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Education Department Launches STEM Education Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) has launched an initiative to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education nationally. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. bringing together various groups to discuss STEM education. The U.S.

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Celebrating Black Higher Education Leaders

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

In honor of Black History Month, I selected 30 inspiring Black Higher Education leaders (because, yes, they needed a full month’s worth) who come from all walks of life and serve in various roles, from Vice Presidents to Deans to Directors.

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Influential Women in Higher Education

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

It still kinda blows my mind that America may have been founded in 1776, but it wasn’t until (almost) 200 years later that women started to receive “equal” treatment. It was… And, unfortunately, the race is not over.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The conference theme this year is humanizing higher education, and hundreds of scholars from across the country gathered here to share their research, resources, and make connections. What happens in global society trickles down to all the microcosms of society, including higher education.

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ChatGPT: Educational Friend or Foe?

The Scholarly Teacher

By Todd Zakrajsek, Director ITLC-Lilly Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching Key Statement: ChatGPT is a potential game-changer in an ever-changing educational space. ChatGPT has caused quite a stir in education, and for good reason.

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UNCF to Host Networking and Educational Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cleveland The three-day event will take place in Birmingham, AL, and aims to provide networking and educational opportunities. Your involvement in this conference is an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to education now and in the future,” Cleveland said.

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Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Todd said technical careers can get more students on the track toward social and economic mobility, and experts agree that higher education can also play a crucial role in diversifying fields that are overwhelmingly white and male.

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University of Michigan’s School of Education to be Renamed Marsal Family School of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Michigan’s (UM) School of Education will be renamed the Marsal Family School of Education after a family’s $55 million in gift commitments, MLive reported. The survival of society relies on well-prepared educators.

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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Appointed Chancellor of SUNY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Secretary of Education under President Obama, will become the 15th chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), effective January 2023. King is currently president of nonprofit The Education Trust. Secretary of Education that has won him acclaimed. John B. King Jr.,

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Taliban Government Suspends University Education for Female Students in Afghanistan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Taliban government has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan , CNN reported. The change is effective immediately, according to a letter published by the Afghan Ministry of Higher Education.

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Rutgers Webinar Discusses Health Equity, Minority Health, and Medical Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The current state of health equity and medical education were key topics at a webinar on Tuesday sponsored by Rutgers University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. The panelists also discussed what they would change about medical education as it stands now.

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Grassroots Push for Computer Science Education Gears Up

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For close to a year, I have been strategizing and working with Randy Raymond, a software engineer at Google, to make access to computer science education the new “Space Race” and create models that schools can scale to deliver instruction to students.

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Scholars Call on Educational Field to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We believe that public education should serve the entire public—indeed, it is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. We believe in public education that supports people learning together in shared space, free from the threat of violence,” the statement reads.

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Dr. Kirk A. Nooks Appointed President and CEO of The Council on Occupational Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nooks has been appointed president and chief executive officer for The Council on Occupational Education (COE). The COE – one of five national career-related accreditation agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education – has more than 500 members across the U.S.,

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An op-ed about ChatGPT’s impact on education… written by ChatGPT?

University Business

ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, has educators and even some students worried about its capacity to promote cheating on assignments. However, AI technology shouldn’t be something we fear, but rather a tool that teachers and education leaders can lean in on for the benefit of our students.

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Postgraduate Education Leaders Release Recommendations on Strengthening Graduate Education Mentorship After Summit

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Postgraduate education leaders from 14 countries released recommendations to strengthen graduate education mentorship at the 2022 Strategic Leaders Global Summit.

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The Consuming Effects of Commodifying Education on Faculty Members

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In higher education, neoliberalism manifests through the not-new concept of students-as-consumers, who “shop” for the best collegiate experience. These connections enliven our questions about navigating neoliberalism in higher education.

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Celebrating 50 years of Outdoor & Environmental Education programmes at The University of Edinburgh

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

In this extra post, Heidi Smith, Alison Parker and Jessica Chamberlin from Moray House School of Education and Sport showcase the events surrounding the 50th anniversary of the Outdoor and Environmental Education postgraduate programmes at The University of Edinburgh.

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UW Gets Google Gift to Diversify Computer Science Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Washington (UW) and Google have announced a $400,000 gift from the tech giant that will go towards efforts to diversify the field of K-12 computer science education. west regional lead, tech education outreach & partnerships at Google. “It

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Organizations Call on Education Department to Disaggregate Admissions Data by Race and Ethnicity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) to expand its collection of admissions data and disaggregate that data by race and ethnicity to address racial and ethnic gaps in bachelor’s degree attainment. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona In a Feb. A group of organizations is calling for the U.S.

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Higher Education DEI Efforts are in Trouble. Here’s How We Change That

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To identify and cut DEI in higher education. The research team at USC’s Pullias Center for Higher Education recently studied campuses that have made progress on eliminating equity gaps and advancing their DEI agendas.

