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University of Utah Prison Education Project Admits First Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) at the University of Utah is admitting its first cohort of fifteen degree-seeking students incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility. Dr. Hollis Robbins UPEP’s inaugural cohort represents “a bold expression of University of Utah President Taylor Randall’s commitment to unsurpassed social impact in our state and region,” said Dr.

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Anchors Away: Building Community, Mindfulness, Equity, and Reflection

The Scholarly Teacher

Alesia Jennings , Western Carolina University April Tallant , Western Carolina University Key Statement: A six-anchor model to boost new faculty teaching self-efficacy was developed, providing practical applications for faculty development programs and individual course design. Keywords: Engagement, Faculty Development, Course Design Introduction Institutional and social support are important to promote success and retention among faculty (Sun & Simon-Roberts, 2020).

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Finalists Announced for $1M Aspen Prize

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ten finalists have been named and are still in the running for the Aspen Institute’s 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Josh Wyner “The 10 Aspen Prize finalists demonstrate how community colleges serving urban and rural communities throughout the country can prepare many more graduates for fulfilling lives and careers in their communities,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.

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‘I once missed four weeks of one module’: the UK students working long hours

The Guardian Higher Education

Four students at English universities describe how their need for paid work has affected their studies, sleep, health and wellbeing More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs Ahead of her January deadlines, Megan Allen, a second-year student, spent December and part of November working full-time in a bar in Leeds. Allen, 19, and studying sociology at Leeds Beckett University, knew her coursework was suffering as she clocked up 40 hours a week in the bar, but needed the money.

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JAMES T. HAM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

James T. Ham James T. Ham has been appointed director of the Office of Internal Affairs at North Carolina Central University. He has held senior leadership positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Peace Corps. Ham holds a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education from North Carolina Central University and master’s in international education from American University.

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What Prompted Pittsburgh Technical College to Close?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What Prompted Pittsburgh Technical College to Close? Josh Moody Wed, 06/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Beyond the college’s business challenges, President Alicia Harvey-Smith alleges “orchestrated attacks” sank PTC. Her critics say it was the president’s incompetence.

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Data Security Best Practices for AI Tools in Higher Education

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Artificial intelligence is part of the future of higher education. And as more advanced AI solutions hit the market and are incorporated into platforms that colleges and universities are already using, they’ll need to consider some important security implications. While these tools can be great for collecting and sharing data, there’s also a much higher risk of institutions oversharing extremely valuable or personal information.

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Here are 4 ways to hook more international students in a competitive landscape

University Business

International students apply to far fewer U.S. schools than their American classmates, making competition for that coveted overseas tuition even tighter, a new report contends. In fact, international students typically apply to no more than three schools. Terra Dotta, a study abroad software provider, surveyed 356 international students to uncover why they chose the U.S. and the particular college they’re attending.

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Divided Over Digital Learning

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Divided Over Digital Learning Johanna Alonso Wed, 06/12/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report finds that students are much less likely than their professors to favor in-person instruction, but far more inclined to use (and pay for) generative AI.

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Perks of Living Near Downtown Holland

Hope College Network

I didn’t choose Hope exclusively because of its downtown atmosphere, but having a campus so closely integrated into the beautiful Holland community has been a huge perk of my college experience. This summer, I’m continuing to live and work on campus. Watching one of my favorite cities bloom and buzz in the summer heat has been so much fun.

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University of Minnesota Pauses Search for Holocaust Center Director

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of Minnesota announced Monday that it would pause the search for a new director of its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies (CHGS), The Star Tribune reported. The move comes days after the university offered the job to Raz Segal, an Israeli historian who has accused Israel of genocide, which prompted two longtime advisory board members to resign.

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More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs

The Guardian Higher Education

Lack of maintenance support is creating two-tier higher education system, say experts I once missed four weeks of one module’: the UK students working long hours More than half of full-time students are working long hours in jobs to support themselves at university, spending nearly two days a week in paid employment during term time, owing to the cost of living crisis.

