers microcredentials, which they can then count as credits towards a master’s in educati

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued Grand Canyon University in federal court, alleging that the institution, its parent company and its CEO deceived prospective doctoral students about the price and requirements of its programs a

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CIP

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to enhancing physical health or nurturing mental well-being, especially for young adults with autism, it's crucial to consider more than just the typical exercises like weight lifting, running, or aerobic classes. While these are excellent choices, tailoring your workout routine to align with specific interests, sensory needs, and social skills can significantly impact commitment and overall success in achieving fitness goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing, and misrepresenting the school as a nonprofit institution, according to Reuters. Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller speaks during a Nov. 16 press conference regarding the university’s appeal to recent U.S.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 28, 2023

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired Wednesday for appearing with his wife in pornographic content on at least two websites, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 28, 2023

UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett has proposed significantly cutting the budget of the two offices, and Nyoak was among more than 200 faculty, staff and students pushing back in a joint letter two weeks ago. Bennett proposed $12 million in budget cuts Nov. 8, including $800,000 to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services.

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EAB

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Blogs 4 takeaways from marketing to graduate students in 2023—and predictions for 2024 Insights from a former higher ed CMO I recently returned from the Windy City, where I attended the American Marketing Association ’s (AMA) annual higher ed symposium. As a former university CMO, I always come away from this convening of higher ed marketers energized about the future of marketing and what it means to engage evolving adult learner audiences in the coming year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Dr. Jerry Fliger has been appointed president of Bakersfield College. Dr. Jerry Fliger Fliger is currently vice president for instruction at College of the Mainland. Previously, he has served as dean of arts and sciences at Alvin Community College and associate dean at Florida State College at Jacksonville. “Dr. Fliger’s extensive experience in instruction, academic affairs and workforce development is the exact leadership we need to advance student success and ensure we are developing the futur

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The U.S. Education Department has added George Mason University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to the list of colleges and universities it is investigating for alleged discrimination based on shared ancestry.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The City University of New York is slashing tens of millions of dollars from college budgets across eight of its 25 campuses, potentially gutting course offerings and student services from counseling to recordkeeping, the Daily News has learned. Central administration ordered the schools — including York, Brooklyn and Queens colleges — to submit “enhanced deficit reduction plans” that find savings and boost revenue this school year and next, according to one of the college memos obtained by The

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CIP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In the News: Discover how CIP Bloomington helps students with diagnoses overcome challenges and develop crucial executive functioning skills for a successful college experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Kellina Yarrish Kellina Yarrish has been named associate director of student services and engagement at Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton. Yarrish holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Keystone College, a master’s in kinesiology from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, and a master’s in education from Cedar Crest College.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 29, 2023

After paying an arm and a leg for the cost of college, you’re probably wondering, “Why would I now pay for an unpaid internship that’s completely remote?” It’s a fair question, and we hear you! But there are some extremely valuable reasons to complete a virtual internship and professional development program through an organization like AIFS Abroad.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Chief Financial Officer Michael Swank told lawmakers during the Legislature's Joint Appropriation Committee budget hearing on Friday that the state hasn't kept up with its portion of funding. "Right now, where the state aid budget is at, we're roughly at between 50 and 53% (in state aid)," he said. "The state aid position hasn't kept up with that particular traditional split of resources to the colleges.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 28, 2023

7 ways Creatrix Cloud Based Platform helps higher education institutions editor Thu, 12/28/2023 - 05:16 College and university campuses are vibrant, complex ecosystems of learning and discovery across disciplines and campuses. They are about giving you the tools you need to help students succeed. Tailored for colleges and universities, our cloud solutions merge years of higher education expertise with the latest cloud technology.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2023

UW-La Crosse Chancellor Dr. Joe Gow was fired after adult videos of him and his wife were discovered. Dr. Joe Gow The decision from the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents was unanimous. UW System President Jay Rothman said Gow’s actions were “abhorrent” and subjected UW-La Crosse to “significant reputational harm.” Gow and his wife Carmen Wilson, appear on several pornography and social media websites under the name, “Sexy Happy Couple.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Most people want to make sure their clothes are on trend, but the truth is that it’s pretty hard to break into the fashion industry. Luckily, if you’re interested in pursuing the field professionally, you can get a jump start on your career with an internship program in one of the top fashion cities in the world. The fashion industry is one that values “who you know,” and here at AIFS Abroad, we’re dedicated to helping you find your “who” so you can wow them with your talent.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 29, 2023

