Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community. Now, as we face a growing backlash against DEI efforts across the country, I find myself deeply concerned about the future of higher education and our nation'

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes? Sara Weissman Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Voter engagement organizations are working hard to get Black students to turn out in November.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Lenoir-Rhyne University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Hank Weddington The grant is designed to address science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher shortages and create pathways for underrepresented students to become STEM educators, according to Dr.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

When a U.S. Presidential Candidate Is Called a ‘DEI Hire’ Ryan Quinn Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The first Black woman to be a major party’s nominee for president is facing conservative attacks on her race. We spoke to an Obama historian about past precedent and today’s differences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Albany State University in Georgia is one of four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that will showcase newly refurbished football fields this fall. Rich McKay The university used its share of more than $6.5 million in grants from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to replace its natural grass football and soccer field at Albany State University Coliseum with turf.

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University Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

College enrollment is bouncing back after a pandemic-era slump. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, enrollment grew by 2.5% this spring. Leading the way are the nation’s community colleges. That sector of higher education made up about 55% of the recent bump. But the students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Jacqueline Charles has been selected to receive the 2024 Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism from Colby College. Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald “It is with tremendous honor that I accept Colby College’s 2024 Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism,” said Charles, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award-winning Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald , recognized for her extensive reporting on Haiti’s natural disasters, political turmoil, and healthcare crises.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Johns Hopkins University plans to require undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission in fall 2026. The university plans to resume its standardized testing requirement for undergraduate admissions to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. Johns Hopkins University Gilman Clock Tower Johns Hopkins University The university will require ACT or SAT scores for applicants seeking entry for the fall 2026 semester.

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Higher Education Whisperer

AUGUST 21, 2024

Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty at ANU. Photo by Tom Worthington CC-BY 2014.Greetings from the Australian National University, where Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty are talking about their book "Designing Tomorrow: Strategic Design Tactics to Change Your Practice, Organisation, and Planetary Impact". The event is hosted by ACM SIGCHI Chapter for Canberra and the ANU School of Cybernetics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Manhattan College is now Manhattan University. Manhattan College has changed its name to Manhattan University partly to reflect its increased degree and certificate program offerings as well as its aspirations for international recognition. The institution recently underwent a name change approved by the New York State Board of Regents in recognition of its more than 100 majors, minors, graduate programs, and advanced certificates and degrees.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

Vanderbilt University has plans to expand from Tennessee into Florida, potentially developing a new $520 million campus in downtown West Palm Beach, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The proposed campus would reportedly feature a college for computer science and artificial intelligence, as well as an “innovation hub” seemingly focused on entrepreneurship.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Dr. R. Lance Holbert Few community colleges offer courses that are specifically designated as “civic learning,” according to a report examining the current state of civics education in primary and secondary schools. The Community College and Civics Report — a joint project of the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg Public Policy Center and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) — explores how civics education opportunities are offered inside and outside community co

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

Teaching Markets and Morality Sarah Bray Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The need for students to consider the touch points between big moral questions and today’s political and financial issues is more pressing than ever, write Peter Boumgarden and Abram Van Engen.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Frances Teves Frances Teves has been appointed vice president for university advancement at Cal Poly Pomona. She served as interim vice president for university advancement. Teves holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Southern California.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

With student mental health concerns on the rise, college leaders have turned their attention outward to campus facilities and the role space, light, sound and décor can play in student learning and healthy living. The focus on environmental wellness is also an inclusive effort, supporting students who struggle with sensory issues, including those with learning or developmental disabilities, and promotes universal design thinking.

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Campus Sonar

AUGUST 21, 2024

Alumni are a valuable asset and nurturing relationships with them contributes to the future success of your campus. Proud alumni share their experience with others to potentially sway an undecided student or make a gift to help current and future students shine even brighter on campus. Their authentic campus outcomes stories strengthen audience connections and generate positive affinity for your brand.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

University of California institutions will implement a number of new steps to curb disruptive protesting on campuses this fall, Dr. Michael V. Drake, the system’s president, announced Monday.

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PUC

AUGUST 21, 2024

Milbert Mariano is well-known to the PUC campus and community. He has been working at PUC for 28 years- starting as a professor of graphic design in the visual arts department, then moving on to being academic dean, and now dean of arts, humanities, and professions. He administers nine academic departments within the Arts (Music and Visual Arts), Humanities (Communication & World Languages, English, History, and Theology), and Professions (Aviation, Business, and Education), as well as dire

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

Johnson C. Smith University, a historically Black institution in Charlotte, N.C., is working to raise a quarter of a million dollars in just 10 days to help incoming freshmen afford to attend, according to The Charlotte Observer.

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Via's

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the fast-paced world of International Education, balancing SEVIS compliance with exceptional support for students and scholars is no small feat. Understanding these challenges, Via TRM has introduced Via International—a solution tailored specifically for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) offices in U.S. higher education. At Via TRM, we believe in finding better ways to serve our IE communities.

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ISA Journal

AUGUST 21, 2024

As we kick off our Fall 2024 semester, an important topic on many students' minds is the upcoming U.S. presidential election. It is possible—and encouraged—to vote absentee from abroad! Here is a brief overview of the process: Register to vote: Ensure you're registered to vote in accordance with your state requirements and timelines.

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Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

AUGUST 21, 2024

As we reach the midpoint of the year, the Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) Board has taken a moment to reflect on our strategies, goals, and the practice of what we preach. In a year marked by heightened tensions and divisions, our commitment to reflection, unity, and community has never been more critical. Photo of suspended leaf by Altered Reality on StockSnap The Power of Reflection Reflection is the main path towards growth.

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University Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

Alabama has given one of Kalen DeBoer’s key behind-the-scenes staffers, general manager Courtney Morgan, a three-year contract worth nearly $2.5 million — a notable investment by one of the top football programs in the country at a time when colleges teams are increasingly operating like professional franchises. The compensation committee of the university system’s board of trustees approved the deal on Tuesday for Morgan, who was DeBoer’s first hire in Tuscaloosa going into his first season as

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

Anticipating More Unrest, Colleges Prioritize Civic Dialogue jessica.blake@… Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM As institutions across the country brace for new protests over the war in Gaza and a testy presidential election, many are looking to third-party consultants for guidance.

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The Student Affairs Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Dear VCU Students,Happy Black and Gold Wednesday! I am thrilled to welcome you to VCU for the Fall 2024 Semester and hope to see you at the Black and Gold Wednesday Launch Party at Noon today at the Compass! We are excited to have you as part of our RAMily and look forward to engaging with you throughout the year. It is my pleasure to share some important resources related to advocacy, well-being, involvement, and safety in this message.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

Borrowers Reeling After Appeals Court Declines to Clarify Order Katherine Knott Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The order blocked the Biden administration’s SAVE plan and raised questions about the Education Department’s authority to forgive loans under other repayment plans as well—all the way back to 1994.

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The Student Affairs Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Dear VCU Students,Happy Black and Gold Wednesday! I am thrilled to welcome you to VCU for the Fall 2024 Semester and hope to see you at the Black and Gold Wednesday Launch Party at Noon today at the Compass! We are excited to have you as part of our RAMily and look forward to engaging with you throughout the year. It is my pleasure to share some important resources related to advocacy, well-being, involvement, and safety in this message.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 21, 2024

This is the second time this year—and in history—that the House Education committee has sought to force a college or university to hand over internal documents. Columbia has until Sept. 4 to comply. After investigating antisemitism at Columbia University for six months and receiving thousands of pages of documents, Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee say the university has failed to turn over necessary documents that would aid its inquiry.

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