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Guiding Community Colleges Toward Mission Fulfillment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For 41 years, Dr. Karen A. Stout, recipient of the 2025 Diverse Champions Award, has focused her career on helping community colleges achieve outstanding student success. Dr. Stout is a thought leader, says Dr. Steady H. Moono, president of SUNY Schenectady County Community College. In my decades of community college life, she is the most brilliant, the most visionary, the most forward-thinking person Ive ever met.

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This Week In College Viability (Gary Stocker, TWICV)

Higher Education Inquirer

College Viability provides a resource site for students, parents, community member, faculty and others to easily see the latest information on the financial health of private colleges. The College Viability App enables students, parents, leaders and others to compare the changes in a private colleges' finances, enrollment, and outcomes over a period of 6 years.

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Kiki Rice - UCLA, Basketball

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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FBI Raids Indiana U Cybersecurity Professor’s Homes

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Federal investigators spent hours last Friday raiding two homes belonging to a cybersecurity professor at Indiana University at Bloomington, multiple local news outlets reported.

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Chia-Yu Hsieh - University of Washington, Golf

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Rosemont College to Merge With Villanova

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Rosemont College will merge with its much larger neighbor, Villanova University, joining two private, Catholic institutions in the Philadelphia area, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

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Marissa Mastracco - Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Soccer

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Sheryah Gavel - Southern University and A&M College, Soccer

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Wellesley Strike May Impact Course Credit for Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Wellesley Strike May Impact Course Credit for Students Johanna Alonso Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM Students who were at the minimum course load to be considered full-time will have to hop into another class with just four weeks left in the semester.

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Brooklyn Holt - North Carolina State University, Soccer

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Former Harvard President Looks Back on Decades of Protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Former Harvard President Looks Back on Decades of Protests Josh Moody Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM In a new book that connects the past and present of student activism, Neil Rudenstine explores decades of protests, including his own experiences beginning in 1967.

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Your (Academic and Beyond) Year of YES!

Roompact

Yes, I know there is a whole book about saying yes to new adventures, experiences, opportunities, people, jobs, you name itfind a way to say yes to it. Now, I never read that book but the title basically summed it up for me. This is my last blog post for my year of writing and.

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Ohio and Kentucky Ban DEI, Reduce Tenure Protections

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ohio and Kentucky Ban DEI, Reduce Tenure Protections Ryan Quinn Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM Ohio and Kentucky joined the list of states where Republican-controlled legislatures have adopted new laws targeting DEI or regulating higher education in ways many faculty oppose. The Buckeye State also banned faculty strikes.

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Community Colleges Expand Four-Year Degree Options as Illinois Joins National Trend

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant shift for higher education access, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his support for new legislation that would allow the states community colleges to offer bachelors degrees in high-demand fields. The move aligns Illinois with a growing national trend that has seen dramatic expansion in community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs across the country.

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Colonialism-Defending Professor Settles Tweet Suit With U of Oregon

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A professor whos long been controversial for defending colonialism has settled the lawsuit he filed more than two years ago againsta former communication manager at the University of Oregon who blocked himfrom interacting with a university account on Twitter. Bruce Gilleya Portland State University politics and global affairs professor currently serving a stint as A Presidential Scholar in Residence at New College of Floridafiled the lawsuit in August 2022 a former communication manager for the

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Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Heather Shotton In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the sole finalist for the institution's presidency. If confirmed, Shottona citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendantwill become the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.

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Digital Maturity Models in Higher Education: A Digital Transformation That Works

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Colleges and universities are looking to digital transformation to elevate the student experience in an increasingly competitive marketplace. How can they know if theyre on the right track? Digital maturity is a measure of an institutions ability to use technology to create value. By understanding and measuring their digital maturity, schools are better able to leverage emerging tools and provide an elevated learning experience.

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Here are 3 ways to challenge how you think about ROI

University Business

Return on investment, or ROI, is all the rage in higher education as students and a skeptical public question the cost of going to postsecondary school. However, how we talk about the value of a college credential may be just as important as the metric itself. The Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University has updated its database capturing median net returns on a college education up to 40 years after a student’s initial full-time enrollment.

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Strategic Considerations for College Leaders Exploring Short-Term Credentials: Changing Higher Ed podcast 253 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Jinann Bitar

The Change Leader, Inc.

April 1, 2025 · Episode 253 Strategic Considerations for College Leaders Exploring Short-Term Credentials 38 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Explore cost, access, and strategy behind short-term credentialsand what higher ed leaders must consider before integrating them into programs. Short-term credentials are gaining attention as a faster, more flexible alternative to traditional degree programs.

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Taking Control of Your Destiny: Why Margins Matter in Higher Education

Gray Associates

Margins arent just a financial figuretheyre a strategic compass for navigating uncertainty. Discover how course-level cost and revenue analysis, contribution margins, and data-informed decision-making reveal the true financial impact of academic programs. With insights on why small programs often generate positive margins and why course cuts are often smarter than program cuts, this piece offers a clear, actionable framework for stronger financial decisions.

