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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. The challenges predate the pandemic but were exacerbated by it. The COVID-19 infection itself also appears to have made the situation worse.

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Meet the Your Place in Space Challenge Winners

Ed.gov Blog

High school teachers across the country worked with their students this past fall to enter the U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Your Place in Space Challenge. The challenge was the first in the CTE Momentum series, which prepares high school students for rewarding careers and increases access to career and technical education (CTE). Through the Continue Reading The post Meet the Your Place in Space Challenge Winners appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology Outreach Efforts Earn It Hispanic-Serving Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology has earned the federal distinction of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Dr Teik C. Lim The institute — which operates at the highest tier of research (R1) — reached its goal a year ahead of schedule, after launching its Hispanic and Latinx Leadership Council to fuel Hispanic student enrollment and deepen relationships with Hispanic and Latinx alumni, businesses, and organizations.

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The Joys of ‘Leading From the Margins’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Joys of ‘Leading From the Margins’ Susan H. Greenberg Tue, 02/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Hollins University president Mary Hinton discusses her new book, about how her identity as a Black woman from the rural South shaped her approach to college leadership. Byline(s) Susan H.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Updates for New FAFSA Implementation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has updated how it calculates the amount of aid students will receive to be in full alignment with the FAFSA Simplification Act. U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona said the update, the latest in ED’s 2024–25 Better FAFSA ® implementation, will not impact implementation timelines. Dr. Miguel Cardona “We are putting all hands-on deck and using every lever we have to make sure we can achieve the transformational potential of the Better FAFSA to m

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University of California Lifts Ban on Online Degree Programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

University of California Lifts Ban on Online Degree Programs Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 02/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Even as the debate on online courses continues, the UC move is creating concern about shared governance between faculty and university leaders.

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LAURIANE QUENEE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lauriane Quenee Lauriane Quenee has been appointed senior director of environmental health and safety at the California Institute of Technology. Quenee served as the biosafety officer at Caltech. She holds a Ph.D. in microbiology from the Universite Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France.

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Mitchell Hamline School of Law Names New President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Camille M. Davidson has been appointed president and dean of Southern Illinois University’s Mitchell Hamline School of Law, effective July 1. Davidson serves as professor of law at the law school and has served as dean at SIU Law since July 2020. Camille Davidson “I am thrilled to be leading Mitchell Hamline,” said Davidson. “Mitchell Hamline’s record of innovation and adaptability — including launching the first-in-the-nation Blended Learning program — speaks to its independence and forward-loo

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Calvin President Resigns Amid Charges of ‘Unwelcome’ Communication

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The president of Calvin University, Wiebe Boer, resigned Monday after an external investigation revealed that he had engaged in “unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the community,” the institution said in a statement.

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MICHELLE HERNANDEZ

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Michelle Hernandez Michelle Hernandez has been appointed assistant vice president of communications, marketing, and external affairs in the Office of Public Affairs at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY. Hernandez holds a bachelor’s degree in English and sociology from Rutgers University in New Jersey, an MPA from Long Island University, and a doctorate in business from Pace University.

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Demand for grad school isn’t going anywhere. How can you reel students into your programs?

University Business

Graduate school isn’t an optional preference for many bachelor’s degree holders—it’s a demand. That’s what a recent report from Spark451, a Jenzabar Company, suggests when it found that 64% of undergraduates who began college between four and six years ago are either enrolled in a graduate program now or are seriously considering taking the next step.

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Turning Eye-Rolls Into Engagement: Navigating Sharing Next Steps of Intentional Interactions

Roompact

Have you made your way to Wonka or Mean Girls in the past few weeks? Were you then shocked to find out they were in fact….MUSICALS?!? As a past theater kid who had a few Broadway songs in my top ten from Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped, my reaction was far from an eye-roll since I am.

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$1 billion donation will provide free tuition at a Bronx Medical School

University Business

The 93-year-old widow of a Wall Street financier has donated $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with instructions that the gift be used to cover tuition for all students going forward. The donor, Ruth Gottesman, is a former professor at Einstein, where she studied learning disabilities, developed a screening test and ran literacy programs.

