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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To be Young, Gifted and Black. This brilliant song by Nina Simone often resonates with me when I think of our Black youth in schools, and certainly during Black Dr. Erik Hines History Month. However, the narrative for some people tends to be the opposite, particularly for Black males. Far too often, Black boys and young men are seen from a deficit paradigm riddled with low academic expectations for not exhibiting behaviors that reflect western Eurocentric values.

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A Girl’s Retreat at the Coast: Creating a Space for Womanhood 

PUC

Last year, Bethanee Tabura saw an Adventist University hold a girls’ retreat and was inspired to do the same for PUC. She appreciated and was passionate about the Albion Field Station and the programs PUC hosts there, so she found it the perfect place to hold a girls’ retreat. Bethanee shared this idea with Ashley Castro, the SA religious VP at the time, and loved the idea and was committed to making this event happen.

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The California Community Colleges system is rolling out an ambitious new project aimed at making higher education more Dr. Rowena M. Tomaneng accessible through shortened academic courses, the organization announced this week. In partnership with the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the initiative will focus on courses that last eight weeks or less, rather than the traditional 16-17 week format.

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UK universities warned to ‘stress-test’ assessments as 92% of students use AI

The Guardian Higher Education

Survey of 1,000 students shows explosive increase in use of generative AI in particular over past 12 months British universities have been warned to stress-test all assessments after new research revealed almost all undergraduates are using generative artificial intelligence (genAI) in their studies. A survey of 1,000 students both domestic and international found there had been an explosive increase in the use of genAI in the past 12 months.

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Transforming College Advising: A New Approach to Student Success: Changing Higher Ed podcast 249 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Scott Carlson and Dr. Ned Scott Laff

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks with Scott Carlson, senior writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Dr. Ned Scott Laff, who has over 35 years of experience helping students design successful undergraduate experiences. The discussion centers around their book "Hacking College: Why the Major Really Doesn't Matter and What Really Does," examining how institutions can rethink academic advising, faculty engagement, and student success strategies to better serve today's le

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The blurred lines of higher education in South Korea: when colleges look like universities

SRHE

Edward Choi and Young Jae Kim South Korea has become an attractive destination for international students, boasting a strong higher education system with internationally recognised universities. A complication, however, is emerging with some foreign students enrolling in what they believe are universities, only to later discover that they are attending junior colleges, Koreas flagship vocational institutions.

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From data to decisions: Applying social intelligence insights into action plans

Campus Sonar

Social intelligence is more than just capturing online data. It's a framework to measure and analyze data that human experts turn into insights you use to inform your strategy and take action. The framework gives you knowledge to make more data-driven decisions moving forward. Lets break down how it works. A framework of data and dashboards To build the framework, we identify your goals or the challenge youre trying to solve to create research questions.

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A General Counsel Seeks to Eviscerate Tenure After Being Sued for Ignoring It

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A General Counsel Seeks to Eviscerate Tenure After Being Sued for Ignoring It Ryan Quinn Tue, 02/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Kansass Emporia State University is fighting a lawsuit from professors it decided to lay off in 2022. A lawmaker has filed a bill on behalf of its top lawyer, a defendant in the litigation.

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A Discussion on AI in College Admissions

Parchment

How should AI fit into the college admissions process? What guidance are institutions offering prospective students? And, how can high school counselors advise their students? In this episode, we speak with Emily Pacheco, Advisor for AI in College Admissions. We talk about ethical use of AI for college admissions, the opportunities ahead and the need to establish “rules of the road” for AI.

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Colleges Restrict Graduate Student Admissions After NIH Proposes Rate Cut

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Colleges Restrict Graduate Student Admissions After NIH Proposes Rate Cut Katherine Knott Tue, 02/25/2025 - 03:00 AM College officials say the pause is necessary while they determine the impacts of the potential federal funding cuts.

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Cutting Back on Caffeine in a Big City: My London Experience

ISA Journal

Julia Donz is a student at the University of Georgia and aFeatured Blogger. She is studying withISAinLondon, England. I've been a self-proclaimed latte addict for the past six years. So when it came time to study abroad in London, I was genuinely worried about my caffeine consumption.

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Judge Blocks DOGE From Accessing Student Data

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A federal judge temporarily barred Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive student data on Monday, after the American Federation of Teachers sued over privacy concerns.

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Energy Innovation in the Vault

Higher Education Whisperer

Greetings from the Vault in Canberra, where an Energy Innovation Exhibition is being held. I was here a few weeks ago for an ACT Government Apartment Complex Electrification launch. This time there is about $20M in energy grants on offer from the ACT.Some of the start-ups displayed seem readymade for the market.

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USDA Launches Investigation Into Trans Athletes at U of Maine

Confessions of a Community College Dean

USDA Launches Investigation Into Trans Athletes at U of Maine Johanna Alonso Tue, 02/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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From down under to worldwide: how Australia is driving online learning

Terminalfour

Australian universities are redefining online education with flexible programs, centralized platforms, and industry-aligned curriculums. These institutions are setting new benchmarks. Their innovative approaches cater to diverse learners, making them leaders in digital education worldwide.

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California Judge Rules Adjuncts Should Be Paid for Nonclassroom Work

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A superior court judge in California ruled last week that adjunct faculty in the Long Beach Community College District should be paid for work they do outside the classroom, including lesson prep, grading and holding office hours, EdSource reported.

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College Scholarships

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Florida Launches DOGE Equivalent to Audit State Universities

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is launching a state initiative to cut spending and optimize efficiency modeled after the Elon Musks federal Department of Government Efficiency, which has cut billions in contracts at federal agencies, The Orlando Sentinel reported.

