Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The person will replace Dr. Alex Johnson, President Emeritus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), who has been serving as interim president since July 2023, after Dr. Jack Thomas announced that he would not seek a renewal of his contract. He was very student-centered and challenged us all to be excellent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2023

News of bell hooks’s death came as a shock to many. Malaklou, also chair and associate professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Berea College in Kentucky, got to know hooks when she came to Berea in 2019. The feminist, author, activist, and professor died Dec. 15, 2021, at age 69. But institutions can’t love us back.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2023

Numerous state legislatures are in the news recently, asking their campuses to report budgets and resources devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and for a list of the programs, services and efforts focused on DEI. Instead, it has remained outside our normal ways of conducting the business of the universities and colleges.

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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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University Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New findings from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) are eerily similar to those of the Department of Education : only 16% of community college students earn a bachelor’s degree within six years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 16, 2023

Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) in Los Angeles, opened in early July with 60 students. CDU joins Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Supreme Court decided in July to strike down race-based college and university admissions.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 12, 2024

But not all colleges and universities are seeing declines. In fact, some schools have experienced record growth over the last five years, and no higher education institutions are better positioned for continued growth in the next decade than community colleges. The good news? Garner a better understanding of the modern student.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 30, 2023

Great news: Common App essay prompt 5 makes it easy for you to do just that! College admissions folks do not care so much about the exact nature of these accomplishments or events; rather they care about how you tell an interesting story about your transition to adulthood. You may, instead, experience some sort of internal “Aha!”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

It was coincidental that the American College Health Association’s (ACHA’s) Gun Safety Task Force met shortly after the Michigan State University shooting earlier this month on Feb. 13, said Dr. Keith Williamson, co-chair of the task force and medical director at the Vinson Health Center at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It became the first tribal college and university, or TCU, to offer a Ph.D. is not just about learning, reading, or writing Navajo, it’s really preparing [its students] with tools so that they will be efficient in designing their research studies, conducting research, and finding solutions to some of the challenges that we have,” says Guy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Even though Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, NC has been placed on probation by the accrediting agency The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), SAU President Dr. Christine McPhail isn’t slowing down. Dr. Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College. Dr. Michael J.

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University Business

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What do students look for in a college? To be set up for success in their future endeavors, of course. According to Melissa Loble, Instructure’s chief customer experience officer, students find value in so much more than simply a university’s prestigious reputation. Convenience and flexibility.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 3, 2023

Inside Higher Ed will soon be starting a newsletter specifically for college and university professionals interested in ensuring that all students have the many supports they need to succeed. Daily content will include news, ideas, advice and inspiration related to driving student success in four main topic areas: Academic life.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 26, 2023

Providing the right services and supports is key to helping students succeed academically, engage in the college experience, be healthy and well, and prepare for life after college. Learn more about contributing or being featured in upcoming Student Success content. Hide by line?:

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Robert Kelchen

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

It’s safe to say that leaders in higher education typically have a love/hate relationship with college rankings. Yet, outside of a small number of liberal arts colleges , few institutions have made the choice not to cooperate with the 800-pound gorilla in the college rankings industry– U.S. News and World Report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 30, 2023

Mellon Foundation, the BMRI amplifies collaborative thought leadership and social justice and strives to counter conflicting narratives, distrust, and ambiguity with a clear, authoritative voice on the experiences of Black men. Morehouse psychology student Steven Riley responded to what he learned from Watkins’ research. “I

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University Business

APRIL 5, 2023

Medaille University will finalize its merger with Trocaire College on July 31 if approved by the State Department of Education and other related agencies. Medaille students will not be considered transfer students and will not experience any loss of credits once they begin at Trocaire.

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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. It wouldn’t be incorrect to assume that the value of a college degree has come under fire. News & World Report.

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University Business

JUNE 15, 2023

At a time when race-based admissions are at the forefront of public officials’ agendas, new data published last week suggests that the path to a college degree will soon become one that models equity and fairness. This is good news for our graduating seniors and the quality of higher education, experts note.

