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Sacramento State Recognized as First Black-Serving Institution in California

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State has been designated as a Black Serving Institution by the California State Assembly, Sacramento County, and the city of Sacramento. Dr. Luke Wood “This distinctive recognition reaffirms Sacramento State’s commitment and dedication to serving the needs of our diverse student body, especially for our Black students,” said Sacramento State President Dr.

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Can University of the Arts Be Saved?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Can University of the Arts Be Saved? Josh Moody Thu, 06/06/2024 - 03:00 AM After the Philadelphia institution announced a sudden closure Friday, a Temple University trustee floated the idea of a merger. But what led it to close in the first place?

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New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his new book, From Foster Care to College , Dr. Royel M. Johnson, an associate professor and director at the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education, shines a light on an often-forgotten subset of students. Through capturing the lived experiences of foster youth in college, Johnson found that, beyond the misconceptions that plague them, foster youth are a remarkably resilient group with college-going aspirations.

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Lost in Translation? AI Adds Hope and Concern to Language Learning

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Lost in Translation? AI Adds Hope and Concern to Language Learning Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 06/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Foreign language classes have seen declines for years. AI could hasten—or help—it.

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Dr. Karrie Dixon Elected Chancellor of North Carolina Central University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dr. Karrie Dixon “Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders on the sloping hills and verdant green is a dream come true,” said Dixon. “NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building on our rich traditions and ensuring that our students, faculty, staff and alumni have the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed,” she sai

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‘Unprecedented Steps’: Board Pulls Plug on Columbia Law Review Website

Confessions of a Community College Dean

‘Unprecedented Steps’: Board Pulls Plug on Columbia Law Review Website Ryan Quinn Thu, 06/06/2024 - 03:00 AM After student editors published a submitted article Monday accusing Israel of genocide, the journal’s Board of Directors took the whole site down. One editor describes how it happened.

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SYLVIA TORTI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Sylvia Torti Sylvia Torti has been named president of the College of the Atlantic. She served as dean of the Honors College at the University of Utah. Torti holds a B.A. from Earlham College and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences.

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McGrath Named President of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Breeda McGrath has been named president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School. Dr. Breeda McGrath "It’s an incredible honor to be appointed the next president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School," said McGrath. "As its academic programs address important societal challenges – from teacher shortages to gaps in mental health care – I believe Pacific Oaks has unlimited potential to grow and expand.

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Louisiana Governor Gains More Control Over College Boards

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Louisiana Governor Gains More Control Over College Boards jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Critics fear that the bill Governor Landry signed could be an overstep that threatens public institutions’ accreditation status—and their ability to receive vital federal funding.

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MONIQUE LENOIR

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monique Lenoir Monique Lenoir has been appointed vice president of branding, marketing, and communications at the United Negro College Fund. She served as UNCF’s national director of communications. LeNoir holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Howard University and a master’s in public communications from American University.

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Meet Sherlean: Triple Degree Graduate and Future PhD Student

College Forward

For Sherlean, college wasn’t just a personal ambition—it was a chance to break generational barriers and pave the way for her siblings. “Growing up, I never had anyone around me who had a college degree,” Sherlean reflected. “Obtaining a college degree means the world to me; I never imagined graduating, let alone with three bachelor’s degrees.” Joining College Possible in high school provided Sherlean with the support and guidance she needed to navigate the challeng

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New Guidebook Offers Best Practices in Suicide Response

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

About 16.6 million American adults and teens reported having serious thoughts of suicide in 2022, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Dr. Kurt Michael “We are at a pivotal moment where we continue to lose young people at increasing rates to suicide,” said Dr. Kurt Michael, senior clinical director at the Jed Foundation.

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ResEdChat Ep 73: Beyond Room and Board: Supporting Students’ Basic Needs

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In this episode of ResEdChat, join host Crystal Lay, and Guest Judy Juarez Crawford, Director of Student Basic Needs at University of California-Riverside, as they discuss basic needs and food and housing insecurity. Judy provides numerous suggestions on how campuses can support students and staff in an area often plagued by stigma. She also offers valuable insights into how we should respond to student staff in recruitment processes who rely on the role for room and board.

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Education Efforts Ramp Up in Student Voting Campaign

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions. A recently released brief offers resources to assist postsecondary education leaders in their efforts to promote civic education and engagement. The “ Student Voting Campaign Brief ” provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions.

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Cal State Officials Urge Integration of Two Campuses

Confessions of a Community College Dean

California State University officials announced Wednesday the system has recommended the “integration” of two institutions for “fiscal sustainability” and better fulfillment of workforce needs.

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MARSHA MCGRIFF

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Marsha McGriff Marsha McGriff has been named vice chancellor for equity and inclusion at University of Massachusetts Amherst. She served as chief diversity officer and senior advisor to the president at the University of Florida. McGriff holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in education from Tuskegee University in Alabama as well as a Doctor of Education degree from Creighton University in Nebraska.

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Ohio AG Seeks to Halt Rare Book Sale at Hebrew Union

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a complaint against Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion in the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County, seeking to prevent the institution from selling off rare Jewish books and manuscripts housed at its Cincinnati Klau Library.

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SHAWNA YOUNG

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shawna Young Shawna Young has been named chief executive officer at Camelback Ventures. She held previous executive positions including at Scratch Foundation. Young holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Howard University, an MBA from MIT, and a master’s in science education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Columbia Reaches Settlement With Jewish Student

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Columbia University has settled a lawsuit filed by a Jewish student in late April on behalf of all those who felt pressured to switch to online learning in the midst of intense pro-Palestinian protests this spring. The plaintiff alleged the Ivy League institution failed to provide the safe environment students had paid for.

