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When Education Fails to Align with the Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than one quarter of all middle-skills credentials and associate degrees offered nationwide are misaligned with the needs of their local labor markets, according to the latest report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), " The Great Misalignment." Dr. Zach Mabel, research professor of education and economics at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

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AAUP Report Finds ‘Well-Funded’ Right-Wing Attacks on Higher Ed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

More than 150 bills designed to “undermine academic freedom and university autonomy” were introduced in 35 state legislatures across the country between 2021 and 2023, according to a new white paper released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on Wednesday. Twenty-one of those bills were signed into law.

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70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision , it is crucial to reflect on its complex legacy, particularly its unintended negative impact on special education services for Black children. While the ruling sought to dismantle the legal framework of racial segregation and promised equal educational opportunities for all, its implementation often overlooked the unique needs of Black students with disabilities.

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In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All Johanna Alonso Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The first year of a program offering free college for those over 25 was a rousing success at boosting enrollment. Now, some legislators want to expand the program to all ages.

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Survey: Faculty and Staff Observe Increasing Demand for Mental Health Support Among Online Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than 80% of college faculty and staff members have noticed increasing demand among online learners for mental health services this past school year, according to a new survey from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and teletherapy company Uwill. Michael London The survey – conducted by OLC in March 2024 – garnered responses from 338 college faculty and staff members from a mix of public and private institutions nationally, asking about their beliefs and observations of the mental health o

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Northeastern Expands With Marymount Manhattan Merger

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Northeastern Expands With Marymount Manhattan Merger Josh Moody Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The Boston-based institution will absorb the small, liberal-arts college, adding a 14th campus to its global system and establishing its first site in New York City.

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CORRIE FOUNTAIN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Corrie Fountain Corrie Fountain has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clayton State University. Fountain holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Delaware State University, a master’s in special education/behavior disorders from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in educational policy studies from Georgia State.

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Researchers Find Dearth of Scientific Evidence on Impacts of Digital Mental Health Support Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is a distinct lack of evidence when it comes to the impacts and reach of digital mental health intervention programs (DMHIs), according to a new report from Temple University’s Hope Center, Boston University, and the Healthy Minds Network. Dr. Sarah Lipson Commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation, the report sought to critically review the nine most common DMHIs at colleges and universities, separating them into three categories based on the kinds of services each program offers to s

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Asian Americans Oppose Considering Race in Admissions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The majority of Asian Americans approve of the use of standardized test scores in college admissions but oppose the consideration of applicants’ race, according to a new survey from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Data and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

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ChatGPT, AI policies—and international students?

University Business

ChatGPT and artificial intelligence are now a common part of the vocabulary in higher education. They can be used for lesson planning, quiz creation and, if used correctly by students, for research, language development and as an effective tool in their education to support student success. I have heard from language teachers who have used ChatGPT with their ESL students who have stated that it has had a positive impact on their learning.

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Singing the Presidency

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Singing the Presidency Sarah Bray Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM R. Barbara Gitenstein describes the leadership skills she learned studying to be an opera singer that she's applied as a top administrator. Byline(s) R.

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It’s the Tories who broke Britain, but now they want teenagers to pay for it | Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian Higher Education

Cutting degrees to pay for more apprenticeships is plain barmy – just look at the facts and ask yourself who this is aimed at Once upon a time, elections used to be all about kissing babies. But for parents of teenagers, this one has felt more like a smack in the teeth. Last weekend, our children were threatened with compulsory national service, for no obvious reason beyond keeping nostalgic pensioners happy.

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Asians in the U.S—a Story: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute: Diego Javier Luis, assistant professor of Latin American history at Tufts University, examines the history of Asians in American through one individual, Catarina de San Juan.

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How one small private school will power 50% of its campus with solar energy

University Business

Grinnell College was fueled by the dreams of its students, faculty and trustees when it signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment a decade ago. With the stroke of a pen from the Iowa college’s former president Raynard Kington, the private liberal arts school in Iowa pledged to begin enacting measures toward carbon neutrality. “We made a commitment to do this without knowing how we were going to get there, which is always sort of scary,” s

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ResEdChat Ep 72: Integrating Wellness into a Residential Curriculum with Sean Watson

Roompact

We're pleased to welcome Sean Watson to the show this week and discuss the purpose and process of implementing a wellness focus to your residential curriculum. Sean shares a wealth of knowledge and passion on this topic to help understand the nuances of how best to approach this intricate work.

