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Kimbrough Named Interim President at Talladega

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough has been appointed interim president of Talladega College, a historically Black college in Alabama. Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Dr. Edward L. Hill Jr., the college’s vice provost for Lifelong Learning and Professional Development and Dean of Graduate Studies, served as the immediate interim president following the June 4 resignation of Dr.

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Striving for Digital Equity in Education

The Scholarly Teacher

Mabel CPO Okojie , Mississippi State University Tinukwa Boulder , University of Pittsburgh Zoey Zhao , University of Pittsburgh Keywords: Digital Divide, Digital Equity, Educational Technology Key Statement : We discuss the complexity of the digital divide and the possibilities of achieving digital equity. Introduction The digital divide is a form of digital inequity that comprises complex interrelated problems requiring multifaceted strategies and solutions to achieve its opposite, digital equ

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Feedback: Maximizing Its Impact

The Scholarly Teacher

Elizabeth Grimm , Hope College Keywords: Feedback, Formative Assessment, Student Growth Key Statement: Instructors can enhance student achievement by transitioning from evaluative to descriptive feedback, offering clear guidance for student improvement and deeper comprehension. Introduction Instructors possess the power to support student's growth mindset and sense of competence while also improving student achievement by adjusting how they give feedback to students (Akpinar & Özal

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How to Apply to U.S. Universities from Argentina in Eight Simple Steps

Great College Advice

Every year, as high school comes to an end, many Argentine students seek the best option to continue their learning journey. If you’re interested in pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a U.S. university, Great College Advice wants to help. Therefore, in this article, we bring you all the information on how to apply from Argentina to U.S. universities in eight simple steps.

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USC Postdoctoral Scholars Unionize

Confessions of a Community College Dean

University of Southern California postdoctoral scholars have “resoundingly” voted to unionize, the new union announced Monday. The vote, held Thursday and Friday, was 200 to 15 to form USC Researchers and Fellows United, the organization announced in a news release. The union, affiliated with the UAW, said it will represent 450 total employees.

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Worship with PUC’s Connect Ministries 

PUC

PUC‘s Connect Ministries is an outreach ministry consisting of several individual teams of students who are passionate about Jesus in sharing His love by providing a worship experience. Their team’s vision is about Connecting One another, Nurturing New friendships with Everyone and Collaborating Together in Ministry. The mission is to reach out to communities in the Pacific Union Conference and minister to them through praise, worship, and the word of God, by uplifting their spirits and le

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North Carolina A&T Receives $20M Gift from Anonymous Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. “We are deeply honored and grateful for this extraordinary gift,” said Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr., vice chancellor of University Advancement. “This generous support will provide crucial resources to our students, faculty and programs, ensuring that N.C.

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A New Digital Divide: Student AI Use Surges, Leaving Faculty Behind

Confessions of a Community College Dean

While both students and faculty have concerns with generative artificial intelligence, two new reports show a divergence in AI adoption. Students continue to run laps around faculty when it comes to using generative artificial intelligence, two unrelated surveys find.

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How Can AI Improve Enrollment Funnels in Higher Ed: Changing Higher Ed podcast 213 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Gil Rogers

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing higher education enrollment funnels. Gil Rogers, founder and CEO of GR7 Marketing, joins Dr. Drumm McNaughton to share insights on the evolving nature of enrollment processes and how AI can address key challenges facing higher education recruitment and admissions.

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Inclusive Excellence Demands Systemic Change in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The immediate losses as a result of continued and strategic legislative attacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion work are staggering: reduced funding for offices, the elimination of staff, diluted support for students, and the dismantling of progress made over the past 60 years to support students, faculty, and staff and move the U.S. closer to its ideals of being a great democracy.

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How marketing leaders can transform their media’s value

University Business

It’s no secret that higher education has faced enormous pressures both within the category and with outside forces. Our industry is grappling with a lack of consumer confidence and trust , shifting demographics and increased competition. But we’re not just fighting over enrollment. With resources, staffing and budget often in flux, managing effective marketing has never been more important.

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From Fear to Fearless: 3 ways to boost your leadership communication confidence

The Humphrey Group

The stakes at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo could not have been higher for Simone Biles, an American gymnast celebrated for her extraordinary athletic achievements and considered one of the greatest athletes in the sport’s history.

