Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Doctoral Dilemma Johanna Alonso Mon, 02/03/2025 - 03:00 AM More than half of those who earn Ph.D.s now decide to leave academia after graduation. Why, then, do so many graduate programs still assume their students will become professors?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As the country witnesses the shuttering of multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and as businesses retract their plans to intentionally diversify their employees and leaders, one college-based program in New York City, originally designed to support the education of young Black men, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with no signs of slowing.
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Great College Advice
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
In the spring semester of 11 th grade, most college-bound juniors are knee-deep in college visits, building college lists, preparing for the SAT and ACT tests, and trying to keep grades up. But, it is also the time when high school juniors need to sign up for senior year courses. As you look ahead to your senior year, think hard about what classes to take as part of the college admissions process.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
In the summer of 2024, we had the privilege of working with our fellow CDW interns on an artificial intelligence project. Completed by students from Clemson University, Virginia Tech University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina State University, the project explored whether our schools were properly preparing students to use AI in their future workplaces.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The NorthCarolina Community College System is launching NC Community Colleges Boost, a new program to move students into high-demand careers in the state. The program is modeled after the City University of New Yorks Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, or CUNY ASAP, known for offering extensive wraparound supports for low-income students to increase their completion rates, including personalized academic advising and covering various college costs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) welcomed Howard University's announcement late last week of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's appointment Dr. Crystal A. deGregory as a history professor and director of the Howard Institute for Advanced Study. Kendi, a historian and antiracist activist, has made waves since publishing Stamped from the Beginning , which won the 2016 National Book Award for Nonfiction.
University Business
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Two years removed from the release of ChatGPT, higher education is still at a loss on how to deal with generative AI in the classroom, suggests a new survey from the American Association of Colleges & Universities and Elon Universitys Imagining the Digital Future Center. More than half of all executive leaders said they’re not harnessing the power of generative AI to prepare students for the future, upskill faculty teaching and empower non-faculty with the tools.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Common App is adding its first ever community college members, the organization announced in a press release Thursday. The seven new partner institutions are all members of the Illinois Community College system. Four of themSauk Valley Community, Rend Lake, Carl Sandburg and Black Hawk Collegesare joining the platform immediately; another three institutions, Lincoln Land Community, Oakton and Triton Colleges, will join next admissions cycle.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment. University President Dr. David K. Wilson has announced the formation of a specialized task force to investigate and reverse this downturn, which mirrors a broader national challenge facing HBCUs across America.
The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Arts and humanities are being hit hardest by cuts in higher education, write Prof Thea Pitman and Prof Emma Cayley , and Dr Ronan McLaverty-Head and another letter writer comment on cuts at Cardiff and another Russell Group university In response to the shocking news predicting up to 10,000 imminent job losses across the UK higher education sector ( Quarter of leading UK universities cutting staff due to budget shortfalls, 1 February ), we write to flag up a fact that the article largely misses:
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Mental health has become an increased focus recently for both students and the schools they attend. According to a 2024 U.S. News-Generation Lab report, 70% of students have experienced mental health challenges since starting college. However, only 37% sought mental health resources at their school in some cases, because they were uncertain about how to utilize them.
University Business
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Colorado residents are still the most educated in the nation, but Massachusetts now shares the top spot, according to a recently released report. This years Stronger Nation Report found that 63% of Colorado residents aged 25 and older had an educational credential beyond a high school diploma in 2023, matching Massachusetts. Thats above the national average of 54.9% of residents who have earned college degrees or certificates or an industry certification.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
As a teenager growing up in St. Louis, Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste was certain shed become a doctor, but her college years told a different story. Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste After a tough love encounter with science and biology courses, she realized the medical field wasnt her calling. Her pivot from medical school aspirations to a career in health education is now a lesson she shares with young people: life is a journey, not a checklist.
Roompact
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ Oh joy, you made it through the first semester. Hopefully it went well, and hopefully you were able to build relationships with your residents, and they were able to build relationships with each other. That being said, the Spring semester can be completely different than the.
The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Writing on PHerc. 172 papyrus, found at Roman mansion in Herculaneum, revealed after 3D X-rays and software competition Researchers have peered inside an ancient scroll that was burned to a crisp in the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. The scroll is one of hundreds found in the library of a Roman mansion in Herculaneum, a town on the west coast of Italy that was wiped out when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.
Teaching Matters Student Engagement
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Credit: Pixabay In this insightful post, Dr. Celine Caquineau, a Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh Medical School, tackles the formidable challenge of enhancing student engagement within large undergraduate courses. Focussing on the first-year Medical Biology 1 course, which hosts over 300 students, Dr. Caquineau delves into innovative strategies that foster a sense of ‘mattering’a crucial aspect of academic well-being and engagement.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
California Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson introduced The Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program ( AB 335), a bill that builds on the California Assemblymember Mike Gipson foundation of the states new recognition of Black-Serving institutions. As of Jan.1, to qualify as a California Black-Serving institution (BSI), an institution must enroll 1,500 Black students, or 10% of the total student population must be Black.
Roompact
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Regular meetings with an RA and their supervisor are very beneficial in helping RAs thrive in their roles, help communication to be effective in the workplace, and assist in making the Residence Hall community better. Often these meetings are called one-on-ones because it is a designated time for RAs to individually have an opportunity to.
