Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2024

Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson will become the 18th president of Roxbury Community College (RCC), effective July 1. Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson “I am excited to collaborate with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and the broader community to shape this esteemed institution's next chapter of success,” said Jefferson, whose unanimous board nomination was recently approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 4, 2024

Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el extranjero, desde Great College Advice queremos ayudarte. En este artículo te presentamos los pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile. ( Read in English ) “Casi 3 mil chilenos se matricularon para estudiar en universidades e instituciones de educación superior en Estados Unidos en el año académico 202

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Dr. Leslie N. Pollard Oakwood University President Dr. Leslie N. Pollard has been named the recipient of the Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy Vanguard Award, bestowed upon HBCU presidents who demonstrate steady and transformative leadership. “It is a profound honor to be recognized with the Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy Vanguard Award,” said Pollard. The award, presented by the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.), honors Yancy’s legacy as a scholar among African American women known for her work as an

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Great College Advice

JUNE 4, 2024

Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el extranjero, desde Great College Advice queremos ayudarte. En este artículo te presentamos los pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile. “Casi 3 mil chilenos se matricularon para estudiar en universidades e instituciones de educación superior en Estados Unidos en el año académico 2021-2022”.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Dr. Manuel Martínez has been named president of Dominican University New York. Dr. Manuel Martínez “I am so honored and grateful to be chosen as the next president of Dominican University New York,” said Martínez. “When I spent time on campus recently, it was very clear to me that Dominican University is a very special, welcoming community that is centered on student outcomes.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

Colorado to Cover Two Years’ Tuition at Any Public College jessica.blake@… Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM The tax-credit–based aid program provides a last-dollar reimbursement to cover up to 65 credits for any student with a household income of $90,000 or less.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2024

The intersectionality of race and gender cannot be ignored when assessing how college onboarding forces assimilation, stripping Black men of their identity to ensure they are more palpable to society at large. Manhood and leadership can take many forms, and each should be celebrated and embraced for the unique opportunities and insights they provide.

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

Colleges and universities wishing to combat an epidemic of loneliness sprouting from increased online learning modalities are working to recapture the power of human connection by equipping more faculty with coaching certificates in social-emotion support. The rise of online learning has helped increase students’ access to college and university degrees, but its advances toward equitable access are being counterbalanced by their lack of human connection, Errin Heyman, associate vice presid

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

How Deans Can Help End Service Slacking Sarah Bray Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Richard Badenhausen suggests ways they can chip away at the phenomenon, most of which don’t cost money and are replicable across institutions.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2024

British institutions face possible closure as 52 out of 90 are given lower positions this year in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings UK universities will have their international reputations dented and face possible closure because of continuing funding pressures, according to an authoritative league table that named Imperial College London as second in the world.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

A judge has ruled that Louisiana State University at Shreveport violated the state’s open meetings law in a faculty member’s April 8 termination hearing, but still didn’t nullify the hearing’s results,

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

JUNE 4, 2024

5 Steps for Creating Your Social Media Brand Presence For universities eager to thrive in today’s cyber-centric world, social media isn’t just a tool. It’s a vital part of an institution’s engagement strategy, weaving together voices from across the campus and beyond. From bright-eyed prospective students and nostalgic alumni to supportive parents and dedicated faculty, your institution’s entire community can be united through messages and experiences shared on social media.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

The University of California work stoppage supporting pro-Palestinian protesters has now grown to include five campuses, with academic workers at the University of California, San Diego and Santa Barbara joining Monday those already striking at Los Angeles, Davis and Santa Cruz.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JUNE 4, 2024

Experiential learning is something special, but can be misunderstood or tricky to envision in the context of a school, classroom, or homeschool learning environment. That's why I have compiled a list of some free experiential learning lesson plan templates and tools; to support you through implementation of experiential learning! Let's dive in. Experiential learning is somewhat as it sounds with a few key features added.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

Many California Students Eligible for CalFresh but a Fraction Enroll Sara Weissman Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report estimates that hundreds of thousands of California students qualify for the state’s food program but don’t access the benefits.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 4, 2024

In Part 2 of this series, we dive deeper into the strategies and approaches for driving transformative change in higher education, focusing on preparing teachers for the 21st century. You'll gain valuable insights and real-world examples drawn from extensive research and practical experiences. Topics we cover include: - Understanding change theory and the process of change in relation to higher ed, recognizing that transformative change takes time, requires support and acceptance of mistakes as

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Benefits of Project-Based Learning Week: Kimberly LeChasseur, senior research and evaluation associate, explains why students can never have too much project-based learning.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2024

Higher education institutions expend a lot of resources to prevent cybersecurity breaches. Keeping attackers away from valuable student data and learning management systems by implementing effective security measures and training users on proper cyber hygiene is a good approach. But eventually, someone will make a mistake (a click on the wrong link is all it takes) that allows attackers to breach an organization’s defenses.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

Foxx, Cassidy Accuse Biden Administration of Obstructing FAFSA Investigation Katherine Knott Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

What does it mean to be a leader? And more specifically, what does it mean to be a leader in higher education? I have been thinking about and discussing this subject recently in different settings with different groups, including presidents and chief academic officers (both sitting and retired), vice presidents, board members, and members of the public.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

University of the Arts Cancels Town Hall to Discuss Sudden Closure Doug Lederman Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

“I’m still around if you need help.” In between handshakes and hugs, Federico Rangel spread that message on Tuesday to Denver West High School students and families celebrating graduation at the BellCo Theater. Rangel, a Denver Scholarship Foundation college adviser, knows that after all the smiles and excitement fade, the summer will mean more challenges for his students trying to get to college.

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Parchment

JUNE 4, 2024

Amanda Winters, Program Director at the National Governors Association, shares the work that states are doing to advance “skills-based hiring” We cover important changes in policy, the inherent ecosystem challenges and what this means for economic mobility. Transcript Matthew Sterenberg (00:09.454) I’m here with Amanda Winters, Program Director at the National Governors Association.

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

After attempting to rein in the skyrocketing costs of a state program that covers college expenses for some military families, Virginia leaders are discussing whether the move is proving so politically unpopular that they should return to Richmond to undo it. Advocates for military families have called for a special General Assembly session to repeal the changes to eligibility rules for the Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program, which assists spouses and children of mili

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CAPD

JUNE 4, 2024

Wishing you the happiest Pride month! Take some time to find ways to celebrate in whatever ways are most meaningful to you. At CAPD, we’re celebrating by updating our annotated list of LBGTQ+ Career Resources and planning ahead for an exciting new speaker coming this Fall! Save the date for JAKE Small coming to MIT on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for a workshop and discussion with CAPD.

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ISA Journal

JUNE 4, 2024

Marrakesh, Morocco, is a gateway to another world! As our plane landed at Marrakesh Menara Airport, we felt a mix of excitement and curiosity. Stepping into the warm Moroccan air, we were eager to start the adventure that awaited us.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 4, 2024

House Republicans Threaten Colleges’ Federal Funding With New Investigations Katherine Knott Tue, 06/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Six House committees will probe 10 colleges’ responses to antisemitism. Is it a serious effort or a politicized “fishing expedition”?

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

Anyone perusing national, state and local news publications would be remiss if they didn’t know higher education is under intense scrutiny across the political and cultural spectrum. What we may not realize is that this backlash is primarily manufactured, according to a new whitepaper from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

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