Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This is year 19 for Examples of Excelencia, an annual recognition given by Excelencia in Education. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Santiago and Sarita E. Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. “The intent is to bring attention to evidence-based practices that are making a positive difference for Hispanic students,” says Santiago, chief executive officer of Excelencia in Education.

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The Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Stephanie Wasmanski , Wilkes University Keywords : Student Choice, Student Autonomy, Self-Determination Theory Key Statement: Supporting students’ basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence through self-selected activities and positive feedback may enhance student engagement and motivation. Introduction Educators are tasked with finding strategies and creating learning environments that both support and enhance student motivation and engagement.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Black, Hispanic Faculty Far Less Likely to Get ‘Gold Standard’ Tenure Recommendations Ryan Quinn Tue, 10/15/2024 - 03:00 AM A study published this month focusing on five unnamed universities adds to research on racial disparities in the professoriate.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 16, 2024

How do you write the ‘Why This College’ essay? If you are going through the college application process, more than likely you are encountering supplemental essay questions asking you to elaborate on why you want to attend that institution. The question takes many forms. Why are you a good fit? What will you bring to our campus? What is it about our school that makes you want to attend?

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

UC San Diego has added an innovative prerequisite to ‘prepare students for the future they really will encounter’ Melani Callicott, a human biology major at the University of California, San Diego, thinks about the climate crisis all the time. She discusses it with family and friends because of the intensity of hurricanes like Milton and Helene, which have ravaged the southern US, she says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In an “embarrassing moment” to witness, a British university’s vice-chancellor “beelined” for the only Black academic at a PhD reception, despite not having spoken to any other candidates. At a European research institute, the only Black female researcher was included in every possible photo, even when the subject of the photo opportunity was unrelated to her area of expertise.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In this episode of Roompact’s RA Chat, Crystal is joined by Brooks Hetle, Associate Director of Residence Life at North Dakota State University and current President of the UMR-ACUHO region. Join them as they unravel the myths surrounding introverts and their leadership potential, with Brooks sharing invaluable insights on how to care for yourself and recharge while juggling a student staff position full of social interactions and activities.

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College for Creative Study

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The post At Age 86, Alumna Lois Teicher ’79 CR Plans Her Next Major Abstract Sculpture appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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Higher Education Whisperer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Greetings from the Australian Computer Society in Canberra where Stephen Dunkerley from Matsue Leadership & Consulting is talking on leadership. He started with an example of what language to use to convince a technical versus non-technical boss. The difficult example was recommending croudstrike just after the hack. This follows today's workshop for ANU students on how to get a job.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a 5-year-old got ready for her first day of kindergarten in rural Michigan, Dr. Rema Reynolds Vassar’s stepfather gave her one order. Sturgis, a town of about 10,000, had fewer than 100 Black residents, and he needed her to understand. “Don’t let anyone call you n *r,” he said. “If they do, you fight back.” She thought kindergarten that morning was “the best,” as she stroked the teacher’s hair and listened to her read aloud, as happened every night at home.

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University Business

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The latest annual Healthy Minds Study, which surveyed 100,000-plus college students from 200 universities across the United States, has good news to report: There are decreases in symptoms of anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide, and increases in receiving mental health care and support. In general, the latest report from the Healthy Minds Network found that college students seem to be flourishing more, but mental illness and related issues for this age group remain a pressing concern.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Most Campus Tech Leaders Say Higher Ed Is Unprepared for AI’s Rise kathryn.palmer… Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed’s third annual survey of campus chief technology officers shows that while there’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance higher education, most institutions don’t have policies that support enterprise-level uses of AI.

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Clark Nesxen

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In my family, like many others, food is what brings us together. My family is Mexican-American, so after a long day at work or school, it was my abuela’s kitchen that we all gathered in. We huddled together in anticipation of whatever was cooking in her enormous cast-iron pan. My great-grandmother, whom the family cared for, was wheeled into the kitchen between us to enjoy the aroma, conversation, and food.

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Ed.gov Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As parents, we have an incredible superpower: From everyday moments, we grow true and deep connections with our kids. When we spend quality time, create routines, and listen to and learn from them, we come to know their ever-evolving strengths and challenges better than anyone. Similarly, parents often come to know their child’s school by Continue Reading The post Five Ways to be a School Parent Superhero appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Centering Black Children in Education (CBCE) is mounting a movement. Created in 2021, CBCE consistently provides a powerful counter-narrative to challenge systemic racism and educational inequities through groundbreaking programming and initiatives. Our collective ultimate aim is liberatory education for Black children. Unlike traditional educational organizations, CBCE is more than just a gathering of academics and educators.

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University Business

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In 2024, Duke University announced that it would no longer assign a numerical value to undergraduate college admissions essays when scoring an applicant. While the university would still ask students to submit essays, they couldn’t be seen as an accurate reflection of writing ability. “They are not given a numerical rating, but considered as we think holistically about a candidate as a potential member of the Duke community,” Dean of undergraduate admissions Christoph Guttentag told the Duke Chr

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Survey: How to Help Students Vote This Fall Ashley Mowreader Tue, 10/15/2024 - 03:00 AM One in 10 students say they’re planning to vote, but they just don’t yet know how, according to Student Voice data. Respondents outline the most helpful efforts for student voting, including time off to cast a ballot.

