Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

More than 300 women faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder will receive back pay and a salary equity analyses every three years, following a $4.5 million settlement that the university reached following a class action lawsuit that was filed alleging widespread gender pay discrimination. “I’m feeling very proud of our class representatives for pursuing this action,” said Dr.

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The Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Alyssa G. Cavazos , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ryan McBride , The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Key Statement: Student-faculty partnerships can foster asset-based approaches in teaching and learning that challenge implicit linguistic bias and enhance students’ linguistically diverse resources. Keywords: Student partnerships, Asset-Based Mindset, Language Resources Introduction In educational contexts, English is often privileged as the language of communication and instruc

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The Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Keywords: Active Learning, Think-Pair-Share, STEM Background Introductory undergraduate STEM classes are notoriously painful experiences, both for the students and for the teacher.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Would you shop for and buy a house without first knowing the asking price? How about a car? Of course not! You’d know what your budget is, look for a house or car that falls within your budget, and then decide whether the price tag is worth it to you. So it goes with the cost of college. A college education will probably be the first or second most expensive purchase that an individual will ever make over the course of his or her entire lifetime.

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Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Given my first job out of university was with Vichy L’Oreal where I served briefly as a junior product manager ( because I was worth it ) I tend to keep an eye of marketing and communication trends, always a moving target. As soon as one has upskilled, or briefed a sub-contractor, the goalposts have moved once again. Nonetheless, largely driven by the furious pace of technological advancements, and the slower shifts in social behaviours, we have seen several trends in 2024.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A new report by the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) points out that seventy years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students. The report titled, "Miles To Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America" reveals data and research findings on a wide range of persistent inequities that many Bl

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Higher Education Whisperer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Greetings from the new 4th floor at Canberra Innovation Network where Dr Craig Benson, CIO of Skycraft. His company provides communication for commercial aircraft globally, using Australian made satellites. Craig described how this space company doesn't do expensive "rocket science".

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The concept of artificial intelligence is hardly new, but the full range of opportunities that exist are just being discovered. In the higher education world, colleges and universities are starting to dabble with AI projects, such as chatbots or aids for incoming students. The age of AI is burgeoning, ushering advancements in many fields, so it’s important that any institutions interested in incorporating this technology consider the rules and regulations around it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby made history when she became the first African American woman professor to earn tenure at Clemson University’s College of Education. Crosby, who was 82, died last week. Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby A committed activist who was part of the “Greenville 8”, Crosby participated in sit-ins in the 1960s to protest segregation at the Greenville library while she was a student at South Carolina State University.

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Parchment

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Are dually enrolled students more likely to graduate? Are they more likely to enroll in postsecondary? In this episode, we dig into the impacts of dual enrollment on a student’s pathway to and through higher education. We are joined by Tatiana Velaso, Senior Research Associate at the Community College Research Center to discuss the latest research into the postsecondary outcomes of dual enrollment students.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 11/18/2024 - 03:00 AM FIRE is no defender of academic freedom, Joan W. Scott writes. Byline(s) Joan W.

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The Guardian Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Leading university accused of relying on young academics employed on gig-economy terms Oxford University has been accused of relying on academics on “Deliveroo-style” and precarious fixed-term contracts to give the majority of its tutorials, after new research revealed just a third of lessons are taught by full-time professors. Data obtained through freedom of information requests by the University and College Union and shared exclusively with the Observer , reveals that about 61% of core tutori

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The potential use cases for generative artificial intelligence appear endless. As this tech tool continues to evolve, it has given university leaders and faculty members the potential to solve a broad spectrum of institutional and pedagogical challenges. Microsoft Windows devices are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling schools to harness the power of AI effectively.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC). The Belk Center is known for its support for North Carolina's 58 community colleges and for training leaders, conducting research, and sharing best practices with community colleges across the country.

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AIFS Abroad

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Every November, International Education Week (IEW) celebrates the transformative power of global learning and cultural exchange — and 2024 is no exception! It’s a time to recognize the countless ways international education and cultural exchange opportunities can shape lives, strengthen communities, and build connections across borders. As part of this celebration, we’re putting a spotlight on a few of our study abroad and international internship program participants who embraced these opportun

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion jessica.blake@… Mon, 11/18/2024 - 03:00 AM The order means that tens of thousands of college and university staffers are no longer guaranteed either a raise or overtime benefits.