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Bacone College Files for Bankruptcy

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Struggling Bacone College has filed for bankruptcy. The move likely brings an end to its status as a freestanding institution, given that bankruptcy will render it ineligible for federal student aid. Interim president Leslie Hannah told Inside Higher Ed that while the college doesn’t plan to close, it will take the next academic year off to reorganize in hopes of attracting a partner to merge with or to acquire Bacone.

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Building A Better ResLife Pro Staff Training

Roompact

When I started as a hall director, I was excited but also overwhelmed by the number of responsibilities. I had to supervise a student staff of 13, manage the hall’s administrative desk, oversee the community budget, advise hall government, adjudicate conduct cases, and all the other duties as assigned. Thankfully I received a full training.

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Finding a Place at an HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Iowa native Juana D. Hollingsworth had always dreamed of attending an historically Black college and university (HBCU). She saw what it could be like through movies and television and she wanted that experience. Though she grew up in a primarily Black community, spending her life in a mostly white state left her with few options nearby to pursue that desire.

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Can Tech Consolidation Solve Cloud Sprawl in Higher Education?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Universities are full of innovative academics, including students and staff, pushing the boundaries of what is typical and possible. With that may come a pile of virtual and on-premises resources that they’ve used for short-term projects, or redundant technology already available in a similar form from another department or section of the university, which can lead to cloud sprawl.

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‘I’ve waited a long time for this’: woman earns Stanford master’s degree at 105

The Guardian Higher Education

Virginia Hislop left school to care for her family during the second world war; 83 years later she received diploma Virginia Hislop took 83 years to get her master’s degree from Stanford University. Now, at 105 years old, she’s finally graduated. “My goodness, I’ve waited a long time for this,” she said, walking across the stage on Sunday to receive her diploma.

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FAFSA Fiasco Pushes States to Mandate Universal Completion

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Some feared the bungled rollout of the new federal aid form would halt momentum for state completion requirements. It appears to be doing just the opposite. This year’s rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid was, by almost all accounts, a fiasco. What was supposed to be a simpler form made the process more complicated for many.

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Mirrors of growth: The power of reflections in learning

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

In this blog post, David Wilson, Zoe Lai and Finn Eilenberger, students at The University of Edinburgh highlight the value of reflection and explore practical strategies to integrate reflective practices into classroom settings. David is a third year undergraduate Politics student. Zoe is pursuing her MA degree in Psychology and Business.

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NCAA Launches Collab with Meta on NIL Empower Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new NCAA-Meta collaboration has launched a program to help women maximize their name, image and likeness (NIL) endeavors as college athletes. Charlie Baker "This is a great opportunity for women college athletes to enhance their personal brand, directly engage with college sports fans and make connections for their future," said NCAA President Charlie Baker in a virtual announcement June 23, during the third annual NIL Summit in Atlanta.

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Trust-Building Strategies for The ResLife Supervisor

Roompact

Take a second to reflect on some of your most meaningful mentors and supervisors. What qualities did they have that you want to emulate as you supervise your own staff? Many leaders strive to have deep connections with the individuals that make up their team: this helps to take the supervisory relationship beyond simply serving.

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US universities are reinstating SAT scores. Experts say it will exacerbate racial inequality

The Guardian Higher Education

After offering test-free admissions, some US schools are reversing course, claiming it will help under-resourced students – but critics say it will do the opposite When SAT and ACT testing sites closed at the start of the pandemic in 2020, about 2,000 higher education institutions in the US had no choice but to offer prospective students test-optional or test-free admissions.

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Incoming President Backs Out of Marietta College Job

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Marietta College was planning to welcome a new president in July. Instead it’s back to the drawing board after President-elect Susan Stuebner backed out of the job before it started. A news release Monday from the college described the sudden reversal as “the result of an unforeseen change in personal considerations for Stuebner.” College officials did not provide additional details on what prompted Stuebner to back out at the last minute.

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Can Higher Education Do Good with Decommissioned Devices?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Successful higher education institutions are an ingrained part of their communities. They draw students from the surrounding area, their faculty and staff make their homes nearby, they host events ranging from sports to music and theater that bring scores of local residents to campus, and they contribute tangibly and intangibly to the betterment of the region.

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Martin Named North Carolina A&T Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. James Martin II has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. Dr. James Martin II “Our students, faculty, staff and alumni are on an incredible ascent, having accomplished so much in recent years,” said Martin, who succeeds retiring Dr. Harold Martin Sr., effective Aug. 15.