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The Guardian Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Critics say courses are being closed that played a leading role in addressing racial disparities in higher education Black scholarship in the UK risks being wiped out due to redundancies and course closures, leading academics have warned. Universities in England are engulfed in a financial crisis and have in response implemented a number of cost-cutting measures.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Image credit: unsplash, Redd F, CC0 In this post, Jill Haldane, Philip Davies, and Dr Faith Dillon-Lee from the Centre for Open Learning, share how they used Student Partnership Agreement funding to work with staff and students in collaboration on the redesign of the Academic Language and Literacies course, and to employ students to develop a student-led project.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason. – Jelly Roll Alone for 23 hours a day in solitary confinement as part of his 10.5-year prison sentence, Cordero Holmes could not see his future as a great dad, Honors College student, or recipient of the MLK Living the Dream Award for community service in his old neighborhood. In fact, he viewed solitary as a hallmark of his success.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Higher ed institutions are increasingly moving applications and workloads to the cloud. The cloud has proven to be a reliable place for research computing, student information systems, collaboration and more. According to the 2024 CDW Cloud Computing Research Report, 88% of higher education institutions have moved more than a quarter of their applications into the cloud.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The latest studentPOLL from Art & Science Group shows that traditional-aged students are considering more specific policies when choosing where to attend to college.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In this episode of Roompact’s RA Chat, Crystal is joined by Kathryn Palmieri, Managing Director at the Engineering Student Success Center and College of Science Student Success Center at San Jose State University. Join KP as they share tips on making the most of your campus resources, how to connect with your academic advisor for personalized guidance, and the best ways to create spaces in your residence halls that foster both community and academic success.

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Ed.gov Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today launched the Career and Technical Education (CTE) CHIPS Challenge, a $1 million prize competition, funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) that seeks to expand student recruitment, training, and placement strategies in good-paying semiconductor fabrication (fab) construction and advanced manufacturing Continue Reading The post U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Philander Smith University and Southern University students took top honors in the sixth annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, where 50 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) developed innovative and impactful solutions to address economic mobility challenges in Detroit. The competition, held October 2-6, was hosted by Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY ) in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclus

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Image credit: Unsplash In this blog post, Michelle King-Okoye, Lecturer in Nursing Studies and co-director at the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, along with Aigli Raouna, former Clinical Psychology PhD student, Joanna Alexjuk, a Lecturer in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Science (CPASS), Mathilde Lotteau, second year PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology, Liam Gilchrist, second year PhD candidate studying Health in Social Science, and Magdalene Effiong, a former

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Education Department wrapped up phase one of the federal aid form’s limited rollout last week, seeking out early bugs and reassurance for families shell-shocked from last year’s fiasco. Are they passing their own test? After the disastrous launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) last year, all eyes are on this fall’s rollout, watching under skeptically raised brows for signs of improvement or further frustration.

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Roompact

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my years working in higher education, I’ve witnessed first-hand the intensity of crises that can arise in residence life settings. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a mental health emergency, or an unexpected altercation, crises in campus housing can shake the foundation of a community. Managing the immediate aftermath of a crisis is only the.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With the fall semester in full swing, college students aren’t the only ones with homework to do. Higher education institutions in Maryland must comply with the state’s new privacy law, Maryland Code Title 10, Subtitle 13A, as of Oct. 1. While this law is specific to Maryland, universities outside the state shouldn’t kick their feet up just yet. Many of this law’s requirements are considered data privacy and cybersecurity best practices and could become mandates across more states and perhaps nat

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Juan J. Castillo has been named the Acting President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, effective immediately. Castillo, who has served as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at TAMIU since 2008, will oversee the university’s operations following the unexpected passing of President Pablo Arenaz. Juan J. Castillo Castillo brings more than 30 years of management experience, having held key roles in both higher education and the corporate sector.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

For the past several years I’d focused much of my research capacity on forecasting how the climate crisis might impact higher education, and what academics might do in response. That work appeared in many blog posts , presentations, meetings, Future Trends Forum sessions, and my 2023 book, Universities on Fire. Today I’m delighted to announce that this work has received some splendid recognition.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dallas College Creates 3 Career-Focused Programs for Students With Disabilities Ashley Mowreader Tue, 10/15/2024 - 03:00 AM The community college will support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with career readiness skills and certification for increased employment opportunities.

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University Business

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The reform of the state’s higher education system by Gov. Josh Shapiro is coming during a period of underfunding, declining enrollment, college mergers and an abrupt closing by the University of the Arts in June. As part of that reform plan, Shapiro increased funding and created a new state board of education that will promote better coordination among institutions and focus on courses that meet the needs of the state’s economy.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, held Oct. 21-24 at San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, will feature timely programming on higher education IT technology issues and offer networking opportunities as well as an exhibit hall to see emerging technologies at work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Dr. Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, a prominent educational psychologist and racial equity expert who is on the faculty at the USC Rossier School of Education, has been named the next executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. She will replace Dr. Shaun R. Harper, the founding director who first announced in Diverse last year that he was planning to step down after 14 years on the job.

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ISA Journal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

At the heart of each ancient Moroccan city, there lies al-medina. Translated to the "city" or "town" in English, it is home to narrow streets, vibrant markets, and a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to the 8th century.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Motivating Students Who Have Some College but No Credential Sara Weissman Tue, 10/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Tens of millions of Americans have stopped out of college. A new study explores what deters them from returning and what might bring them back.

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