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Carnegie Classifications Unveils Major Redesign to Better Reflect Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ted Mitchell The Carnegie Classification system, long considered the definitive framework for categorizing U.S. higher education institutions, unveiled a significant redesign today that fundamentally changes how colleges and universities are classified and evaluated. The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced two major updates: a revised "Institutional Classification" replacing the historic Basic Classification, and an entire

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How to Optimize the Classroom Technology You Already Have

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Amid fears of possible federal funding cuts, colleges and universities are looking for ways to use existing technology, such as collaboration platforms, without reinvesting major dollars. The University of California, Berkeley, for example, is being extra cautious in investing in equipment, but as part of a public institution, the IT team is used to working within these constraints, according to Erfan Mojaddam, the universitys deputy chief academic technology officer.

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Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly 90% of employers plan to maintain or increase hiring for the Class of 2025 graduates, but overall hiring projections have fallen sharply from earlier forecasts, according to a new report released today by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The "Job Outlook 2025 Spring Update" found that while 24.6% of employers anticipate increasing their hiring and 64.6% expect to maintain current levels, significant planned cuts by some larger companies have reduced the overall h

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ResEdChat Ep 116: Staying Connected to Your Work! with Bernard Nichols

Roompact

In student affairs, especially Housing and Residence Life, we do what I like to call "shadow work"outside the classroom, in late-night conversations, in the spaces where students grow into themselves. In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Jasmine Nettles and guest Bernard Nichols talk about understanding "why"we do what we do, what keeps us going, and how our personal values and lived experiences have shaped the way we show up for students.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education's controversial February "Dear Colleague" letter that critics had denounced as an unprecedented attempt to restrict DEI initiatives nationwide.

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My Experience Studying Global Health

Hope College Network

As a second-semester junior, I can honestly say that the global health department has been one of my favorite parts of my Hope experience so far. Coming to college, I was a communication and Spanish double major. I had never heard of global health but did not foresee myself having an interest in medicine, clinical or otherwise. God had other plans for me, though.

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Higher Education Non-Exempt Staff Numbers Continue Seven-Year Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The non-exempt staff workforce at U.S. colleges and universities has steadily declined over the past seven years, with both full-time and part-time positions showing significant reductions, according to new research from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). The organization's latest workforce trends report, "The Non-Exempt Higher Education Staff Workforce: Trends in Composition, Size, and Equity," reveals a 9 percent overall decrease in full-time non

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Using simulation flexibly to provide experiential learning at scale

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Image credit: pexels, Tessy Agbonome In this post, Dr Agata Dunsmore shares some of the teaching innovations developed by the General Practice (GP) teaching team on the MBChB. Agata is a GP teacher, Year 4 Deputy Director of MBChB and previous Clinical Teaching Fellow in Simulation.This post belongs to the Engaging and Empowering Learning: Celebrating Best Practices series.

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Monumental Stairs: How Computational Design Guided Collaboration and Innovation at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Clark Nesxen

At the U nited States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the nearly 50,000-square-foot Madera Cyber Innovation Center (MCIC) is set to become a pivotal f acility , uniting military, academic, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of Air and Space Force officers in cyber-focused curricula, such as robotics and artificial intelligence. Situated at the foot of the Rockies on the edge of the a cademy’s Cadet Area a district recognized on the National Register of Historic Places for it s

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Inside the Lawsuits Challenging SEVIS Terminations—and Succeeding

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Inside the Lawsuits Challenging SEVIS Terminationsand Succeeding Johanna Alonso Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM Attorneys argue that the Department of Homeland Security shirked due process and exceeded its authority in targeting international students.

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Department of Education No Longer Posting Freedom of Information Requests

Higher Education Inquirer

The US Department of Education (ED) has stopped posting up-to-date Freedom of Information (FOIA) logs. These logs had been posted and updated from 2011 to September 2024 to improve transparency and accountability to the agency. We have reached out ED for a statement. We are also awaiting for a number of information requests, some of which have taken more than 18 months for substantive replies.

