Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Earlier this year, a report from the National Student Clearinghouse brought some welcome news following years of declines in college transfer. The data showed that, of the 11.7 million undergraduate students enrolled in college last fall, 1.2 million had transferred within the past three years, a more than 5% gain from the previous year. The findings were rightfully celebrated for showing a rise in learners — including those from middle- and low-income backgrounds — moving from community college

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

Michigan high schoolers will be able to attend a local community college without paying tuition starting next fall. The Michigan Legislature approved funding for the new plan, which allows high school graduates to earn an associate’s degree or certificate at an in-district community college, last month as part of the state’s $19 billion school aid budget for fiscal year 2025.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Radford University Class of 2027 Radford University in Virginia has received a $1.2 million grant from the state to support its Pell Grant-eligible and low-income students for four years. The funding will allow for the hiring of four new student support advocates, who will offer dedicated attention and guidance to these students as they pursue their degrees.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

A sculpture at the University of Houston, previously protested by some Christian and antiabortion activists, was beheaded Monday, The New York Times reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Most students are stressed or anxious about the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a national survey conducted by virtual health and well-being provider, Timely Care. Dr. Jerry Walker In July, the provider conducted an online survey of 1,491 two- and four-year college students to examine their mental health and well-being. The polling found that 65% of respondents expressed feeling stressed or anxious about the election, wherein 63% said they planned to vote and 31% said they were

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

The culture war over religion in public education has mostly ensnared K-12 schools. A recently passed Louisiana law brings higher education into the mix.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

"Welcome Jags" sign from Fall 2023 at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. From TAMUSA Photo Archives, "Jaguar March", Aug 2023. This fall, students entering one of Alamo Colleges District's five community colleges in San Antonio, Texas will have the opportunity to have guaranteed transfer to Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TAMUSA) and free tuition at both institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez has been tapped to serve as chair of the American Council on Education (ACE) Board of Directors. “I am privileged to have been able to serve in several fulfilling roles with ACE, and excited by the opportunity to serve as its next board chair,” said Rodríguez. Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez “I share the desire to unite and connect those working in higher education, since this type of creative collaboration is what makes tru

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The Guardian Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Applications for sponsored visas have plummeted since new restrictions brought in, raising financial fears UK universities face financial turmoil as figures from the Home Office show plunging numbers of international students applying for courses starting in the next academic year. Applications for sponsored study visas have fallen by 40%, suggesting the visa restrictions applied by the previous government continue to hamper recruitment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education plans to convene youths, school leaders, elected officials, and afterschool and summer learning program providers for this year’s Engage Every Student Summit at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. Cindy Marten The July 16 summit is considered a call-to-action to provide high-quality, out-of-school time learning opportunities for children or youths.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

The University of Florida has issued suspensions of up to four years for several pro-Palestinian student protesters who were arrested during campus demonstrations in April, WUFT reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Dr. Anthony Cruz Anthony Cruz has been named president of Milwaukee Area Technical College. He served as president of the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College. Cruz holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University, an MPA from Florida State University, and a doctorate in higher education from Florida International University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

Two new reports on the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill show that veterans who use their benefits to enroll at private nonprofit institutions and public flagships tend to have higher college completion rates and salaries than those who enroll at for-profit institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Dr. Josh Novak Josh Novak has been appointed vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Butler County Community College in Pennsylvania. He served as dean at the college, leading student services and resources. Novak holds a a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies from now-Pennsylvania Western University at Edinboro, a master’s in college student personnel administration from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a doctorate in higher educati

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

As higher education institutions continue to modernize their network infrastructure to support increased bandwidth requirements, newer versions of Wi-Fi 6E are essential to maintain quality connections. Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices and applications benefit from a faster, dedicated connection that leads to better speeds and lower latency. In colleges where larger files such as videos and dynamic and digital lesson plans need to be shared quickly, this dedicated pipeline can make the difference bet

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

JULY 11, 2024

CC BY 4.0 by Pete Bankhead In this post, Charlie Farley from the OER services talks to Dr Bankhead about the process of creating and publishing his open textbook, managing copyright issues, student feedback and impact, and advice for those considering creating open textbooks. Dr Peter Bankhead is a Reader at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer and creator of digital imaging open-source software, QuPath.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

As higher education institutions work to improve the end-user experience, they are discovering the challenges that come with complex, always-on environments. Colleges and universities are building complicated hybrid environments that include on-premises and cloud assets, legacy equipment, websites and more. Those assets and that complexity allow the institutions to serve students, faculty and staff more efficiently, but they also expose users to additional risk and create a larger attack surface

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 11, 2024

The Evolution of Campus Management System: Navigating the Future of Higher Education editor Thu, 07/11/2024 - 07:48 Campus Effectiveness Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Team CreatrixOff Introduction: What is a Campus Management System? The higher education's future in the digital era indeed depends on how Campus Management Systems (CMS) develop.

