Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

Its a reminder that you are a representation for many others and many other players that look the same way I do. Your color shouldnt matter. Your evidence of your work should. After leading the University of Notre Dames football team to a 23-10 victory over the University of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, head coach Marcus Freeman Christian Collins guaranteed that this years NCAA Division 1 FBS national championship will be the first to feature a Black head coach regardless of the victor between Fre

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

December Brings Late Round of Job, Program Cuts Josh Moody Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Fiscal challenges of 2024 will extend into the new year with several institutions announcing plans to drop jobs and programs due to structural deficits.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Dream of a Climate Justice University Johanna Alonso Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Drawing on 30 years of experience researching climate, Jennie C. Stephens argues that modern universities are systematically unequipped to fight climate change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

A big part of the future of higher education access and success lies before children even reach kindergarten. As we approach the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we Dr. Marcus Bright need a new push to ensure that our youth dont fall behind at the beginning of their journey to post-secondary education. In his 1964 book Why We Cant Wait , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote that there comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of d

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Members of the Journal of Human Evolution editorial board have resigned en masse in opposition to alleged changes by the publisher, Elsevier, according to a public joint resignation letter.

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College for Creative Study

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post Steven Benson (’81 Photography) wins 2024 Exposure One Award: Photographer of the Year appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

Downwardly mobile graduates are arguably becoming the UKs electoral kingmakers and could spur a political revolution Some groups loom larger in the national imagination than others. It has become a shibboleth that economically left, socially conservative ex-Labour voters in the red wall are the UKs political kingmakers and therefore must be wooed. Yet there is little mention of the graduate without a future , a group that first emerged after the 2010 student protests and continues to grow in nu

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University Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, influencing recruitment, research and classroom experiences.But while we tend to talk about AI as if its a single, monolithic technology, thats of course not the case. AI encompasses a huge variety of algorithms that range from simple, rule-based systems to hugely complex, deep-learning models.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

UNC's School of Civic Life and Leadership will give students an intellectually rich education sara.

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University Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

State university systems and private colleges have ramped up free tuition programs over the past year hoping to quell public skepticism regarding the affordability of a degree. States with free-tuition or “last-dollar” scholarship programs prior to 2024 have seen stronger application and enrollment numbers. However, erasing college tuition and related frees does not equate to a free education.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Report: Understanding CPL Policies for Student Success Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM A review of state policies on credit for prior learning finds a majority offer credit for military training, but few track data or prioritize affordability of this work.

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AIFS Abroad

JANUARY 6, 2025

Biology is a gateway to careers in a range of industries including healthcare, conservation, research, education, and beyond. To stand out in todays competitive job market, aspiring biologists can gain a major edge with an international biology internship that builds both necessary skills and a global professional network. Imagine learning cutting-edge lab techniques, mastering data collection and analysis, and connecting with expertsall while exploring exciting cities across the globe!

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Collaboration Is Key Elizabeth Redden Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Marieke Van Puymbroeck and Jenny Presgraves offer advice for building participation in a professional development program for graduate students and postdocs.

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University Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

Loud and overcrowded classrooms are just some of the big problems Massachusetts community college professors say they dealt with this past semester with free community college now available in the state. We are overcapacity. We have so many students and very few faculty and staff to support those students, Lisa Heller Boragine, a professor at Cape Cod Community College and a member of the Massachusetts Community College Council said.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Guilford College president Kyle Farmbry has resigned after three years on the job, according to an announcement from the private, Quaker institution in Greensboro, N.C. After conferring with the Board on our respective views for the strategic path forward and future operational changes, I concluded that it was time for change, Farmbry wrote in a message to the community last week.

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College for Creative Study

JANUARY 6, 2025

Cara Vitrys career in automotive design has been full of twists and turns, but each step has shaped her into the designer she is today. Now, as a Regional Bespoke Designer at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Vitry uses everything shes learned to create one-of-a-kind designs that tell her clients stories whether its a starlight headliner with a babys birth chart or something equally personal and unique.

