Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Watching Their Words: Faculty Say Theyre Self-Censoring Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Many scholars say theyre not giving certain assignments and are being careful in what they say to studentsand to one another.
Roompact
JANUARY 9, 2025
We're pleased to welcome back Paul into the guest spot this week as he chats with Dustin about utilizing intentional conversations as a simple, effective tool to create supportive environments for residents. They explore how to integrate intentional conversations, ways to overcome challenges, and resources to learn more.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
As multiple wildfires rage in and around the Los Angeles metro area and scorch thousands of acres, many colleges and universities in the region are canceling events or classes, closing, or providing shelter.
University Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Cyberattacks on colleges and universities have been on the rise for years, and this trend will likely continue in 2025. In response to this, we can expect to see a number of new data privacy and security developments that will impact higher education in the new year. So, as industry leaders start putting their resolutions into practice this month, here are a few more worth adding to the list.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
What Is Higher Education Missing for Mental Health? Melissa Ezarik Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Rather than referring to mental health issues as crises, campus leaders should shift to helping students develop skills like distress tolerance, reflexive thinking and healthy boundaries, writes James Geisler, a campus wellness director.
Teaching Matters Online Learning
JANUARY 9, 2025
Credit: Pixabay Welcome to the Jan-March Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Engaging and Empowering Learning with Technology. In the second instalment of this series, I am inspired by the rich array of blogs that have sparked a re-evaluation of my own teaching approach. These discussions underscore the critical need to utilise diverse channels more strategically to form deeper connections with students.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Have Coding Boot Camps Lost Their Appeal? kathryn.palmer Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM 2Us decision to shut down its coding boot camps is the latest sign that changes are afoot in the alternative credentials sector.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
AIs Not a Genie in a Lamp: Its a Space to Think Elizabeth Redden Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM One small change in our approach to teaching about AI makes a big difference, Josh Thorpe writes.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JANUARY 9, 2025
More higher education institutions are evaluating their technology assets in terms of sustainability. Sustainable devices are better for the environment, reduce costs and promote efficiency.Here are five vital questions that IT leaders should ask about this emerging priority. 1. Why Is Sustainability Important for Asset Management? Short device and server refresh cycles, rapid product upgrades, and Moores Law have made IT a laggard when it comes to sustainability.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Success Program Launch: Meet Your Substitute, Professor Health colleen.flaherty Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Professors sometimes cancel class when conflicts arise. A new program at Old Dominion University encourages faculty members to schedule guest lectures on key student wellness issues instead.
CAPD
JANUARY 9, 2025
Thanks to generous support from the Office of Graduate Education (OGE) and the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) , the Research Slam planning team recently announced that $10,000.00 in prizes would be awarded to finalists at the 2025 MIT Research Slam! The MIT Research Slam is a research presentation that builds on the classic elevator pitch or 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Womens Place in Higher Education in Question After Syrian Coup sara.custer@in Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Comments from the countrys new ministers have raised concerns about the future of womens role in education and public positions.
College for Creative Study
JANUARY 9, 2025
CCS is proud to announce that the 2025 Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition will be juried by Glenn Triest, a 1982 Photography alumnus, esteemed Detroit-based photographer, and long-standing member of the Alumni Council. The exhibition opens on May 16, 2025, in the Valade Family Gallery. Re/View 2025: Artist Vision The CCS Alumni Exhibition is a rich tradition I am honored to see thrive and grow, uniting artists across diverse talents, disciplines, generations, and experiences.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
What Is Your Why? johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 01/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Students want to learn, but theyre not necessarily clear on what were teaching.
Higher Education Inquirer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Washington, DC The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) today released the results of a national survey of faculty perceptions and experiences related to academic freedom and civil discourse in higher education. Funded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and conducted in partnership with the American Association of University Professors and NORC at the University of Chicago, the survey was administered online and included faculty of all ranks and disciplines at public
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted Tuesday to table a vote to change system policy so the president could unilaterally appoint other top leaders across the 13-institution system, The Wisconsin State Journal reported.
University Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Nearly a decade ago, intense protests over racial injustice rocked the University of Missouris flagship campus, leading to the resignation of two top administrators. The university then hired its first-ever vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity. Tensions were so high that football players were threatening a boycott and a graduate student went on hunger strike.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
Federal Judge Vacates Biden Title IX Overhaul Katherine Knott Thu, 01/09/2025 - 01:24 PM Republican state officials are celebrating the order as a massive win, saying it blocks the rule nationwide.
University Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Institutional buy-in on DEI took big hits in 2024. At least four states eradicated related initiatives across their public higher education system, and several large corporationsincluding Boeing, Walmart and Harley Davidsondismantled their DEI offices. McDonald’s, citing the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action, became the first major corporation this year to erase “diversity” from its corporate lexicon.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Senate committee hearing to confirm President-elect Trumps education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, likely wont happen until after Inauguration Day, Politico reported.
University Business
JANUARY 9, 2025
Higher education leaders have been quick to speculate what the postsecondary landscape will look like with President-elect Donald Trump a little more than a week away from his second inauguration. However, the fate of transgender athletes, student debt relief and sport unionization may already be decided. Two days before Christmas, President Joe Biden withdrew two pending regulations aiming to provide student loan forgiveness for up to 40 million Americans.
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