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Dr. Shantay N. Bolton Columbia College Chicago has appointed Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as its eleventh president and chief executive officer, marking a historic milestone for the 135-year-old institution. Bolton, who will officially begin her tenure on July 1, becomes the first woman to lead the creative arts-focused college in nearly 90 years and the first woman of color in the institution's history to serve as president.
This session is designed to equip campus leaders with actionable strategies for building impactful executive communication. Presenters will feature insights from community college presidents with backgrounds in Student Affairs.
Dr. Donna Y. Ford Now more than ever, race has become salient in politics, higher education, P-12, and the workforce, especially in this anti-DEI era. It is not uncommon for Black and other minoritized individuals to have feelings of anxiety about discussions around race, particularly for families (e.g., parents, caregivers, guardians, etc.). Having the talk about racism and bias has been a rite of passage for many Black children and youth in which their parents/caregivers have to discuss the in
Home Office told Manikarnika Dutta to quit Britain for spending too many days abroad for study A high-achieving academic has been threatened with deportation from the UK because the Home Office says she has spent too many days conducting her research requiring access to historic Indian archives stored in India. Manikarnika Dutta, 37, a historian, conducted the research as part of her academic commitments to the University of Oxford, which involved studying archives in cities in India and attendi
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At the heart of social work is a dedication to helping others grow, develop, and thrive. Over the past year, the CIP Bloomington Center has been building a budding partnership with Indiana University Bloomington's School of Social Work, providing valuable hands-on experience for students while enhancing support for young adults on the autism spectrum.
According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students. The report, which analyzes application data through March 1, 2025, reveals that 1,390,256 distinct first-year applicants submitted a total of 8,535,903 applications to 863 returning Common App member institutionsmarking a 4% increase in applicants and a 6% increase in t
When it’s RA/student staff recruitment season, it’s time to bring on the creativity!The following schools volunteered their recruitment materials (posters, flyers, social media images, etc.) to share. Check out these examples and get ideas for your own efforts. Michigan Tech Concordia College Moorhead, MN Examples From Other Years Texas Woman’s University Illinois State University University.
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Social media has evolved over 20 years, but has your division’s strategy kept up? In this session, Dr. Josie Ahlquist presents findings from a four-year study on student affairs Marketing, exploring the shift toward centralized staff, advanced tools, and integrated resources. Dr.
They were supposed to boost vocational learning, but theyre not popular with students and the dropout rate is high. Time for a dose of realism Whats in a name? With T-levels, quite a lot. By choosing a title that sounded a lot like A-levels with T for technical the reformers behind Englands latest post-16 qualification sent a message that the days of vocational educations second-class status were over.
There is much more to college preparedness than having a backpack full of supplies and a map to class. While these are useful, true readiness involves a robust set of life skillsespecially for students on the autism spectrum or those with learning differences. College is not just about academics; it's about managing time, maintaining self-care, advocating for support, and navigating social expectations.
In a significant development for educational access in correctional facilities, the JSTOR Access in Prison (JAIP) program has reached a remarkable milestone, now serving over one million incarcerated learners across the United States. This achievement represents a doubling of the program's reach in just over a year. The program, which provides incarcerated individuals with access to scholarly materials including academic journals, books, and research papers, crossed this threshold in December 20
When it comes to the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence, colleges and universities are out in front. Many schools already look to AI to support teaching, learning, research, back-office functions and even physical security. At the same time, theyre being proactive and thoughtful in asking important questions about the responsible use of this powerful technology.
Creating opportunities in the classroom for students to build 21st-century skills s hould be a priority for today's educators. ALL of them. How do you infuse 21st-century skills seamlessly into the curriculum or learning day? I like to promote 21st-century skill-building with inquiry-based learning strategies. I went through my teaching licensure program in 2007.
The 2024 freshman class is among the most diverse in several ways, a new report has found. The report , “Understanding the Entering Class of 2024: Key Insights from The CIRP Freshman Survey 2024,” examines the backgrounds, concerns and expectations of first-year students. Based on responses from over 24,000 students at 55 colleges and universities, the surveyconducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA in partnership with the American Council on Educationhighlights tr
Seven in 10 students have considered taking a break or dropping out. FORT WORTH, Texas , March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental health struggles and financial pressures are jeopardizing college students' ability to complete their education, according to a new study by TimelyCare , higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, "Many students are slipping through the cracks due to unmet financial, academic, and emotional needs.
Sustainably cooling a higher education data center is fraught with challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers alone can use up to 50 times the energy of a similarly sized commercial office building. Unlike hyperscale cloud operators that can finance efficient data centers, many school districts operate with limited budgets.
Resignations, Disagreements With Dean Roil Chapel Hill Civics School Ryan Quinn Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM UNC professors who supported the initiative when others derided it are resigning and denouncing its leader. Its an ironic turn for a civil discourse school.
Improving the representation of Black Americans and other people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers has been a long-term goal in the U.S. education sector. There has been progress; for example, while comprising 11% of the U.S. workforce as a whole, Blacks represent 9% of STEM jobs. Black workers still remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce relative to their 14.4% share of the US population.
Landing an internship in college is a great way to gain hands-on career experience before you graduate. When you apply for jobs after graduation, internship experience will help you stand out from the competition and impress future employers. And the earlier you get an internship, the betterwhich is why a sophomore year internship is such a great idea.
Harvard University announced on Monday that Harvard will now be free for students from families with annual incomes of $100,000 or less and tuition-free for students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less, according to the Harvard Gazette. This expansion of financial aid, effective as of the 2025-26 academic year, will enable approximately 86 percent of U.S. families to qualify for financial aid at Harvard.
The Institute also ranks second in seven subject areas. QS World University Rankings has placed MIT in the No. 1 spot in 11 subject areas for 2025, the organization announced today. The Institute received a No. 1 ranking in the following QS subject areas: Chemical Engineering; Civil and Structural Engineering; Computer Science and Information Systems; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Linguistics; Materials Science; Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Man
Colleges Flag Words Like Women to Comply With DEI Bans Sara Weissman Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM Following the example of federal agencies, some campuses are coming up with lists of keywords to purge their webpages and courses of DEI content.
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Dr. Nicole Pulliam In my first year as a faculty member, I was the shiny new object. As a woman of color, a first-generation college graduate, and someone raised in a limited-income home, I was celebrated for bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. Colleagues praised my energy, students gravitated to my classes, and I was recruited for every diversity committee imaginable.
March 18, 2025 · Episode 251 Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs 37 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Learn how higher ed leaders can improve enrollment marketing strategy, align programs with demand, and attract more students in a competitive landscape. Enrollment marketing strategy has become a critical priority for colleges and universities facing shrinking applicant pools, rising digital ad costs, and intense program competition.
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating over 50 colleges and universities for potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, according to a press release. The first bracket of 45 institutions is being investigated for their partnership with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit aimed at increasing students’ access to postdoctoral programs.
The application is due on April 15, 2025. This program aims to promote access to the legal profession by equipping participants with the tools and resources they need to apply to the law schools of their choosing and succeed as law students and legal professionals. This innovative program is designed to support Scholars in every aspect of their law school application process.
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