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University Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

In 2016, the nonprofit lobbied the state legislature to approve funding for three pilot programs at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, the University of Northern Colorado, and Arapahoe Community College, and last year secured funding for an additional program at Regis University. Read more from CBS News.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Although I was sad for her experience, as a teacher, I loved the word she created: syllabuster. The good news is that there is a plethora of tips and strategies to help you get started on the right foot. 2014) and extensive material in books dedicated to meeting your students and getting the course off to a good start (e.g.,

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Campus Sonar

MARCH 26, 2024

At a macro level, the value of a college degree is a constant topic in higher ed. But, as contributing expert Mallory Willsea shares, the decline is countered by research from Axios that college grads have significantly higher earning potential—indicating that perception doesn't match reality when it comes to the value of a degree.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Image: Fifty percent of Utah Valley University students identify as female, but this wasn’t always the case: historically—and in ways that defied national trends about women’s college achievement—women enrolled and graduated from the university at significantly lower rates than men.

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University Business

JANUARY 12, 2024

More from UB: Here are states’ top 10 priorities for higher education in 2024 Hired Neil Woolf – New Mexico Highlands University Neil Woolf (Source: Southern Oregon University) Southern Oregon University Executive Vice President Neil Woolf will be packing his bags and heading south for the winter.

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EAB

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Our LGBTQ students’ lives and wellbeing are at risk—here are 5 things campus leaders can do to help. The two of us shared our thoughts with a reporter about how college campuses have been impacted by anti-LGBTQ speech and legislative actions over the past several years. My experience was no different.

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Robert Kelchen

JANUARY 3, 2024

Each time, I have updated the readings considerably as the field is moving quickly and I figure out what works best for the students. I use articles, working papers, news coverage, and other online resources to provide a current look at the state of higher education finance. Drivers of the rising price of a college education.

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Via's

MARCH 17, 2023

Switching to Via a “No Brainer” for Luther “On every level, Via sounded better,” says Director Victoria Christman When Victoria Christman, a longtime professor at Luther College in Iowa, took over as Director of the Center for Global Learning in November 2021, she knew immediately she wanted to get rid of the Center’s complicated software system. “It

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Creatrix Campus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Top 10 Student Recruitment strategies every institution should adopt editor Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:24 In the dynamic world of higher education, recruiting top-tier talent isn't just a process—it's an art. These proven methods have fueled successful enrollment campaigns, driven diversity, and amplified institutional excellence.

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University Business

JANUARY 17, 2023

Heading into a new year, higher education institutions face a growing sense of urgency around college admissions. Application rates are up for many schools, but they come with matching low acceptance rates that often mean students aren’t making it to registration day—and overall enrollments continue to fall. .

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

But shared governance means that the duty of ensuring that students graduate prepared for career, community and citizenship comes from the partnership of board, administration and the faculty. UNC Chapel Hill recognizes that the academic freedom of its faculty is essential to the university’s mission.

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Parchment

JUNE 6, 2023

Ask any student who transferred from one college or university to another if the experience was simple, and you’re likely to hear an adamant “NO!” We can improve the transfer experience for students. The Impact of Credit Loss Many students lose credits when transferring. How Can Technology Help?

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Collegis Education Data Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connected, free-flowing data can be the key to understanding the student journey and positively impacting outcomes, but many colleges and universities struggle to discern clear insights from data that is siloed in separate systems. Good news: The process doesn’t have to be painful. I love that you asked about experiences.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Colleges and universities nationwide have incrementally ramped up initiatives around their campuses to help their LGBTQ+ students feel seen, heard and supported. Lesbian and bisexual women are also more prone to worse heart health, according to Medical News Today. population. as of 2022, double the rate it was a decade prior.

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Parchment

JANUARY 11, 2024

Introduction Dual-enrollment programs have become an increasingly popular option for high school students looking to get a head start on their college education. These programs offer the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school, providing students with a taste of the college experience and potential cost- savings.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2023

Connecticut College president Katherine Bergeron is stepping down in the wake of student protests and widespread calls for her resignation over missteps on diversity, equity and inclusion. “For the past nine and a half years, I have devoted myself to advancing educational excellence and equity at this College.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 21, 2023

Image: The success rate for new academic programs at colleges and universities depends more on the type of institution launching them than whether a program is in the sciences or humanities, according to a new report identifying what sorts of programs fare better when it comes to growth.

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Parchment

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Dual enrollment provides an opportunity for students to take college-level courses while still in high school, allowing them to earn college credits, experience higher education, and get a head start on their post-secondary journey. So it’s a win-win for the parents and the students.”

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