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From down under to worldwide: how Australian is driving online learning

Terminalfour

Australian universities are redefining online education with flexible programs, centralized platforms, and industry-aligned curriculums. These institutions are setting new benchmarks. Their innovative approaches cater to diverse learners, making them leaders in digital education worldwide.

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Achieving Top Honors in Culture, Outcomes and Equity Gap Reduction

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Achieving Top Honors in Culture, Outcomes and Equity Gap Reduction Melissa Ezarik Tue, 02/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Chattanooga State and Southwestern Oregon Community Colleges have received Achieving the Dreams highest recognition. Take a closer look at their noteworthy data deeds.

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From Dorm to Office (or Beyond): How to Use Your RA Skills in the Real World

Roompact

~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ So if youre anything like me, these past few months have been a bitstressful at best. Theres nothing quite like the crushing reality of having to now either get a job or go back to more school, with graduation caps and uncertainty looming in the distance.

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Survey Shows Voters Not Keen to Slash Education Department Funding

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A clear majority of voters supports preserving or increasing funding for the Department of Education, according to a new poll from Morning Consult.

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Federal Judge Blocks Sharing of Personal Data with DOGE Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Maryland federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal information with affiliates of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled on Monday that the plaintiffsincluding military veterans and unions representing millions of teachers, federal employees, scientists, and engineersdemonstrated they would likely suffer "irre

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The DEI Hills Higher Ed Is Willing to Die On

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The DEI Hills Higher Ed Is Willing to Die On Sara Weissman Tue, 02/25/2025 - 03:00 AM The Education Departments Office for Civil Rights has demanded colleges rid themselves of race-conscious practices and programming. What will institutions fight to defend?

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Julian Jamaal Jones

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Jamaal Jones Julian Jamaal Jones has been named Artist-in-Residence for spring 2025 at Wabash College. Jones memorializes Black culture by presenting fresh perspectives and creative freedom within traditional landscapes. His unique practice communicates through the historical language of African American quilting tradition by implementing abstract forms and vibrant colors in his works to bypass preconceptions and open conversations around his Black experience.

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10 DEI Survey Questions To Boost Employee Engagement in 2025

Paradigm IQ

Employee surveys offer a wealth of insight into the experience of your workforce. A well-crafted survey can reveal the range of employee experiences, highlight differences across groups, and inform actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace. However, crafting effective surveys can be challenging. It requ.

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Beyond Budget Cuts: A Strategic Approach to Financial Sustainability in Higher Education

Gray Associates

Financial sustainability in higher education requires more than cost-cuttingit demands a strategic, data-informed approach. Reactive budget reductions can undermine long-term stability, while smarter resource allocation, program optimization, and revenue generation drive resilience. By understanding program economics and leveraging benchmarking data, institutions can strengthen both financial health and student success.

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Judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from Education Dept. personnel information

University Business

A federal judge temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from access to sensitive Education Department information, saying the Trump administration’s cost-cutting arm hadn’t explained why it needs access to the records. U.S. District judge Deborah Boardman granted a temporary restraining order against the government until March 10, ruling that unauthorized disclosure of the plaintiffs sensitive personal information to DOGE affiliates is irreparable harm that money damages cannot re

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Federal Judge Blocks Sharing of Personal Data with DOGE Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Maryland federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal information with affiliates of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled on Monday that the plaintiffsincluding military veterans and unions representing millions of teachers, federal employees, scientists, and engineersdemonstrated they would likely suffer "irre

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Department of Education takes down key student loan forgiveness and repayment applications

University Business

The Trump administrations Department of Education abruptly removed two critical applications related to student loan forgiveness and repayment on Friday, throwing an already troubled federal student loan system into greater turmoil. The department took down the online application portal for income-driven repayment, or IDR. IDR plans are repayment programs that allow borrowers to make payments based on a formula applied to their income and family size, with any remaining balance forgiven, typical

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Court Ruling Affirms Blocking of SAVE Plan While Next Steps for the Program Remain Uncertain (NASFAA)

Higher Education Inquirer

By Megan Walter, Senior Policy Analyst In the spring of 2024, a federal court issued an injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Education (ED) from fully implementing the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. Since that ruling the programs fate has remained uncertain, and now that the 8th Circuit Court has affirmed the blockage of SAVE it is unclear whether borrowers will be able to remain in the payment plan.

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Press Freedom Groups Condemn Trump Administration's Actions Against Media

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a sweeping rebuke of the current administration, over 40 journalism organizations have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as government attempts to "penalize independent reporting" and restrict press freedom. The coalition, which includes the Society of Professional Journalists, Education Writers Association, National Association of Black Journalists, and Freedom of the Press Foundation, specifically highlighted the Trump administration's ban of the Associated Press from W

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U.S. Law Schools: Perpetuating Inequality and Injustice, Serving the Billionaire Class

Higher Education Inquirer

As the nation grapples with profound social and economic inequities, U.S. law schools have become a critical yet overlooked institution in perpetuating these disparities. From shaping the legal minds that go on to influence policy to training future attorneys who occupy the nation's corridors of power, law schools are playing an outsized role in entrenching systems of privilege, rather than dismantling them.

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Injunction Blocking Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Doesn’t Affect DEI Guidance

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Injunction Blocking Parts of Trumps Anti-DEI Orders Doesnt Affect DEI Guidance jessica.blake@ Tue, 02/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Legal experts say the executive orders and guidance use different levers to obtain the same goaleliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programsso colleges still need to comply.

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