Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida , the NAACP advised in its letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker and current and prospective student-athletes. “This is not about politics,” read the letter, characterized as a rebuke of anti-Black ideals. “It’s about the protection of our community, the progression of our culture, and most of all, it’s about your education and your future.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

Low Grade? Arizona Bill Would Let Students Allege ‘Political Bias’ Ryan Quinn Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Legislation that’s near passage in Arizona would create a “grade challenge department” for public universities. It could force professors to change students’ marks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) educated over two million Hispanic students during the 2021-22 school year, but continued to demonstrate extensive facility needs, according to a new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The cost to repair some vacant residential halls exceeds the cost of demolition, according to Hispanic-Serving Institutions officials.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

Fontbonne University to Close in 2025 Josh Moody Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:00 AM The private, Roman Catholic institution in Missouri will shut down due to enrollment and financial challenges. Nearby Washington University will buy its campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has published a report based on a qualitative survey examining higher education boards’ efforts to expand the diversity of their compositions. Ellen Chaffee “The value of diverse perspectives for teams and for-profit boards is well-documented, and we recognize that governing boards need new and varied voices to overcome the myriad challenges facing higher education right now,” said Lesley McBain, the association’s director of

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University Business

MARCH 12, 2024

Education and how professors, administrators and their institutions can deliver content are bristling with innovation thanks to cutting-edge technology. However, a lack of understanding around edtech, which in turn is fueling decision paralysis, may be forestalling the future, according to an unsettling survey by the College Innovation Network (CIN).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Jerilyn E. Fairman Jerilyn E. Fairman has been named provost, vice president of academic affairs and student affairs at Jefferson Community College. She served as the college’s interim vice president of academic affairs. Fairman holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from SUNY Albany.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Nathan Cochran Nathan Cochran has been appointed director of athletics at South Carolina State University. Cochran holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from South Carolina State University, a master’s in management from Webster University in Missouri, and a doctorate in adult and higher education from Morehead State University in Kentucky.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Home secretary calls for visa review over concern that courses are being used as shortcut to gain work permits UK politics – latest updates The home secretary, James Cleverly, has said international students may be “undermining the integrity and quality of the UK higher education system” by using university courses as a cheap way of getting work visas.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

Biden Seeks Another Pell Grant Increase, but Shortfall Looms Katherine Knott Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:00 AM The president’s latest proposed budget would boost the maximum Pell Grant by $750 for students at nonprofit private and public colleges. Whether and how Congress will pay for such an increase is unclear.

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College Forward

MARCH 12, 2024

Gabriella, a senior at Bellevue East High School, doesn’t shy away from new opportunities. Since her freshman year, Gabriella has been actively engaged both within her school and her community. She is a founding member of the green initiative at her high school, captain of the cheer team, president of National Honor Society, and president of the Key Club, just to name a few.

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University Business

MARCH 12, 2024

The head of the NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in Florida, challenging a new state policy that bars those institutions from using government funds on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In a letter sent Monday to current and future student-athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NAACP leader Derrick Johnson implored college-bound Black athletes to “choose wisely.

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PUC

MARCH 12, 2024

Landon Chamberlain had a burning desire to learn French, so he decided to attend Salève Adventist University this year through Adventist Colleges Abroad. Though he did consider attending ACA in Germany or Austria, his heart knew where it truly wanted to be. What Inspired you to study abroad? It’s a mix of many things, really. I’ve always had this fascination with languages, and there’s something truly special about the way conversations flow in French.

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Roompact

MARCH 12, 2024

Several weeks ago I was speaking with a student who had recently found out their parents had to say goodbye to the family dog. They had shared this with someone else on campus and was met with a well-intentioned but ultimately unsupportive comment inquiring if and when they may get another fur baby. For this.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

The president of Columbia University and the co-chairs of its Board of Trustees will testify next month at a House hearing about antisemitism at the New York institution.

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College for Creative Study

MARCH 12, 2024

Glassblowing is a skill been refined since first century, April Wagner of Epiphany Studios Pontiac taking art form to new heights literally.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MARCH 12, 2024

A Blueprint for Enrollment Growth and Sustainability Higher education enrollment has been declining for several years, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). But not all colleges and universities are seeing declines. In fact, some schools have experienced record growth over the last five years, and no higher education institutions are better positioned for continued growth in the next decade than community colleges.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI), an organization that promotes dialogue and inclusive environments in higher education, has launched a Leadership Institute to help college presidents and senior administrators improve free expression, inclusion and belonging on their campuses.

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Ray Schroeder

MARCH 12, 2024

Bay Path University announced Tuesday its plans to acquire Cambridge College, bringing together two private Massachusetts nonprofits focused on career education. The colleges expect the deal to close this June pending accreditor and regulatory approval. Cambridge intends to keep its program costs the same and to continue to award degrees until the two institutions are fully integrated, which could take up to two years, officials said.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 12, 2024

In this post, student parent Vania shares her lived experience of striking a healthy balance between caring responsibilities, self-care, family, work, and studies while navigating through challenges and unexpected turns. Vania Pinto is currently pursuing her MSc in Stem Cells and Translational Neurology↗️ through online distance learning.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee will close its Waukesha branch campus at the end of the spring 2025 semester, according to a letter UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone sent to employees and students on Monday. Mone cited ongoing enrollment and budgetary struggles, adding that the decision was driven by a “directive from the Universities of Wisconsin.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