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JESSICA S. DALTON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jessica S. Dalton Jessica S. Dalton has been appointed vice president of workforce services at Danville Community College in Virginia. She served as principal at the Pittsylvania Career and Technical Center. Dalton, a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy, holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Virginia Tech and a master’s in educational leadership from the University of Lynchburg.

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University of Bolton’s proposed name change triggers legal feud with rivals

The Guardian Higher Education

Neighbouring institutions submit more than 100 legal challenges against use of Greater Manchester trademarks A bitter legal dispute has broken out between universities in the north-west of England over Bolton’s efforts to rename itself as the University of Greater Manchester despite the objections of its regional rivals. The dispute has led to Bolton’s vice-chancellor accusing three other universities in the region – including the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University,

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University of California Sues Local UAW Over Campus Strikes

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of California is suing United Auto Workers Local 4811, the union that represents thousands of employees who have gone on strike at multiple UC campuses in recent weeks.

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College Possible Omaha students awarded nearly $4 million in scholarships

College Forward

In an inspiring achievement, 75 high school seniors participating in College Possible Omaha programming have been awarded a staggering $3,926,536 in scholarships to assist with their college expenses. Out of the 156 seniors in the program, nearly half have secured substantial financial support. According to the national average, first-time undergraduate students receive about $14,890 in scholarships annually.

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Thirteen Protesters Arrested at Stanford

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Thirteen Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford University were arrested Wednesday after they barricaded themselves in interim president Richard Saller’s office, demanding divestment from companies that do business in Israel, among other things.

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How Gaby’s love for the dentist drives her ambitions

College Forward

High school graduate Gaby stands out for many reasons, but one might take some folks aback – she loves the dentist. Reflecting on her childhood, Gaby shares, “When I was a kid, I used to hate my teeth and smile. I still do, but not as much.” This experience early in her life motivates Gaby to pursue dentistry and help young people achieve greater confidence.

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Senior Spotlight: Sherban Cedeno

PUC

Senior Sherban (pronounced “shair-BAWN”) Cedeno majors in history, political studies, and ethics. Sherban decided to become a political science major because he wanted to know what the weird political people on Twitter he followed talked about when they talked about things like “communization theory” and “accelerationism” and “abolishing the labor form.

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Student Spotlight: Alexander’s Semester Abroad in Budapest

AIFS Abroad

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who has experienced life in Hungary? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Alexander, a Finance and Economics major from the University of Alabama. He spent a spring semester studying abroad in the capital city of Budapest on our program at Corvinus University. “‘Why do you want to study abroad?

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College Possible Omaha inspires bright futures at Go! Global Youth Summit

College Forward

At College Possible Omaha, our mission is to make college access and success possible for students from under-represented communities. This year, we had the incredible opportunity to be a part of the Go! Global Youth Summit at the CHI Health Center, an event dedicated to inspiring and empowering young minds by exposing them to diverse career opportunities.

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Investing in Our Shared Future: The Importance of Student Leadership Pedagogy in Global Education

AIFS Abroad

Raise your hand if you have complete confidence in today’s leaders. Now, raise your hand if you are hopeful that the next generation can do a better job. As educators, we can do more than just hope. We can work with our students to help them become the leaders that this planet is going to need—but what kind of leader is that? Our answer must account for the fact that we are living in a period in which the pace of change is not only fast, but also speeding up all the time.

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Student alumni steer the next generation of College Possible students toward success

College Forward

At College Possible Omaha, a powerful outcome of giving back is transforming lives. Out of the 17 coaches currently serving in Omaha, eight were once students who benefited from the program’s guidance and support in previous years. These student alumni have returned as AmeriCorps coaches to steer the next generation toward academic success. Their personal experiences and deep connections to the program uniquely equip them to inspire and support students.

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No high school diploma? California college aid may get easier

University Business

Many adults in California are missing out on financial aid for college — and for years, the state declined to help. The most popular form of federal financial aid, the Pell grant, provides low-income students with around $7,000 a year—money that can go towards all kinds of expenses, such as tuition, rent or transportation. Typically, college students need a high school diploma or equivalent to qualify, but a workaround, known as the Ability to Benefit provision, allows adults without a high scho

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Celebrating success and unveiling a new era: The 10th annual Dream Big Dinner

College Forward

A night of celebration, inspiration, and generosity—College Possible Wisconsin’s 10th Annual Dream Big Dinner was truly a memorable night. At the event, College Possible Wisconsin recognized two award recipients: Dave Kundert and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County. Kundert, an inaugural member of College Possible Wisconsin’s advisory board, was honored with the Patricia Wilmeth Award for his commitment to serving the youth of Wisconsin for over forty years, including more t

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The quest for ‘embodied equity’ on college campuses focuses on neurodivergent students

University Business

Niki Elliot skipped the fifth grade. She was so smart that she could have skipped another, she said, but her mother didn’t want her in class with older boys. And so she was always bored in school. She had a “near photographic” memory and didn’t need to study, she said, so she never learned how to. She remembers finishing her assignments in five minutes and spending the next 30 waiting for her classmates to catch up.

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Caring for student wellness with 24/7 AI assistants

Terminalfour

From mental health resources to academic guidance, university AI wellness assistants are revolutionizing how institutions address student health support. This week, we explore five innovative AI wellness solutions implemented by universities to address student needs.

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Navigating the Transition to Independent Living

CIP

Transitioning into a more independent living setting in the community with autism can evoke a myriad of fears and concerns.

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Three Ways to Use Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Microlearnings

Paradigm IQ

Learn from the world leaders of Paradigm to discover Three Ways to Use Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Microlearnings

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Credit for prior learning is showing value. Should your college care?

University Business

Credit for prior learning, commonly known as CPL, is gaining traction across the United States and Canada, spelling potential leaps in equitable postsecondary access. However, several factors could hinder its progress without immediate attention, declares a new report from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).