The Scholarly Teacher
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Keywords: Active Learning, Think-Pair-Share, STEM Background Introductory undergraduate STEM classes are notoriously painful experiences, both for the students and for the teacher.
Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Given my first job out of university was with Vichy L’Oreal where I served briefly as a junior product manager ( because I was worth it ) I tend to keep an eye of marketing and communication trends, always a moving target. As soon as one has upskilled, or briefed a sub-contractor, the goalposts have moved once again. Nonetheless, largely driven by the furious pace of technological advancements, and the slower shifts in social behaviours, we have seen several trends in 2024.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In an Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey conducted shortly before the election, over 90 percent of faculty strongly or somewhat agreed that academic freedom is under threat. Nearly 60 percent of the roughly 1,100 respondents to an Inside Higher Ed/Hanover Research survey—conducted in the lead-up to last week’s election—strongly agreed that academic freedom in higher education is under threat.
Roompact
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Assessments and surveys are inescapable on a college campus. It’s an environment that prides itself on gathering information to identify how it can continue to improve for students and stay relevant among potential competitors. Residence Life is no exception to this: often there are assessments that are pushed out in fall and spring semesters to.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Native American students will have their own microcollege on Sacramento State’s campus, a first for the California State University system. California State University, Sacramento, is opening a new college, the Native American College—a first for the system—to support Indigenous students in the state, campus officials announced at the state Capitol Friday.
Ed.gov Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Throughout my childhood, my parents involved my sister and me in educational activities outside of school. While other kids took a summer break, our parents ensured we continued to apply and expand upon what we had learned during the school year. This commitment led us to participate in various summer programs, including six-week-long bridge courses Continue Reading The post The Impact of K-12 STEM Policy appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2028 was significantly less diverse than last year’s incoming class, with underrepresented students of color declining by nearly 10 percentage points, according to institutional data released Monday. Black student enrollment decreased by the widest margin, from 11.5 percent of the Class of 2027 to just 6 percent of this year’s incoming class.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A federal judge has blocked the law that would have required a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom in Louisiana’s public colleges, universities and trade schools, in addition to its K-12 public schools.
Paradigm IQ
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
I’m thrilled to announce the general availability of our new Paradigm AI Assistant, a new AI tool designed to bring Paradigm’s expertise in culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, and talent development directly to your fingertips.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Former students of Union Institute & University, an online university based in Cincinnati that closed over the summer, say they cannot access their transcripts, causing problems for those hoping to pursue further education.
AIFS Abroad
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
When a student decides to study or intern abroad , it’s an exciting milestone not only for them but for their entire support network —parents, family, and all those cheering them on from home. Sending a loved one halfway across the world can bring a mix of excitement and questions. That’s why we’re pleased to share insights from a parent who has just been through it!
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Hurricane Helene stirred fresh climate anxiety for some college students in western North Carolina earlier this year, pushing them into a growing cohort of young people who are worried about the future of the environment.
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This week, Bryan Alexander ( Future Trends Forum ) spoke with Doug Shapiro , Vice President for Research and Executive Director of the Research Center at the National Student Clearinghouse to explore the latest college enrollment and analysis. Related links: College Meltdown 3.0 Could Start Earlier (And End Worse) Than Planned Starting my new book project: Peak Higher Education (Bryan Alexander) Long-Term Care: Aging Baby Boom Generation Will Increase Demand and Burden on Federal and State Budge
University Business
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The FAFSA debacle. Campus protests. Battles over free speech and diversity. Those are among the leading drivers of mounting stress for college and university employees. A new study of the academic workplace offers a potentially overlooked—but hardly surprising—solution: Kindness. That goes for kindness received but not necessarily for kindness given , says the report, whose authors have created a tool to measure the two behaviors.
Terminalfour
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This week, we share the key success factors that we've seen drive high-performing digital teams in higher education marketing. We look at how the various elements that are needed for success in a team can boost brand visibility and student recruitment.
