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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU).

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Unpaid internships ‘locking out’ young working-class people from careers

The Guardian Higher Education

UK charity calls for positions of four weeks or longer to be banned to help close social mobility gap Young people from working-class or disadvantaged backgrounds are being locked out of careers by unpaid or low-paid internships that benefit middle-class graduates, according to a social mobility charity. Research by the Sutton Trust found that middle-class graduates made more use of internships as stepping stones into sectors such as finance or IT, even in cases where the internships paid nothin

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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr. Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison Career mentors: Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr.

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Revolutionizing Interview Prep with the RACE Method: A Guide for Student Staff

Roompact

Guest Post by Alexis Karakas, Residence Life Professional As a student staff member, you dedicate significant time to supporting your peers, learning on the job, and growing in ways that might not always be obvious. Whether you aim to pursue a career in student affairs, apply for an internship, or step into an entirely different.

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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation has selected three master's students from diverse institutions across the United States for its 2024-2025 MCT Araceli Negrete Scholars program, with a focus on investigating student mental wellness in today's challenging environment. The scholars - Araceli Negrete from California State University Fullerton, Xavier Cason from Indiana State University, and Corey Earl Ballance, Jr. from North Carolina Central University - will conduct research on men

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Fall enrollment rises above pre-pandemic levels, sparked by undergraduate growth

University Business

At 7.9 million, total postsecondary enrollment in fall 2024 marks three consecutive years of growth and officially tops figures posted in 2019, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The Current Term Enrollment Estimates report found fall enrollment grew by 4.5%, particularly due to increases at the undergraduate level across all sectors and regions of the United States.

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Invisible labour: visible activism

SRHE

by Sarah Montano, Inci Toral and Sarah Percy Behind many academic success stories lies an untold narrative of invisible labour a hidden force driving progress but often overlooked or undervalued. From providing emotional support to sitting on committees, the silent effort sustains institutions yet leaves many working tirelessly in the background on non-promotable tasks.

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Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30% Johanna Alonso Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:00 AM Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but theres been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.

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Healey commits $2.5 billion to modernizing Massachusetts’ public higher education campuses

University Business

Governor Maura Healey announced a bond bill that will be the largest proposed infrastructure investment in Massachusetts public higher education system in decades. An Act to Build Resilient Infrastructure to Generate Higher Education Transformation, or the BRIGHT Act, will include improvements to the campuses from better classrooms to more housing. Its going to create labs, facilities that meet the needs of today, including life sciences health facilities, housing development, art spaces, and mo

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A Murky Setback for DACA

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Murky Setback for DACA Sara Weissman Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:00 AM An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldnt see any immediate changes.

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VCU Division of Student Affairs again recognized as a Most Promising Place to Work

The Student Affairs Blog

For the second year in a row, Virginia Commonwealth Universitys Division of Student Affairs has been named one of theMost Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ,in collaboration with theACPA-College Student Educators International. The honor is awarded to student affairs divisions that create dynamic and inclusive workplaces while fostering work-life balance, professional growth and equity for their staff.

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Featured Gig: Chief Education Solutions Officer at U-M

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Featured Gig: Chief Education Solutions Officer at U-M joshua.m.kim@d Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:00 AM Four questions for James DeVaney on this role at Michigans Center for Academic Innovation.

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National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity Meets February 19-20. (US Department of Education)

Higher Education Inquirer

Education Department Notices Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity FR Document: 2025-01459 Citation: 90 FR 7677 PDF Pages 7677-7679 (3 pages) Permalink Abstract: This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the February 19-20, 2025 meeting of NACIQI, and provides information to members of the public regarding the meeting, including requesting to make written or oral comments.

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U of Rochester Students Expelled Over ‘Wanted’ Posters

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of Rochester has expelled a group of students who last fall plastered campus with posters critical of university leaders response to the Israel-Hamas war, The Rochester Beacon reported Friday.

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The Rise of Multidisciplinary Research Stimulated by AI Research Tools

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Rise of Multidisciplinary Research Stimulated by AI Research Tools mnelson@upcea.edu Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:00 AM A revolution is quietly taking place in academic and scholarly research prompted by the advent of AI research tools. This will reshape the very nature of our studies and greatly accelerate synergies and collaborations across academic fields.

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Welcome to the 2025 Spring Semester from the Division of Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Blog

Dear VCU Students, Happy Black and Gold Wednesday! It has been so nice to welcome both our new and returning students to campus over the past couple of weeks. Below are some opportunities, reminders, and updates I wanted to share with you now that the spring semester is underway. Engagement Opportunities for Students One of the best ways to develop valuable skills that will help you post-graduation is to get involved in leadership opportunities offered to students.

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Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Harvard University agreed to use a broader definition of antisemitism in its nondiscrimination policies and will hire an administrator to consult on all complaints of antisemitism, under settlement agreements announced Tuesday.

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Where do we go from here? (Martin Luther King, 1967)

Higher Education Inquirer

16 August 1967 Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Abernathy, our distinguished vice president, fellow delegates to this, the tenth annual session of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, my brothers and sisters from not only all over the South, but from all over the United States of America: ten years ago during the piercing chill of a January day and on the heels of the year-long Montgomery bus boycott, a group of approximately one hundred Negro leaders from across the South assembled in this church

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Laken Riley Act Passes Senate

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill Monday, Politico reported.

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The National Student Clearinghouse CEO’s Chaotic Final Month

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The National Student Clearinghouse CEOs Chaotic Final Month Liam Knox Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:00 AM Ricardo Torres, who led the NSC for 17 years, talks about the challenges facing higher ed and the major data error that could upend his organizations research arm.

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Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is shutting down its campus in Clearfield, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges, officials announced in a statement Tuesday.

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Who Is In Charge of the Education Department Right Now? Few Details Are Out There

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Who Is In Charge of the Education Department Right Now? Few Details Are Out There Katherine Knott Wed, 01/22/2025 - 03:00 AM On day two of the new Trump administration, the president has only publicly announced an acting education secretary. Who else is running the agency on an interim basis is not yet clear.

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Defend the University: Lessons from Brazil and Argentina on Resisting Fascist Attacks on Higher Education (Debt Collective)

Higher Education Inquirer

Universities in the United States are under conservative and neoliberal attack. The Trump administration has promised to intensify the assault on higher education. In this Jubilee School discussion, leading Argentine and Brazilian scholar-activists that have fought to defend their public universities from the Milei and Bolsonaro regimes will share lessons on how to defend higher education against fascist attacks.

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Trump’s plans to axe U.S. education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warn

University Business

For many students of color, access to an equitable education is dependent on the initiatives and programs provided by the Department of Education. Among its various functions, the department provides targeted funding for low-income students, collects data on educational outcomes and investigates potential biasessential functions that help underserved students.

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How President Trump's Executive Orders May Affect Higher Education (Glen McGhee)

Higher Education Inquirer

Here are the key executive orders and actions President Trump has issued so far that may affect higher education: 1. Signed an executive order to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies, including in higher education[4]. This order aims to end what the administration calls "divisive preferential hierarchy" in favor of merit-based systems[4]. 2.