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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Shantay N. Bolton Columbia College Chicago has appointed Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as its eleventh president and chief executive officer, marking a historic milestone for the 135-year-old institution. Bolton, who will officially begin her tenure on July 1, becomes the first woman to lead the creative arts-focused college in nearly 90 years and the first woman of color in the institution's history to serve as president.

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Building an Executive Communications Strategy for the Next Generation of Campus Leaders

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

This session is designed to equip campus leaders with actionable strategies for building impactful executive communication. Presenters will feature insights from community college presidents with backgrounds in Student Affairs.

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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nicole Pulliam In my first year as a faculty member, I was the shiny new object. As a woman of color, a first-generation college graduate, and someone raised in a limited-income home, I was celebrated for bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. Colleagues praised my energy, students gravitated to my classes, and I was recruited for every diversity committee imaginable.

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The Impactful Journey of Indiana University Social Mentoring Interns at CIP Bloomington

CIP

At the heart of social work is a dedication to helping others grow, develop, and thrive. Over the past year, the CIP Bloomington Center has been building a budding partnership with Indiana University Bloomington's School of Social Work, providing valuable hands-on experience for students while enhancing support for young adults on the autism spectrum.

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NC State Alumnus Kevin Howell Named University's 15th Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kevin Howell The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has elected Kevin Howell as North Carolina State University's 15th chancellor, marking a historic appointment as the first chancellor to have also served as the university's student body president. Howell, who will assume the role on May 5, will succeed Chancellor Randy Woodson, who is retiring in June after 15 years of leadership.

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AI Ethics in Higher Education: How Schools Are Proceeding

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

When it comes to the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence, colleges and universities are out in front. Many schools already look to AI to support teaching, learning, research, back-office functions and even physical security. At the same time, theyre being proactive and thoughtful in asking important questions about the responsible use of this powerful technology.

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Data scientists: How HBCUs and businesses can inspire the next generation

University Business

Improving the representation of Black Americans and other people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers has been a long-term goal in the U.S. education sector. There has been progress; for example, while comprising 11% of the U.S. workforce as a whole, Blacks represent 9% of STEM jobs. Black workers still remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce relative to their 14.4% share of the US population.

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5 Questions To Ask Before Adopting an AI Tool

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Artificial Intelligence is an incredibly hot technology, which means IT teams are trying to apply AI tools to almost every problem even those that AI doesnt solve well. Here are five questions to ask about any project before diving in. 1. Is This Tool a Security Risk? AI developers have been busy putting guardrails on their tools to limit information disclosure or inappropriate use, and users are just as busy trying to get around them.

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Every American Has a Stake in Columbia’s Fate

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Every American Has a Stake in Columbias Fate Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The federal government is trying to put the entire private university into a state of receivership, Austin Sarat writes.

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Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs: Changing Higher Ed podcast 251 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Max DesMarais

The Change Leader, Inc.

March 18, 2025 · Episode 251 Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs 37 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Learn how higher ed leaders can improve enrollment marketing strategy, align programs with demand, and attract more students in a competitive landscape. Enrollment marketing strategy has become a critical priority for colleges and universities facing shrinking applicant pools, rising digital ad costs, and intense program competition.

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Modern learners demand a change to the status quo, says study

University Business

Today’s“modern learners” are reshaping how institutions approach recruitment, engagement and retention. A newly released study , “Engaging the Modern Learner: 2025 Report on the Preferences and Behaviors Shaping Higher Ed,” offers a decade-long analysis of how students evaluate and select schools, highlighting a shift toward career-focused decision-making, increased reliance on digital tools and a growing demand for flexibility.

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Publishers Embrace AI as Research Integrity Tool

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Publishers Embrace AI as Research Integrity Tool kathryn.palmer Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The $19 billion academic publishing industry is adopting AI-powered tools to improve the quality of peer-reviewed research and speed up production. The latter goal yields obvious financial benefit for publishers, one expert said.

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How HBCUs and businesses can inspire the next generation of data scientists

University Business

Improving the representation of Black students and other people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers has been a long-term goal in the U.S. education sector. There has been notable progress; for example, while comprising 11% of the U.S. workforce as a whole, Black workers represent 9% of STEM jobs. However, Black Americans remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce relative to their 14.4% share of the US population.

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Harvard Goes Tuition-Free for Families With Incomes Up to $200K

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Starting next academic year, Harvard will offer free tuition to students from households that earn $200,000 or less a year, according to a Monday announcement from university leaders.