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Secretary Cardona Outlines Steps to Modernizing the Office of Federal Student Aid

Ed.gov Blog

In a letter sent to all staff today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona outlined comprehensive steps the Department is taking to improve Federal Student Aid (FSA) for students, families, borrowers, and schools. These efforts will ensure FSA works better and addresses ongoing management and operational challenges. Specifically, the Department is taking the following steps: Continue Reading The post Secretary Cardona Outlines Steps to Modernizing the Office of Federal Student Aid appeared

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Nigeria takes up case of its Teesside University students ordered out of UK

The Guardian Higher Education

High Commission to meet leaders at university after currency crash in home country meant students couldn’t pay for tuition Delegates from the Nigerian high commission in London are to meet bosses from Teesside University to discuss the treatment of a group of students who were ordered to leave the UK after failing to meet tuition repayments. The Nigerian students were left distressed and in some cases suicidal after they were involuntarily withdrawn from their courses and ordered to leave, in wh

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Australian Regional University Study Hubs

Higher Education Whisperer

Map of Regional University Study Hubs, from Department of Education, 2024The UK Open University found more than 50 years ago that distance students formed their own local study groups. The Australian Government is funding Regional University Study Hubs, which any Australian university student can use.

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Integrating Student Management Systems with Other Educational Technologies: A Path to Holistic Education Management

Creatrix Campus

Integrating Student Management Systems with Other Educational Technologies: A Path to Holistic Education Management editor Fri, 05/31/2024 - 01:24 It is undeniably true that a higher education institution with an efficient student management system in place runs like a well-oiled machine. It brings success in both the academic and administrative aspects of your institution.

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Learning at the Edge with Louis Soares

Kay Peterson

Join us as Bob Gemmell interviews Louis Soares. Louis is an accomplished thought leader, innovator and consultant operating across economic and workforce development and higher education with a focus on the success of working adults. He has over 20+ years senior leadership experience in dynamic non-profit, membership and public organizations driving strategy and performance through inclusive teams and a forward-looking vision.

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Northeastern University announces merger with New York’s Marymount Manhattan College

University Business

Start spreading the news — Northeastern University is heading to New York, New York. The Boston-based university has entered into an agreement to merge with Marymount Manhattan College, a small liberal arts college on New York City’s Upper East Side, school officials announced Wednesday. Marymount will join Northeastern’s global network of 13 campuses as “Northeastern University – New York City.

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San José State Suspends SJP Faculty Adviser

Confessions of a Community College Dean

San José State University has suspended a Justice Studies professor who’s also faculty adviser for the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. A university official wrote to Sang Hea Kil Friday telling her she was on paid suspension and asking her to turn in her university keys and access card, according to a copy of the letter Kil provided Inside Higher Ed.

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Hispanic Serving Institutions often lose programs after funding ends

University Business

For Athens Marron, transitioning from his hometown in the Coachella Valley to College of the Redwoods in Humboldt County felt isolating. Marron, a sociology major and ethnic studies minor, said he found it difficult to connect with other Latino students or participate in activities that would keep him from going directly home at the end of his day. Shortly after transferring to Cal Poly Humboldt in fall 2022, he received an email about the PromotorX Transformative Educators Program, an opportuni

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Student Protests Help Bring ‘Justice’ for Gaza, Says Palestinian Authority Minister of Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Student Protests Help Bring ‘Justice’ for Gaza, Says Palestinian Authority Minister of Education Marjorie Valbrun Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM University leader turned education minister pledges to rebuild destroyed campuses.

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UCLA threatens to withhold degrees from pro-Palestinian student protesters

The Guardian Higher Education

At least 55 students arrested in police raid on Gaza solidarity camp accused of flouting code of conduct and threatened with sanctions The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has threatened to discipline and withhold degrees from at least 55 students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, according to faculty members supporting the students.

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Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota Ryan Quinn Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Republican lawmakers and a university president pushed a bill last year that would diminish faculty job protections at two institutions. It failed by a hair, but the State Board of Higher Education has taken up the mantle.

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Diversity spending info from higher ed sought by Louisiana lawmakers

University Business

The Louisiana Senate gave final passage Tuesday to a bill that would require K-12 schools, colleges and universities to submit reports on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. House Bill 904, by Rep. Emily Chenevert, R-Baton Rouge, requires school-level reports on all DEI personnel, programs and spending at all Louisiana schools. Her bill is similar to a resolution filed last year that was defeated after higher education leaders fought back against it, calling the measure unneces

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Trump Found Guilty in Hush Money Trial

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the so-called hush money trial in New York. A 12-member jury found that Trump — the presumptive Republican nominee for President — falsified business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels by his then-personal lawyer Michael Cohen ahead of the 2016 election.

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