Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 30, 2024

The majority of future good jobs will be accessible through bachelor’s degree pathways. That’s according to a new report by the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. " The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Black Sororities, Fraternities ‘Organizing Like Never Before’ Sara Weissman Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The organizations are mobilizing to get voters to the polls as their student and alumni members embrace Alpha Kappa Alpha member Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 30, 2024

Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds Lenora Helm Hammonds has been appointed dean of the professional education division at the Berklee College of Music. She served as a professor in the music department and jazz studies program at North Carolina Central University. Hammonds holds a bachelor’s degree in film and media scoring from Berklee, a Master of Music degree in jazz performance from East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in music education from Boston University.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Most ‘Good Jobs’ Will Require a Bachelor’s Degree by 2030s kathryn.palmer… Tue, 07/30/2024 - 01:33 PM Despite public skepticism that a college degree isn’t worth the cost, projections show that a bachelor’s degree will significantly increase the odds of getting a good-paying job in the future.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 30, 2024

Varying Degrees 2024 is New America's eighth annual survey on higher education. New America Americans still generally value higher education and support more investment from the state and federal government to make it more affordable, according to a new report from New America. “ Varying Degrees 2024 ” — authored by senior policy analyst Sophie Nguyen, director Rachel Fishman, and program associate Olivia Cheche, all with the Education Policy Program at New America — is based on a nationally rep

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Indiana U Board Doubles Down on Protest Restrictions Ryan Quinn Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved a divisive policy expanding restrictions enacted against a pro-Palestinian encampment at the Bloomington campus in the spring.

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University Business

JULY 30, 2024

Employer interest in hiring MBA graduates is ticking up across the United States and the rest of the world due to how they’re preparing business leaders to manage today’s remote-work environment, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council. As of 2021, nearly twice the amount of employers believe recently graduated MBA earners can navigate the post-pandemic landscape better than experienced employees hired directly from the industry.

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University Business

JULY 30, 2024

It is not an overstatement to claim that higher education in the United States is facing unprecedented challenges that pose an existential threat for many colleges and universities. According to recent data , at least 56 public or nonprofit colleges have closed, merged, or announced closures or mergers since March 2020. Much has already been written to try to account for this crisis, which has often been referred to as the triple crisis , and includes loss of trust, increasing costs with their i

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Supporting Student Success for Learners With Disabilities Ashley Mowreader Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Dedicated programs at colleges and universities encourage thriving, belonging and career development for students with disabilities.

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Ed.gov Blog

JULY 30, 2024

By: Abigail Swisher, Rural Impact Fellow, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Sam Smith – then a student at Daviess County High School in Owensboro, Kentucky – saw that his classmates were struggling in the wake of the pandemic, so when Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman asked if Sam and his peers on the Commissioner’s Continue Reading The post How Students Helped Spur $40 million in Federal Investments in Mental Health Across Kentucky appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Write a Book, No Matter What Sarah Bray Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM As an early academic, it will not only help you create a scholarly identity and enrich your teaching, but it will also allow you to shape the career you want, writes En Li.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JULY 30, 2024

Greetings from the InnovationACT: Research to Impact Panel at the Canberra Innovation Network. Damith Herath nominated a coin operated robot he built at school as his first innovation. Inger Newburn described her Thesis blog as a career saving strategy. Elizabeth McGrath nominated her space research project.I asked the panel if enterperur skills should be in the curriculum.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

The University of Wyoming announced Sunday that the institution is home to the newly launched Bitcoin Research Institute, which will focus on creating academic research on the digital currency. According to the institute’s executive director, Bradley Rettler, it is likely the first such center in the nation.

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Roompact

JULY 30, 2024

Summertime in education (but not the good kind where you get summer off) presents many opportunities during the break. Although the campus might be quieter during these months, it also poses a challenge in deciding how best to use our time. Should we rest and recuperate from the academic year’s demands, or should we plan.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Completion rates at graduate programs are on the rise, but they may not be as high as conventional wisdom suggests, according to a working paper the National Bureau of Economic Research released this month.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 30, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System (APUS), to discuss how institutions can leverage technology to revolutionize their branding and marketing strategies in higher education. Podcast Overview: • Insights into the challenges facing higher education institutions in adapting to today's digital world and shifting power dynamics from institutions to students. • Strategies for differentiation in higher educa

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

Massachusetts governor Maura Healey signed a nearly $58 billion state budget bill Monday featuring a $117 million plan to expand the state’s free community college program, according to the Associated Press.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JULY 30, 2024

The K-12 pipeline for global elites operates as a separate and often invisible track compared to the public system. It's characterized by privilege, resources, and a focus on gaining admission to prestigious universities. Here's a breakdown of its key features: Early Investment: Elite Private Schools: Wealthy families from around the world enroll their children in elite boarding schools.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

How the Education Department Wants to Police Online Education Katherine Knott Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The department says it needs more data about online education to hold those programs accountable. Institutions say the agency is overcorrecting.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JULY 30, 2024

In this week’s post, Cathy Bovill and Matt Lawson, previous SACHA Think Tank Challenge Hosts, share their own experiences of hosting a challenge question.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 30, 2024

A timeworn tradition that needs to go. As a first-generation college student attending Michigan State University in the ’80s, I easily qualified for a full Pell Grant and a full state scholarship. I also experienced food insecurity. From September through May, I lived on campus and ate in the cafeteria in Akers Hall. However, summer was a different story.

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Higher Education Whisperer

JULY 30, 2024

Greetings from the new ANU Multimedia Studios at the Australian National University. These are a collaborative effort between the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT), and the College of Arts & Social Science. With Canvas replacing Moodle as the ANU learning management system there is the opportunity to add more Multimedia.

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AIFS Abroad

JULY 30, 2024

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Ireland? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Paige, a Criminal Justice major from Niagara University. She spent a spring semester studying abroad in the capital city of Dublin on our program at Dublin City University. Read on to learn more about her study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad and the impact of being an international student in Dublin. “Studying abroad was a life-changing experience th

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ISA Journal

JULY 30, 2024

Follow along with Video Blogger Brittany as she goes on an ISA excursion to Capri and Sorrento! [link] Brittany Rosas, University of North Texas at Dallas, is studying abroad with ISA in Rome, Italy.

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University Business

JULY 30, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a nearly $58 billion state budget bill Monday that includes a plan for free community college and allows the Massachusetts Lottery to move some of its products online. The budget sets aside more than $117 million for a free community college program across the state, covering tuition and fees for students. The 15 community colleges in Massachusetts serve more than 90,000 students, about 70% of of whom attend school part time while juggling work and family c

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PUC

JULY 30, 2024

One common question the staff members at PUC’s financial services office is often asked is about FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and how to accurately fill it out to maximize financial aid eligibility. Freddy has also come across students who miss out on the scholarships or financial assistance opportunities because they’re not aware of all the options available to them.

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Parchment

JULY 30, 2024

What role can states play in advancing the credentialing ecosystem? In this episode, we speak with Nick Moore, Education Policy Advisor & Director from the Alabama Governor’s Office, to learn how Alabama is revolutionizing credentialing and career pathways to further educational and economic mobility. Transcript Matthew Sterenberg (00:01.632) All right, I’m here with Nick Moore.

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