Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives. On Wednesday, AAUP renewed their call to colleges and universities to fund and protect research and teaching that addresses social inequity and the needs of historically underrepresented groups.

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The Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Jeannette Baca , New Mexico Highlands University Debbie Gonzalez , California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Jamie Langlois , Grand Valley State University Mary Kirk , Winona State University Key Statement: A framework for educators to address personal and student trauma, provide compassionate instruction, and create a thriving learning environment Keywords: T-I CoI, Instruction, Well-Being, Crisis Introduction Using the Trauma-Informed Community of Inquiry (T-I CoI) framework as a peda

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Amid these tensions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) represent a promising opportunity to reinvigorate and expand the national higher education narrative. Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled.

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Ed.gov Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

One year ago, Congress restarted student loan payments, and already more borrowers are current on their federal student loans than were before the payment pause began. Borrowers now have only three months until they face consequences for late payments – making our work to support student borrowers and reform the broken student loan system more Continue Reading The post What’s Next as Borrowers Return to Repayment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last school year was one of the most turbulent times for higher education in recent memory. As the fall semester begins, it seems that college protests over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not slowing down. With three-fifths of U.S. colleges having protests last school year and encampments on over 130 campuses across the country, it’s more likely than not that you have or will experience this at your school.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A ‘Super League’ for Big-Time College Sports? Doug Lederman Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The four major football-playing conferences could join forces in a league backed by private equity, a news report suggests.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Dr. Christopher A. Brooks Dr. Christopher A. Brooks can link a recent trip to the African continent back to childhood. Brooks recalls his father’s experiences in the Merchant Marines in the 1950s, visiting West Africa, and how the parental influence extends into his work as an anthropologist and professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Both of my parents made their children aware of African history and geography when we were young,” reflects Brooks, during his most recent excursion to Ken

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A new initiative between a Connecticut university and a public school system has been established to help diversify teaching and the shortage of special education professionals. The partnership between Sacred Heart University’s Farrington College of Education & Human Development and Stamford Public Schools will be laser-focused on identifying and recruiting local talent to ensure that classrooms are led by teachers who better represent the families and the children they serve.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Can We Trust AI in Qualitative Research? Elizabeth Redden Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Andrew L. Gillen urges caution in using AI to analyze qualitative data. Byline(s) Andrew L.

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University Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Toxic incentive structures surrounding publishing scholarly work may be eroding faculty and research integrity at large. Without proper mediation, those shortcuts can resurface years later at the highest echelons of academia. At least three former or current college presidents have been struck by plagiarism accusations in the past 15 months, including Marc Tessier-Lavigne of Stanford, Claudine Gay of Harvard and, most recently, Darryl J.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Career Coaching Can Aid Student Success, but Not Every Student Receives Guidance Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Students who receive timely information, support and personalized help are more likely to land a job that requires a college degree, but only one in five students receives this kind of support, according to new research from Strada.

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Higher Education Whisperer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Greetings from the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) meeting at the Canberra Innovation Network. Dr Charles Gretton and,l Dr Nian (Jenny) Jiang are talking about how research can have real world impact. Charles talked about both AI research improving industrial processes and Jenny development of new instruments.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Despite Reputation Drop, American Universities Remain Top-Ranked Globally kathryn.palmer… Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Rankings show that while U.S. universities are well represented among top institutions, their collective reputation has declined over the past decade.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Three Executive Committees for the faculty governance bodies of the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) today pledged their strong support for the “Statement of Unity for the Future of Higher Ed,” which was issued by Higher Education Labor United (HELU) and eleven national unions, from AFSCME to NEA to SEIU to UAW, that represent campus workers.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Changing of the Guard at ‘Inside Higher Ed’ Doug Lederman Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Moving on from the publication I helped found.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Sightline data focuses on creating data-based solutions to improve college and university operations, while trying to make education more accessible and affordable for college students everywhere. In this episode of This Week in College Viability, Ashley Kern discusses: • Data enterpreneurs in higher ed and their impact • The FAFSA Debacle • The Sightline niche • Market analysis services • Using data to improve graduation rates.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

University of Washington biochemist David Baker has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in “computational protein design.” He will receive half of the $1.1 million prize; the other half will be split between Demis Hassabis and John Jumper of Google DeepMind, who won for “protein structure prediction.

