Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) kicks off its annual conference in Philadelphia this week, President Biden appeared before thousands of attendees where he announced additional federal investments in HBCUs totaling $1.3 billion. The additional $1.3 billion in federal investments announced today will further build on the Administration’s commitments and on HBCUs’ demonstrated track record of delivering excellence.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts Ryan Quinn Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Since the start of the year, women law professors, deans and students have received messages on their personal cellphones saying things like, “Law school isn’t fair for us men.” The FBI is reportedly investigating.

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

All over the place, average people are completely squeezing the pips out of life The question I am a 22-year-old woman who has just graduated from university and am feeling extremely average. I grew up in an “education-heavy” household where success was measured in excellent marks and prestigious universities, and any good grades I received didn’t seem satisfactory.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Image credit: StockSnap, Pixabay CC0 In this post, Dr Matjaz Vidmar explores the future of the take-home essay as a form of assessment in the era of generative large-language models. Matjaz is Lecturer in Engineering Management and Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching overseeing the interdisciplinary courses at the School of Engineering. This post is Part 1 of 2, and belongs to the Hot Topic theme: Critical insights into contemporary issues in Higher Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Dr. Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor at Howard University. Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. The survey was highlighted in a new report titled, “2024 Competencies for the College Presidency: A National Study of Effective Leadership in Higher Educatio

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Study: The 7 Competencies Presidents Need Josh Moody Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM A new study aimed to identify the competencies college leaders need. Current college presidents emphasized trust building, resilience and communication skills.

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Vice-chancellors to ask ministers to stabilise visa regime and allow them to address the sector’s financial crisis Universities will offer to curb the rise in overseas students in return for greater stability and the chance to increase tuition fees, as part of a plea for the government to ease the sector’s growing financial crisis. A “blueprint” to be published by vice-chancellors will call for tuition fees in England to rise in line with inflation and for greater government financial support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ronnie D. Williams Ronnie D. Williams has been appointed Senior DEI Strategist and Advisor at Hendrix College. He is retired from the University of Central Arkansas, where he served as vice president of student services and chief diversity officer. Williams, a graduate of Hendrix College, holds a master’s from Arkansas State University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Survey: When Should College Students Use AI? They’re Not Sure Ashley Mowreader Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Data from Inside Higher Ed’s 2024 Student Voice survey shows that three in 10 students are not clear on when they’re permitted to use generative artificial intelligence in their coursework. Higher ed experts say AI policies should be led by faculty members, considering institutional values.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The First Year Friendly (FYF) initiative at MIT’s 2024 Fall Career Fair is here to help you make the most of the event by connecting you with employers who are eager to engage with first-year students. Below, I’ve compiled tips directly from our First Year Friendly Fall Career Fair employers on how you can make meaningful connections, follow up effectively, and avoid common pitfalls.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Let us know what you think about where we are in higher education (and society), where we are going, and what brought us here. We have our own ideas and opinions but value your perspective. Post a comment or email us and share your ideas. Related links: Higher Education Uncensored Good ideas are stolen. Great ideas are buried. We uncover both. And we publish them.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

We are only a few weeks into the fall semester, and already the leadership coming and going lists are growing. With the turnover numbers ticking up, those who aspire to a presidency may be asking themselves what professional development opportunities and experiences can best prepare them for a solid fit and long tenure. Perhaps the better question is to ask what skillsets are needed to be successful today.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Colleges in Springfield Rocked By Trump’s Lie jessica.blake@… Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Wittenberg University and Clark State College have moved classes online for the week as dishonest rumors about migrants circulate and bomb threats reach campus.

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Proposals from Universities UK to raise funds for members include ‘reset’ on student maintenance loans and grants Universities have called for an increase in student tuition fees and government funding to fill a financial hole, according to reports. Universities UK, which represents 141 institutions, have put forward proposals to raise funds for their members, including fee increases, in the face of budget deficits, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme said.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Washington has gone from negative to positive to negative to positive again on network neutrality, and advocates for educators say they need to see the federal government commit to making open networks a policy priority. “It really is unfortunate that libraries and educational institutions are sort of caught up in the flip-flopping and back-and-forth,” says Katherine Klosek, director of information policy and federal relations for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. It is no surprise then that Gilkerson, who was appointed chancellor of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) earlier this year, has been part of The Equity Avengers, an initiative started b

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A group of scientists and scholars are accusing six academic journal publishers of working together to exploit their labor, in violation of federal antitrust laws.

