Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New data shows enrollment among 18-year-old freshmen dropped this year. Some higher ed experts say last year’s botched FAFSA rollout is at least partly to blame. Enrollment of 18-year-old freshmen dropped 5 percent this fall compared to last, a reversal of gains made in 2023, according to a new data analysis released by the National College Attainment Network Monday.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. “But when I realized there was no pre-college math course to take, I panicked. I had always struggled with math. I thought, ‘How am I going to pass this class?’” Maria’s experience is not uncommon. Since the enactment of AB 705 in California, community colleges in the state have seen an undeniable increase in the number of students enrolled in transfer-level course

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The next president of Florida Atlantic University will not be required to have a college degree, according to search criteria approved by FAU trustees last month, Boca Magazine reported.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Higher education’s technology landscape is changing and evolving, which means its IT workforce must adapt as well. But budget shortfalls and concerns over adequate training, professional development and retention often mean that higher ed IT departments are learning to do more work with fewer people. This is true across campus, particularly in cybersecurity roles.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A conversation with Molly Chehak and David Ebenbach on their chapter in Recentering Learning. This conversation is with the authors of the chapter “Recentering Relationships: What We Learned From Building Closeness at a Distance” in our new co-edited book, Recentering Learning: Complexity, Resilience and Adaptability in Higher Education (JHU Press, 2024).

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Image credit: Pexels, Pixabay In this post, Isobel Finnie and Caroline Gordan describe their Student Partnership Agreement funded project, entitled, ‘Banishing the Winter Blues Together’. The project set about building and developing a feeling of community through Health and Wellbeing events with and for Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary students 2023-24.

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University Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Growth in research and development spending hit a 20-year high in higher ed, according to the latest data. Colleges and universities shared the bulk of the costs with the federal government in fiscal year 2023, which saw research and development spending grow by 11.2%. The average growth since 2013 was 5% annually. The R&D total hit $108.8 billion in FY 2023, an increase of $11 billion from FY 2022, according to the National Science Foundation’s latest HERD survey.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Melinda Manning, an erstwhile critic of UNC Chapel Hill’s Title IX processes, writes that she was happily surprised to see improved processes in action. It’s incredibly gratifying when we can see those very changes that we once fought for—and never expected to be implemented. Almost 12 years ago, I was a college administrator who filed both Title IX and Clery Act complaints with the Department of Education against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the university that was both my e

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University Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Six-year credential completion rates are the highest in over a decade, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Of all the students who entered a postsecondary program in 2018, 61.1% have earned a credential, the highest completion rate across the 12 cohorts studied since 2007. While completion rates in the four-year public and private nonprofit sectors have stagnated since reaching their respective highs with the 2015 cohort, gradual increases in the pu

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

JED researchers investigated the benefits and risks of fraternity life with regard to students’ health and wellness, finding that the organizations can both help and hurt the campus community. Social fraternities are a traditional fixture on college campuses, and the organizations can positively impact members—encouraging community service and offering social and career benefits—but they can also promote heavy drinking, sexual assault and hazing.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Miami Dade College has embraced artificial intelligence not only in its classrooms but also to improve worker productivity and run business operations more effectively. The community college, with more than 125,000 students enrolled across eight campuses, launched its AI strategy in 2021 when it began training 500 faculty members in different disciplines to develop AI courses and to integrate AI curriculum into existing classes.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A new brief from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities highlights promising practices in career readiness for college students, including tech integration and targeted outreach. Colleges and universities, particularly public institutions, are facing growing pressure from lawmakers, students and their families to improve postgraduate outcomes, demonstrating a return on investment in students’ college experiences.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. The discussion centers around the PhD Project's remarkable 30-year journey in diversifying business school faculty, creating systemic change in higher education through faculty representation, and building a sustainable pipeline of diverse academic ta

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights resolved its investigation into Temple University, finding that the Philadelphia institution was not fully complying with federal law when responding to allegations of harassment based on shared ancestry.

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University Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In 2015, when I first began working with colleges and universities all over the country, we didn’t call what we were doing “performance management.” Fast forward to 2024, and the last few years have proven that universities are beholden to the laws of economics. Tuition pricing has reached the maximum point of price elasticity. Institutions that used to rely on increased tuition revenue to balance the budget are now forced to look at the cost drivers and align their operating expense

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Gray Associates

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Facing financial challenges? You're not alone. Many institutions are struggling to increase revenue and reduce costs, and traditional cost-cutting measures like program cuts often do more harm than good. These cuts fail to consider the complex web of revenue generators and resources within an institution. By gaining a deep understanding of program economics, colleges and universities can identify hidden opportunities for growth, optimize faculty workload, and make strategic adjustments that ensu

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Paradigm IQ

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When your employees look around the table at an all-hands meeting or company training, what do they notice? In diverse workplaces, they likely see a cross-section of society, with people of varying backgrounds, ages, and experiences working together.