The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Branches aim to tap into huge domestic market in face of changing visa regimes and international competition UK universities are aiming to leave their financial woes at home by seeking their fortunes in India, in a higher education version of a gold rush towards a market with more than 40 million students. The University of Southampton has been first out of the blocks, announcing it is opening in Gurgaon, a satellite city of Delhi, and is now enrolling students for what it calls the first campus
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Why higher education must take control of AI training. In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many institutions are making a critical mistake: assuming that off-the-shelf AI solutions will seamlessly integrate into their unique academic environments. This oversight undermines the very essence of what makes each institution distinct and valuable.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
UNCF will host its annual UNITE Summit July 20-24, 2025, in Atlanta, marking a historic first by offering five complimentary registrations to every historically Black Dr. Michael L. Lomax college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) nationwide. The five-day event at the Signia by Hilton Hotel will feature over 100 sessions focusing on institutional excellence, student success, research, economic mobility, and systems change.
SRHE
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
by Stacey Mottershaw and Anna Viragos As we approach the five-year anniversary of the closure of UK university campuses for the Covid-19 pandemic, we thought it might be interesting and timely to reflect on the way that the sector adapted to educational delivery, and which innovations remain as part of our new normal. One key aspect of educational delivery which has remained to varying extents across the sector is the move to online student meetings.
The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Exclusive: KC-led inquiry finds no evidence University of Buckinghams James Tooley was victim of politically-motivated witch-hunt To the allies of the University of Buckinghams embattled vice-chancellor, the conclusion of an investigation into his conduct last week represented an unequivocal vindication of a free-speech martyr. Prof James Tooley was not only cleared of any wrongdoing in his relationship with a young Indian woman.
University Business
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
More than half of all working-class Americans hold a college degree or credential beyond high school, according to a new report from the Lumina Foundation, a higher education advocacy group. Lumina Foundation has monitored local, state and national college attainment rates since 2008. As of 2023, the rate of adults with a postsecondary credential has increased to 54.9%, a 17-percentage point bump.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Dr. Michael Burawoy, a distinguished UC Berkeley professor emeritus who shaped global sociology over nearly five decades, died Monday evening after being struck Dr. Michael Burawoy by a hit-and-run driver in Oakland. He was 77. Oakland police reported that Burawoy was walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Park View Terrace near Lake Merritt when he was hit by a dark-colored SUV around 7:10 p.m.
Teaching Matters Online Learning
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Credit: Jingjing Wang In this compelling post, Dr. Kartic Subr, a Senior Lecturer in Computer Graphics within the School of Informatics at The University of Edinburgh, delves into the pioneering realm of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in educational settings. Dr. Subr shares insights into the transformative impact of GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot on teaching and learning computer graphics programming with C++.
The Change Leader, Inc.
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks welcomes Dr. Lori Varlotta, former president of Hiram College and California Lutheran University and current Distinguished Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Cal Lutheran back to the show. The discussion explores her current research on the "glass cliff" phenomenon in higher education, where women presidents are often appointed during times of institutional crisis.
SRHE
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
by Ariane de Gayardon Since the 1980s, massification, policy shifts, and changing ideas about who benefits from higher education have led to the expansion of national student loan schemes globally. For instance, student loans were introduced in England in 1990 and generalized in 1998. Australia introduced income-contingent student loans in the late 1980s.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the sole finalist for the presidency of Savannah State University, the state's oldest historically Black Dr. Jermaine Whirl university. The announcement on Tuesday marks a potential new chapter for the institution, which has faced enrollment decline and financial challenges in recent years. Whirl, who currently serves as president of Augusta Technical College, has built a reputation for strengthening workforce education programs and fost
University Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Outcomes-based funding has experienced its fair share of critiques , but proper policy design focused on student success in the workforce can help institutions unlock more funding and higher completion ratesand push graduating students into higher wages. That’s according to a new whitepaper from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a nonpartisan think tank that studied the effectiveness of outcomes-based funding models across different state legislatures and its institutions o
PUC
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As you apply for jobs and think about where you want to work during or after college, remember that more than half of employers dont just check your resume and cover letter they also check your social media accounts. Here are some tips on how you can manage your online presence: Search Your Name If you havent already, Google your name and see what comes up.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
As the DEI Crackdown Escalates, Faculty Choose Between Silence and Resistance Ryan Quinn Thu, 02/06/2025 - 03:00 AM While one professor says faculty are pre-emptively censoring themselves in response, others are defiantwhile another is asking himself, What would I be willing to lose my job for?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD), marking a diverse cohort that Dr. Karen A. Stout includes representatives from a Tribal College, South Africa's Siyaphumelela Network, and the Gateway to College program. The selected scholars, who emerged from a competitive application process, will convene in Philadelphia this month for ATD's annual DREAM conference.
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has documented the decline in community college enrollment for more than a decade. And the Higher Education Inquirer has been reporting on the decline for much of that time. The question we are asking now is, where is the floor for the community college meltdown? The answer, from what we gather, is not clear.
Gray Associates
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Fiscal fitness isnt just about balancing budgetsits about ensuring long-term sustainability and student success. With enrollment growth rebounding and greater opportunities to improve efficiency, institutions have a prime opportunity to strengthen their financial health. Targeted enrollment strategies, smarter resource allocation, and academic efficiencies can drive operating margins without resorting to program cuts.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Interns Impacted by Hiring Freeze Left In Limbo Johanna Alonso Fri, 02/07/2025 - 03:00 AM Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
As chief executive officers in the California community college system, we embarked upon the topic of STEM out of an acute awareness of the lack of Dr. Lennor Johnson opportunities available to disproportionately impacted communities, and a shared commitment to forging increased pathways for those with the least access. Despite the rising demand for skilled professionals in STEM fieldsillustrated by the U.S.
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