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Wherever You Go, There You RA

Roompact

Adapted from: Wherever You Go, There You Are College life is a whirlwind. Between classes, work, and the ever-present social scene, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a residential life student staff member. You’re not just a student anymore – you’re a leader, a confidant, an event planner, an academic advisor, and sometimes, a crisis counselor.

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Bank Raised Alarm About Dubious Donation to FAMU

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Prior to announcing a $237 million donation during a commencement ceremony last month, Florida A&M University officials received notice from the donor’s bank that the gift may not be legitimate, The Myrtle Beach Sun News reported Tuesday.

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Level Up Your Career: 3 Key Communication Skills Managers need to be Leaders

The Humphrey Group

When you’re looking to level up your career and step into management, it's important to understand what leadership communication skills you’re going to need. Regardless of industry, a manager's role is traditionally to make sure everything runs smoothly: set clear goals, organize resources, keep an eye on how their team is doing and ensure the quality of work meets the required standard.

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Colleges Ask Congress to Delay Gainful Employment Deadline

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is calling on Congress to take legislative action and require the Education Department to give colleges until July 2025 to comply with the reporting requirements in the new gainful employment and financial value transparency rule.

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Top 10 Fun and Exciting Reasons to Attend the 2024 NACADA Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

NACADA

This October, come together with your colleagues to embark on a journey of learning, exploration, and pure enjoyment in one of America’s most vibrant cities. Below, discover 10 compelling reasons why this incredible opportunity is not to be missed. 1. Professional Development: From best practices in advising techniques to the latest trends in higher education, you’ll gain valuable insights to take your career to the next level. 2.

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ASU leads the U.S. in THE’s Impact Rankings 2024

Confessions of a Community College Dean

For the fifth consecutive year, Arizona State University’s main campus in Tempe is the top-ranked U.S. institution in Times Higher Education’s (THE’s) Impact Rankings 2024. The institution appears in the 9th position in the overall table of the rankings, which assess universities on metrics across all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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HurricaneTWOU.com: Digital Protest Exposes Syracuse, USC, Pepperdine, and University of North Carolina in 2U edX Edugrift

Higher Education Inquirer

A new website to inform student consumers has popped up. It's called HurricaneTWOU.com. The website authors identify themselves as a group of former graduate students who want to warn prospective students about what's happening at brand name programs managed by 2U and edX. They are also asking existing students to take a strategic leave of absence. The authors also provide information on submitting borrower defense to repayment (fraud) claims to the US Department of Education to have federal stu

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Father of Black Studies, Dr. Nathan Hare, Dead at 91

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nathan Hare, who was known as the father of Black Studies, died early this week at the age of 91. Dr. Nathan Hare In 1968, Hare was hired at San Francisco State College (now known as San Francisco State University) as the first program coordinator of the school’s Black Studies program, the first program of its kind in the United States. He is credited with coining the term "ethnic studies" to replace "minority studies" and was a productive researcher and scholar, publishing a number of book

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Level Up Your Career: 3 Key Communication Skills You Need to be a Leader

The Humphrey Group

When you’re looking to level up your career and step into management, understanding the communication skills you need is crucial. Regardless of industry, a manager's role is traditionally to make sure everything runs smoothly: set clear goals, organize resources, keep an eye on how their team is doing and ensure the quality of work meets the required standard.

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ANU Techlauncher Project Wins IT Industry Award for Education

Higher Education Whisperer

iAward to ANU TechlauncherThe Australian National University's Techlauncher Project received a merit award in the ACT round of the Australian Information Industry (AIIA) 2024 iAwards. I am honored to be part of the team, which provides work integrated learning for computer students, through projects with real clients. We are now in the running for the national award in Adelaide in August.

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Maxwell Scholar Profile: Alexis Villarreal

PUC

Theology major Alexis Villarreal is one of PUC’s 2023-2024 Maxwell Scholars. He grew up in Yuba City, CA, and comes from a family of six and is the oldest of four. After graduating from Sutter Union High School, Alexis did not plan to attend college- however, a loved one made him realize the potential he had, and it changed his mind, which brought him to PUC.