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University Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very problematic issue.” The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity is unclear because not all public colleges and universities are tracking the issue, and the economic and social stigma associated with food ins

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Paradigm IQ

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Belonging is one of the most powerful drivers of employee success— we’ve found that when an employee feels like they belong, they are 10x more likely to be engaged. They’re also more likely to find purpose in their work and trust their employer's decision, and empowered to drive innovati.

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University Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board released its inaugural study on the impacts of Senate Bill 17, which outlawed the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices (DEI) on public colleges and universities. Universities across the state closed DEI offices this year and fired staff to comply with the new law that went into effect in 2024.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Elevating the student experience is a key goal of higher education IT leaders, who face pressure to offer frictionless and seamless access to technology for digital-native students with high expectations. Colleges and universities can improve end-user workflows for the customer experience by embracing these three areas of focus and translating them to meet higher education students’ expectations. 1.

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College for Creative Study

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At a recent donor appreciation luncheon hosted by the College for Creative Studies, donors and scholarship recipients gathered in the General Motors Auditorium at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education to celebrate the transformative power of education – and the generosity that makes it possible. Held on October 22, the event provided a meaningful platform for heartfelt connections between those who give and those who benefit from their support.

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ISA Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Prior to traveling to Morocco, I was not aware of the serene diversity of geography this country had to offer. Luckily, I have been privileged enough to travel the country and take a deeper dive into its natural and historical layers.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Preparing to study abroad can feel overwhelming. There are so many items a student might want at their destination, from must-have necessities to other non-essentials that will make their study abroad experience more comfortable and enjoyable. If you’re searching for gifts for a student in your life who is about to embark on a  study abroad program in 2025 , these fun and practical study abroad gifts are sure to give you both some peace of mind.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For those who work in residence life, supporting our student staff requires both structure and adaptability. Sometimes it feels like balancing logic with intuition—understanding policies while reading the unique personalities on our team. You’ve likely heard of Marvel’s newest hit TV series; Agatha All Along. In Agatha All Along, viewers are introduced to tarot cards.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Do you know someone who is preparing to intern abroad in 2025 ? AIFS Abroad has compiled some holiday gift ideas that are perfect for the soon-to-be international intern in your life. Read this guide to discover some fun and useful holiday gifts that will help your intern throughout their global adventure.  Here are 10 great holiday gift ideas for interns abroad in 2025:  1.

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Greetings from the closing session of ASCILITE 2024, where University of Adelaide have been announced at the hosts for the conference next year. This will be one of the last events hosted by the university before it formally merges with University of South Australia. The theme is "Continuous Change" with is appropriate for higher education.

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Higher Education Inquirer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Giving Tuesday While HELU is primarily funded by solidarity pledges from our member organizations , individual contributions allow us to expand our programming and capacity to react in the moment. Higher education will be a site of struggle in 2025 and beyond. We must build our power and that requires increasing the funding available to our movement.

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Parchment

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How does the largest school district in the country set students up for postsecondary success? In this episode, we are joined by Kristen Harris, Executive Director of College & Career Planning at New York City Public Schools. She shares how they navigate postsecondary planning and the impactful practices they’ve implemented for student success.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The controversy arose over an essay critiquing pacifism, which administrators said made some students concerned for their “safety and well-being.” When a group of students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology launched a pro-Palestine magazine in the spring of 2024, they hoped it would serve as a platform for “revolutionary thought on campus,” according to its first issue: “We believe that writing and art are among the most powerful tools for conducting a revolution.

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Higher Education Inquirer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

More than 500 people have signed a petition in favor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming that has been part of the University of Michigan for years, and a rally was held yesterday in support of the programs. According to the petition: It has been confirmed by multiple sources that the Regents met earlier this month in a private meeting with a small subgroup of central leadership members, and among the topics discussed was the future of DEI programming at UM, including possibly

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Graduate student labor ranks have swelled since 2020, and they joined faculty and other university workers in historic strikes. But the coming Republican federal takeover could threaten that growth. Higher education unionization surged under the Biden administration. Roughly 38 percent of graduate student workers are now unionized, as are more than a quarter of faculty, according to an August report from an organization that studies higher education labor trends.

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