Fri.Aug 02, 2024

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Oakland University, Oakland Community College Pilot Student Housing Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oakland University (OU) and Oakland Community College (OCC) in Michigan, are launching a pilot program campus housing program to permit community college students to live on the university campus. “The opportunity for OCC students to live on campus at Oakland University is another example of the great partnerships we have that benefits our students,” said Dr.

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Inspector General Finds Gaps in FAFSA Planning, Oversight

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Office of Federal Student Aid didn’t put the necessary checks in place to effectively carry out parts of its overhaul of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Education Department’s inspector general found in a new report out Thursday.

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Hollins University Launches Nationwide HOPE Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hollins University is launching a scholarship initiative to enable academically talented young women to complete a four-year degree in which direct costs of attendance are fully covered. Hollins University Hollins University The Hollins Opportunity for Promise through Education ( HOPE ) Scholarship covers tuition, fees, and on-campus food and housing.

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On the Road With College Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

On the Road With College Students Sarah Bray Fri, 08/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Besides benefiting students, study abroad trips can be a powerful reminder of some of the best aspects of working at a college, writes Elizabeth Stice.

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TOYIA K. STEWART

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Toyia K. Stewart Toyia K. Stewart has been appointed vice president of human resources, people, and culture at the Art Institute of Chicago. She served as vice president and chief human resources officer at Roosevelt University. Stewart holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies and English from Dominican University and an MBA in international business and management from Roosevelt University.

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Schuler Scholar Program Backs Out of $10M in Scholarships

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Chicago-area philanthropist has backed out of a pledge to give $10 million in scholarships to 1,250 low-income and first-generation college students weeks before the start of the fall semester.

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Foxx Warns Possible Subpoena in Continuing Campus Antisemitism Investigation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Virginia Foxx Columbia University has until Aug. 8 to produce documents and communications as part of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce investigation into antisemitism. The university is one of several institutions criticized for responses to reports alleging antisemitism and harassment on their campuses following the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Isreal.

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ROBERT BUDACH

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Robert Budach Robert Budach has been appointed vice president of administrative services at Mesa Community College. He served as senior director of asset management, contracts, and compliance at Arizona State University. Budach holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Augustana College in Illinois, an MBA from the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business, and a Master of Leadership Studies degree from North Central College.

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‘A New Low’: Civil Rights Chief Calls Out Discrimination on Campuses

Confessions of a Community College Dean

‘A New Low’: Civil Rights Chief Calls Out Discrimination on Campuses jessica.blake@… Fri, 08/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Catherine Lhamon said Thursday that the handling of discrimination on college campuses has hit “a new low” and that protecting free speech should not have to conflict with combating discrimination. Others are not so sure.

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Where You Should Study Abroad Based on Your Favorite Sport at the Summer Olympics 

AIFS Abroad

The Olympics are in full swing! While watching the best in the world compete for a coveted gold medal and cheering for your country, have you wondered if your favorite summer sports at the Olympics could guide your next study abroad adventure? Whether you’e into gymnastics, soccer, track and field, swimming, diving, or tennis, AIFS Abroad has a location for you.

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A Tale of 2 Online Programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Tale of 2 Online Programs Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 08/02/2024 - 03:00 AM The University of Arizona is drawing national attention as it attempts to integrate a highly watched for-profit online entity into its mix. But what about its internal online offering?

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Collegiate commentary: Five stories from the ‘Being Student parents/carers’ series

Teaching Matters Academic Support

In this post, we share with you the Collegiate Commentary from our latest Teaching Matters newsletter: Five stories from the Being student parents/carers series. In this commentary, Kenny Anderson, Director at Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAPWest), offers his reflections on the series, and shares how SWAPWest are supporting adult learners is similar situations.

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Minnesota State Grants Shrink Amid Budget Shortfall

Confessions of a Community College Dean

College students in Minnesota received smaller state financial aid packages than usual thanks to a $40 million budget shortfall for the state grant program, according to reporting from the Star-Tribune.

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Leave-eligible employees must certify paid leave balances by Aug. 31

CU Work-Life Balance

Paid leave is an important feature of CU’s employee benefits. Because our many employee timekeeping methods (such as MyLeave) are out of sync with our leave accruals, the University of Colorado asks employees to verify the accuracy of their sick and vacation leave after the close of the fiscal year to ensure all vacation and sick leave balances are accurate.

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University of California Experiencing Record Admissions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of California has admitted its largest and most diverse class to date, announced university officials. Han Mi Yoon-Wu “We are thrilled that the University of California continues to be a destination of choice for our state’s incredibly accomplished and diverse students,” said Han Mi Yoon-Wu, the university’s associate vice provost for undergraduate admissions.

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For-profit colleges fund lawmakers who led attack on top universities over campus protests

The Guardian Higher Education

Critics say representatives Elise Stefanik and Virginia Foxx shield for-profit colleges from accountability As antisemitism hearings on college campuses ignited late last year, US representatives Elise Stefanik and Virginia Foxx seized the spotlight, relentlessly attacking Harvard, Columbia and other top universities , portraying them as unsafe and incompetent.

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Jewish Organizations Issue Guidelines to Campus Leaders

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Five national Jewish organizations have released a list of recommendations for college and university leaders about how to prevent possible antisemitism and prepare for student protests over the Israel-Hamas war ahead of the fall semester.

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Staff and students should not be denied the right to free speech about Gaza | Letters

The Guardian Higher Education

Nicola Pratt says protesting against or even just discussing the war has become increasingly difficult; David Head says Labour should re-evaluate the Office for Students Your report on the scrapping of the previous government’s free speech law did not mention the severe restrictions on freedom of speech that have been happening across university campuses since 7 October when it comes to protesting against or even just discussing Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip ( Labour halts Tory law on freedom o

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St. Andrews Student Leader Stripped of Roles Over Gaza Comments

Confessions of a Community College Dean

St. Andrews Student Leader Stripped of Roles Over Gaza Comments sara.custer@in… Fri, 08/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Accusing Israel of “apartheid” and “genocidal attacks” provoked “anxiety and fear” among Jewish students, an investigation says.

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Senate Eyes Pell Grant Boost, More Money for Federal Student Aid

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Senate Eyes Pell Grant Boost, More Money for Federal Student Aid Katherine Knott Fri, 08/02/2024 - 03:00 AM The chamber’s draft spending plan doesn’t make the sweeping cuts to the Education Department that House Republicans want to see, setting up yet another fight over the federal budget.

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