Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. It is no surprise then that Gilkerson, who was appointed chancellor of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) earlier this year, has been part of The Equity Avengers, an initiative started b

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Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts Ryan Quinn Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Since the start of the year, women law professors, deans and students have received messages on their personal cellphones saying things like, “Law school isn’t fair for us men.” The FBI is reportedly investigating.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Rutgers University President Dr. Jonathan Holloway has said that he will step down as president of the public New Jersey institution at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. “Serving as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility,” said Holloway. “I welcomed the opportunity to join the Rutgers community in July 2020 because I found inspiration in the possibilities that this institution represented: a belief that cutting-edge research could thrive in a uni

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Colleges in Springfield Rocked By Trump’s Lie jessica.blake@… Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Wittenberg University and Clark State College have moved classes online for the week as dishonest rumors about migrants circulate and bomb threats reach campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dr. Charmaine Madison Charmaine Madison has been named vice president of information services and chief information officer at George Mason University. She served as deputy chief of the IT Enterprise Group at the Central Intelligence Agency. Madison holds an MBA from Saint Leo University, a master’s in information technology from the Florida Institute of Technology, a master’s in national security studies from the National War College, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent Universi

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Ursuline College in Ohio and Gannon University in Pennsylvania—two Catholic institutions separated by less than 100 miles—announced Monday that they are exploring a strategic partnership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dr. Robert Pimentel Robert Pimentel has been named chancellor of the West Hills Community College District. He served as president of Fresno City College. Pimentel holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from California State University, Fresno, an MSW from Cal State, Baker, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration from Cal State, Fresno.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Image credit: StockSnap, Pixabay CC0 In this post, Dr Matjaz Vidmar explores the future of the take-home essay as a form of assessment in the era of generative large-language models. Matjaz is Lecturer in Engineering Management and Deputy Director of Learning and Teaching overseeing the interdisciplinary courses at the School of Engineering. This post is Part 1 of 2, and belongs to the Hot Topic theme: Critical insights into contemporary issues in Higher Education.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Affirmative Action Gets Another Day in Court Liam Knox Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Students for Fair Admissions sued the Naval Academy over its ongoing consideration of race in admissions, which the Supreme Court allowed in an exemption. The outcome could have broad implications.

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Vice-chancellors to ask ministers to stabilise visa regime and allow them to address the sector’s financial crisis Universities will offer to curb the rise in overseas students in return for greater stability and the chance to increase tuition fees, as part of a plea for the government to ease the sector’s growing financial crisis. A “blueprint” to be published by vice-chancellors will call for tuition fees in England to rise in line with inflation and for greater government financial support.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Increasing Student Motivation Through Assignment Choice Sarah Bray Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Offering options helps make them more affirming and meaningful, which ultimately increases student learning, writes Christine Harrington.

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The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Proposals from Universities UK to raise funds for members include ‘reset’ on student maintenance loans and grants Universities have called for an increase in student tuition fees and government funding to fill a financial hole, according to reports. Universities UK, which represents 141 institutions, have put forward proposals to raise funds for their members, including fee increases, in the face of budget deficits, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme said.

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Roompact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ I’m sure we all (student staff and professional staff alike) have our fair share of opinions and stories regarding a residential curriculum (or RC, sometimes called a residential learning or engagement model). Some love it, and some not so much. But why? The educational/programmatic model has.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The First Year Friendly (FYF) initiative at MIT’s 2024 Fall Career Fair is here to help you make the most of the event by connecting you with employers who are eager to engage with first-year students. Below, I’ve compiled tips directly from our First Year Friendly Fall Career Fair employers on how you can make meaningful connections, follow up effectively, and avoid common pitfalls.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Lauren Zalaznick, author of "Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation," to explore the evolution and future of university governance. Podcast Overview: • Insights from 250 years of Brown University trustee resignation letters, offering a unique historical perspective on higher education leadership. • Strategies for adapting governance structures to meet modern challenges while honoring institutional

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Washington has gone from negative to positive to negative to positive again on network neutrality, and advocates for educators say they need to see the federal government commit to making open networks a policy priority. “It really is unfortunate that libraries and educational institutions are sort of caught up in the flip-flopping and back-and-forth,” says Katherine Klosek, director of information policy and federal relations for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).

