Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Even as endowment returns dipped, colleges tapped those assets to fund their needs. The median percentage of budgets funded by endowments was 5.3 This is the second year the NACUBO survey has asked about donations for DEI efforts. For NACUBO, increased focus on DEI initiatives is an organizational and sectorwide priority.

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Budget and Finance Management Development and Fund Raising DEI Student Financial Aid 109

Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Diploma mills again sprang up, in response to this large influx of government funds. Affirmative Action and DEI Today, while elite colleges have become more diverse, they remain elite in nature, especially in terms of social class (wealth, power, prestige).

Admissions 40

Admissions Development and Fund Raising Recruitment Higher Education 40

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 27, 2025

Higher Ed Challenge 2: Rising Costs and Student Debt Challenge: The rising cost of higher education has left graduates with an average student loan debt of over $40,000, raising concerns about affordability and the return on investment. Tuition costs have risen dramatically over the past few decades, outpacing inflation and wage growth.

Higher Education 40

Higher Education Development and Fund Raising Education DEI 40

University Business

MARCH 8, 2024

Lachance helped Thomas scale three-year degrees, 100% online programs and create innovative professional and career development programming. She is also accredited for securing $50 million in funding for the Sukeforth Family Sports Center and other facilities, according to the university. Lachance has led the Maine college since 2012.

Marketing and Communication Services 52

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EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Art previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, where, in the 1990s, he led the department's development of its Title VI policy on race-conscious financial aid. Take the question I raised a minute ago, of financial aid and scholarships. Art, thanks for joining us today.

Financial Aid 64

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2024

Identifying underrepresented groups, understanding demographic shifts, and recognizing the evolving landscape of graduate education are all critical for developing effective SEM strategies. This plan should be developed with input from a diverse group of stakeholders, including alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Enrollment Management 52

Enrollment Management Management Marketing and Communication Services Recruitment 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 24, 2024

Joyce Payne is founder of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the national advocacy organization designed to support students who attend the 47 publicly supported HBCUs. Those areas were developed through research and interviews with research scholars, thought leaders, and practitioners. Dr. Harry L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Spreading misinformation The specter of the 2024 presidential election and the accompanying Republican primary contest will add fuel to the fire, according to Dr. Shaun Harper, founder and executive director of the Race and Equity Center at the University of Southern California (USC) and creator of the National DEI Defense Fund.

DEI 312

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Goucher DEI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

These mini grants funded a reading group that explored the relationship between culture and the environment, a Linguistic Justice faculty workshop, and a “Gopher Trailblazers in STEMM Alumni Speaker Series.”

Grants and Contracts 40

Grants and Contracts Development and Fund Raising Alumni Social Justice 40

University Business

AUGUST 1, 2023

Following Congress’ deal to flatten federal funding for education over the next two years to avert a debt default, President Joe Biden’s proposal for a $90 billion-strong Department of Education in fiscal year 24 (FY24) is now officially a pipedream with the release of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees’ budget bills.

Development and Fund Raising 98

Development and Fund Raising Education Higher Education Administration 98

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The duo share their insights on 2023, discuss the unexpected developments, and what to prepare for with the higher education predictions for 2024. million in the first round of COVID relief funds, underscoring the significant impact of these aids. McNaughton cited an example of an institution that received $3.5

Higher Education 52

Higher Education Budget and Finance Management Education Computers and Informational Technology 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

The political landscape in Florida has recently witnessed some significant developments that pose a serious challenge to efforts aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public colleges and universities. The limited number of highly desirable jobs intensifies misperceptions surrounding DEI initiatives.

DEI 312

DEI Development and Fund Raising Industry Social Justice 312

University Business

APRIL 24, 2025

Underperforming graduation rates, negative returns on investment on bachelor’s degrees and a focus on DEI are evidence of accreditors’ failure to ensure quality, the administration contends in a White House fact sheet.

Higher Education 86

Higher Education Development and Fund Raising Education Federal Government 86

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 25, 2025

These developments have immediate and long-term consequences for college presidents, boards, financial aid departments, and the students they serve. FSA manages program reviews, audits, and student eligibilitycritical processes for institutional compliance and student funding. However, civil rights functions extend well beyond DEI.

Title IX 59

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