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University Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

When it comes to sleep, screen time is often demonized. Several studies have already shown a link between excessive screen time and insomnia. And young adults, especially, are often lectured about the amount of time they spend on smartphones or tablets. But according to a new Oregon State University study, insomnia among college students has a much stronger association with feelings of loneliness than it does with time spent looking at electronic devices.

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Terminalfour

JANUARY 6, 2025

Universities and colleges have a choice to make when it comes to choosing their CMS for their website transformation. But what do you actually need? This week, we look at top features and considerations for a seamless, personalized, and future-proof online experience.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Academic Success Tip: Kick-Starting Conversations Around Course Completion Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Administrators at IU Indianapolis created a facilitation guide to assist in conversations with faculty members about improving course completion rates. The guide will be implemented in several departments starting this term.

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AIFS Abroad

JANUARY 6, 2025

Eager to hear from a college student who studied abroad in Italy ? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad program participant Stephanie who studied abroad in the historic city of Florence during the 2024 Fall semester. Read on to learn more about how Stephanies experience in Florence helped her advance her education, forge close friendships, and dive into Italian culture.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Seven members of the San Jos State University womens volleyball team, which was embroiled in controversy this year over a member of the team who is allegedly transgender, have entered the transfer portal,

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

Just as the right conference room technology can support effective hybrid learning and improve internal meetings, the wrong tools can hinder collaboration and many shared spaces were equipped prior to the massive shift to hybrid that started in 2020. Here are four practical tips to boost the effectiveness of group meetings in conference rooms. 1. Reimagine Audio and Video Classrooms and conference rooms with a big screen and camera at one end are designed for room-to-room meetings and instructi

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University Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

A service providing free legal help to students has a goal of removing barriers preventing people from achieving the academic and career goals that matter most to them. Having access to free legal advice might not seem like a high priority for higher education, but for some students pursuing a bachelors degree from a four-year university or an associates degree at a vocational technical college, legal problems can be a significant obstacle.

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Roompact

JANUARY 6, 2025

Resident Assistant training coordination can be a daunting task as there is unlimited content, range of experiences, and very little time to teach. Join Amanda Perrin and the UMR-ACUHO Professional Development committee as we delve deeper into the research behind developing Student Staff training to provide a positive, productive learning experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) praised Sunday's vote by American Historical Association members condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza's Nihad Awad education sector, while other organizations criticized the resolutions omission of Hamas's October 7 attack and ongoing hostage crisis. This historic vote by leading American historians acknowledges the devastating impact of military operations on Palestinian educational institutions, said CAIR National Executive Director Niha

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 6, 2025

Will Trump Take On Misuse of Student Visas? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Trumps expected immigration crackdown may expose international educations hidden flaws, Eddie West and Anna Esaki-Smith write.

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Higher Education Today

JANUARY 6, 2025

As you prepare to take office for a second time, we know you have ambitious plans to address the nations challenges and build a more secure and prosperous America.Achieving those goals will require contributions from many areas of society, and we urge you to see the value in partnering with our nations colleges and universities. Campuses across the country are deeply.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 6, 2025

[Editor's Note: Please let us know of any additions or corrections.] Books Alexander, Bryan (2020). Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education. Johns Hopkins Press. Alexander, Bryan (2023). Universities on Fire. Johns Hopkins Press. Angulo, A. (2016). Diploma Mills: How For-profit Colleges Stiffed Students, Taxpayers, and the American Dream. Johns Hopkins University Press.

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University Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

There is a lot of uncertainty about the future of the Department of Education and other issues impacting colleges and universities. But with Donald Trump returning to the White House, higher ed leaders are being urged to re-energize programs aimed at keeping students engaged in the Democratic process and civic affairs. Declining public trust in our institutions, growing inequality and increasing political polarization are not separate but deeply intertwined issues that impact both higher educati

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