Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2024

of respondents plan to decrease hires, nearly 83% of employers anticipate increasing (24.9%) or maintaining (57.7%) hiring for the college Class of 2024, according to research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Figure1 While 17.4% Planned cuts mean overall hiring projections are down 5.8%

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The final rule reveals a Gainful Employment (GE) rule, that administration officials say will protect approximately 700,000 students a year from career training and offers a new framework that it says will provide students detailed information about the cost of postsecondary programs and the financial outcomes associated with attending college.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Employment rates for Class of 2022 graduates returned to pre-pandemic levels after two relatively down years, according to results of a new survey. with a full-time employment rate of 59.1%. with a full-time employment rate of 59.1%. Employment rates for the Class of 2020 were 58.6% overall and 59.7% overall and 53.6%

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MAY 2, 2023

In an attempt to break this cycle, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is releasing a new report investigating employers’ understanding—or lack thereof— of equity in recruitment and offering ideas for how companies and Black colleges and universities can create mutually beneficial ties. Dr. Terrell L.

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MAY 30, 2024

More than one quarter of all middle-skills credentials and associate degrees offered nationwide are misaligned with the needs of their local labor markets, according to the latest report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), " The Great Misalignment." Spires agreed.

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APRIL 4, 2024

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Dr. George R.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The state of Michigan has launched a new education department, which aims to consolidate early childhood and post-secondary education programs, the Detroit Free Press reported. Gretchen Whitmer ABC News The Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) department – created by Michigan Gov.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The public’s confidence in higher education has taken a considerable hit this year, thanks to students’ rocky ride through the pandemic. This perception has even trickled down to higher education’s next generation of incoming first-year students. Four out of 10 employers of all ages strongly agreed here.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Smith will co-chair the new Southern Regional Education Board Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Education (SREB). Henry McMaster “When used correctly, AI is a powerful tool capable of reshaping our education system,” said McMaster. “By developing related policies in K-12 and postsecondary education as well as 3.)

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 29, 2023

How Universities and Employers Collaborate to Improve Student Outcomes While ideas about higher education’s purpose continue to evolve, those of a large proportion of current students and employers are in alignment. Why Should Universities and Employers Form Partnerships?

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Ray Schroeder

APRIL 21, 2024

of respondents plan to decrease hires, nearly 83% of employers anticipate increasing (24.9%) or maintaining (57.7%) hiring for the college Class of 2024, according to research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). While 17.4% Planned cuts mean overall hiring projections are down 5.8%

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University Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The writing is on the wall for higher education to revamp its curriculum to win the next cohort of students. Many colleges and universities are seeking to do so by inviting collaboration with industry professionals and employers to create programs that deeply reflect the needs of the workforce.

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MARCH 19, 2024

At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents. As the third oldest two-year, private nonprofit college in the nation, we have been at the forefront of innovation in education since our founding in 1904. According to the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Julie Lammers " Beyond Degrees " focuses on investigating people’s views and ideas of non-degree pathways, defined in this context as “non-degree-bearing education-to-career options,” such as apprenticeships, bootcamps, industry certifications, certificate programs, and occupation licenses. the report asks. “If

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APRIL 16, 2024

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Dr. Michael Rodriguez, dean and professor of the College of Education and Human Development at University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

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MARCH 14, 2024

But an exception were HBCUs that provided visas and employment to 50 German Jewish scholars, saving their lives. We acknowledge that we are in a time when the alliance between our communities is strained,” added Muller, “yet we believe that the foundation for solidarity is present and can be revitalized through educational endeavors.”

