Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday. The ambitious expansion strategy, approved by Rice's Board of Trustees, will grow the undergraduate student body to approximately 5,200 students while significantly increasing graduate enrollment to reach a projected total university enrollment of 9,500 students.

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The Guardian Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Thousands of digital natives to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone Thousands of gen Z students in Greater Manchester are to learn soft skills such as empathy and time-management in a UK-first trial aimed at teaching everyday but essential tools. The pioneering programme will teach young people how to thrive in the workplace after employers said digital natives were too afraid to speak on the phone or do job interviews.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

A Dr. Donald Guy Generals fter nearly a decade of leadership marked by program expansion and innovative initiatives, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) President Dr. Donald "Guy" Generals is seeking answers following his unexpected removal earlier this month. On April 10, the CCP Board of Trustees voted to relieve Generals of his duties, placing him on paid administrative leave until his contract expires in June.

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Roompact

APRIL 21, 2025

This meeting could have been an email. How many times have you said this? How many times have you heard this? Within higher education, were notorious for having standing meetings that are often longer than they need to be, knowing that the information could have been communicated via email. Amidst the chaos that was my.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

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University Business

APRIL 21, 2025

Students preparing for life at sea are projected to make the highest ROI on their bachelor’s degrees from a public college or university over the span of their career, according to an updated database from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University. Six of the 10 public institutions with the highest average ROI 40 years following a student’s enrollment predominantly focused on maritime-related fields, such as port and shipping administration, ocean engineering

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Edu Alliance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

April 21, 2025, by Dean Hoke : With this profile of Davidson College, I complete the tenth and final entry in my series exploring small colleges across the United States. This journey has deepened my appreciation for the distinct contributions and lasting impact of these diverse institutions. Collectively, these colleges have further strengthened my belief in the diversity, resilience, and enduring importance of American higher education and reaffirmed the vital role that small colleges continu

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Higher Education Today

APRIL 21, 2025

Title: Supporting Online Learners: Insights from SUNYs Campus Coaching Programs Authors: Marjorie Dorim-Williams, Jlynn Castleman, Parker Cellura, Rebekah ODonoghue, and Makoto Toyoda Source: MDRC The structure and delivery of online programs can have significant impacts on a students ability to succeed. After examining success coaching practices at three State University of New York institutions, the authors of new analysis from MDRC.

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University Business

APRIL 21, 2025

After years of working with higher education institutions across the U.S., Ive seen firsthand how university marketing teams are feeling the pressure. With national enrollment down 7.5% and competition heating up for a shrinking pool of prospective students, these teams are being asked to do more than ever craft compelling content, engage stakeholders, support fundraising, and drive measurable results all while budgets keep tightening.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

At Emory University School of Medicine, I provide tailored audiovisual solutions for practicing physicians who must balance patient care with teaching responsibilities all without the convenience of dedicated classrooms. They go to whatever room is ready for their class on a given day, meaning they dont have the luxury of mastering a single rooms technology.

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University Business

APRIL 21, 2025

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, May 15that 2 p.m. ET In higher education, effective budgeting is essential for sustaining academic excellence, supporting strategic growth, and ensuring long-term financial stability. However, aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and significant funding deficits complicate leaderships ability to properly budget in the long term, which can lead to unwanted financial surprises.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

The Digital Divide: Student Generative AI Access colleen.flaherty Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Half of chief technology officers say their institution doesnt grant students access to generative AI tools. How does your college compare?

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Higher Education Today

APRIL 21, 2025

Title: Regional Public Universities: Expanding Higher Educations ROI for Student and Communities Authors: Cecilia M. Orphan and Mac Wetherbee Source: Third Way A new Third Way report urges tailored federal and state support for regional public universities (RPUs)rural and urban alikethat educate the majority of four-year public college students and drive local workforce development.

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College for Creative Study

APRIL 21, 2025

Sometimes when you meet someone, you just click. For Stephanie Kalb and Chair of Interior Design, Sandra Olave, a shared elevator ride at College for Creative Studies was that moment. And it would prove to be pivotal in paving a career pathway for a lifetime passion for interior design. The Interview “I love this job because I love to draw things and then make it into reality” Stephanie Kalb What sparked your interest in interior design?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

Education Department to Restart Debt Collection on Defaulted Student Loans Katherine Knott Mon, 04/21/2025 - 04:31 PM About 25 percent of all borrowers have or will default on their student loans in the next few months, and another 35 percent are at least 60 days past due.

