Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

The University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts will offer tuition-free course study in its Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs in acting and dramatic writing starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Emily Roxworthy “Removing the tuition burden for the MFA acting and writing programs is an important investment in the future of storytelling and the performing arts,” said Dr.

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JUNE 13, 2024

The University of Missouri system is removing racial criteria from endowed scholarships, saying they run afoul of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Donors feel disrespected—and some may be ready to go to court. Almost as soon as the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last June, Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey fired off a response.

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JUNE 13, 2024

While new pathways into the teaching profession appear promising in attracting fresh educators, teacher vacancies, shortages, and morale have continued to worsen in recent years, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board. Megan Boren "The goal of the research is to offer insights for education leaders and policymakers as they target solutions specific to their states and districts," said Megan Boren, the project manager who leads SREB's teacher workforce policy efforts

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JUNE 13, 2024

The Roots of Anti-University Rhetoric Elizabeth Redden Thu, 06/13/2024 - 04:25 PM Bradford Vivian writes that growing anti-university sentiment can be traced to pro-authoritarian movements abroad.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has been appointed dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University. She served as assistant vice president for university academic policy and professor in the School of Social Work at Indiana University. Gentle-Genitty holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in social work from Indiana University.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Treating AI as a co-pilot is tempting, but in learning, the bigger temptation is for students to use it as a subcontractor, and that’s not good. I have a friend who works in an education-related capacity (not as a teacher) who had been putting off their investigations of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and large language models until the end of semester when they had the bandwidth to do some exploring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Dr. William “Bill” Pickard, 83, a prominent businessman and supporter of higher education, died at his West Palm Beach, Florida, home on June 12. Dr. William F. Pickard Pickard, who purchased his first McDonald’s franchise in Detroit in 1971, is known for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education advocacy. He served on governing boards for several businesses and nonprofit groups over the years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

As a first-generation college graduate and the first-ever female, Hispanic president of St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, I deeply understand the value of higher education for all. Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and support should be readily available to those in need. We are fully committed to first-generation students, but commitment is just the start.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

It can involve continued university responsibilities and geographical restrictions, writes Christine Tulley, who advises others on how to make the most of one. Sabbaticals often conjure up visions of yearlong trips away, unfettered time to do research and writing, and completion of big writing projects. Yet many faculty members don't experience such luxury conditions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

Dr. Julio Frenk is expected to become UCLA's seventh chancellor. “At this crucial moment for higher education, returning to the public sector to lead one of the top research universities in the world — including one of the 10 largest academic health systems — is an exciting opportunity and a great honor for me,” said Frenk. Dr. Julio Frenk “I look forward to adding my lifelong commitment to public service in education and health care to the vibrant, diverse and cosmopolitan community that is Los

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

A new study found that across racial groups and achievement levels, applicants’ behavior was largely unaffected by the landmark Supreme Court ruling. Last summer’s Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action may have been a seismic event in the recent history of college admissions, but it hasn’t had much effect on applicants’ decision-making, according to a new study from Common App.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

Skeptical faculty are beginning to change their tune on the implications of artificial intelligence in the classroom, so much so that some believe generative AI tools rival the instruction of a professor. Likewise, nearly three-quarters (72%) of staff involved in the student recruitment and enrollment process agreed that using AI will spur growth and development, according to a recent survey by UPCEA and EducationDynamics.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

Penn. Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January.

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Roompact

JUNE 13, 2024

We welcome Paul back to the show this week to discuss his experience creating and overseeing a remote ACUHO-I internship program at Roompact. He shares his reflections on this initiative and advice for others curious about embarking on a similar endeavor.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Two dozen protesters were arrested at the University of California, Los Angeles on Monday and told not to set foot on campus for two weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Engage Every Student was launched by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in July 2022 and is a bold call-to-action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child. Through the American Rescue Plan, schools, cities, and states have had access to funding and an unprecedented opportunity to partner with high-quality expanded learning programs Continue Reading The post U.S.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January. In January, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his blueprint for a sweeping overhaul of the state higher education system to meet his goal: bolstering public colleges stretched thin by years of budget cuts and enrollment declines while increasing college affordability and workforce development.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JUNE 13, 2024

Image credit: GuHyeok Jeong, pixabay, CC0 In this post, Victoria Buchanan discusses how The University of Edinburgh’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy aligns with the University’s Assessment and Feedback Principles. Victoria is the Director of the Disability and Learning Support Service. This post is part of the Mar-June Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Assessment and feedback revisited.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

The House Rules Committee has shot down an attempt to add legislation expanding the Pell Grant to workforce training programs that run between eight to 14 weeks to a must-pass national security and military bill.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

Bryce Bladen of Gettysburg didn’t mince words Tuesday about having moved across state to pursue a degree in graphic design at Pittsburgh Technical College — a degree he suddenly must finish elsewhere. “It was gaslighting,” the 20-year-old said of what turned out to be dubious reassurances. For months, college leaders including President Alicia B. Harvey-Smith said PTC had no plans to close, even as financial and enrollment woes mounted, as employees and board members left, and even as the school

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

La Verne University president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

adeline Szoo grew up listening to her grandmother talk of being laughed at when she spoke of going to college and becoming an accountant. “‘No one will trust a woman with their money,'” relatives and friends would scoff. When Szoo excelled at math in high school, she got her share of ridicule too — though it was slightly subtler. “I was told a lot, ‘You’re smart for a girl,'” she said. “I knew other girls in my classes who weren’t able to mov

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute: Ediz Ozelkan, lecturer in the media studies department at the University of Colorado Boulder, examines how musical artists are being hurt by a new TikTok licensing snafu.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

In 2026, the high-school aged population in the United States will peak at about 3.5 million students and then decline by 15% in the following 18 years. This is the demographic-driven phenomenon that colleges and universities are calling the enrollment cliff. The enrollment cliff sparks some questions: If there are fewer and fewer traditional college-aged students, how will universities sustain enrollment?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 13, 2024

University of La Verne president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.

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ISA Journal

JUNE 13, 2024

When I was first accepted into my study abroad program in France, I was very nervous about trying to fit in for several reasons. First, I'm American, and even though I speak some French, I'm far from fluent and certain I have an accent. I knew this alone would make me stand out.

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University Business

JUNE 13, 2024

U.S. higher education is having a tough June measuring up against international counterparts in global rankings following a newly released report that found American universities dropping out of the top 100 most conscientious institutions. Times Higher Education’s (THE) Impact Rankings 2024 evaluates universities across 17 categories based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2024

While there is a broad understanding that participating in higher education leads to increased levels of civic participation, conflicting narratives exist about this link. So, Ithaka S+R, a research organization that promotes student success and access to higher education, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) teamed up to compile standing research on postsecondary institutions and civic engagement to find out what is really going on behind the scenes.

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