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Access, affordability, and free speech will continue to make headlines in higher education. Dr. Robert Kelchen, professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, says the administration will likely reintroduce the rule in 2024 using a negotiated rulemaking process.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Rick Torres NSC will help OneTen find opportunities to expand employment pathways, identifying postsecondary institutions where potential candidates self-reported as Black or African American, last participated in postsecondary coursework from 2010-2020, and lack a four-year degree.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

We gathered a group of employability researchers to explore different aspects of interrogating methodologies and approaches on employability from different disciplinary perspectives and country contexts. The story begins when Helen was appointed Co-Network Convenor of the SRHE Employability and Enterprise special interest group.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

By introducing students to various career options and credentialing opportunities in middle school, they can make informed decisions about their educational journey. Traditional education systems often follow a predetermined pace, leaving little room for individual student acceleration.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 3, 2023

“Employers say, ‘It’s great that this individual has these skills, but we’ll ask our own questions to verify the learner’s knowledge,’” Kyle Albert, assistant research professor at the George Washington University Institute of Public Policy, said. And colleges struggle to deliver what employers want.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supreme Court ruling that affirmative action in college admission decisions was unconstitutional sent shock waves throughout the higher education community. Higher education quickly doubled down on its DEI commitment, reaffirming the importance of safe learning spaces for marginalized and underrepresented groups. The recent U.S.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Beginning in July 2024, the Department of Education will hold colleges and universities on a tighter leash regarding their graduates’ employment outcomes. “Higher education is supposed to be an invaluable investment in your future. “Higher education is supposed to be an invaluable investment in your future.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Three Florida educators have filed a lawsuit challenging a rule that stops transgender and nonbinary teachers from using their preferred pronouns at school, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Schwandes is also asking for damages from their employer, who fired them for violating the rule. “I But they will not.”

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 28, 2023

Image: Microcredentials —quality, verifiable, bite-size, low-priced, nondegree online offerings targeted to specific industries—have boomed in recent years in response to demand from employers and would-be workers alike for additional options that can better prepare learners for the workforce.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2023

Kemp was elected chair of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) earlier this week. Brian Kemp SREB works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education. “I

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MAY 17, 2023

Department of Education (ED) has released proposed regulations to better protect students from unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings from career training programs and to increase transparency in postsecondary programs. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

According to Handshake, a network of institutions and employers that helps connect students with early career opportunities, trade careers saw 49% fewer applications in 2022 than 2020. At the technical college, what we’re doing, we’re changing lives—and all education changes lives—but we’re changing lives faster.”

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Evolving the Learning and Employment Ecosystem quintina.barne… Mon, 11/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Five ways institutions of higher education can support the skills-based ecosystem. Byline(s) Ricard Goldgar Mark McConahay

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SRHE

OCTOBER 16, 2023

by Jodie Pinnell Graduate employability helps UK universities to attract students, so strategies to connect learning to employment are increasingly valuable. As pressure mounts for universities to compete for student recruitment, action is needed to improve graduate employability metrics. Follow Jodie on Twitter @jodieEdu

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University Business

APRIL 4, 2023

However, these experts believe higher education is at an inflection point to evolve past its focus on academia and prioritize equipping its students with career skills and that the best way to get there is by partnering with relevant businesses and employers. It’s a low return impact on the university, and obviously for the employer.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Department of Education (ED) worked with the attorneys general offices of Iowa, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to redress wrongs for the nearly 317,000 Art Institute borrowers and protect others from predatory institutions. Cardona said the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2023

There is is a lot of discussion about what K-12 teachers do and don’t (mostly don’t) receive in terms of training in culturally relevant pedagogy, and it is often traced back to teacher education programs. Specifically, 44% of teachers in K-12 education reported that they very often or always feel burned out at work.

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MAY 1, 2023

Within the academy, the field of higher education, it is not difficult to find examples of racism in the form of micro-civilities, or implicit bias. Hilton Micro-civilities are a problem having detrimental impacts on professionals seeking a successful career path in higher education. Dr. Adriel A. Do I have a solution? Am I frustrated?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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. million dollars in Perkins funding.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

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. The health care industry is expected to grow by 2.6

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

And as a result of IPV, survivors have had educational goal progress disrupted (66%) or had to drop/retake one or more classes (44%). Nicole Lynn Lewis Domestic abuse can also actively hinder and jeopardize academic paths and plans, the report noted. Children can get caught in the path of domestic abuse as well, with more than 15 million U.S.

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