Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

More community colleges in the U.S. are beginning to offer bachelor's degrees in addition to their usual offerings, and many of them serve minority populations, according to a recent report from The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and higher ed consulting firm Bragg & Associates Inc. Dr. Debra Bragg According to the report , a CCB college is defined as a school that presently or historically confers mostly sub-baccalaureate degrees – such as associate degrees – and confers

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

A $237M Donation Draws Skepticism kathryn.palmer… Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Florida A&M celebrated a massive gift from a little-known donor announced at its commencement. But the lack of information about Gregory Gerami and his company has seeded doubts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program launch for the 109th Annual Conference, Sept. 25-29, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter G. Woodson The Association for the Study of African American Life and History The program — an early professional training for history, public history, and museum studies scholars — is named after Dr.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Universities Consider Divestment Demands Josh Moody Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM As pro-Palestinian protests continue across the U.S., some colleges have struck deals with students to consider divestment in exchange for packing up encampments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an historically Black university, will join Eastern Carolina University and the University of Puerto Rico in efforts to diversify the field of geoscience. The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.14 million grant to NCCU’s Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences (DEEGS) , as part of the more than $7 million shared among the universities, each attracting different student bodies.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Colorado Bill Seen as Model for Improving Credit Transfer jessica.blake@… Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The measure, passed on a bipartisan basis, would guarantee that more courses count toward students’ majors and require transparency on colleges’ transfer activity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

Dr. Harriette Scott Harriette Scott has been named vice president for postsecondary education at the Southern Regional Education Board. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a master’s in teaching early childhood education from Norfolk State University, and a doctorate in higher education administration from Morgan State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

Glynda Becker-Fenter Glynda Becker-Fenter has been named vice president of external affairs and government relations at Washington State University. She served as director of federal relations. Becker-Fenter holds bachelor’s degree in political science from Santa Clara University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Protests Come for Prospective Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The latest wave of college protests coincided with events for admitted students and a busy season for campus tours. Admissions offices are walking a thin line to avoid disruption.

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Via's

MAY 7, 2024

One might think from the name that a meeting of the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) Academic Sector Committee would showcase a rigid bureaucracy, particularly given its connection with the U.S. Department of State. But the community of OSAC members are collegial and welcoming, eager to share best practices in handling the risks involved in study abroad and other university travel experiences.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Three academics at American universities were among Monday’s winners of 2024 Pulitzer Prizes for their literary or musical achievements, as announced by the prize’s board.

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

Online learning modalities are a must-have for many institutions trying to broaden their enrollment base. But as colleges and universities continue to leverage the new space, scrutiny around quality assurance and consumer protection is growing, too. Thankfully, Quality Matters, a nonprofit organization focused on online and blended learning, has developed a new framework to help colleges and universities involved in a course-sharing consortium gauge how much value they’re providing to stud

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Two more universities have cancelled commencement ceremonies amid ongoing student protests. After the University of Southern California announced last month it would cancel its main graduation ceremony due to security concerns, Columbia University has said it will not hold a full graduation ceremony as planned on May 15.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

Shaima Dallali, ousted as NUS president in 2022, said to have accepted ‘substantial’ settlement before tribunal A former president of the National Union of Students is said to have accepted a “substantial” settlement to end her legal action against the union following her dismissal over allegations of antisemitism. Shaima Dallali was ousted as NUS UK president in November 2022 after an investigation claimed she had made “significant breaches” of the union’s antisemitism policies.

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NACADA

MAY 7, 2024

The NACADA 2024 Annual Conference’s theme of “A Beautiful Day in the Burgh,” rooted in the work of Fred Rogers and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, invites us to connect with our advising neighborhood, our colleagues across the country and around the globe, both in-person in Pittsburgh and in virtual spaces. These connections can make our big conference seem small, as we strengthen, share, and reinvigorate our advising knowledge and practices.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Roman Catholic Colleges in Iowa Explore ‘Strategic Combination’ Doug Lederman Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman

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Roompact

MAY 7, 2024

~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ Balancing the responsibilities of being an RA with the often overwhelming demands of academic life can be a challenging endeavor. Being an RA comes with unique duties and expectations, while your work at school often requires substantial time and focus…sometimes too much. This can be a.

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

Colleges and universities are sitting on a gold mine of tools to help students complete college faster and with little damage to their wallets. Around eight in 10 institutions offer some form of credit for prior learning (CPL), which research from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education suggests may increase the likelihood of college completion credentials.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

3 Questions for Stanford’s Carissa Little joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 05/07/2024 - 03:00 AM A conversation with an associate dean of global and online education.

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Higher Education Whisperer

MAY 7, 2024

NUS eLearning Week Video, 2014This is to suggest Australian universities test they have an online learning option ready for use in an emergency. There is no specific threat at this at this time, but it would be prudent to be ready. Two developing situations are Avian influenza being tracked by the World Health Organisation, and military tension in the East China Sea.

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

It is now widely recognized that doctoral and postdoctoral research programs encompass not only a diverse range of participants, but also a cornucopia of potential outcomes. The stereotype of the monk-like researcher whose sole focus is an academic career is perhaps not so prevalent today as a result. And in some cases, an academic career might be the least likely of these potential outcomes, as researchers go on to deploy their skills in broader education and industry settings.

