EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

The possibilities for artificial intelligence may seem endless — and a little intimidating. But there are already ways that higher education institutions can take advantage of the AI revolution. The groundbreaking release of ChatGPT late last year brought generative AI to the forefront and led to countless opinions, surveys and news stories about how disruptive the tool could be for colleges and universities around the world.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2023

A new study finds that anti-LGBTQ+ policies are linked to depression in Black and Latinx youth in the United States. The study analyzed discriminatory policies, such as “Don’t Say Gay” laws and other indicators that may affect this group and found that LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx youth are more likely to be depressed than their peers in the most LGBTQ+ affirming states.

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Great College Advice

JULY 21, 2023

We get a lot of comments and questions about college counseling from our contact form on our website. Many are about my services, some are requests for help on specific topics, and some are just words of thanks or encouragement. But sometimes we get questions that really impress me. Yesterday, a young man in the eighth grade wrote asking very intelligent, well-crafted questions regarding his future plans.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 4, 2023

A white woman reportedly said she wished she was Black because it would give her an easier career. The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is an acclaimed meeting for female historians. It was founded in 1973, and its meetings attract a who’s who of women in the field of history. This year, a racially inflammatory comment by a senior faculty member in women’s history during an opening plenary session on Friday inflamed the meeting.

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Roompact

JULY 12, 2023

I recently was having a discussion with a colleague about conference registration rates that got me thinking… What do these cost in 2023? (What is the cost of anything anymore in 2023?!) I’m often aware of the conferences I attend, but what about the others? How do they compare to one another? Which are the.

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The Guardian Higher Education

JULY 3, 2023

All 24 Russell Group universities have reviewed their academic conduct policies and guidance UK universities have drawn up a set of guiding principles to ensure that students and staff are AI literate, as the sector struggles to adapt teaching and assessment methods to deal with the growing use of generative artificial intelligence. Vice-chancellors at the 24 Russell Group research-intensive universities have signed up to the code.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

Exascale computing has arrived, offering a new way to help solve some of the world’s most complex problems. The lightning-fast performance of an exascale computer (one quintillion operations per second; “exa” refers to the number’s 18 zeros) has potential in research spaces that require incredibly large amounts of computer processing power. The country’s first exascale computers include Frontier at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Aurora at Argonne National Laboratory and El Capitan at Lawrenc

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

How do you write the community essay for the Common App? Many college applications require supplemental essays. A common supplementary question asks you to consider and write about a community to which you belong. The definition of community is open to interpretation and can be difficult to pin down. We each belong to a wide variety of communities ranging from our family and friend groups to being members of the global community.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 6, 2023

Online Learning Still in High Demand at Community Colleges Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1243725322.

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Symplicity

JULY 31, 2023

Students are no longer confined to traditional classroom settings but are encouraged to explore their passions through real-world experiences. Last month, Sue Walker, Symplicity’s Client Support Manager , and Bill Heinrich, PhD, Director of Mindset sat down to share major themes in experiential learning right now and how you can plan, execute, and reflect with Symplicity CSM tools.

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University Business

JULY 28, 2023

At Wednesday’s National Summit on Equal Opportunity hosted by the Department of Education, presidents, chancellors, provosts, CEOs and secretaries from across the nation heeded Department Secretary Miguel Cardona’s advice to turn this “low point” in higher education into a “turning point.” In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action last month, Cardona reminded the audience that leaders don’t sign up for the challenges that arise u

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

Continuous authentication is a tweak to traditional authentication methods, turning log-in-at-the-start authentication into more active monitoring. The usual goal is to reduce the security risk from stolen or borrowed credentials or malware-infected workstations. Here are five things to know about this authentication method. 1. What Is Continuous Authentication?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 13, 2023

In June, Head and Heart Philanthropy hosted its inaugural Presidential Cohort for HBCU Presidents at a two-day conference in New York, the first event held as part of two-year initiative centered around boosting sustainability and fiscal capacity for HBCUs. According to its website, Head and Heart Philanthropy, the philanthropic arm of Mosaic Genius, is a social impact agency focused on improving economic, health and education outcomes for communities of color.

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Great College Advice

JULY 6, 2023

Write The Common App Essay Prompt 1 – Background, Identity, Interest, or Talent Common App Essay Prompt 1 reads like this: , “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.” Essay Questions on the Common App How will you decide whether this is the right prompt for you to address on your Common Application essay?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2023

Three private universities in California say they admitted students in recent years who didn’t meet the institutions’ academic requirements. When competitive colleges are asked about legacy admissions, they generally say that legacy applicants (those who are the children or relatives of alumni) meet the required academic qualifications for acceptance.

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Higher Education Today

JULY 27, 2023

By the Action Network for Equitable Wellbeing College and university leaders are being asked to focus on student wellbeing more than ever before—and with good reason. Students’ needs and experiences change rapidly, and data from the Healthy Minds Study have demonstrated that student wellbeing outcomes have worsened over the past decade. Moreover, improving these outcomes.

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University Business

JULY 27, 2023

Federal regulators have enhanced their requirements that colleges and universities have a comprehensive cybersecurity program in place. If they don’t, they may be unable to participate in Title IV programs and award federal financial aid. That is the result of the June 9 effective date for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) updated rule on safeguarding consumer information, a component of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).