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CAPD

JULY 11, 2024

Fall: Sept 6. – Dec. 22, 2023 | IAP: Jan 8 – Feb 5, 2024 Read the text below or scroll for a visual report. The Career Exploration Series is an initiative led by Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) at MIT to promote career exploration throughout the fall and IAP for students and postdocs. In previous years, events were primarily condensed in the week leading up to the Fall Career Fair in September.

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Parchment

JULY 11, 2024

Access to timely and accurate educational records is essential for academic and professional success. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) understood this need and faced challenges with their old manual, paper-based system. Partnering with Parchment, LDOE transformed its process, making it faster and more efficient. This case study shows how Parchment’s solutions improved the delivery of academic records, enhancing the experience for students and alumni, and supporting their educational

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CAPD

JULY 11, 2024

For the third year, CAPD coordinated an institute-wide Career Exploration Series during the fall and IAP. The series is a collaboration between DLCIs, employers, graduate/professional school representatives, and alumni to help all students learn about different options available to them after MIT. The series consisted of 49 events (39 during fall, 10 during IAP) with 1,818 attendees.

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University Business

JULY 11, 2024

Andrew Davis wanted protection after other students carved homophobic slurs into the door of his college dorm room. Sydney Greenway hoped to avoid spending a week’s grocery money on another textbook. Tashiana Bryant-Myrick sought relief from the student debt hobbling her family’s future. For years, the U.S. Department of Education has been able to intervene to some degree in these scenarios.

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Gray Associates

JULY 11, 2024

As international students return to the US, evolving market trends present both opportunities and challenges for higher education institutions. STEM-designated programs are particularly attractive to these students, as shown by Gray DI data. With institutions adapting to meet this demand, understanding these trends allows colleges and universities to refine their recruiting strategies and enhance their appeal.

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University Business

JULY 11, 2024

Even as Americans express growing skepticism about the value of a college degree, a new study finds “incontrovertible” data that college grads far outearn those with only a high school education. In 2024, college grads’ median pay stands at about 37% higher than median pay for those without a bachelor’s degree, according to the analysis from compensation firm PayScale.

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Roompact

JULY 11, 2024

In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Trinity Brooks, an Assistant Hall Director at Indiana State University, as they discuss the experience of being Black women in Housing. Together, they explore the importance of community, and the necessity of having crucial conversations, while sharing stories related to navigating housing as Black individuals.

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University Business

JULY 11, 2024

School is out and summer is here. Yet future high school seniors and their families are likely already thinking about applying to college — a process that can be as labor-intensive and time-consuming as it is confusing. Students submit SAT scores, grades, references, personal essays, and more, often without a clear sense of what counts most. The challenges facing college applicants today aren’t new.

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ISA Journal

JULY 11, 2024

Before coming to study in Morocco, I was nervous about my living situation. I had only one roommate for the past four years, so moving in with a new family whose language I barely spoke was a big jump. So far, it has been incredible.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

Kansas governor Laura Kelly and top lawmakers voted Tuesday to allocate $35.

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University Business

JULY 11, 2024

The connection between student outcomes and campus communication is undeniable. Compassionate, meaningful and well-timed messages that reach students where they are proven to help foster student well-being, a sense of belonging and academic perseverance. Despite their good intentions, higher education leaders don’t always hit the mark when it comes to effective communication on campus.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

A university serving Native American students in Kansas allegedly mishandled sexual assault cases, among other concerns, according to a redacted report. Republican lawmakers want to know more. Republican lawmakers are calling on the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education to hand over information and documents about alleged misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University, including accusations that administrators insufficiently addressed students’ sexual assault reports.

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Ed.gov Blog

JULY 11, 2024

By: James Kvaal, U.S. Under Secretary of Education Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, over 942,000 public service workers have received the $68 billion in relief they are entitled to under the bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Prior to the Biden Administration, only 7,000 people in total had received debt forgiveness through Continue Reading The post Improvements for Borrowers Working Toward PSLF appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

The sweeping conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration would dismantle the Education Department, privatize student loans and end all ongoing Title IX investigations. Critics say it’s a road map to authoritarianism. A conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration calls for fundamentally reshaping the government and federal higher education policy.

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University Business

JULY 11, 2024

As the summer season grows hotter and muggier, higher education leaders are clamping down on campus community members’ outspoken—and private—comments regarding the war in Gaza and heightened antisemitism , administering more aggressive measures and pushing policy in the process. Seven students suspended, one deported and three administrators put on leave Following the arrest of six of its students during campus protests in April, the University of Florida has suspended them for three to fo

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2024

A House committee advanced a bill to mandate the FAFSA be released by Oct. 1 going forward. Democrats and higher ed advocacy groups are split over the proposal. The House Education and Workforce Committee moved legislation forward on Wednesday that would cement Oct. 1 as the official deadline for launching the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, this year and in perpetuity.

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