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PUC

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

No matter the occasion or holiday, giving our thanks and gratitude to God should be a daily act. We’ve compiled Bible verses to read and bring positivity into your life this season.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

What makes a college or university best for international students? There are five key conditions that create more supportive environments for students trying to acclimate themselves to life on a U.S. campus, according to rankings posted by Colleges of Distinction, a college search firm. Those conditions cross the college-going spectrum, “from recruitment and arrival to academic success and career development,” the list contends.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education. The most recent reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that, on average, those ages 25 and older who hold a bachelor's degree continue earning just over $30,000 each ye

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The Guardian Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Higher education regulator says sector needs to take ‘take bold action’ and consider mergers or cost sharing England’s universities face financial turmoil with nearly three in four expected to be in the red next year, according to gloomy forecasts from the higher education regulator. The Office for Students (OfS) said the sector would have to take “bold and transformative action” to compensate for a £3.4bn drop in income forecast for 2025-26, with universities needing to consider mergers or cost

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial Aid’s Foggy Future Liam Knox Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Enhancing and modernizing the higher education student experience is a top priority for college and university administrators. But while institutions are starting to understand the significance of the problem, many are no closer to solving it. This is something we at CDW Education have been hearing about for a while from our partners on university campuses.

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Assessments and surveys are inescapable on a college campus. It’s an environment that prides itself on gathering information to identify how it can continue to improve for students and stay relevant among potential competitors. Residence Life is no exception to this: often there are assessments that are pushed out in fall and spring semesters to.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $5 million in grants to support Tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities through the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack The announcement was made by Secretary Tom Vilsack at the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum held late last week. “These USDA investments reinforce our commitment to empowering Tribal Nations by cultivating tomorrow’s agriculture sector professionals and buildin

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Higher Education Whisperer

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This morning I voted not to freeze Australian National University staff pay. This proposal, formally called "Pay Variation to The Australian National University Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026", was put to staff by the management of the university in response to financial difficulties.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In an Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey conducted shortly before the election, over 90 percent of faculty strongly or somewhat agreed that academic freedom is under threat. Nearly 60 percent of the roughly 1,100 respondents to an Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey—conducted in the lead-up to last week’s election—strongly agreed that academic freedom in higher education is under threat.

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With a concerted effort to reduce government spending , higher education leaders should expect reduced state and federal support in 2025 and beyond, with demographic and climate trends also darkening the clouds. Workers and consumers should also see it all coming. Austerity has already begun. In July 2024, the Pew Foundation reported that state budgets were facing cuts as Covid-era funds ended.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Parents of a certain age have had to adapt to their kids doing most of their homework on a Chromebook instead of on paper for years now. When those kids matriculate to college, their reliance on technology only increases as hybrid learning structures, immersive environments and instruction on the tools they’ll use in the workforce — like artificial intelligence — are part of everyday life in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor Emeritus at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was honored with the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award last week at the annual meeting of the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) in Orlando, Florida. The APLU award recognizes an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and land-grant universities.

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Ed.gov Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Throughout my childhood, my parents involved my sister and me in educational activities outside of school. While other kids took a summer break, our parents ensured we continued to apply and expand upon what we had learned during the school year. This commitment led us to participate in various summer programs, including six-week-long bridge courses Continue Reading The post The Impact of K-12 STEM Policy appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Complete College America argues that for higher education, protecting democracy is tied to making colleges accessible and boosting completion. Amid a tense and polarized election cycle, conversations about higher education’s role in democracy have been bubbling, spurring a renewed focus on civic engagement and constructive discourse.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Image credit: Pixabay In this insightful post, Rie Shigemori, a Student Experience Assistant at the School of Economics at The University of Edinburgh, delves into their journey and initiatives designed to foster a more inclusive and engaging academic environment. Since joining in October 2022, Rie has been instrumental in revolutionising the student representative scheme and introducing significant ‘intercultural’ events, thereby nurturing a welcoming community that celebrates diver

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ Everyone has their own perspective. With different values, opinions, and backgrounds, it’s reasonable that some topics are difficult to discuss without descending into madness. Whether it’s a topic such as…a heated national election for example, maintaining civil dialogue is important, and especially so on a university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A new survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicates that employers anticipate hiring 7.3% more graduates from the Class of 2025 than they did from the Class of 2024. That’s good news for students who are slated to graduate in May. NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey follows a full year of decreases in the hiring of new college graduates.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Faced with rural population declines and falling university enrollments, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education needed a dramatic overhaul. Thanks to a reimagining of how its 10 member institutions track and report financial accountability and student success — and an upgrade of IT foundations to ensure the requisite data around those metrics can be properly harvested and analyzed — sound data now informs systemwide decision-making, Chancellor Emeritus Daniel Greenstein says.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary is aiming to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, which sends billions to universities for research. President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a spreader of debunked theories on the supposed harms of vaccines, to lead the sprawling Department of Health and Human Services has raised alarm among academics.

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