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Motivation Science and Outreach Strategies to Close Enrollment Gaps

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, July 11th at 2 pm ET The digital channels where learners spend so much of their time—LMS, social media, websites—can also be leveraged by higher ed leaders to engage with more students and prospects and rapidly increase enrollment. Understanding and integrating the basic elements of motivation science is key to successfully leveraging these digital tools effectively, whether the goal is to expand dual enrollment, workforce upskilling, or degree programs.

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QS ranks MIT the world’s No. 1 university for 2024-25

CAPD

Ranking at the top for the 13th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 11 subject areas.

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University of Memphis will operate its own school district. An inside look at its plans

University Business

For years, the University of Memphis has received praise for the success of its precollege school system, University Schools. In the 2022-23 academic year, University Schools had the highest overall pass rate of any school system in the state, despite not having any academic requirements for admission. And Campus School, University Middle, and University High – its elementary, middle, and high schools – earned “A” letter grades from the Tennessee Department of Education.

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Grammarly’s Generative AI Writing Assistant Creates Questions for Teachers

Higher Education Whisperer

Grammarly have introduced a generative AI Writing Assistant as an option for its popular grammar checking program. I have been a fan of grammar correcting tools for decades. Without them, or a human editor, I can't get work published. I recommend them to my students, but Grammarly's AI tool needs to be treated with caution, as casual use could be a career ending.

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Maine college builds climate-friendly dorm out of wood

University Business

Today, most large buildings are made of steel and concrete. But at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, a new 12,000-square-foot dorm was built almost entirely of wood. It’s supported by engineered timber beams, sided and paneled in wood, and insulated with wood fiber from timber and paper manufacturing waste. Collins: “It feels like you’re surrounded by wood, which is part of the remarkable kind of experience about being in the building.

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Jewish Presidents Reflect on Navigating Campus Protests and Criticisms

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Jewish Presidents Reflect on Navigating Campus Protests and Criticisms Sara Weissman Wed, 06/12/2024 - 03:00 AM As college presidents struggled to respond to protests over the Israel-Hamas war and concerns about campus antisemitism, Jewish presidents faced unique challenges.

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Juneteenth 2024 Activities in the St. Louis Region

UMSL Diversity

Dear Campus Community, Below is a brief list highlighting some of the incredible community-building events organized by various groups across the St. Louis Region to celebrate Juneteenth this year. If there is a Juneteenth 2024 celebration we are missing please inform us by sending an email to odei@umsl.edu so we can add it here. Thursday, June 13th Thursday Night at the Museum: Juneteenth Celebration 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

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Poll: One-Third of Americans Support Biden’s Debt-Relief Policies

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Less than a third of U.S. adults approve of President Biden’s handling of student loan debt, and only 36 percent of those currently paying back loans support the president’s actions, according to survey results released Tuesday from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

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Harvard’s Academic Authoritarians’ Rule; Higher Ed’s Future?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The last time I wrote about Harvard in this space, there was a real sense of hope. It seemed interim President Dr. Alan Garber had managed to peacefully end the protest encampments in Harvard Yard without arrests and well ahead of graduation and alumni celebrations in May. Hurray for Harvard? I had even stopped short to say maybe Garber should no longer be interim, but permanent.

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Will We See Robots in Our Child’s Classroom? Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute: Gerald LeTendre, Harry Lawrence Batschelet II Chair of education and professor of educational administration at Pennsylvania State University, explores whether ChatGPT is the professor of the future.

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Scholarship bills meant to entice college students into shortage-plagued occupations pass Pa. Senate

University Business

Four Republican bills conveying significant changes for Pennsylvania higher education – including one that would tie state money sent to Pitt to “performance-based metrics” – got final approval from the state Senate Tuesday. Two other Republican bills had been approved the day before, and the series of votes was a significant development as the June 30 state budget deadline nears.