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Hope College Network

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Sunset in Holland Introduction: One Month in Holland, Michigan So, here I am, an international student from Central Asia, Uzbekistan, and I’ve been living in the beautiful town of Holland, Michigan, for about a month now. Let me tell you, it’s been quite the ride so far—full of new experiences, new friends, and way too many trips to the cafeteria (because who can resist good food, right?).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Colleges in west and central Florida canceled classes for part of the week as they prepared for Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm that’s expected to slam into Tampa on Wednesday night and move across central Florida.

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Hope College Network

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Introduction I’ve had at least one job on campus since February of my freshman year, and I’m now a junior. In other words, I’ve had a lot of time to figure out the best and hardest parts of having a job as a student, and I’m here today to share those with you! Where do I work? My primary job is working in Campus Print and Mail.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Alleged Fake Elector Accuses Ariz. Universities of Illegally Aiding Harris Campaign kathryn.

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University Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A college degree can help you financially get ahead, compared to a high school diploma alone. In 2022, workers ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor’s degree earned a median annual salary of $66,600, according to the latest National Center for Education Statistics data. Their counterparts with only a high school education earned $41,800 a year. But not all college grads see that salary boost.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Report: Understanding Student Parents Using Data Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM New research from the California Alliance for Student Parent Success uses state data to understand the experiences of parenting students in higher education and opportunities to better serve them.

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University Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The role of college leadership has significantly evolved in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). With AI transforming various sectors, higher education is no exception. Colleges can no longer afford to ignore AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution because these technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in the employment sector. Employers widely use AI to enhance efficiency, boost productivity and improve customer satisfaction, making it essential for future employees.

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The Student Affairs Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Office of Student Engagement at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) provides support for over 480 student organizations, which play a crucial role in enhancing student life. Recognizing the growing need for impactful interactions, the Division of Student Affairs launched a plan in Fall 2023 aimed at strengthening student organizations, recognizing their transformative potential, and addressing the evolving needs of VCU students.

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Terminalfour

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This week, we share insights on user-centered design, optimizing conversion pathways, implementing engaging content strategies, prioritizing mobile optimization and accessibility, and leveraging data-driven insights, for universities to achieve improvements in your website performance.

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The Student Affairs Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Fostering Transparency and Dialogue: The Creation of the Student Leadership Executive Board (SLEB) During the summer of 2023, the Division of Student Affairs at VCU listened to student concerns over recent university decisions, including the closure of Chili’s, which was converted into a catering kitchen, and the closing of the pool and basketball courts at the Larrick Student Center.

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Campus Sonar

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As an industry, higher ed is often slow to change. But in the current landscape, change is critical to long-term sustainability. A strong strategic plan gives you flexibility to evolve as needed to meet current market and audience needs. Strategic plans start with an environmental scan to understand the current status of your institution in the marketplace, as well as opportunities or threats you need to address in the plan.

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The Student Affairs Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Each February, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) sponsors Lobby Day, a key opportunity for students to engage directly with the Virginia General Assembly. Held on February 13, 2024, this event allowed students to travel to the Virginia State Capitol, where they met with delegates and senators to advocate for the university.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. For the first time in a decade, year-over-year enrollment increased at the university and the overall retention rate was 81.1%, the highest reported since the school began tracking the metric in 1991.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Hello SAAL Blog readers! Here is the next installment of our conversation series getting to know the leaders that make up this wonderful group of Student Affairs Assessment Leaders and learning from their personal stories. I joined the SAAL blog team after starting a new role as the Director of Assessment, Data Analytics, and Research at the University of Delaware.

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University Business

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Higher education has been historically structured to limit access to members from the U.S. workforce in low-wage jobs and limited postsecondary experience. By understanding their personal, professional and socioeconomic circumstances, the sector can expand its reach to 20% more prospective students, declares a new report from WGU Labs, Western Governors University’s research and innovation hub.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Can US higher education do much to reduce climate change, either as a leader or as a teacher? The answer so far is no. That's not to say that there aren't universities doing climate change research. There are. But that research is outweighed by those who control higher education, trustees and endowment managers, and their financial interests. While these devastating occurrences serve as entertainment, news coverage makes the stakes seemingly more visible with the latest hurricanes: Helene and Mi

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Harris Holds Massive Edge Over Trump Among College Students. It’s Even Bigger in Swing States. Johanna Alonso Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM A new Inside Higher Ed/Generation Lab survey shows Harris leading nationally by 38 points, with around a third of students reporting they are more likely to cast a ballot because she’s top of the ticket.

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