Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. If one does not believe that they will be successful in a math class, then they can be defeated before they even begin. Regardless of an instructor's talent or the allure of a dynamic curriculum, success hinges not solely on external factors, but also on the learner's mindset.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Among traditional college-bound high school students who consider college rankings, only about one in 10 say they care about an institution’s particular rank, according to a new survey from the Art & Science Group, a higher education consulting and research firm
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. Historically, GSU had been a predominantly white institution (PWI). Dr. Tim Renick “Today, we’re over 80% nonwhite,” says Renick. “We’ve gone through, in a relatively short period of time, a huge shift in demographics.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The University of Pennsylvania, along with Middlebury, Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, all reported a drop in the share of students of color in their first-year classes this fall, according to newly re
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) kicked off its annual legislative conference this week, focusing on a range of issues that impact higher education. This week, conference-goers will tackle topics including the attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, affirmative action and the looming student debt crisis. "We are excited about the moment we are in as we kick off the 53 rd Annual Legislative Conference," said Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO of CBCF.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Opening a center to handle shared ancestry complaints such as those alleging antisemitism is the latest signal that colleges are turning to their Title IX playbooks to comply with Title VI.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Dr. Juan McGruder A $20 million gift to Meharry Medical College is expected to enhance the college's mission to serve underserved populations and cultivate the next generation of health care providers and researchers. The gift by an anonymous donor will be used on programmatic and scholarship support at the historically Black medical school. "This gift is a testament to the importance of Meharry’s mission to improve health care and health equity for people in Nashville and around the globe,” sai
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis Since assuming the presidency of California State University, Stanislaus (CSU Stanislaus) in July, Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis has immersed herself in Warrior culture, becoming acquainted with the local communities of California’s Central Valley. This leadership position enables her to further her commitment to inclusive excellence. CSU Stanislaus is an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
University Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
No higher education institution can remain static in today’s rapidly changing workforce environment. The next evolution of academic programming, in fact, requires revolution , Ozlem Kilic , inaugural dean of the University of Tennessee’s College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies , says on The University Business Podcast. “As emerging technologies abruptly change the way we live and work, higher ed finds itself in a conundrum,” she says. “We want to educate for t
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Dr. Irina Ellison Irina Ellison has been named associate dean for academic affairs and global programs for the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. She previously served as associate dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University. Ellison holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Vassar College in New York and a Ph.D. in pathology from New York Medical College.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The supply of available, high-quality internships hasn’t kept pace with demand. Employers say operational challenges and financial worries make them skittish. Many college students have been told that an internship can help them explore a potential career, refine their skills and secure employment after graduation. But the supply of available internships in the U.S. isn’t keeping pace with demand.
Roompact
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
September is often when it feels like ResLife professionals are in the thick of it. The feeling of newness is starting to wear off, students are starting to test limits with policy and misbehave in a variety of ways, and your staff is moving past their seemingly fake smiles and are starting to lose their.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Harvard University has made little progress on addressing its historical ties to slavery, despite committing $100 million to the cause in 2022, The Boston Globe reported.
The Change Leader, Inc.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes Joshua Bay, an education reporter with The 74, to discuss the challenges facing community college transfer students and explore innovative solutions to boost their enrollment and success rates at four-year institutions. Podcast Overview: • Alarming statistics on community college transfer student success rates and the equity gap for underrepresented groups. • Insights into institutional blind spots and the cultural differences
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The pandemic may be over, Patrick Sanaghan and Erica Barreiro write, but top administrators should still use its lessons to navigate today’s challenges. The COVID pandemic of 2020 was a crash course on navigating uncertainty. College leaders adopted new mindsets, strategies and practices in order to make the best decisions they could to guide their campuses through the crisis.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Universities across the nation are at a pivotal juncture. With ambitious, aggressive net-zero emissions reduction goals, they are increasingly leading the charge toward a sustainable future. According to the Second Nature Climate Leadership Commitments , over 600 American colleges and universities have pledged to reach carbon neutrality, many aiming to do so by 2050 or sooner.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
A conversation on some new research findings. We were very excited to read Ruffalo Noel Levitz’s new report on generational differences among online learners and what this means for the development and expansion of new online programs.