Florida public colleges have eliminated DEI programs Black student-athletes play large part in college sports Black student-athletes should reconsider attending public colleges and universities in Florida, the NAACP said in a letter to the NCAA president, Charlie Baker, on Monday. The letter was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2024

At colleges and universities, computers are a must-have for students, researchers, faculty and staff. That’s potentially thousands of devices for IT to manage, and some tech teams struggle to keep up. Configuring and deploying devices, ensuring security and supporting seamless access to school resources: All of that takes effort when it’s done manually.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin is reinstating its standardized testing requirement for admission, beginning with the fall 2025 semester, officials announced Monday. Like most U.S. institutions, UT Austin has been test-optional since the COVID-19 pandemic started in spring 2020, shutting down many standardized testing sites.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 12, 2024

Studying in the playground (or at least, trying to!) AI edited [original by Vania Pinto] In this post, student parent Vania shares her lived experience of striking a healthy balance between caring responsibilities, self-care, family, work, and studies while navigating through challenges and unexpected turns. Vania Pinto is currently pursuing her MSc in Stem Cells and Translational Neurology through online distance learning.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 12, 2024

The U.S. Education Department began sending financial aid data to a limited number of colleges over the weekend and expects to send the crucial information to more institutions soon, the Associated Press reported Monday.

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CU Work-Life Balance

MARCH 12, 2024

Kicking off a road trip requires more than a destination, and preparing for CU’s annual Open Enrollment can go more smoothly when you give your contact and coverage details a quick check. This year’s Open Enrollment runs April 22 – May 10 , and all benefits-eligible employees will have the opportunity to change their health plan enrollments, modify optional insurance policies and add or remove dependents.

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College Forward

MARCH 12, 2024

Gathering for our mid-year retreat, College Possible Omaha seized an opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and strategize for the road ahead. Anchored by the theme, “Strength in Numbers,” the retreat served as an opportunity for discovering collective talents and resources to foster change in the community. Guiding the retreat was Gallup strengths coach and former College Possible coach, Manger Baw, who also serves as a Thompson learning community specialist at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

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CU Work-Life Balance

MARCH 12, 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, CVS Caremark will expand the Maintenance Choice network nationally to include Kroger-affiliated pharmacies, such as King Soopers and City Market pharmacies. The Maintenance Choice network comprises pharmacies where Anthem plan members can fill their long-term maintenance medications, in 90-day supplies, and have them covered by CVS Caremark.

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CAPD

MARCH 12, 2024

HEARD ON ALL THINGS CONSIDERED by Andrea Hsu | NPR Equal Pay Day has come around again, and it feels a little like Groundhog Day. Despite the annual reminder about how far into the new year women have to work to earn as much as men made the previous year, the wage gap remains persistent. Women working full time, year-round earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, inching up from 83.7 cents last year, according to the latest numbers from the Census Bureau.

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University Business

MARCH 12, 2024

As colleges and universities anxiously await the Department of Education to unveil its students’ financial aid information sometime this month, they should be mindful not to overlook their current students and applicants equally swept up in the confusion sweeping the sector by storm. Following late January’s 57% drop in FAFSA form submissions, the College Attainment Network shows that only a little more than a quarter of high school seniors have filled it out through March 1.

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College Forward

MARCH 12, 2024

College Possible Omaha recently hosted a screening of the documentary, Borrowed Future , covering the student debt crisis in the U.S. It sparked critical discussions on funding options for aspiring college students, and the importance of College Possible coaches in securing scholarships and resources to minimize student debt. Access coach Liz prompted the audience with thought-provoking questions before the screening, delving into diverse perspectives of the American dream among the students we

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Parchment

MARCH 12, 2024

The term “stackable credentials” can mean many things, from college efforts to embed short-term credentials into their degree programs to larger-scale efforts to rethink the way credentialing is done through alternative approaches, like skills and badges. We speak with Lindsay Daugherty, Senior Policy Researcher from RAND Corporation to dig into the research around stackable credential programs and whether they are delivering on their premise — to advance a learner’s oppo

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College Forward

MARCH 12, 2024

Gathering for our mid-year retreat, College Possible Omaha seized an opportunity to reflect, collaborate, and strategize for the road ahead. Anchored by the theme, “Strength in Numbers,” the retreat served as an opportunity for discovering collective talents and resources to foster change in the community. Guiding the retreat was Gallup strengths coach and former College Possible coach, Manger Baw, who also serves as a Thompson learning community specialist at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

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ISA Journal

MARCH 12, 2024

Hello! My name is Maya Kollme, and this is my first blog post with ISA. Thank you for having me! I’ve been in Prague, Czech Republic, for a little over a month, and these have been some of the most eye-opening and jaw-dropping few weeks of my life.

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Creatrix Campus

MARCH 12, 2024

Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising editor Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:05 Welcome to our insightful guide, 'Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising.' As key stakeholders in higher education, you understand the pivotal role that comprehensive student data management and strategic academic advising play in unlocking student success.

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University Business

MARCH 12, 2024

Fontbonne University will close in 2025, a decision that follows years of dwindling enrollment and financial losses at the 100-year-old Clayton-based liberal arts institution. Neighboring Washington University will purchase Fontbonne’s 16-acre campus “in the coming months” as part of a purchase agreement, Fontbonne officials said. A sale price was not disclosed.

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