Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Author Argues Maryland President ‘Clearly’ Plagiarized Josh Moody Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Last month the University of Maryland, College Park, president was accused of plagiarism. The author he allegedly lifted text from called the act “disappointing.
Roompact
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Crystal is joined by Doreen Jokerst, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Chief of Police at CU Boulder. In this episode, they explore the collaboration between housing professionals and campus police, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and mutual support in enhancing the student experience. We also discuss how to navigate challenging conversations about successful partnerships while being mindful of the influences of fear, lived experiences, and identity.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
International University Leaders Convene to Discuss Threats to Academic Freedom Ryan Quinn Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Speakers linked academic freedom and the future of democracy less than two weeks before the presidential election.
Ed.gov Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office of Educational Technology today released Empowering Education Leaders : A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration, a new resource designed to support school leaders as they make plans to leverage artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) benefits for teaching and student learning while managing its risks.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Where Is the Data on Campus Sexual Assault? Johanna Alonso Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The Department of Education has yet to provide guidance or resources to assist colleges in completing their campus climate surveys, which are now required by law.
The Humphrey Group
OCTOBER 24, 2024
At The Humphrey Group, we teach that effective communication can transform any interaction into a leadership moment – and the research supports this idea. A study from McKinsey found that strong communication helps build trust, increase employee engagement, and improve overall team performance.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Survey: Student Success Administrators Optimistic colleen.flaherty Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Student success leaders approve of their institutions’ efforts to promote undergraduate achievement and well-being across multiple domains, according to our new survey with Hanover Research.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Washington College has done away with its old logo, based on George Washington’s original signature, because it’s too difficult to read, WTOP News reported.
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 24, 2024
University attendees ramp up outreach efforts and pitch pop-up polling sites as election day approaches College students formed a steady line outside a campus art museum to vote early on Tuesday at a pop-up polling place at the University of Minnesota. The one-day site, enabled by new state laws that allow for pop-up early voting, helps populations like student voters, who may not have access to transportation to get off campus, easily access the polls.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A recent survey of Jewish and Israeli community members at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that two-thirds of students, faculty and staff reported antisemitism as a problem, and nearly three-quarters believed it was treated less seriously than other forms of hate.
University Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
College closures get a lot of attention but they may be having an outsize impact on the psyche of higher ed. A new analysis of the so-called enrollment cliff finds most colleges are “at no risk of closing” but face a far more realistic threat. Closures are surging but at a lower rate than in the more turbulent years just before the COVID pandemic, according to the Brookings Institution report.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
All Nebraska high schoolers must now complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to graduate, in accordance with an amendment to state law that goes into effect this academic year.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Photo of planters Garden @ BioQuarter. All images credit to Authors In this post, Alessia Stanistreet-Welsh, Kelly Douglas, and Nick Mullin from the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) describe their Student Partnership Agreement-funded project: developing a community garden at the BioQuarter, and hosting voluntary gardening events to boost community engagement.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Data-Based Decisions Tip: Targeted Outreach Improves Student Tutoring Participation Ashley Mowreader Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Pennsylvania State University uses instructor flags to promote student awareness of supplemental instruction and tutoring support, which has increased attendance and engagement in the past year.
Teaching Matters Academic Communities
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Photo of planters Garden @ BioQuarter. All images credit to Authors In this post, Alessia Stanistreet-Welsh, Kelly Douglas, and Nick Mullin describe their Student Partnership Agreement-funded project: developing a community garden at the BioQuarter, and hosting gardening events. Alessia is a recent graduate from IRR, Kelly is the Postgraduate Teaching and Administration Manager for IRR, and Nick is a researcher at IRR.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The University of Minnesota rescheduled a lecture by Dr. Anthony Fauci, originally planned for Tuesday evening, because of unrest on campus, CBS News reported.
Parchment
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Learn how Parchment Pathways – Course Sharing is helping the California Community Colleges leverage the power of their system to provide more opportunities for learners to complete their degrees. Challenges Inability for learners to access online courses they need, when they need them Learners swirl, and are forced to navigate complex bureaucratic processes on their own Barriers to completion create frustration for learners, who may stop or drop out Solution Parchment Pathways Course Shari
University Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Where there is money, there is fraud. No corner is free from this specter—not even the hallowed halls of academia. Fraud investigations are on the rise in higher education institutions. The False Claims Act (“FCA”) is a unique fraud-fighting statute, which lets ordinary citizens step into the shoes of the government to recover fraudulent gains. These whistleblowers are called “relators.