ISA Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
I miss you, stroopwafels. While it has been almost a month since I've been back from my study abroad in Amsterdam, I often find myself reminiscing the fond memories or telling my friends the stories of the people I met.
Roompact
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
We all know that residence life can be stressful! And self care is CRITICALLY important? But how do you know if your’e practicing good and regular self care? One of the best strategies is through self-reflection and check-ins. Your supervisor can also be a support. Below you will find a self-assessment tool that includes a.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Colleges’ success with name image and likeness has become a top tool to recruit new student athletes, said Taylor Jacobs, LSU Athletics associate athletic director for NIL and strategic initiatives. Why it matters: Student athletes have scored six- and seven-figure deals centered on their own personas since since name, image and likeness (NIL) rules changed.
Parchment
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Comprehensive Learner Records are billed as a new way for learners to communicate the totality of their educational experience. But, what goes in a CLR? How are students utilizing it? In this episode, we are joined by one of the early adopters of CLRs, Dr. Rodney Parks, Assistant Vice President & University Registrar at Elon University. Dr. Parks will share how they developed their CLR, the impacts of their work, and how he sees the CLR evolving in the future.
CAPD
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Each year, LSAC Law School Forums serve as invaluable opportunities for candidates to learn about law school and connect with law school representatives. By attending an LSAC Law School Forum — whether in-person or online — you’ll be able to connect directly with law school representatives from across the country, learn about financial aid and the law school admission process, and get answers to any questions you may have.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Higher education has already proven itself willing to embrace artificial intelligence’s potential for impactful learning. Compared to K12 , students and professors are more willing to use the technology. But which tools in particular are the most popular on your campus? Roughly 86% of college students say they use AI in their studies, a new global survey of college students by the Digital Education Council suggests.
The Guardian Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Lots of big companies – from Apple to Microsoft and Hello Fresh to Deliveroo – offer great deals when you’re studying Leaving home for university can be an expensive business. But there are many deals and discounts which can reduce the cost. The best advice is to always carry your student card with you – most places accept a UNiDAYS ID, Student Beans ID or Totum card, or sometimes even an email providing proof that you are a student.
NACADA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Are you considering attending the NACADA Annual Conference, or have you already decided to go but aren’t quite sure what to expect? To give you some insight, we’ve spotlighted two NACADA members from Pittsburgh who are attending the conference for the first time. They share what they’re most excited about and why they believe you should attend as well!
The Guardian Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Choices range from often cramped but fun halls of residence to shared, potentially messy flats in town When Jadelle Luckman, 21, secured a place at Falmouth University, she hit the accommodation jackpot: an en-suite room in halls, a five-minute walk from campus. She was thrilled to have landed her first choice through a ballot process where students rank their 10 preferences in order.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Higher education advocates in Latino communities say they are optimistic about a new federal effort to support hundreds of local colleges and universities. Hispanic-serving institutions, or HSIs, which are not-for-profit schools with a full-time equivalent undergraduate student enrollment that is at least a quarter Hispanic, are vital to the goals of equality in educational and economic opportunities, according to the White House.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Joseph Edelman resigned over a looming vote to divest from companies linked to the war in Gaza. He called the vote, spurred by student pressure, “morally reprehensible.” Brown University trustee Joseph Edelman stepped down abruptly on Sunday, expressing objections to a looming October vote in which the board will decide whether to divest endowment funds from 10 companies profiting off the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Some American Political Science Association members are criticizing their organization for welcoming back a pro-Trump think tank that has been absent from annual meetings since 2021. But the association says it was never banned. Back in September of 2021, Dave Karpf was reading about how former Chapman University law professor John Eastman advised Donald Trump on how to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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