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Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

University Business

Four-year colleges and universities are slowly waking up to a new era in academic programming and credentialing that emphasizes short-term upskilling. However, the process may require an overhaul of some of our foundational systems, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the “The University Business Podcast.” “I think we’re going to see schools shift to more non-degree, continuing education courses.

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U of Delaware Receives Historic $71.5M Gift for Business School

Confessions of a Community College Dean

U of Delaware Receives Historic $71.5M Gift for Business School jessica.

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Emerging Trends in Academic Program Announcements: February Insights

Gray Associates

February brought a surge of new academic programs, with over 100 additions and notable shifts from previous months. Community colleges led the growth, health professions and skilled trades gained traction, and unexpected trends emerged in fields like agricultural sciences. Meanwhile, some disciplines saw a slowdown, raising important considerations for institutions evaluating their program portfolios.

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How Can Deans Support Faculty Well-Being?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

How Can Deans Support Faculty Well-Being? Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Support for faculty well-being should be an expectation of academic leadership, Richard Badenhausen writes.

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Harvard offers free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000

University Business

Harvard University is offering free tuition to more students, the Ivy League school announced on Monday, joining a growing number of higher education institutions in the US to take such a step. The announcement from Harvard says that undergraduate tuition at the institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be free for students of families who make annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

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AFT President Selling Out to Edtech?

Higher Education Inquirer

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten is scheduled to speak at the upcoming ASU-GSV summit. For 16 years, the conference has been a space for those in edtech to hype their ideas, both good and bad. We have noted a few of these bad ideas from bad actors over the years, to include 2U , Guild , and Ambow Education. Given Weingarten's track record as President of AFT, we don't expect much from her in terms of speaking truth to power.

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Why Online Learning Teams Should Read ‘Co-Intelligence’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Why Online Learning Teams Should Read Co-Intelligence joshua.m.kim@d Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Applying Ethan Mollicks four principles to our work designing, developing, teaching and marketing online programs.

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Save The Date: Roompact’s 2025 ACUHO-I Content Conferences Mini-Con & Social

Roompact

Meet us in St. Louis! During ACUHO-I’s Residence Education Conference (and the Business Operations, and Housing Facilities Conferences.) We’ll be holding a special mini-conference session where you can learn about new Roompact features and best practices. It will be followed by a social. We hope to see you fro one or both! Date: Tuesday, October.

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Degree in 3, Plus an M.B.A.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Degree in 3, Plus an M.B.A. Ashley Mowreader Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM A Pennsylvania college is launching a business degree that can be completed in three years, with the hopes of giving students the opportunity to earn their master of business administration in the fourth year.

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When in Spain…

ISA Journal

Margulan (Margo) Baizhakyp is a student at the University of Alabama and aFeatured DEI Blogger. He is studying withISAinMadrid, Spain. The first thing that surprised me when I landed in Madrid-Barajas Airport was that people in Spain don't speak much English. I guess I always knew that, but I never gave much thought to it.

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Democrats Blast McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Democrats Blast McMahon Over Education Department Cuts Susan H.

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Bunker Hill Community College Suspends Summer Study Abroad Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bunker Hill Community College has canceled all of its short-term summer study abroad programs for this year. The decision was communicated to students via email last week after school administrators evaluated recent changes to immigration policy under the Trump administration. A college spokesperson confirmed the cancellations to WBUR on Monday. "Our first priority in any Study Abroad experience is the safety of our students and staff," the college stated.

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‘Palpable Fear’ Hangs Over International Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Palpable Fear Hangs Over International Students Liam Knox Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration is arresting foreign students in their dorms and threatening deportation. Students are rattled and uncertain about their future in America.

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Mount Holyoke College president: ‘Colleges are not the enemy’

University Business

The Department of Education is investigating more than 50 universities for using race to recruit and support some students. Danielle Holley , the president of Mount Holyoke College, has been outspoken about the Trump administration’s attempts to punish conduct, thinking and research at universities that the White House finds objectionable. Mount Holyoke is not of the institutions being investigated Holley says higher education needs to stand up to the Trump administration.

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Moody's Downgrades Higher Education Outlook to Negative as Federal Policy Changes Threaten Sector

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moody's Ratings has revised its outlook for the U.S. higher education sector from stable to negative, citing recent and potential federal policy changes that have created a more difficult operating environment for colleges and universities nationwide. The credit rating agency's report, released Tuesday, points to several key factors driving the negative outlook, including cuts to research funding, enforcement actions against diversity programs, staff reductions at the U.S.