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Missouri State

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether it’s a club, a fraternity, a sorority, athletics, or volunteering, there are so many ways to engage in our campus community. Extracurricular activities allow students to build their resumes, make meaningful connections, serve in leadership positions, and step out of their comfort zone. Hazing transforms what should have been a positive experience into a dangerous and detrimental situation.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When I was six, my family immigrated to the United States. Like many children adapting to a new environment, I struggled academically. The traditional education system failed me, and I quickly fell behind. Fortunately, my mother sought out one-on-one tutoring, providing me with the personalized help I needed. This support not only helped me catch up but ultimately enabled me to thrive.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

When: Starting week of Sep 23rd, once a week (day/time will be determined based on availability of participants) Location: E18-240h (50 Ames St., 2nd floor) URL: [link] Contact: spilecki@mit.edu Writing creatively for yourself? Planning on submitting to Writing Prizes? The Writing and Communication Center announces a new writing group for anyone who is working on a creative writing project.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The verdict is in: There is no one-size-fits-all formula to build the perfect college president, according to a new analysis by Academic Search. But among 700 leaders surveyed, trustworthiness, data acumen and a strong supporting cast are key to tackling higher education’s latest headwinds. “What it takes to be an effective college president evolves in concert with the context, meaning presidential competencies are not a fixed checklist but rather a constellation of skills whose sali

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Let’s Chat is a drop-in service that provides MIT graduate students with easy access to informal, free, confidential consultations with clinicians from MIT Health’s Student Mental Health & Counseling. Next session is coming up on Sept 19 ! Note: Let’s Chat isn’t formal counseling; If you are currently in distress or would like to connect with a clinician for mental health services, call Student Mental Health & Counseling at 617-253-4481, option 2 and ask to speak with a mental health cli

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Gannon University in Erie and Ursuline College near Cleveland intend to merge, creating what leaders say would be the largest Catholic university system in the Lake Erie region. Presidents of both institutions outlined the move to their campuses Monday. The plan is subject to review by both institutions. If approved, it would be the latest example of realignment within higher education amid an increasingly challenging student market.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Brought to you by the MIT Teaching + Learning Lab… Applications for the Fall 2024 sessions of the Microteaching & Inclusive Teaching Tracks open at 12:00 noon ET on Wednesday, September 25, and close at 11:59 pm Tuesday, October 1. Microteaching Track About the Program The Microteaching Track is a sequence of two microteaching workshops.

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ISA Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

See some of ISA video blogger Letti's favorite moments while studying abroad. You just might be convinced to go, too! [link] Letti Asper, Lewis-Clark State College, is studying abroad with ISA in Athens, Greece.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

After successfully completing its recent bankruptcy proceedings , 2U workers expect another round of layoffs. 2U, with its subsidiary edX, is the online program manager for dozens of elite universities, like Harvard and Yale, who offer their brand names to sell online degrees and certificates. But two schools, the University of Southern California and Fordham, have distanced themselves from the company. 2U's new board chair of is Brian Napack , who served as an executive at John Wiley and McMill

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Various industries face seasonal demands on their IT resources, with periods of intense activity followed by quieter times. For educational institutions, this peak often occurs in late August or early September. Data and network security usually sit at the top of the priority list for IT professionals in this space. This may be because educational institutions have gotten a reputation as being one of the easier targets to hack.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Cornell University faculty member who said, roughly a week after Oct. 7, that Hamas’s attack “exhilarated” him is back teaching.

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PUC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

College can be overwhelming with being in a new place, surrounded by new people, and having real-life responsibilities. While you start getting advice from your family and friends about college, we wanted to share some advice with you too. Here are our 15 tips for getting through your first year of college. Use Your Time Wisely College comes with a lot of freedom, but also a lot of responsibility.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Paying for college consistently ranks as a top concern for students who are considering stopping out or are otherwise at risk of leaving their institutions without a credential. While there’s no single solution to what’s been called the college affordability crisis, institutions and policymakers are taking steps, big and small, to help make college a little (or a lot) more financially manageable for students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Editor's Note: With the exception of the last section about an Anti-Racist, Culturally Competent Special Education Model, the content in this article comes from a recently accepted journal manuscript. This manuscript will be available online soon. Please use the following citation to view the full text: Bell, N.S., Collier, Z., Vélez, V., & Ford, D.Y. (2024-forthcoming).

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unions representing graduate students, faculty and staff at hundreds of colleges nationwide called on Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, to help them “reclaim higher education as a public good.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Constitution’s Not the Problem mprutter@mit.edu Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM The real work of democratic change is political, not constitutional.

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