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Missouri State

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether it’s a club, a fraternity, a sorority, athletics, or volunteering, there are so many ways to engage in our campus community. Extracurricular activities allow students to build their resumes, make meaningful connections, serve in leadership positions, and step out of their comfort zone. Hazing transforms what should have been a positive experience into a dangerous and detrimental situation.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Lauren Zalaznick, author of "Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation," to explore the evolution and future of university governance. Podcast Overview: • Insights from 250 years of Brown University trustee resignation letters, offering a unique historical perspective on higher education leadership. • Strategies for adapting governance structures to meet modern challenges while honoring institutional

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dr. Robert Pimentel Robert Pimentel has been named chancellor of the West Hills Community College District. He served as president of Fresno City College. Pimentel holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from California State University, Fresno, an MSW from Cal State, Baker, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration from Cal State, Fresno.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Academia Broke Me Sarah Bray Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Becoming an academic editor gave me my life back, writes Paulina S. Cossette, who shares the many benefits of pursuing it and other alternatives. Byline(s) Paulina S.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When I was six, my family immigrated to the United States. Like many children adapting to a new environment, I struggled academically. The traditional education system failed me, and I quickly fell behind. Fortunately, my mother sought out one-on-one tutoring, providing me with the personalized help I needed. This support not only helped me catch up but ultimately enabled me to thrive.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When: Starting week of Sep 23rd, once a week (day/time will be determined based on availability of participants) Location: E18-240h (50 Ames St., 2nd floor) URL: [link] Contact: spilecki@mit.edu Writing creatively for yourself? Planning on submitting to Writing Prizes? The Writing and Communication Center announces a new writing group for anyone who is working on a creative writing project.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dr. Charmaine Madison Charmaine Madison has been named vice president of information services and chief information officer at George Mason University. She served as deputy chief of the IT Enterprise Group at the Central Intelligence Agency. Madison holds an MBA from Saint Leo University, a master’s in information technology from the Florida Institute of Technology, a master’s in national security studies from the National War College, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent Universi

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Georgia Tech to Study How to Make Lifetime Learning Better Johanna Alonso Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM More workers need to update their skills more often. A new Georgia Tech college hopes to prepare the higher ed sector—and its own students—for the future.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The verdict is in: There is no one-size-fits-all formula to build the perfect college president, according to a new analysis by Academic Search. But among 700 leaders surveyed, trustworthiness, data acumen and a strong supporting cast are key to tackling higher education’s latest headwinds. “What it takes to be an effective college president evolves in concert with the context, meaning presidential competencies are not a fixed checklist but rather a constellation of skills whose sali

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Let’s Chat is a drop-in service that provides MIT graduate students with easy access to informal, free, confidential consultations with clinicians from MIT Health’s Student Mental Health & Counseling. Next session is coming up on Sept 19 ! Note: Let’s Chat isn’t formal counseling; If you are currently in distress or would like to connect with a clinician for mental health services, call Student Mental Health & Counseling at 617-253-4481, option 2 and ask to speak with a mental health cli

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Rutgers University President Dr. Jonathan Holloway has said that he will step down as president of the public New Jersey institution at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. “Serving as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility,” said Holloway. “I welcomed the opportunity to join the Rutgers community in July 2020 because I found inspiration in the possibilities that this institution represented: a belief that cutting-edge research could thrive in a uni

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How the SAT Shaped College Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Author Nicholas Lemann discusses his new book on standardized testing and common misconceptions about the history and future of admissions exams.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Gannon University in Erie and Ursuline College near Cleveland intend to merge, creating what leaders say would be the largest Catholic university system in the Lake Erie region. Presidents of both institutions outlined the move to their campuses Monday. The plan is subject to review by both institutions. If approved, it would be the latest example of realignment within higher education amid an increasingly challenging student market.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Brought to you by the MIT Teaching + Learning Lab… Applications for the Fall 2024 sessions of the Microteaching & Inclusive Teaching Tracks open at 12:00 noon ET on Wednesday, September 25, and close at 11:59 pm Tuesday, October 1. Microteaching Track About the Program The Microteaching Track is a sequence of two microteaching workshops.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s been a homecoming of sorts for John K. Pierre, who took the reins of his alma mater earlier this year, becoming chancellor of Southern University Agricultural and & Mechanical College’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pierre, a seasoned legal scholar, had been serving the Southern University Law Center in numerous roles since 1990, first as a faculty member and then as an administrator.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The former head of the University of Iowa’s department of physics and astronomy machine shop was arrested Thursday after a state audit accused him of using university staff and equipment to make nearly $1 million for himself.

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ISA Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

See some of ISA video blogger Letti's favorite moments while studying abroad. You just might be convinced to go, too! [link] Letti Asper, Lewis-Clark State College, is studying abroad with ISA in Athens, Greece.

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Experiential Learning Depot

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month projects offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the rich and diverse history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. As educators, we can deepen this learning experience through student-led project-based learning (PBL). Let’s dive into 10 Hispanic Heritage Month project-based learning driving questions.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

When your kid heads off to college, there’s a whole new world for the new young adult – and the parent – to traverse. There’s a newfound independence for the college student, who now is responsible for getting to class on time and keeping up with his or her grades in a tough academic setting. Add to that a new social life, balancing fun and class and perhaps a job.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A Texas foundation has petitioned the state district court to change the language on an endowment fund that provides graduate school scholarships to women studying biology, myRGV reported.

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