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The Clock is Ticking: Waiting for Program Evaluation is a Risk You Can’t Afford

Gray Associates

Timely adoption of a Program Evaluation System (PES) is crucial for sustaining successful academic programs. Early implementation offers valuable insights into program economics, market demand, and resource optimization, while delaying can lead to financial strain, missed opportunities, and decreased competitiveness. Whether building a custom system or opting for specialized software, investing in PES is a proactive step toward ensuring your institution's programs remain relevant and financially

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Next government faces hard choices on English universities, say experts

The Guardian Higher Education

Ministers left with unpalatable options of raising tuition fees, making grants or capping student numbers, says IFS The next government faces “unpalatable” choices between raising tuition fees, making direct grants or capping student numbers to rescue universities in England from their financial black hole, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned.

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‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ on FAFSA

Confessions of a Community College Dean

After this year’s disastrous launch of the financial aid form, federal officials say next year’s version will be out on time and with fewer problems. College financial aid professionals are skeptical. The bungled rollout of this year’s new Free Application for Federal Student Aid started with a two-month delay, pushing the usual Oct. 1 launch date to the end of December—a shift that raised eyebrows across higher ed and portended the disastrous financial aid cycle that followed.

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The new trick families are using to lower college tuition bills

University Business

When Molly started the college search with her oldest child last year, she was afraid her family would fall into the “donut hole” of tuition finances — where they made too much to qualify for need-based financial aid but not enough to easily pay for college out of pocket. The mother of three in Maryland knew from talking to other families as well as following discussions in Facebook groups — “Paying for College 101” and “Paying for College for High-Income Families 101” — that there were tricks f

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PSLF Could Soon Include All Early Childhood Education Workers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced it’s considering expanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to early childhood education (ECE) workers employed at for-profit businesses. “Early childhood educators help young children learn, grow, and thrive. But they are often poorly compensated, and student debt is a problem,” said U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal.

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The Sacred Architecture of Southern Spain

ISA Journal

If I could go back, I would choose southern Spain for my study abroad a hundred times over. This summer, I’m living in Sevilla and have traveled through Andalusia to the historical towns of Córdoba, Granada, Jerez, and Cádiz.

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Easter Island study casts doubt on theory of ‘ecocide’ by early population

The Guardian Higher Education

Researchers challenge long-held idea that islanders chopped down palm trees at an unsustainable rate Easter Island has long been put forward as a prime example of humans undermining their own survival by destroying the environment they rely on. But now fresh data is turning the narrative on its head. Also known as Rapa Nui, the remote island in Polynesia is well known for its huge stone statues called “moai” and for the idea that its growing population collapsed because of “ecocide”.

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Another College Board Official Joins FAFSA Team

Confessions of a Community College Dean

College Board chief information officer Jeff Olson is joining the Education Department’s team in charge of implementing next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a department spokesperson confirmed exclusively to Inside Higher Ed Friday.

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Miles College makes big move in possible purchase of Birmingham-Southern College campus

University Business

Miles College has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to begin negotiations to purchase Birmingham-Southern College, the private liberal arts school that closed May 31, The Birmingham Times has learned. Reached Sunday afternoon, a spokesperson for Miles told the Times , “Yes, I can confirm that the letter has been signed, but neither President [Bobbie] Knight nor the college will make any further comments at this time.

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Program Aims at Smoother Transfers to Four-Year Degree Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Keene State College plans to simplify the transfer process for student in New Hampshire. Dr. Debby Scire The college and four other higher education institutions have signed on as new participants in the New England Transfer Guarantee Program of the New England Board of Higher Education. The program streamlines the process for students who earn associate degrees in the Community College System of New Hampshire and want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution in New Hampshire.

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NE GWiSE Recruitment

CAPD

New England Graduate Women in Science and Engineering is recruiting for the 2024-2025 academic year! Please fill out this application if you are interested in participating in any capacity. You can learn more about our work on our website and a description of the positions here. Applications are open until July 14. All graduate students in the New England area, of any gender, from any field of study are welcome to apply.

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Anti-DEI law forces closure of University of Utah LGBT center

The Guardian Higher Education

News comes amid anti-diversity legislation that has gutted inclusionary programs at several public universities After 21 years of service, the University of Utah’s LGBT Resource Center will close on Friday, as the second-largest public university in the state comes into compliance with HB 261, Utah’s version of the anti-DEI legislation that has swept the country and gutted inclusionary programs at several public universities.

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