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The Emergence of University of Miami Quarterback Cam Ward Provides Lessons About Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Marcus Bright The emergence of University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward serves as a compelling case study in the critical importance of systems and environments in maximizing and showcasing one’s skill set. Ward’s journey from high school obscurity to becoming one of college football’s most coveted players underscores how the right circumstances can make all the difference in a person’s career trajectory.

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Cass Sunstein Wants to Help Universities Navigate Free Speech Conflicts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Cass Sunstein Wants to Help Universities Navigate Free Speech Conflicts Johanna Alonso Tue, 09/03/2024 - 03:00 AM The legal scholar presents a wide range of speech-related scenarios that university administrators may have to navigate this fall—and in perpetuity.

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LYNN STAMATELATOS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lynn Stamatelatos Lynn Stamatelatos has been named director of corporate and community relations. She served as as coordinator of special projects. Stamatelatos holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ramapo College.

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The Many Lives of Saint Joseph’s

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Many Lives of Saint Joseph’s Sara Weissman Tue, 09/03/2024 - 03:00 AM After losing accreditation, the Catholic liberal arts college remade itself as a purveyor of workforce training programs. Not everyone is happy about the shift.

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Campus Unrest Not Affecting Fall Recruiting, Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shawn VanDerziel About 55% of employers expressed slight or no concern regarding the impacts of potential political or social unrest on college campuses, according to new research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). “Our research found that the potential for student protests and unrest will not alter college recruiting as the demonstrations mostly involve only certain organizations, industries, or institutions,” said NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel, noting that

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Campus Cuts Appear to Slow in August

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Campus Cuts Appear to Slow in August Josh Moody Tue, 09/03/2024 - 03:00 AM Fewer institutions announced layoffs in August compared to the earlier summer months. But at several universities that did, the cuts were sweeping.

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With the campus community tied to tech, here are IT’s new priorities

University Business

Colleges and universities are moving quickly to make it easier for today’s digital native students to interact with their institutions. And if Christian Theumer, interim CIO of Purdue University, can offer any advice, it’s this: Don’t get too cocky about that state-of-the-art system you just purchased if it doesn’t provide a personalized user experience. “That hasn’t always been the case, right?

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From Hall to Home: Identifying Homesick Residents and Helping them to Adjust

Roompact

~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ Adapting to university life is a challenge every incoming freshman faces. Exciting times as a new adult, with a new sense of independence can be seen as a positive, however they come with newfound responsibilities which often leave someone lonely. An RA’s job is therefore even.

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Amherst and Tufts Report Drop in Students of Color

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students of color make up a smaller percentage of incoming classes at Tufts University and Amherst College compared to last year, The Boston Globe reported. About 44 percent of Tufts freshmen are students of color—a six-point drop from the previous year. At Amherst, the decline was slightly steeper: Students of color comprise 38 percent of the incoming class, down from 47 percent last year.

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Washington Update: Neg Reg, Clery Act, and Chevron Decision: Changing Higher Ed podcast 223 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes back Tom Netting, President of TEN Government Strategies, to discuss recent higher education policy changes and challenges, covering FAFSA, Title IX, FSA, IDR, SAVE, NC-SARA, NACIQI, PPA, TRIO, Clery Act, Gainful Employment, Title IV, the Chevron Decision, and more. Podcast Overview: • Breakdown of the 2023-2024 Negotiated Rulemaking impact on distance education and clock hour programs. • Analysis of Title IX implementation chaos: 26 states u

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Antisemitism Task Force Finds ‘Serious and Pervasive’ Problems at Columbia

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Columbia University’s Task Force on Antisemitism has said the university failed to ensure an environment of civility, respect and fairness for Jewish and Israeli students.

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Lets Users Connect from Anywhere

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

When Patricia Clay first came to Hudson County Community College (HCCC), she suggested that the financial aid office partner with IT vendors to offer students deals on laptops. “I was told that it wouldn’t work,” recalls Clay, associate vice president and CIO at the New Jersey school. “Our students live off their financial aid refunds. They need that money to pay for housing.

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The Summer Break That Isn’t

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Summer Break That Isn’t Sarah Bray Tue, 09/03/2024 - 03:00 AM Faculty need to be able to use the time in ways they can return rested and renewed in the fall, but that often doesn’t happen, writes Susannah M. Givens. Byline(s) Susannah M.