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Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Advanced Degree Candidates (PhDs & Postdocs) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

CAPD

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT advanced degree candidates. If you’re an undergraduate student or a Master’s (non-MBA) student, click here for about consulting opportunities. Boston Consulting Group Advanced Degree Candidates bridge initiative: BCG Accelerate & Bridge to BCG Program Target audience Date Description Application deadline BCG Accelerate Advanced Degree Candidates Late February Late March 2025 Virtual info ser

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AI Research Summaries ‘Exaggerate Findings,’ Study Warns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

AI Research Summaries Exaggerate Findings, Study Warns sara.custer@in Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM Bots tendency to display unwarranted confidence and fixate on pink elephants is particularly risky in medical research, according to a new paper.

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Consulting Opportunities Guide: Programs, Recruiting Timelines, and Bridge Initiatives for Undergraduates & Master’s (Non-MBA) – Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey and Bain & Company

CAPD

Read below for CAPD’s consulting opportunities guide specifically designed for MIT undergraduate and master’s (non-MBA) students. If you’re a PhD or postdoc, click here for about consulting opportunities. Boston Consulting Group Undergrad bridge initiative: BCG Advance Program Target audience Date Description Application deadline BCG Advance Sophomore/Second-Year Students (Graduating Dec 2026 July 2027) Friday, April 11, 2025(Virtual) Interactive event focused on leadership an

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CCS Named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications

College for Creative Study

A new Student Access and Earnings Classification recognizes institutions that foster opportunities for student success College for Creative Studies has been designated as an Opportunity College and University the Carnegie Classifications, recognizing CCS as an institution that can serve as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success.

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Living la Vita Lenta: Embracing the Slow Life in Florence

ISA Journal

Grace Vaughan is a student at William & Mary and aFeatured Blogger. She is studying withISAinFlorence, Italy. After living in Italy for almost three months, Im pleasantly surprised by the day-to-day differences in Italy compared to the United States. I realized the American life I am used to is much faster-paced than Italian life.

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A $75M Gift for the University of South Carolina

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of South Carolina has received a $75million gift to enhance its College of Arts and Sciences, officials announced Wednesday. The gift comes from alumnus Peter McCausland and his family foundation.

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BSN-Prepared Nurses Are Vital to Better Patient Outcomes

Gray Associates

The demand for BSN-prepared nurses is risingand with good reason. As healthcare systems seek to improve patient outcomes and meet evolving workforce expectations, nursing education is under increasing pressure to keep pace. But recent trends reveal a complex picture. From shifting enrollment patterns to growing capacity challenges, theres more beneath the surface than meets the eye.

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Judge Delays Antitrust Settlement Approval Over Roster Limits

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The NCAA and attorneys for plaintiff student athletes have 14 days to change the roster limit terms in the House v. NCAA settlement or the judge will deny its approval. This is the latest ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken in the landmark $2.8billion antitrust case that is set to transform college athletics and compensation for student athletes.

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U.S. colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments—a higher ed finance expert explains what they are

University Business

Endowments are pools of financial investments that belong to a nonprofit. These assets produce a revenue stream, typically from dividends, interest and realized capital gains. The funds endowments hold usually originate as charitable donations made to support an institutions mission. In most cases with higher education endowments, this wealth, which helps buoy a nonprofits budget, is supposed to last forever.

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2025 Grads Face a Slower Hiring Market This Spring

Confessions of a Community College Dean

2025 Grads Face a Slower Hiring Market This Spring Ashley Mowreader Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM Data from NACE and Handshake points to a competitive job market for the Class of 2025, with lower hiring in federal and tech roles.

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Survey: Parents shell out $3K annually on kids sports with college, pros in mind

University Business

Parents spend $3,000 annually on their childrens sports, the majority of them taking action elsewhere to manage rising costs, according to New York Lifes Insurances latest Wealth Watch survey. The results of the poll of U.S. adults with children aged 7 to 18 who participate on youth sports, conducted March 1 to 6, also indicates parents are pouring in money believing they are investing in an ultimate payoff. “Our research suggests that parents are deeply committed to supporting their child

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Leading Through Uncertainty

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Leading Through Uncertainty Elizabeth Redden Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM As leaders, we can help others manage uncertainty, even if we cant provide all the answers, Jen Heemstra writes.

