Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A new report by the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) points out that seventy years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students. The report titled, "Miles To Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America" reveals data and research findings on a wide range of persistent inequities that many Bl

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Would you shop for and buy a house without first knowing the asking price? How about a car? Of course not! You’d know what your budget is, look for a house or car that falls within your budget, and then decide whether the price tag is worth it to you. So it goes with the cost of college. A college education will probably be the first or second most expensive purchase that an individual will ever make over the course of his or her entire lifetime.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby made history when she became the first African American woman professor to earn tenure at Clemson University’s College of Education. Crosby, who was 82, died last week. Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby A committed activist who was part of the “Greenville 8”, Crosby participated in sit-ins in the 1960s to protest segregation at the Greenville library while she was a student at South Carolina State University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial Aid’s Foggy Future Liam Knox Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education. The most recent reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that, on average, those ages 25 and older who hold a bachelor's degree continue earning just over $30,000 each ye

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The concept of artificial intelligence is hardly new, but the full range of opportunities that exist are just being discovered. In the higher education world, colleges and universities are starting to dabble with AI projects, such as chatbots or aids for incoming students. The age of AI is burgeoning, ushering advancements in many fields, so it’s important that any institutions interested in incorporating this technology consider the rules and regulations around it.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Scholarly Publishing World Slow to Embrace Generative AI kathryn.palmer… Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM As the technology’s reach into the information sector expands, a recent report from Ithaka S+R shows that academe is still grappling with how best to integrate it into the scholarly publishing process.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Academic Success Tip: Hiring Embedded Writing Tutors Ashley Mowreader Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM Colby College trains students to work as writing fellows who support faculty members in writing-intensive courses.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Parents of a certain age have had to adapt to their kids doing most of their homework on a Chromebook instead of on paper for years now. When those kids matriculate to college, their reliance on technology only increases as hybrid learning structures, immersive environments and instruction on the tools they’ll use in the workforce — like artificial intelligence — are part of everyday life in higher education.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An advisory board member at Penn State York resigned from his role earlier this week after he was caught using a racist slur in a video posted to social media, The York Daily Record reported.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A few years ago, if higher education institutions wanted to keep teaching and learning operations running with minimal disruptions, remote learning was the only option. Now, as students have returned to campus and business as usual, remnants of remote learning remain. Research shows that hybrid learning models are still preferred by students. By offering classes both in person and online, students get the flexibility to attend in the ways that work best for them.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

LSU Student Jailed for Allegedly Tweeting Threat to Tiger-Loving Governor Ryan Quinn Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM An LSU student is in hot water after the state’s governor brought a live tiger to a football game.

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Hope College Network

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Beginning of a Journey Starting college is like arriving at an all-you-can-eat buffet—you don’t know where to start, but everything looks so good that you just want to try it all! That’s exactly what it’s been like for me as a freshman at Hope College. Here I am, only three months in, and already finding myself fully immersed in clubs and events, each one offering something new and exciting.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

‘How the World Ran Out of Everything’ and ‘Recentering Learning’ joshua.m.kim@d… Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM Economic and higher education lessons from the pandemic.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Symplicity is a global leader in supporting institutions in connect ing students with career opportunities. We have been advancing our deeply integrated A rtific i al Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities long before they became popular terms. These capabilities empower our users to deliver more personalized experiences, optimize career services, and elevate student employability to meet the demands of today’s dynamic job market.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

California community colleges have been struggling with financial aid fraudsters since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the problem seems to have grown, EdSource reported.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

One of the most popular college majors saw some of the highest growing rates of depression, according to a recent survey from Degreechoices, and experts weighed in on why that is. Rates of depression are growing among college students, with some experts believing the mental health crisis was exacerbated during the coronavirus pandemic. However, some majors saw higher increasing rates than others.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Empowering Students and Simplifying Credit Mobility quintina.barne… Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:38 AM The CUNY T-Rex High School Gateway site offers dual enrollment students and their counselors a valuable tool to understand how dual enrollment credits translate.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On paper, Angela Ramirez is taking a path like the one that many Texas policymakers and community college leaders designed to help students like her. With dreams of becoming a nurse, the high school graduate took an eight-week class to earn a nursing aide credential, which helped her land a job at a nursing home in New Braunfels. That job, she thought, would help her enter the health care field while she saved up to pay for her nursing degree.

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AIFS Abroad

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who’s interning in Ireland? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad internship program participant Jacqueline from Texas Woman’s University, who has been spending her fall semester interning abroad in Ireland’s capital city, Dublin. Read on to learn more about her internship experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international intern in Ireland.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education. The most recent reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that, on average, those ages 25 and older who hold a bachelor’s degree continue earning just over $30,000 each ye

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This week we're diving deep the impact and how to get involved with the annual Regional Entry Level Institute (RELI) with our guest, Nate Gordon! He shares with Dustin his past experiences with RELI and how it helps attendees prepare for whatever future their career brings.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image credit: unsplash In this post, Rea Michalopoulou reflects on the lessons learned in organising events that support academic community building. This SPA project was a collaborative effort from Maria Jernslett, Rea Michalopoulou, and Dr Ingrid Obsuth, as the PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology Representatives and Director for the AY 2023-24, respectively.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Missing Their Absentee Ballots, Some Students Still Voted Melissa Ezarik Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM When the process of obtaining and using an absentee ballot failed, some college students found themselves needing a last-minute plan B. What did this voting problem-solving look like?

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Missouri State

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Happy November Bears! I know that this time of year can be stressful for many students. The end of the semester often means due dates are approaching leaving students feeling overwhelmed, and anxious. Here are some tips to lose the end of semester blues. Don’t Procrastinate: Procrastinating only increases the amount of stress you will feel later. Try and get started on those projects early.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Republicans, Back in Charge of Congress, Aim to Increase Higher Ed Accountability jessica.blake@… Thu, 11/14/2024 - 03:00 AM With Republicans in the majority, expect continued attacks on elite universities and more momentum behind key legislation introduced when the GOP took the House in 2023.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Donald J. Trump's proposal to close the Department of Education represents a dramatic shift that could have devastating consequences for special education services in the United States. The Department of Education plays a pivotal role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the support and resources they need, and its potential elimination raises serious concerns about how special education will be impacted.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

New College of Florida will offer an independent study course on “wokeness” next January, featuring readings from NCF trustee and anti–diversity, equity and inclusion activist Chris Rufo and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, The Tampa Bay Times reported.

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The “4B" movement is trending on social media after Donald Trump won the presidential election. Originating in South Korea , the feminist campaign includes no giving birth, dating or having sex with men. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda details why this trend is gaining steam.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Senator Dr. Bill Cassidy will now officially lead the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee next year as the Republicans take control of the upper chamber following the election, the Louisiana Republican announced Thursday.

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