Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

Imagine this. I am a rather strong person, someone who is willing to take on challenges that inhibit Black and other minoritized children from reaching their potential in schools and society. When raising my son (now an adult and father), I always found parent-teacher conferences intimidating. Imagine that. There was usually more than one teacher, so I felt outnumbered.

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Stanford Is Making a (Fixable) Mistake johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The Jones Lecturer program in creative writing at Stanford has grown into a model when it comes to meeting student needs. For some reason, they’re blowing it up.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Legislation designed to ease the financial burdens of Californians seeking four-year degrees has passed both chambers of the state legislature. AB 2093 would allow low-income students pursuing a bachelor's degrees at any California community college tuition free. Two-year degree seekers are already eligible for such fee waivers through the California Promise Program.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Can AI Be Used to Cheat on Multiple-Choice Exams? Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM A Florida State professor found a way to catch AI cheating on multiple-choice tests. He also found that ChatGPT got a lot of “easy” questions wrong.

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Matthew R. Goodman Matthew R. Goodman has been appointed director of bands at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina. He served as head band director at Handley High School in Roanoke, Alabama, and as director of bands for Pleasant Grove High School in Alabama. Goodman holds a bachelor’s degree from Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina and a master’s in music education from Alabama A&M University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Young America’s Foundation, a national conservative student group, wants all students to be eligible for a 35-year-old federal scholarship program that helps underrepresented students attain doctoral degrees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi has been appointed president of Thomas College. Uzzi is expected to serve as president-elect until Nov. 1, when she replaces outgoing President Laurie G. Lachance, who planned to retire in 2025. “I am so excited to join the Thomas College community because of the people and the students at the core of the community,” said Uzzi.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

Dr. Rebecca Stanley The nonprofit research institute RTI International has entered a 10-year, $190 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in an initiative to enhance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. "To build the STEM workforce of tomorrow, we need to offer students meaningful experiences that connect them with real-world careers and help them see STEM careers as achievable and exciting," said RTI education consultant Dr.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Several University of Florida employees hired by former president Ben Sasse have been terminated following his resignation, The Gainesville Sun reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, is one of the 10 institutions chosen as finalists for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Dr. Vicki Karolewics The Aspen Prize is awarded every two years to recognize colleges with high and improving levels of student success that includes equitable outcomes for students of color and from lower-income backgrounds.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Into the Fall mclemee@gmail.com Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM As the summer reading season comes to a close, Scott McLemee looks ahead to forthcoming university press releases.

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University Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

If you were to ask a Gen Z student what lies ahead for their future, the vast majority—roughly 80% to be exact—would say they’ve got great futures ahead of them. Yet, only half feel prepared for said future. So, what are their postsecondary aspirations, if not college? It’s safe to say that a college degree is becoming a far more unlikely path for this generation, a new poll from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation suggests.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Researchers Find Exam Answers for Half Their Modules on Chegg sara.custer@in… Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Australian scholars say improving response times make website “an appealing tool” for cheating, but findings are disputed.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

Amherst College and Tufts University report lower number of Black students this year as white enrollment increases Enrollment for Black students fell at two elite US colleges in the first class since the supreme court’s decision last year to strike down affirmative action in college admissions and upend the nation’s academic landscape. Amherst College and Tufts University, both in Massachusetts, reported a drop in the share of Black first-year students, an early sign that the high court’s ruling

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Former University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill, who resigned last year amid the fallout of her widely criticized congressional testimony on campus antisemitism, is stepping into new roles at both Harvard Law School and the London School of Economics Law School.

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CU Work-Life Balance

AUGUST 30, 2024

Taking care of your health means taking care of your whole health — body and mind. That’s one reason the University of Colorado provides many options for mental health and wellness support. To find support that’s right for you, Employee Services provides a list of mental health resources on the Employee Services website and on the CU Advantage website (which catalogs all benefits and perks available to employees on all campuses).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Competitive Academic Cultures Are Catalysts for Discrimination Sarah Bray Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Tania Ravaei recommends measures colleges should take to discourage racial resentment of the successes of members of marginalized groups.

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Parchment

AUGUST 30, 2024

Dual enrollment, sometimes referred to as dual credit or concurrent enrollment, enables high school learners to take college-level courses and earn college credits while also fulfilling requirements for high school graduation. It has been shown to increase the likelihood of completing high school and of earning a college degree and has become a powerful tool for improving access to higher education.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Report: Belonging a Key Factor in Student Retention Ashley Mowreader Fri, 08/30/2024 - 03:00 AM A newly released literature review from the Institute for Higher Education Policy highlights the role of student experience and belonging on college student success—and offers suggestions for how this could be applied practically to campuses.

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CAPD

AUGUST 30, 2024

Join us for a series of programs tailored to your unique needs as an advanced trainee! The PhD & Postdoc Career Series is a comprehensive set of programs designed to empower PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with essential skills for career advancement in industry while providing direct exposure to potential employers and professional environments.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 30, 2024

Louisiana State University is experiencing what other colleges might consider a good problem: Enrollment has increased by about 5,000 students between 2019 and 2024. The challenge is housing them.

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University Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, October 8th at 2 pm ET Building faculty buy-in is crucial for the success of any online learning operation. In fact, 50% of students say they would like to connect with administration or faculty prior to committing to a university, according to Carnegie. In this UB Ed Talk, learn how to create a holistic strategy that not only grows your online programs but also secures the full buy-in of your faculty.

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Paradigm IQ

AUGUST 30, 2024

Attracting, engaging, and retaining great talent is key to business success. Over the next decade, the most competitive businesses will be those that attract the best talent from all backgrounds and create high-performance cultures where people can do their best work. Increasingly, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core competencies for building a future-ready wo.

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University Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

Could your students recognize the dean of their college if they passed them in a hallway? Would your students feel comfortable striking up a conversation, and would the dean be mindful enough to ask about their classes and the semester? A seemingly simple question, but for Sacred Heart University President John Petillo this present-mindedness is a difference maker in convincing students to return to an institution.

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University Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

There’s a new back-to-school ritual for students and professors: brushing up on policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence. Thanks to the rise of generative artificial intelligence, what one instructor considers a tool in another context could be considered a slippery slope into academic dishonesty. Some universities have implemented AI policies that faculty are required to enforce.

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University Business

AUGUST 30, 2024

Call it a ban on affirmative action for the well-connected: California’s Legislature on Wednesday passed a bill barring the state’s private nonprofit colleges from making admissions decisions based on whether family members of students donated money to the school or had attended the school themselves. If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it, the state would join four others that also made legacy preferences in admissions illegal for either public or private institutions.

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