University officials have not publicly released information on how much structural damage has been done across campus. That includes not only the cleanup of Frank and Estella Beam Hall — the site of the shooting — but also what multiple faculty and administrative sources described as at least “hundreds” of broken doors in every building on campus. Those doors were, in many cases, damaged by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department SWAT teams utilizing small battering rams to quickly enter rooms

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ISA Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As my time abroad comes to an end, I find myself engulfed in an array of emotions. Upon leaving the U.S. in September, I told myself I was ready for whatever life threw my way, determined to thoroughly enjoy the experience. I can now confidently say I did exactly that and cherished every moment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Idaho State University has received $2.2 million to train students and teachers to work with those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. Idaho State University The grant funding over five years – two grants from the Office of Special Education Personnel Preparation – will help pay for the Idaho Hearing Education and Aural Rehabilitation program’s (HEAR program) schooling for 42 students studying to become service providers in speech language pathology or audiology.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 26, 2023

New Year’s is a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the possibilities of the new one. In the United States we celebrate this by… dropping a giant glass ball in Times Square? It’s not just us who have unique New Year’s celebrations — countries all over the world have their own version of the ball drop to ring in the New Year.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As New York lawmakers begin to gear up for the 2024 legislative session, one of the budget and policy issues that will be addressed is the state’s preeminent college financial aid program — the Tuition Assistance Program, or TAP, which will see its 50th anniversary next year. Earlier this month, the New York State Assembly Higher Education Committee held a hearing to examine how to best strengthen TAP.

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Biola

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether you begin listening to your favorite Christmas songs after the clock strikes midnight on Halloween or if you reserve your listening until after the Thanksgiving turkey has been eaten, we can all agree that Christmas music is a beloved part.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fran Albrecht Fran Albrecht has been named vice president for advancement at Montana State University (MSU). She served as the chief philanthropy officer for Providence Montana Health Foundation in Missoula. Albrecht holds a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and a master’s in education from MSU-Billings.

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ISA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Studying abroad is an amazing experience in itself: a new culture, language, food, traditions, and so much more. Every moment brings something special, but there are definitely times that stand out as something you'll remember forever. Here are some of mine.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Troy University is considering closing its Dothan campus as operating costs rise, an al.com report published Monday reveals. According to the report, besides Dothan the school is also considering the closure of other satellite campuses, including those in Montgomery and Phenix City. During a budget hearing last month, Jim Bookout, Troy’s vice-chancellor of financial affairs, hinted at the cuts.

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PUC

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With the new year upon us, we want to share a recap of this quarter. [link] Here’s to 2024!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Dr. Sharron Taylor Burnett Sharron Taylor Burnett has been appointed chief financial officer and vice president for finance and operation at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina. Burnett holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lane College, an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Martin, and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Memphis.

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ISA Journal

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As I prepared for my long journey home from Barcelona in seat 32A, I reminisced about my three months of travels abroad and thought, “Where did all the time go?” I couldn’t even process exactly what I did this fall. It all felt like a fever dream.

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Ray Schroeder

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Of course, AI isn’t going anywhere. As an educator myself, I wanted to explore how my profession could learn valuable lessons about embracing this new technology. The model for this new approach comes from art. Artists have long been exploring the intersection of technology and creativity. One well-known artist who has embraced AI is the painter David Hockney.

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Higher Education Inquirer

DECEMBER 28, 2023

[Editor's note: This article first appeared in Randall Collins' blog The Sociological Eye.] Let us assume Artificial Intelligence will make progress. It will solve all its technical problems. It will become a perfectly rational super-human thinker and decision-maker. Some of these AI will be programmed to act as finance capitalists. Let us call it an AI-robot capitalist, since it will have a bank account; a corporate identity; and the ability to hold property and make investments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Demolition has begun on the house where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022. The Moscow, Idaho, home where University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves were killed is being demolished. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren Students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves were fatally stabbed in the home in November 2022.

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