Parchment
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Learn how Parchment Pathways – Course Sharing is helping the California Community Colleges leverage the power of their system to provide more opportunities for learners to complete their degrees. Challenges Inability for learners to access online courses they need, when they need them Learners swirl, and are forced to navigate complex bureaucratic processes on their own Barriers to completion create frustration for learners, who may stop or drop out Solution Parchment Pathways Course Shari
Hope College Network
OCTOBER 24, 2024
I woke up around 9 a.m. today, ready to tackle some homework. First on my list was working on my computer science labs, which are due on Monday. I wanted to get them out of the way so I could focus on other assignments. I like to finish as much homework as possible during the weekend so I don’t feel too overwhelmed during the week. Since I’m an international student, I don’t have a lot of family or social activities, so I spend most of my time studying.
Paradigm IQ
OCTOBER 24, 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 innovation. Yet, unlocking a sense of b.
CAPD
OCTOBER 24, 2024
As MIT welcomes incoming first year students for the 2024 fall semester, Discover Prehealth FPOP gives 24 of these students an additional opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare/medicine, meet the MIT Prehealth Advising team, and make new friends the week before first year orientation. Now in its 9 th year, the program aims to help students with an interest in healthcare explore some of the many career options in the field – from learning about clinical research to hearing from cu
University Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
As concerns about minority enrollment at elite universities like Harvard and MIT grow following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in college admissions, applying early decision to college can be a vehicle to sustain or potentially even increase minority enrollment. When used effectively, applying early decision can be an equalizer, ensuring that students from low-income communities get a seat at the table and that college campuses are socio-economically diverse.
ISA Journal
OCTOBER 24, 2024
When your morning routine consists of walking to a different bakery to try a new croissant every day, you know life is pretty good. Study abroad has been one of the most challenging yet ultimately rewarding experiences.
University Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. ET The technologies that power learning and campus life have transformed dramatically over the years. From the Magic Lantern’s glass-plate projections in early lecture halls to today’s AI-enabled classrooms and mobile credentials for access control and cashless transactions, campus technology continues to reshape the student and faculty experience.
Campus Sonar
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Brand and reputation management is one of the earliest and most significant applications of social intelligence. In the current higher ed landscape, reputation management issues surface almost daily. This broad topic stretches across all areas of campus and includes things inside and outside of your control. But you do have control over when and how you prepare for and respond to each situation.
University Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
For Emily Kayser, the prospect of covering her son’s college tuition on a teacher’s salary is “scary. It’s very stressful.” To pay for it, “I’m thinking, what can I sell?” Kayser, who was touring Colby College in Waterville, Maine, with her high school-age son, Matt, is among the many Americans in the middle who earn too much to qualify for need-based financial aid, but not enough to simply write a check to send their kids to college.
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Related links: National College Players Association (NCPA) What we know and what we don't about a historic settlement to pay college athletes (Becky Sullivan, NPR).
University Business
OCTOBER 24, 2024
There is a crisis on college campuses across America. Over the past decade, the share of college students experiencing depression has nearly doubled from 21% in 2014 to more than 40% in 2023, according to the Healthy Minds Network, a research organization that studies teen and young adult mental health at colleges and universities across the country.
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The US Department of Education just announced that everyone enrolled in the SAVE plan will have their student loans paused in a zero-interest forbearance for at least six months as the extreme right wing assault on student debt relief plays out in the courts. The SAVE application is back online. If you are not currently enrolled in SAVE—and want to keep your payments paused—you may want to consider applying for Income-Driven Repayment and choosing the SAVE plan: [link] The SAVE plan is by no mea
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) publicly denounced efforts to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at colleges and universities in Iowa and Florida. Gloria L. Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer of AAUW The association, which has more than 100,000 members, took aim at state laws which have aggressively sought to dismantle DEI programs at institutions of higher learning.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
U.S. Higher Ed Isn’t Ready for Authoritarianism Elizabeth Redden Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Universities are unprepared for the possibility of a Trump win, Austin Sarat writes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is an alumna of Howard University, a historically Black College and University located in the nation’s capital. The primary objective of the nation's HBCUs is to educate Black Americans. Historically, HBCUs have had to do more with less financial resources. To some extent, HBCUs remain underfunded compared to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), but that’s changing.
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Universities such as Columbia and Princeton rebuke educators for posts and comments criticizing war in Gaza Several professors at universities around the US are facing disciplinary actions in regard to their support for the pro- Palestine movement and their students holding protests on college campuses. At Columbia University, Katherine Franke, law professor and the director of the Center for Gender & Sexuality Law at Columbia Law School, is currently under investigation at the school over a
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