Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Dr. Helene Gayle, who was named Spelman College’s 11th college president in 2022, has announced that she will not return to the presidency after her personal leave expires. Gayle, a trained epidemiologist who previously served as CEO of the Chicago Community Trust before taking the helm of the all-Black women’s college in Atlanta, Gayle took a personal leave of absence from the school last month.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A Fight Over the New College of Florida Foundation Josh Moody Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Changes to NCF regulations will allow the board and administration to exert more control over the foundation. Critics worry officials will raid restricted funds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thanks to a $1.5 million grant from T.D. Jakes Foundation (TDJF), in partnership with Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), Paul Quinn College (PQC) is looking to create an innovative housing model, accompanied by a mixed-use community on their Dallas campus. PQC is the only minority-serving, federally recognized Work College in the nation. “This is so much more than a traditional real estate project or campus housing development—it’s a statement about what higher education can be for all of us – those who a

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Optimism, Concern Follow Trump’s Decision to Tap Former WWE Exec as Education Secretary jessica.blake@… Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The journey of Black males through the American educational system is often marked by unique obstacles: racial stereotyping, lowered expectations, and systemic inequities that hinder their potential and alienate them from environments meant to foster growth (Howard, 2014). Black male students are frequently perceived as problems (DuBois, 1903) and must navigate both direct and indirect deficit ideologies and practices.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students Sara Weissman Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The Los Angeles Community College District is experimenting with a new program that gives $1,000 a month to students in health-related fields.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Dr. John J. DeGioia—the longest serving President of Georgetown University—announced on Thursday that he was stepping down due to ongoing health concerns. DeGioia personified Georgetown, having earned his undergraduate degree and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Jesuit institution—worked his way up the ranks to become college president, a position that he held for 23 years.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Cybersecurity is always top of mind for higher education IT administrators, and for good reason. More than 60% of higher education institutions got hit by ransomware attacks in the past year, according to Sophos. At the same time, schools are shorthanded. In education, 38% of IT leaders said their organizations lack sufficient understanding of staffing needs around cybersecurity, according to the “2024 CDW Cybersecurity Research Report.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hundreds of female faculty members at the University of Colorado Boulder will get back pay as part of a $4.5 million settlement in a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against the university, Colorado Public Radio reported last week.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As a top research university, the Georgia Institute of Technology invests in high-performance computing (HPC) systems to ensure researchers have the computing resources they need to innovate and make discoveries. But when the university recently launched a new supercomputer, it was for a different set of users. It was built for classroom instruction and for students to learn about artificial intelligence (AI).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A researcher who claimed a blockbuster discovery of a superconductor that worked at room temperature but then saw the article retracted is no longer employed by the University of Rochester, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We're pleased to welcome Sam Ferrigno back to the podcast this week. She talks with Dustin about her experience being a writer for the blog this past year as well as her integration of the stoic philosophy into her work. Sam explains the basic tenets of stoicism and how it strives to create better balance in a world that is often chaotic and unpredictable.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

U.S. higher education institutions lead the world in interdisciplinary science, according to a new ranking of interdisciplinary strength in undergraduate and postgraduate education programs and research centers.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Bollywood dance troupe In this post, Thalia Blacking, describes the recent Celebration of Culture at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, which aimed to celebrate the wealth of sociocultural experience held within the undergraduate student body. Thalia is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In Defense of FIRE Elizabeth Redden Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM John K. Wilson argues that a recent defense of the AAUP goes too far in denouncing the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Byline(s) John K.

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Hope College Network

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Intro Working while studying can feel like trying to juggle flaming torches on a unicycle—exciting but a little scary! For me, balancing my role as a student blogger with classes and my job at Kletz Market has turned out to be a pretty amazing adventure. Hope College isn’t just a school; it’s a community where you can grow and learn while having fun.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What We’re LEARNing quintina.barne… Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Early indications from a new national effort to recognize undergraduate learning.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this comprehensive analysis, we examine how three-year college degrees and academic realignment can help institutions address enrollment challenges in higher education. Article Overview: ✓ Analysis of why students and parents choose accelerated degree programs, and what this means for your institution's future. ✓ Practical strategies for implementing three-year degrees while maintaining academic quality and meeting accreditation requirements. ✓ A structured framework for academic realignment,

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Parchment

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Discover how TCU streamlined its transcript and diploma processing with Parchment to improve efficiency, service quality, and student satisfaction. Challenges Complex manual processes requiring time-intensive steps for daily operations Transcript service delays during peak periods, particularly during winter break Limited access to learner legacy records Solution Parchment Award Platform Diploma Services Transcript Services Results Reduced manual processing from automation, freeing staff for hig

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

There’s a New (Il)literacy Myth sara.custer@in… Thu, 11/21/2024 - 09:58 AM Too frequently scholars and the media dangerously misrepresent students’ ability to read and interest in reading.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Class of 2025 is expected to enjoy a stronger job market when they graduate in the spring, according to new projections from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, or NACE. Employers stated they will hire 7.3% more graduates next April than last year, and 27% said they are planning to increase hiring. Graduates may also be looking at more lucrative compensation.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

University Culture and ‘The Geek Way’ joshua.m.kim@d… Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:07 AM What higher ed should absorb and reject from tech culture.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Social media has the potential to broaden your connection with off-campus community members, though moderation is recommended. Two higher ed leaders active on LinkedIn provide clues on how the powerful tool can strengthen your outreach, connection and influence when used intentionally. Creating an inclusive e-community Noah Geisel, the micro-credential program manager at the University of Colorado Boulder, likes to describe himself as a community organizer.

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

American investors are betting heavily on for-profit online education and mass incarceration. Shares of LRN (Stride), the company that operates cyber charter schools, have increased about 60 percent over the last 30 days, reaching an all-time high today. Shares of GEO Group (GEO) , an owner and operator of private prisons, have increased more than 90 percent over the last month.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Four University of Rochester students have been arraigned in connection to an incident in which they allegedly hung “Wanted” posters on campus that depicted faculty members who they said support Israel’s war in Gaza, The Democrat and

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

College accreditor ACCSC has renewed approval of four for-profit colleges owned by California-based International Education Corp. (IEC), a company that was forced to shut down many of its campuses in the past year after a U.S. Department of Education investigation revealed the schools were rigging student entrance exams and engaging in other fraudulent conduct.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

There’s an irony to how some Republicans are thinking about policing the nation’s colleges. On the one hand, conservatives believe in small government and fewer regulations. An executive order issued by President Donald Trump in 2017 directed every federal agency, including the U.S. Department of Education, to “alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At California’s community colleges, conservative professors and students are making their voices heard — not just in the classroom but in court. Their lawsuits have already led community colleges to pay millions in settlements and legal fees. CalMatters identified at least seven cases filed since 2020 in which professors or students have sued their community college districts for issues related to free speech.

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