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Billion-Dollar Donation Makes Tuition Free at N.Y. Medical College

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A $1 billion donation to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx borough of New York City will pay tuition for all of its students, The New York Times reported.

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Life support: How colleges are guiding students beyond campus life

University Business

Student support programs are increasingly filling up college and university “To-Do” lists to ensure undergraduates are in the best position to thrive during their studies. However, colleges aren’t doing enough to ensure students are able to transition out of a life solely focused on class and getting good grades. To prepare students for a life outside of college, institutions are beginning to connect eager alumni with students to help show them the ropes of what it means to be

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Part-Time Adjuncts in Cinematic Arts Unionize at Southern California

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Part‐time adjunct faculty who teach at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts have unionized. The mail-in election took place this month among non-tenure-track adjuncts who work for the school remotely or at the University Park campus, according to information from the National Labor Relations Board. The tally was 206 to 13 out of 290 eligible voters, the NLRB said.

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CCS Students Address Sustainability & Mobility Challenges in Projects with ACC, Ford & Gravity Sketch

College for Creative Study

The post CCS Students Address Sustainability & Mobility Challenges in Projects with ACC, Ford & Gravity Sketch appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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Arizona Governor Demands Meeting With Regents on Finances

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Following a war of words between the University of Arizona Faculty Senate chair and the chair of the Arizona Board of Regents over financial issues—which has since escalated to legal action—Governor Katie Hobbs is demanding a meeting with regents and UA leaders.

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Universities must overcome ‘echo chamber’ and self-censorship, says Reading VC

The Guardian Higher Education

Robert Van de Noort says vice-chancellors must be bold in protecting academic freedom and promoting diversity of thought Universities risk becoming “uniformities” of rigid ideas and self-censorship, according to the vice-chancellor of the University of Reading, who accused the government and his fellow university leaders of creating echo chambers on campus.

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Lessons From Michigan’s Continued Efforts to Make College Free

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Lessons From Michigan’s Continued Efforts to Make College Free marylchurchill… Tue, 02/27/2024 - 03:00 AM States can pass incremental efforts to make college more affordable.

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Alumni Spotlight: Zach’s Business Internship in London

AIFS Abroad

Zach, a student at the University of Southern California, completed a Business internship in London, England and discovered so much professionally and personally. He was eager to talk about what it was like doing a Business internship abroad in London. Read on to get the scoop! 1. What made you want to intern abroad and why London? I wanted to intern abroad because of my constant desire to get out of my comfort zone.

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Higher Education in a ‘Post-Generational Society’: Key Podcast

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What would postsecondary education look like in a world where true lifelong learning—people engaging in education or training at many points throughout their lives—was the norm?

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Sadhana Lolla named 2024 Gates Cambridge Scholar

CAPD

Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships Published by MIT News on February 27, 2024 MIT senior Sadhana Lolla has won the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which offers students an opportunity to pursue graduate study in the field of their choice at Cambridge University in the U.K. Established in 2000, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers full-cost post-graduate scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside of the U.K.

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PUC on Broadway: Q&A with Co-Director Leila Beltran 

PUC

PUC on Broadway was showcased at St. Helena High School Performing Arts Center from February 3-4. People braved the winter weather to watch, but the cast believed it was well worth it. Leila Beltran, a sophomore liberal studies major, was the co-director for PUC on Broadway with Student Association President Kaitlyn Nakanishi. Leila had a say in how songs were staged, offered a second opinion, and coached the performers.

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A Win-Win Partnership for Universities and Older Adults: Engage Seniors, Enrich Your Community: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 196 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Paul Weiss

The Change Leader, Inc.

Discover the untapped potential of engaging seniors in higher education in our latest episode. We spotlight the Oasis Institute's pivotal role in fostering lifelong learning, health, and civic engagement, and its dynamic collaborations with universities. Learn about the multiple benefits that are enriching educational experiences for seniors and injecting fresh perspectives into the academic realm.

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Announcing Diploma Services for K-12: Print & Digital Diploma Management to enhance student mobility

Parchment

We’ve got some exciting news! Here at Parchment, we are thrilled to announce that we are now offering Diploma Services for K-12 schools, districts, and state agencies. This groundbreaking solution equips high school education providers with more tools to help learners meet the needs of a digital world by offering both print and digital high school diplomas.

