Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Dr. Eli Capulouto The University of Kentucky is disbanding its Office of Institutional Diversity. Meanwhile, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced on the same day that it would also dissolve its Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto announced the dissolution Tuesday, asserting that office workers would be reassigned to other offices at the university.
Great College Advice
AUGUST 20, 2024
The junior year of high school is the most important year in preparing for college admissions. It is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application. It will likely be the most rigorous year of classes as you ramp up your class load with AP, Honors and IB courses. It is also when you should carve out time in your already busy schedule to begin exploring college admissions.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Sen. Susan Collins U.S. Senators Patty Murray of Washington and Susan Collins of Maine expressed outrage over reports that New College of Florida discarded hundreds of books, including a book about their leadership in the Senate. The college reportedly disposed of library books that discussed LGBTQ+ topics and religious studies without offering them for purchase to students or other academic institutions.
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Three-year campaign by parents of aid worker killed in Afghanistan brings 19 trainee doctors to Scotland A group of trainee female doctors from Afghanistan have travelled to Edinburgh to complete their medical degrees after the Taliban forced them to quit studying. The 19 women arrived in the UK on Tuesday after a three-year campaign by the parents of Linda Norgrove , the kidnapped Scottish charity worker who was killed during a botched rescue attempt by US special forces in 2010.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Georgia State University’s College of Law is introducing coursework this fall exploring the career of actor, writer, and producer Issa Rae. Issa Rae The coursework, examining legal aspects of Rae’s career and work as an entrepreneur, is part of the Legal Life Of… course created by Mo Ivory, professor of practice and director of the Center for Entertainment, Sports, and Intellectual Property Law.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Library Faculty Eliminated Amid ‘Fiscal Insanity’ at Western Illinois kathryn.palmer… Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM The university laid off all its library faculty as part of massive cuts, leaving employees and supporters to wonder how the library will serve campus constituents.
Higher Education Inquirer
AUGUST 20, 2024
After months of negotiations, over 1,000 UAW members have walked out on strike at Cornell University, as the university has failed to present a fair package and has not bargained in good faith, stalling and retaliating against protected union activity by the workers. The membership, made up of maintenance and facilities workers, dining workers, gardeners, custodians, agriculture and horticulture workers and others, are facing declining real wages even as Cornell’s endowment has ballooned and tui
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Dr. Eli Capulouto The University of Kentucky is disbanding its Office of Institutional Diversity. Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto announced the dissolution Tuesday, asserting that office workers would be reassigned to other offices at the university. The office supported the university’s mission to advance Kentucky — from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Questions Linger After Sasse’s Departure From U of Florida Josh Moody Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM State officials are calling for an investigation into former president Ben Sasse’s spending. Even after stepping down, he’s poised to make millions, experts say.
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Cambridge-led study of 2m people globally is most comprehensive evidence yet of red meat link to diabetes Eating processed or red meat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, with just two slices of ham a day raising the danger by 15%, the largest study of its kind suggests. Research led by the University of Cambridge and involving 2 million people worldwide provides the most comprehensive evidence yet of a link between meat and the disease that presents one of the most pressing dangers to global
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
The Warning Signs of Academic Layoffs Sarah Bray Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Ryan Anderson advises on how to tell if your institution is gearing up for them and how you can prepare and protect your career.
Higher Education Whisperer
AUGUST 20, 2024
Greetings from the"Special Conversation with Kent Walker: President of Global Affairs @ Google" hosted by the Australian National University. Dr Walker cautioned against over regulation of AI, suggesting this be by application depending on the output, not input. Regulation of technology is not easy.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Campus operations staff at Cornell University went on strike Monday, just as students were scheduled to begin arriving on the Ivy League campus in Ithaca, N.Y., according to Syracuse.com.
Roompact
AUGUST 20, 2024
Belonging is a fundamental human need, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the residence halls. As we all know, creating a sense of belonging is crucial for student retention and success, as it impacts not only their academic performance but also their emotional and social well-being. Who better to help us explore the.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Campus Engagement Tip: Offer 50 Days of Activities Ashley Mowreader Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Campbell University organized daily events for a month and a half to promote on-campus participation and boost feelings of belonging for students.
University Business
AUGUST 20, 2024
Upward transfer in North Carolina is about to get easier thanks to a new partnership between its two- and four-year higher education systems. Students, academic advisors and admissions staff now have a one-stop-shop to navigate the college credit transfer process across nearly 100 institutions. While state leaders tout the new partnership as a groundbreaking initiative, it also sheds light on how other states and regions are advancing their credit mobility initiatives by boosting user navigabili
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee has reversed course and cleared professor Margaret Noodin of misleading people about her ethnic identity, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
University Business
AUGUST 20, 2024
Informed higher ed leaders like yourselves aim to keep your fingers on the pulse of what’s on college students’ minds as the school year gets underway. In case you and your leadership team need some additional insights, a new survey is tracking students’ feelings about cost, careers and campus safety. College costs, job prospects, mental health and campus safety are the leading concerns of the 19 million undergraduates now returning to campus, according to the latest Forbes Adv
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Much of the discourse on artificial intelligence in higher education since the introduction of ChatGPT has focused on classroom applications for teaching and learning and on AI’s potential to automate routine tasks in ways that boost institutional efficiency. Between these complex pedagogical and more basic AI use cases lie opportunities to streamline processes in ways that make a real difference for students.