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Scholars of Urban Education Gather for Solutions-Based Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the biennial International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) Dr. Chance W. Over 270 sessions were offered at the conference, including a keynote address by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, one of the world's most prolific educational researchers.

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Podcast: Podcasts in Education with Emily O’Reilly & Andrew Strankman – Part 1 (52 mins)

Teaching Matters Online Learning

In this episode, Dr Emily O’Reilly and alumnus Andrew Strankman from the School of Biomedical Sciences discuss their fantastic research project on podcasting in education, funded by the Principal’s Teaching Awards Scheme.

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Whole Girl Education Conference Takes Time for Mental Health

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The psychological health of young minoritized girls in rigorous academic environments took center stage on the second day of the Whole Girl Education National Conference at Barnard College, with a conversation featuring best-selling author Rachel Simmons.

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Educational Institutions Play Vital Role in Teaching American Public

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Florida is Exhibit A right now—[they have] a governor who has a national profile using his platform to ban teaching of an AP African American Studies course saying it has no educational value,” said Alexander. On Thursday evening, the president of the philanthropic Andrew W.

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Quality and attainment: 2023’s most—and least—educated states in America

University Business

Generally speaking, however, the higher the level of education one receives, the greater their income potential becomes. According to a new WalletHub study , the correlation between an individual’s education levels and income/employment rates does in fact exist.

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AAC&U Annual Meeting Explore Liberal Education’s Role in Preserving Democracy

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College administrators and faculty have to be much more aggressive in reclaiming the importance of a liberal education, particularly in the wake of sweeping legislative efforts in some states to restrict academic freedom and to outlaw the teaching of some subjects.

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Education Department Announces Initiative to Improve Access to Training Programs

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Department of Education (ED) will be launching an initiative to improve access to high-quality training programs. It will also host regional summits with students, educators, employers, and other stakeholders to learn about successful practices and existing challenges. “It’s The U.S.

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Community College to Become First Two-Year Minnesota Educational Institute to Issue Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) will become the first two-year educational institute in Minnesota to get approval to give bachelor's degrees in elementary education, Duluth News Tribune reported.

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Supreme Court Ruling Could Produce Chilling Effect on Equity in Higher Education

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Thomas Saenz, president and general counsel of the nonprofit Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). The proposition had what Saenz called a “chilling effect” that prevented other, equitizing steps from being taken in higher education in the state. While the U.S.

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Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona Criticizes Republican Lawmakers Seeking to Stop Student Debt Relief Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona has criticized Republican lawmakers following their introduction of a congressional review act (CRA) to stop the Biden-Harris administration’s one-time student debt relief plan.

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University of Louisville Launches Online Master of Science Program in Health Professions Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College of Education and Human Development and the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville are launching an online Master of Science degree in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) to fulfill the needs of a growing health care industry.

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Study: Number of Universities Requiring Physical Education Courses Decreasing

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colleges and universities requiring some form of physical education course to graduate has decreased, according to a recent study from Oregon State University (OSU). The number of U.S.

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Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles Appointed Head of NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Joy Gaston Gayles will become head of the NC State College of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD), effective Jul. She was the 2022 President of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).

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Third Way Studies American Higher Education Outcomes in 2023

Higher Education Today

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These are the top 10 colleges for cybersecurity education

University Business

Educational institutions are in dire need of cybersecurity professionals as criminal organizations continue to set their sights on the education sector. Which colleges are doing the most when it comes to providing top-tier education on the subject?

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Dr. Katharine Shepherd Appointed Dean of University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services

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Katharine Shepherd has been named dean of The University of Vermont’s (UVM) College of Education and Social Services. Dr. Katharine Shepherd Shepherd is currently the Levitt Family Green and Gold Professor of Education. in educational leadership and policy studies and an M.Ed.

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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Creates External Affairs and Economic Partnerships Office

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has announced the creation of a new agency office focused on promoting the value of higher education and strengthening partnerships with key partners.

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Morgan State University Wins 2022 ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morgan State University, a Historically Black university in Baltimore, has been awarded the 2022 ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education: From Admission through Completion from The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and ETS.

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Black Billionaire to Launch Investment Education Program for HBCU and MSI Students

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Smith The billionaire – who acquired his wealth through the private equity industry – aims to educate HBCU and minority serving institutions (MSIs) students on financial wellness through his Student Investment Program. Robert F.

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Education Department Begins Discharging Loans of Borrowers Alleging Fraud from Colleges

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Department of Education (ED) is now discharging student loans of borrowers alleging they were defrauded by their colleges after a federal judge recently ruled that a $6 billion settlement could proceed, The Washington Post reported. The U.S.

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Education Department Announces $63 Million in Grants to Support Community Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) has announced $63 million in grants to support 42 organizations and higher ed institutions working to expand existing community schools or establish new programs in eight states and territories. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. The U.S.

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Why Climate Action Is in Higher Education’s Best Interest

Higher Education Today

Read more » The post Why Climate Action Is in Higher Education’s Best Interest appeared first on Higher Education Today. Features leadership policy & research value of higher educationBy Philip P.