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Ray Schroeder

MAY 7, 2024

North Idaho College trustees took a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and examined options for how to cover an anticipated net deficit of $5.2 million. The $55 million proposed budget does not include an increase in student tuition, nor does it include a base property tax increase. About $1.2 million, which is expected to be covered by state funds, will provide the equivalent of a 3% pay increase for full-time and part-time employees.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 7, 2024

Photo credit: EUSA In this post, Callum Paterson introduces the Edinburgh University Students’ Association’s annual Teaching Awards for 2024. Callum is the Academic Engagement & Policy Coordinator at Edinburgh University Students’ Association. This post belongs to the Hot Topic: EUSA Teaching Awards 2024. How do the awards work? Edinburgh University Students’ Association was the first in the UK to create student-led Teaching Awards.

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Parchment

MAY 7, 2024

Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure, joins us to discuss the role of technology in education. As educational institutions rely more heavily on EdTech to deliver services to their students, we discuss what it means to be “student-centered” and “customer-centric” as a technology provider. Finally, we attempt to answer the important question: has technology actually made education better?

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

In what has become an almost weekly parade of bad higher education financial news, another university has announced it must cut back dramatically on its academic programs and eliminate dozens of faculty positions to cope with a major budget deficit. On Monday, St. Cloud State University administrators revealed their initial plans to cut about 100 academic programs and 57 faculty positions, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

MAY 7, 2024

Discover How to Increase College Enrollment Institutions of all shapes and sizes are concerned about enrollment numbers, and for good reason. While postsecondary enrollment saw a slight uptick in 2023 (after several years of decline), a recent Gallup poll demonstrated that the number of Americans with strong confidence in higher education has dropped to just 36% — indicating skepticism about the value of a college degree.

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

Police officers removed the pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Chicago early Tuesday, a move that was sure to be closely watched across higher education because the university has long considered itself a model for free expression on campus. Galvanized by expectations of an Israeli military incursion into Gaza’s southern end, pro-Palestinian demonstrators escalated campus protests and urged supporters to rally on Tuesday across the United States, thwarting university offici

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Campus Sonar

MAY 7, 2024

If, like me, you’ve launched new programs from the C-suite, you’ll know that the path to success is extremely challenging. Navigating the potential risks requires careful planning and consideration in a market where data sources are limited and frequently out of date. It’s a high stakes environment where the pressure to identify opportunities for student growth is heaped upon marketing and admissions leaders to meet annual enrollment projections and that elusive market niche that’s yet to be unl

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

She’s not alone. According to the nationwide 2021 Trellis Student Financial Wellness Survey, students who don’t get transportation subsidies and can’t access reliable, safe transportation are less likely to earn degrees. What’s more: More than 20% of students with a car don’t believe it’s reliable. Most students with unreliable cars are first-generation students, male, Black, or caring for children.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 7, 2024

In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, Tom Netting, President of TEN Government Strategies, joins Drumm to provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments in higher education policy. The discussion covers the new Title IX regulations, the resolution of FAFSA simplification issues, and proposed changes to accreditation and institutional accountability.

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PUC

MAY 7, 2024

Welcome to the Power-Building Club at PUC, where positive change and personal growth take center stage. Their inclusive community invites everyone, regardless of skill level or shape, to join them on a journey of self-improvement. From powerlifting meets to bodybuilding shows, club events provide opportunities for individuals to thrive personally and collectively.

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Parchment

MAY 7, 2024

Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer at Instructure, joins us to discuss the role of technology in education. As educational institutions rely more heavily on EdTech to deliver services to their students, we discuss what it means to be “student-centered” and “customer-centric” as a technology provider. Finally, we attempt to answer the important question: has technology actually made education better?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Binghamton University Week: Peter Gerhardstein, professor of psychology, examines a new way to measure overuse of social media.

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Higher Education Whisperer

MAY 7, 2024

Looking forward to speaking on a panel on "Safety check: maintaining academic integrity through digital proctoring in assessments" in Singapore, at EDUtech Asia 2024, 7 November, 11am, Stage 4, with Girija Veerappan, & Mohd Rozi Ismail. I have lost count how many EduTechs I have been to.

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College for Creative Study

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 show marks the first cohort of students combining apparel and accessories design after the Department’s recent expansion in 2022. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, CCS presented its fourth iteration of The Show , a runway show featuring collections from 23 students enrolled in the Fashion Design program. The Show 2024 took place at Cadieux Stage (4925 Cadieux Rd) at 7 p.m.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

Rishi Sunak warns of ‘unacceptable rise’ as Gaza protests escalate and 10 students vow to go on hunger strike University bosses are to attend a Downing Street summit to discuss antisemitism on campuses, as Palestinian solidarity protests continue to escalate at UK universities, with 10 students now vowing to go on hunger strike. Rishi Sunak told his cabinet on Tuesday that there had been an “unacceptable rise in antisemitism” on campuses and vice-chancellors would meet to talk about “the need fo

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 7, 2024

House Republicans have altered the list of presidents they’re calling on the carpet after their universities made new concessions to student demonstrators. The House Education and the Workforce Committee have called on the presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers Universities to testify in the latest college antisemitism hearing later this month, replacing leaders from Yale University and the University of Michigan.

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