The Change Leader, Inc.
AUGUST 20, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Caitlin Andersen, founder and principal consultant at Auxilium Education, to discuss effective methods for U.S. universities to support and attract international students. Podcast Overview: • Insights into the value international students bring to U.S. campuses and the challenges in recruiting them. • Strategies for highlighting career opportunities, industry partnerships, and STEM programs. • Practical advice on optimizing online presence, h
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Most Columbia Students Who Protested in Spring Remain in ‘Good Standing’ Katherine Knott Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Prof Roger Brown responds to suggestions that partnerships and mergers could benefit cash-strapped universities You report the new interim chair of the Office for Students, Sir David Behan, as saying that the “golden age” for English universities may be over and advocating mergers or partnerships as a possible means of sustaining the sector ( Golden age of English universities could be over, says head of watchdog, 18 August ).
Creatrix Campus
AUGUST 20, 2024
Assuring the Best: Top 7 Strategies for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Education editor Tue, 08/20/2024 - 04:22 Overview Achieving accreditation in education and guaranteeing quality have become crucial imperatives given the current higher education space. More than 90% of recognized universities report better graduation rates and increased student satisfaction.
The Guardian Higher Education
AUGUST 20, 2024
Ann Healey on the financial challenges faced by those from lower-income households. Plus a letter from Dr Brian Ramsden on the mad scramble of clearing Nadeine Asbali points out that many young people from poorer backgrounds had much less chance of achieving high grades at A-level this year than their better-off peers did ( These A-level students pulled off something remarkable.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
AUGUST 20, 2024
Featured Gig: Founding Dean, UIndy Online, Sease Institute joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Tanuja Singh, president of the University of Indianapolis, talks about the role.
Creatrix Campus
AUGUST 20, 2024
From Data to Action: Using Accreditation Performance Indicators to Drive Institutional Improvement editor Tue, 08/20/2024 - 04:38 As everyone knows, accreditation plays a critical role in our institutions. Have we really used accreditation performance indicators to up our game, though? These measures are instruments that can point us in the direction of significant, long-lasting improvements rather than merely statistics.
ISA Journal
AUGUST 20, 2024
Go with video blogger Letti on her trip to Spetses, Greece, and experience all the amazing moments (and challenges) that come with independent travel. [link] Letti Asper, Lewis-Clark State College, is studying abroad with ISA in Athens, Greece.
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
AUGUST 20, 2024
How to Tell Students What They Really Want to Know Congratulations! Your well-crafted marketing strategy worked, and a prospective student has arrived at your institution’s website — the first step on their enrollment journey. Their presence on the landing page suggests they’re likely interested in at least one of your programs. But now what? How can you be sure your website is sticky enough to keep students from quickly leaving the site without navigating around?
University Business
AUGUST 20, 2024
Everyone has a favorite college T-shirt. Whether you throw it on to run errands or break it out for game day, we all have at least one shirt proudly displaying the college team’s logo— or trademark —we support. As a result, collegiate trademark licensing is a big money-maker for colleges and universities, and a pending case involving Penn State and sports apparel retailer Vintage Brand can potentially disrupt that business.
Parchment
AUGUST 20, 2024
In 2023, College of DuPage selected Parchment’s Diploma Services to improve the efficiency of their diploma issuance and increase student engagement. Below is a conversation with Jill Pierson, Registrar, and Claire Hartle, Graduation Support Assistant, about their experience with Parchment’s Diploma Services and how it has impacted their operations.
University Business
AUGUST 20, 2024
Workers at Cornell University have gone on strike on the first day of college move-in after talks on a new contract broke down. Those going on strike include maintenance and facilities workers, dining workers, gardeners, custodians, and agriculture and horticulture workers. “Workers at Cornell are fed up with being exploited and used. The university would much rather hoard its wealth and power than pay its workers fairly,” said United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2300 President Christine Johnson.
Parchment
AUGUST 20, 2024
In the digital age, schools need efficient and effective tools to manage records, student enrollment, and administrative tasks. For this reason, Parchment, an Instructure Company, is proud to welcome Scribbles Software to our suite of K-12 software solutions. Scribbles Software is a game-changer for school systems that aims to make life-changing opportunities simple and accessible.
University Business
AUGUST 20, 2024
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran responded to ongoing criticism of the college’s disposal last week of hundreds of library materials, including student-owned books on LGBTQ+ topics from the now-defunct Gender and Diversity Center. In a Monday statement, Corcoran said the media misconstrued the situation and said the book disposal was part of the college’s normal weeding process.
SRHE
AUGUST 20, 2024
by Naomi Winstone and David Carless Over the past few years, feedback research and practice in higher education have experienced sustained research interest and significant advancements. These developments have been propelled by a deeper understanding of student responses to feedback, the impact of cultural and sociomaterial factors, and the affordances and challenges posed by digital assessment and feedback methods.
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