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New Enhanced Dashboards: See your data your way

Via's

Unlock clarity with our Dashboardscustomize views, filter data, and act fast. All-in-one command center for smarter, data-driven decisions.

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Where Is Higher Ed Now and Where Is It Going? 2 Economists Weigh In: The Key

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Eds news and analysis podcast, two economists highlight opportunities that college and universities can grab to improve engagement with their local communities, create greater access for first-generation students and increase transparency around pricing.

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Editorial: 60 Years of the Society for Research into Higher Education

SRHE

by Rob Cuthbert Yesterday Issue No 60 of SRHE News appears by happy coincidence in the 60 th year since the Society for Research into Higher Education was established ( all my troubles seemed so far away ). Reminiscences can often be reinforced by the musical soundtrack of the time, as ours will be. Many readers of SRHE News and Blog werent born in 1965, but lets not allow such small obstacles to deflect us, when everybody knows the tunes anyway.

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Student Loan Debt: The Panic Starts May 5th

Higher Education Inquirer

In a move poised to send millions of Americans into financial distress, the U.S. Department of Education announced this week that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting Monday, May 5, 2025. This marks the official end of a pandemic-era pause in collections that has been in place since March 2020.

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Michigan AG: Searches Were About Vandalism of University Leaders' Homes

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Michigan attorney general's office revealed Thursday that the police searches Wednesday in Ann Arbor, Canton and Ypsilanti were part of a yearlong investigation into evidently coordinated vandalism, including pro-Palestine graffiti and in some cases shattered glass at the homes of the University of

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NSF Director Resigns Amid White House Budget Cuts and Staff Reduction Directives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan The director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced his resignation today, 16 months before his 6-year term ends, in a letter to staff obtained by Diverse. "I believe that I have done all I can to advance the mission of the agency and feel that it is time to pass the baton to new leadership," writes Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, a computer scientist who was nominated to lead NSF by then-President Donald Trump in December 2019 and was confirmed by the Senate

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Anti-DEI Guidance Letter Put On Hold, for Now

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Anti-DEI Guidance Letter Put On Hold, for Now jessica.blake@ Thu, 04/24/2025 - 08:00 PM Several colleges scrubbed their campuses and websites of DEI-related language and shuttered offices in order to comply with the letter's sweeping demands.

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Trump Administration Reverses Course on International Student Status Terminations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant policy reversal, the Trump administration has begun restoring the legal status of international students whose records were terminated in recent weeks, according to statements made by a Justice Department attorney during a federal court hearing in Oakland, California on Friday. Elizabeth D. Kurlan, representing the Justice Department, informed the court that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reactivating student records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEV

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A Blueprint for Repression

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Blueprint for Repression Elizabeth Redden Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM Harvard is rightly fighting back against the Trump administrations demands, which pose a threat to every college in America, John K. Wilson writes. Byline(s) John K.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing White House Initiative on HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order this week establishing a White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), positioning the program within the Executive Office of the President to enhance the institutions' capacity to provide quality education. The initiative will focus on developing private-sector partnerships, supporting institutional development, and preparing students for high-growth industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing,

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Norway Seeks to Hire Away U.S. Faculty Amid Trump Tumult

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Research Council of Norway launched a roughly $9.5million fund Wednesday to help recruit researchers from other countries, The Guardian reported, in what appears to be a trend of other nations seeking to hire U.S.

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In a nutshell: Trump’s 5 executive orders targeting higher education

University Business

President Donald Trump unveiled a set of executive orders that could have a wide-ranging impact on higher ed. President Trump’s directives restructure the accreditation system, bolster the standing of HBCUs, scrutinize foreign donations to higher education research and tackle AI in the workforce and classroom. Trump goes after higher education accreditation system in executive order The first order allows the federal government to suspend or terminate an accreditation body that performs po