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Embattled community college pauses enrollment indefinitely

University Business

Eastern Gateway Community College will pause registration and enrollment beyond spring semester due to financial problems, the college and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced. Students registered for spring semester will be able to finish their coursework. Those who are graduating this semester won’t be affected, but students who want to register for summer and fall semesters will need to do so at another institution.

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Parchment Introduces Learner-Centered Diploma Solution for K-12 Schools and Districts to Meet The Needs of a Digital World

Parchment

Add post content. There’s always more to learn. Blog Parchment News Parchment + Quottly: How We are Turning Credentials Into Opportunities, Together Blog K-12 Announcing Diploma Services for K-12: Print & Digital Diploma Management to enhance student mobility Podcast Pathways The Good, The Bad & The Ugy of Microcredentials Podcast Pathways How to Create a Credit Mobility Culture Ready to feel the power of Parchment?

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National college professors group sanctions New College: ‘politically motivated takeover’

University Business

The governing body of the American Association of University Professors voted to sanction New College of Florida for “substantial non-compliance” with academic governance standards, the organization announced in a press release Monday morning. A sanction from the AAUP serves to inform professors and others of poor working conditions at higher education institutions, according to the organization’s sanction list.

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It is not just about evaluation: the role of research in supporting widening participation

SRHE

by Neil Raven Much attention is now directed towards the role of evaluation in efforts to widening higher education participation. Indeed, the evaluation of interventions aimed at broadening HE access, and ensuring the success of those from under-represented groups once they are at university, is considered a priority by the Office for Students [OfS], ( Blake 2022 ; OfS, 2023a ; OfS, 2024 ).

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Could a Per-Student Tax Alleviate a College Town’s Budget Challenges? - Kathryn Palmer, Inside Higher Ed

Ray Schroeder

The University of Delaware owns nearly 35 percent of the untaxed property in Newark but is exempt from paying property taxes. City officials want to tax the university $50 per student, per semester. Dennis Assanis, UD’s president, said earlier this month that inflated employee health-care costs are behind the university’s hiring freeze and consideration of further “draconian measures” to balance its budget.

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Teaching Green Computing Online: 15 Years of Student Engagement via Nudging

Higher Education Whisperer

I will be speaking on "Teaching Green Computing Online: 15 Years of Student Engagement via Nudging" at the HERDSA Online Engagement in Higher Education Special Interest Group, 1pm, 10 April 2024."In 2008 the Australian Computer Society commissioned Tom Worthington to design an online course in green computing.

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How will Arizona’s $177 million shortfall amid Big 12 move impact athletics? - Doug Haller, the Athletic

Ray Schroeder

Approaching his seventh year, Robbins has remained confident since revealing the financial shortfall in November. But he has not sugarcoated the challenges Arizona faces. Everything is on the table with athletics, including layoffs, compensation freezes and the elimination of sports, although the latter seems unlikely. Robbins initially told the board of regents the university had a $240 million miscalculation.

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State Action, Social Media and the Supreme Court: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute: Charles Russo, the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the School of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Dayton, explains the importance of this week’s Supreme Court case on social media platforms.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Microcredentials

Parchment

Microcredentials are quickly becoming the most talked about topic in credentialing. What’s not to love? Microcredentials recognize competencies to increase the ability to display a learner’s skills. Noah Geisel walks us through what we’re getting right, the challenge of adoption, and the complicated nature of reinventing the recognition of what people know.

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Professors Evacuated, Put on Leave in Hectic Pro-Palestine Protest

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Professors Evacuated, Put on Leave in Hectic Pro-Palestine Protest Ryan Quinn Tue, 02/27/2024 - 03:00 AM When the director of Jewish studies at one California State University campus visited another to speak on Israel and Palestine, things went awry.

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugy of Microcredentials

Parchment

Microcredentials are quickly becoming the most talked about topic in credentialing. What’s not to love? Microcredentials recognize competencies to increase the ability to display a learner’s skills. Noah Geisel walks us through what we’re getting right, the challenge of adoption, and the complicated nature of reinventing the recognition of what people know.

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