University Business
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Issues related to last year’s FAFSA have significantly affected private colleges and universities’ incoming class enrollment, revenue and relationship with the Department of Education, according to a fall survey from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Of the 251 member institutions surveyed, 82% said FAFSA’s turbulent rollout affected other institutional processes, such as housing, registration, billing and more.
The Humphrey Group
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Discover practical strategies to embrace empathy, humility, and respect, driving innovation and engagement in your organization. Learn how inclusive leadership empowers your workforce and fosters a culture of belonging.
University Business
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and institutions’ sudden pivot to remote instruction, online learning remains entrenched in the higher education landscape. What was once considered a temporary lifeline is now a fundamental part of higher education. A survey of chief online learning officers (COLOs) found that about three-quarters of COLOs say that campus-based students are asking for more online options, with 60 percent observing that online classes often fill up first as more st
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Multiple professors’ reactions to the 2024 presidential election have been shared by conservative social media personality Chaya Raichik, who goes by Libs of TikTok online and whose posts about left-wing educators have previously been linked to bomb threats and other harassment.
University Business
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Every weekday morning for six months, instead of taking college classes, 25-year-old Tamari Natelauri made the 45-minute drive from Philadelphia to Voorhees Township, New Jersey, to go to work at a large accounting firm. It’s her dream job and she hasn’t even graduated from college yet. By the time she walks across the stage at Drexel University’s commencement ceremony in 2027, Natelauri will have spent 11 years of her life—and a lot of money—on higher education, including seven years at the Com
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
We’ve finally entered the find-out phase of this timeline. And unsurprisingly, the final boss looks a lot like the first boss—American Racism. Yes, it’s the racism. Not the economy, not the gender gap, not even the thorny intersectionality of identity politics. The culprit is the same force that has always roiled this racist nation: the enduring, shape-shifting undercurrent of white supremacy.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
But, white people and men are needed as advocates for DEI efforts that support historically oppressed people To the Editor:
CU Work-Life Balance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A new Employee Services website resource is all about you. The Update your name and demographics webpage provides clear directions to update your legal name, preferred first name, gender identity, disability status and more. Most changes can be made directly in the employee portal. While it’s voluntary, providing your demographic information allows the University of Colorado to better reflect who you are.
College for Creative Study
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Communication Arts magazine, a professional journal for those involved in creativity in visual communications, has announced the winners of its 31st annual Interactive Competition. Of the 290 entries, 33 projects were selected by a jury of creative professionals. CCS alumnus Luke Fabricatore’s (’24 CD) project “Price of the Prompt” was selected as Best-in-Show.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A massive plan to restructure the School of Education (SOE) at American University, is facing fierce opposition from students, faculty and staff. Faculty and staff at the private university in Washington, D.C. was notified of the forthcoming changes at a school-wide meeting this week and are awaiting additional details from university officials. “With a university-wide deficit of over $60 million, one of the first areas the university will likely cut is our education school,” said Dr.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Numerous high-profile academics have announced they are leaving X, citing concerns about disinformation and how owner Elon Musk used the platform to support Trump. Two years ago, after Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, promptly renaming it X, numerous academics decamped from the platform. Now, in the wake of a presidential election fraught with online disinformation, a second exodus from the social media site appears underway.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In the aftermath of the Presidential election, a new report outlines the importance of colleges and universities prioritizing civic education. Complete College America (CCA), which has the mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the U.S., released a white paper that outlines how U.S. higher education institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Colleges should rethink their approaches to DEI if they don’t want to see it dismantled during a second Trump administration, Patrick J. Casey writes. What does a second Trump term mean for higher education?
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Under the new Trump presidency , can US student protestors learn from Chinese students ?
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The next education secretary will likely have experience in higher ed or a zeal for culture wars, experts predict. As President-elect Donald Trump begins to announce the individuals who will—and will not—work in his new administration, few details have emerged about the prospects of an education secretary. But that’s not stopping rampant speculation in D.C. policy circles.
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