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To Seniors: How to Make The Most of Your Last Quarter 

PUC

To our PUC seniors, in just a few months you will be graduating and embarking on a new adventure. With keeping your eye on the prize of graduation weekend and receiving your diploma, we want to share some ways to make the most of your last quarter. Make More Memories Big or small, make more memories during your last quarter at PUC. Have a dorm cooked meal together, organize a game night, or have a weekend sleepover.

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Exploring careers? Check out career exploration events happening this April and May!

CAPD

The Career Exploration Series for the spring is now updated! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all undergraduate and graduate students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you. V isit the events page on Handshake and filter by the label career exploration series to see all events in the series and register for the events you would like to attend.

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Internship Routes: Top 5 Cities for Operations/Logistics Internships 

AIFS Abroad

Without operations/logistics professionals ensuring that goods get distributed from manufacturers to customers, our supply chains would fall apart. Effective communication is the backbone of this process, ensuring coordination between suppliers, transporters, and customers. In a global industry where small misunderstandings can result in huge consequences, multicultural communication is essential.

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MIT-educated physicist changing MLB with his ‘torpedo bat’

CAPD

When MIT students set foot on-campus they are directed to think-big and explore interdisciplinary possibilities in order to solve some of the word’s most challenging problems. In this pursuit, faculty and the MIT community strongly emphasize and promote the scientific method as a cornerstone of MIT’s research and education. Innovation and inventions that have come out of MIT extend to every discipline and industry.

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Picture This! Top 5 Cities for Photography Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

In a globally connected industry where cultural context shapes imagery, understanding differing perspectives is essential. Different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences influence how people interpret images, making it important that photographers build awareness of nuances. One of the best ways to build this wider perspective is with an international photography internship.

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History in Florence, Big and Small

ISA Journal

Grace Vaughan is a student at William & Mary and a Featured Blogger. She is studying with ISA in Florence, Italy. Florence is famous for its extensive history, particularly its significance during the Renaissance. Many of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance spent time in Florence, such as Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Leonardo Da Vinci, and more.

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Property Hotspots: Top 5 Cities for Real Estate Internships 

AIFS Abroad

The real estate industry requires professionals to collaborate with clients, investors, and partners from many different backgrounds, making multicultural communication an essential industry skill. Whether negotiating deals, marketing properties, or managing international investments, understanding different cultural perspectives can give you a competitive edge in this global industry.

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Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal Funding

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal Funding Sara Weissman Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM As the Trump administration slashes government spending, some tribal college leaders are preparing for the worst.

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Who actually runs Columbia University? | Arjun Appadurai and Sheldon Pollock

The Guardian Higher Education

Trustees arent academics and theyre often political wolves in sheeps clothing. We need reform to save the American university as we know it Late on Friday evening, the trustees of Columbia University announced that its interim president, Katrina Armstrong, was leaving her post. Six days earlier, she had convened an emergency meeting with 75 faculty members after the university had cravenly surrendered to the demands of the Trump administration in the hopes of recovering $400m in federal grants

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American Historical Association Defends Smithsonian After Trump’s Executive Order

Confessions of a Community College Dean

American Historical Association Defends Smithsonian After Trumps Executive Order Katherine Knott Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Some foreign college students are being targeted for deportation. What rights do they have?

University Business

In recent weeks stories have emerged about college students whisked off campuses by immigration agentstargeted for deportation based on their writings or activismand detained in federal custody despite never being charged with a crime. While the number of impacted students appears to be smallwith Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating around 300 students were targeted last weekthe actions, part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, have sparked fear and questions about th

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Survey: Trump Policies Push 75% of Scientists to Consider Leaving U.S.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Three-quarters of American researchers who responded to a recent Nature survey said theyre considering jobs abroadmostly in Canada and Europein light of President Donald Trumps sweeping changes to federal science policy. Since retaking the White House in late January, the Trump administration has issued numerous executive ordersincluding several now facing legal challengescutting billions from federal agencies that support university research.

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Trump Dismantles US Institute of Museum and Library Services (YT Daily News)

Higher Education Inquirer

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has put its entire staff on administrative leave following President Trump's executive order to eliminate seven federal agencies, including IMLS. Keith E. Sonderling has been appointed as the acting director during this transition. Staff were notified via email about their 90-day paid leave, which included instructions to return government property and had their email accounts disabled.

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Trump officials bar undocumented Oregon students from college completion programs

University Business

Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision from the U.S. Department of Education. Officials from the agency rescinded Biden-era waivers that had, since 2022 in California and 2023 in Oregon, allowed universities to waive the citizenship requirement for access to federal TRIO programs.

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Wake up from the dream.

Higher Education Inquirer

It's April 1, 2025. And this is no joke. Under Donald Trump and his Republican government, the US is quickly headed down the wrong path, politically, economically, and socially, with little resistance. After three months of government disruption, there are still tens of millions of Americans that do not get what's happening , and many more that do get it but are unwilling to act.