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English universities’ franchised courses may be risk to public money, regulator says

The Guardian Higher Education

Office for Students found reports of ‘widespread academic misconduct’ and issues with recruitment agencies England’s higher education regulator has warned of a “serious risks to public money” in university franchise arrangements, with reports that recruiters have faked language tests to get students on to courses without the minimum level of English.

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Temple Drops Plans for UArts Acquisition

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Temple University will not acquire University of the Arts, which closed abruptly in June, backing off a potential merger opportunity, officials announced last week.

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How to bridge the payment gap and exceed student expectations

University Business

Colleges and universities face significant challenges today, from budget pressures and declining enrollments to the need to enhance payments and other services while cutting costs. Amid these challenges, the imperative to align campus services with the expectations of a digitally native student body is increasingly pressing. Generation Z and emerging Generation Alpha are digital natives with tech-forward expectations that are driving more user-friendly, mobile and seamlessly integrated payment o

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Lake-Sumter State College President Resigns Abruptly

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Lake-Sumter State College president Heather Bigard, who was on administrative leave for unspecified reasons, resigned abruptly late last month, The Leesburg Daily Commercial reported.

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Mornings for Global Health and Nights for Exploration

ISA Journal

The fresh breeze on my face as I rode my Donkey Republic E-Bike remains in my mind much past my time in Amsterdam. In fact, the more I think about my study abroad experience, the more I view it as surreal, an experience that almost feels too good to be real.

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3 Questions for Duke’s Yakut Gazi

Confessions of a Community College Dean

3 Questions for Duke’s Yakut Gazi joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 09/03/2024 - 03:00 AM A conversation with the first vice provost for learning innovation and digital education. Byline(s) Joshua Kim and Edward J.

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Theory For RAs and Student Staff: How Our Thinking Evolves

Roompact

There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called “student development theory.” These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you’re not expected to be a “theory expert” as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can.

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At 2 elite colleges, shifts in racial makeup after affirmative action ban

University Business

A drop in the share of Black first-year students at two elite colleges this school year has provided an early sign that the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action could have an impact on racial diversity, at least at some of the nation’s more selective schools. At Amherst College, a small liberal arts college in Massachusetts, the share of Black students decreased sharply — by eight percentage points — for this year’s entering class, according to data released on Thursday.

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10 Benefits of Building Multilingual Software for Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education Institutions

Creatrix Campus

10 Benefits of Building Multilingual Software for Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education Institutions admin Wed, 09/04/2024 - 01:23 It's common knowledge that decision-makers in higher education are having difficulty accessing their databases in their native tongues. College multilingual software for colleges is made to accommodate a wide range of users by customizing the application to run in different languages and locations.

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Generative AI For Higher Education

Higher Education Whisperer

Greetings from the Australian National University where I am taking part in a Generative AI Workshop Day. Professor Adam Bridgeman and Professor Danny Liu from the University of Sydney are taking ANU staff through how to Microsoft Copilot to create rubrics, multiple and choice questions.

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How Many Colleges Really Close Each Year?

Robert Kelchen

College closures are getting quite a bit of attention right now—and for good reason. When a college closes suddenly, students are much less likely to complete their studies and employees have a difficult time finding comparable jobs. And the uptick in the number of college closures in the last year or two has been obvious to nearly everyone in higher education.

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How Manual Record Management Is Hurting Your School

Parchment

Effective record management is the backbone of any thriving school, yet many schools still rely on manual systems. And in a tech-driven era, these outdated practices can hinder your school’s potential. Read on to explore the limitations of manual record management and why it’s time to embrace digital solutions. What Are the Key Challenges of Manual Record Management?

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Debt and doubt: a graduate’s frustrations with the current higher education loans regime

SRHE

by Josh Patel And I am a weapon of massive consumption, And it’s not my fault, it’s how I’m programmed to function. When I was asked to speak about my experiences of graduate indebtedness at the recent SRHE event in June , I was initially enthusiastic. I was a member of the first cohort of school-leavers expected to take out the government loans to pay the then new £9000 university fees in 2012-13.

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Majoring in video games? A new wave of degrees underscores the pressures on colleges

University Business

Stephanie Gomez-Sanchez has loved video games since third grade. It wasn’t until the election of Donald Trump, who famously referred to Mexican immigrants as “rapists,” that she saw a potential career in them. After the 23-year-old graduates from college this fall, she plans to go into the video game industry. Her goal? To soften the immigration debate in the U.S. by creating characters that look like her Mexican-American family.