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CIP

JULY 28, 2023

CIP's theme for the 2023-2024 Program Year: "Empower YOU." Embrace your true self, celebrate diversity, and create an inclusive environment for positive change. Join us on this transformative journey!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 21, 2023

Research has well established the importance of academic advisors to students from underrepresented backgrounds, but less work has been done on advising that highlights the identities of the schools that educate them, the 859 minority serving institutions (MSIs) that enroll 35% of all undergrads in the U.S. Now, a new report from the Rutgers Center for MSIs has been released to fill that gap, painting a picture of advising at MSIs and offering recommendations for further development.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 29, 2023

We are light-years beyond the initial pandemic shift into asynchronous learning in higher education, but we are still trying to identify the trends that work, weed out a few that didn’t and select the best ones to keep for years to come. Now, all eyes are on higher education’s integration of bisynchronous learning, which combines some on-screen, real-time learning between students and the educator with an asynchronous component.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2023

As Affirmative Action Ends, HBCUs Wait or Plan for the Fallout Featured Image at Top of Article Morehouse.

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PUC

JULY 25, 2023

Coming from Manila, Philippines, is PUC’s Director of Enrollment, Pauline Cidro. Pauline started working at PUC in 2020 as a part-time enrollment counselor and enjoyed it so much that she continued as a full-time enrollment counselor.

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University Business

JULY 25, 2023

Small- to medium-sized institutions that staunchly support the on-campus-only, semester-based higher education model can see their enrollment dry up as a dwindling cohort of traditionally aged students aged 18-24 flock in droves to big-brand institutions. And in May, Ernst & Young urged university leaders to embrace fully digital modes of learning that prioritize flexibility for today’s digitally native students and to attract new student demographics as the enrollment cliff looms ahea

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CIP

JULY 26, 2023

We are delighted to announce the outstanding achievements of our CIP students during the Spring Term of 2023 (January to May!) It is with great pride that we share the remarkable outcomes of our students' dedication and hard work at the College Internship Program's (CIP) Centers of Excellence across the US.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Sergio A. Gonzalez Institution:   Claremont Graduate University Graduate Program:   Ph.D., Higher Education and Student Affairs Education:   M.Ed., Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California; M.A., Applied Gender Studies, Claremont Graduate University B.A., Communication Studies, Manhattanville College Mentors:  Dr.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 25, 2023

Higher education leaders know how important data is to a modern university. Digital transformation initiatives are well underway at most colleges and universities, and as these institutions incorporate more digital platforms, they are taking the data gathered by those platforms and using it to gain valuable insights into their students, faculty and staff.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 11, 2023

Enrollment in the state has plummeted, but it has one of the highest ratios of institutions to students in the country. The result is fierce competition over a dwindling pool of applicants. Pennsylvania has a numbers problem.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JULY 24, 2023

One of the most common questions that I get is if I could show some real examples of project-based learning in action; examples of PBLs designed and led by students. ​This blog post does just that. Keep reading to take a look at project-based learning examples designed and executed either by my high school students or my own elementary kids at home.

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College for Creative Study

JULY 19, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has employed many winning strategies to run her multiple successful campaigns, but her ace in the hole might just be her exceptionally strong social media game.

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University Business

JULY 19, 2023

Last month, former Texas A&M interim dean José Luis Bermúdez celebrated the hiring of an esteemed journalist and experienced academic leader with balloons and a press package. That leader, Kathleen McElroy, would not only have the chance to revamp the university’s journalism program, but she would be doing so at her alma mater. As of Monday, however, Bermúdez has resigned as dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences, finding his continuation in the role “a needless distra

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2023

Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart has been selected as the lone finalist for the role of chancellor of the Austin Community College (ACC) District. Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart Lowery-Hart is currently president of Amarillo College and member of the Kody Hodge Foundation Board of Directors. Previously, he was vice president of academic affairs for Amarillo. “Dr. Lowery-Hart is a visionary with a proven history in the community college,” said Dr.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JULY 21, 2023

There are three ways esports programs can be emphasized in a higher education setting: through competition, community and curriculum. The three prongs represent the wide range of opportunities esports programs offer colleges and universities. And, as we’ve shared before, the most successful institutions find ways to incorporate all three.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 6, 2023

Stanford University graduate student workers who teach and research have unionized, the new Stanford Graduate Workers Union announced Thursday. The National Labor Relations Board said Thursday that, “Of approximately 3,410 eligible voters, 1,639 voted for the union and 38 voted against. Parties have five business days to file objections to the election.

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Symplicity

JULY 26, 2023

A big part of attracting diverse groups of candidates to entry-level roles is being able to demonstrate strong diversity initiatives. Gen Z is not only the most diverse generation entering the job market but also one that strives to hold companies accountable for their commitment to diversity and inclusion (DEI). This past spring, Symplicity Recruit conducted the State of Early Talent survey to find out more about how graduating students approach their job search.

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College for Creative Study

JULY 18, 2023

A Detroit native and fashion designer is bringing his unique brand of apparel to downtown Detroit for a limited time.Valdez Hodge will showcase his Dez Delmar line in a newly pop-up shop set up at 1419 Woodward Ave. on the ground floor of The Lofts at Merchant Row building.

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University Business

JULY 17, 2023

Goldman Sachs has published a detailed report on how HBCUs can propel Black students toward greater social and economic mobility in a protected environment, despite being underfunded and admitting unprepared high school graduates. The report comes just weeks before the Supreme Court decided to redact affirmative action and the debilitating implications it may have on Black and Hispanic students and society as a whole.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

The protests over Civil Rights and the Vietnam War that swept campuses in the 1960s are regarded as a high point in the history of youth activism, with extensive interest in the student demonstrations at institutions like Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley. Less attention has been paid, however, to the 200 protests spearheaded by Black and other minoritized students over issues that directly affected their schools, which were some of the most impactful.

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