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University Business

APRIL 21, 2025

Keenan Hartert has heard people say college students just need to get a job to work their way through college. Hes found its not that simple. The Minnesota State University Mankato professor noticed that some students who seemed engaged in class bombed tests, in part because of trying to balance full course loads with working more than 20 hours a week whether on overnight hospital shifts or managing a Kwik Trip.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

Northwestern University is stepping in to fund ongoing research projects after the private institution received stop-work orders on nearly 100 federal grants, CBS News Chicago reported.

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Higher Education Inquirer

APRIL 21, 2025

As housing costs soar and faculty wages stagnate, colleges and universities are turning to a so-called solution: workforce housing. Marketed as a win-win to help recruit and retain middle-income academic workersthose priced out of both subsidized and market-rate housingthis trend has quietly become a major land grab. But behind the rhetoric of affordability and institutional care lies a troubling truth: big banks and universities are partnering to privatize housing and reshape cities in ways tha

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

If Were Serious About Cutting the Cost of College, Here Is Where to Start sara.custer@in Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Three-year degrees dont just make sense financially. Theyre also good for students development and careers, says John Kroger.

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CIP

APRIL 21, 2025

On April 17, 2025, Berkshire Community College (BCC) held its annual Falconer and Academic Excellence Awards ceremony at the Boland Theater, recognizing the very best among its student body. These distinguished awards are presented to students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their areas of study, as nominated by BCC faculty members.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

Responding to a Post-COVID Student Population With Academic Support Ashley Mowreader Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM The University of South Florida reimagined its academic success center to better meet students where they are in part by hiring a care coordinator and increasing peer supports.

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Symplicity

APRIL 21, 2025

We're excited to share Symplicity's most recent Accommodate release with you and your team. Based on your feedback, we focused on the tools your office needs to enhance data visualization, streamline testing, and support multi-campus environments. Here's how these new features will transform services for your students.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

No More TRIO Access for Undocumented Students in California and Oregon Sara Weissman Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Undocumented students in the two states cant participate in federal programs that support underserved students anymore, depriving them of valuable services.

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Terminalfour

APRIL 21, 2025

Alumni are powerful ambassadors in higher-ed marketing. Their authentic stories and online engagement build trust, foster community, and shape student choices. This week, we explore how alumni voices are reshaping recruitment in a digital age.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

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Higher Education Whisperer

APRIL 21, 2025

Recently I received an email which I thought was asking me to write an article nominating to educators. A fee of just over $1,000 was offered. But when I looked more closely, I would have to pay the fee and then I would appear as one of the leaders. Along with a profile or me, would be a photo.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday has sent waves of grief through Catholic institutions of higher learning across the nation, as university leaders reflect on the profound impact the first Jesuit pope had on their campuses and missions. Pope Francis, 88, died just one day after appearing at St. Peter's Square to deliver his Easter blessings to the faithful.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 21, 2025

Simpson College president Jay Byers, 54, was found dead in his campus residence Thursday after missing a scheduled Zoom meeting that morning, The Des Moines Register reported.

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APRIL 21, 2025

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APRIL 21, 2025

At least 11 state colleges enroll in program that trains officers for limited involvement in immigration operations Fears of a new wave of deportations and student visa cancellations are rising at a number of Florida s most diverse universities after administrators signed agreements recasting campus police as federal immigration agents. Miamis Florida International University (FIU) is one of at least 11 state colleges to enroll in the top tier of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) 287

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APRIL 21, 2025

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APRIL 21, 2025

University fights back against threats to cut about $9bn in funding for school after it refused to comply with demands In a new lawsuit, Harvard University alleged that the Donald Trump administration is trying to gain control of academic decision-making at Harvard, several news outlets are reporting. The university is fighting back against the administrations threat to review about $9bn in federal funding after Harvard officials refused to comply with a list of demands that included appointing

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

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The Guardian Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Hard-hatting chancellor | Welcoming US academics | Water fines | Customer service | Skincare routine Your pictures of Rachel Reeves in various hard hats , such as the one in Saturdays paper, threaten to erase the memory of photos of Theresa and Philip May exiting church. Perhaps you could furnish us with a photo of Ms Reeves explaining to a group of benefit recipients why she proposed to cut their annual incomes by thousands of pounds , an encounter which would produce yet another hard-hat photo

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

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APRIL 21, 2025

Faculty senates across prominent colleges and universities are urging their leaders to adopt a special policy to fightthe Trump administration’s recent attacks on institutions’ federal funding: a mutual defense compact. On April 6, Rutgers University’s faculty senate passed a resolution establishing the Mutual Defense Compact of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, which calls on the 18 member institutions to pool financial, legal and media resources to support any one school facing

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