Dr. Josie Ahlquist
APRIL 10, 2024
Let’s face it: April in higher education is pure chaos. Deadlines dance in our heads, inboxes are overflowing, back-to-back events are scheduled, student and community crises loom, and summer just can’t come quick enough.But what if, instead of just surviving through the academic year — we lean into this work with humanity intact?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 22, 2024
Activism is hardly optional in today’s world. I feel the calling in my bones. My family is deeply Jewish, with both Sephardic and Ashkenazic roots, and taught me the core lessons of tikkun olam (repair the world), tzedakah (create justice), g’milut chasadim (engage in loving kindness), pikuach nefesh (life matters), and ometz lev (courage). These values anchored my identity even as the academy challenged it, trying to make me quieter, smaller, and less effective.
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The Scholarly Teacher
APRIL 17, 2024
Lindsey Luther , Ascend Learning Lee Cordell , Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety Key Statement: This article describes how educators can employ container-setting, a transdisciplinary strategy for designing better learning experiences for both students and teachers. Keywords: Trauma-Sensitive, Student Behavior, Learning Design What Is Container-Setting?
Confessions of a Community College Dean
APRIL 30, 2024
As Police Clear Encampments, Professors Arrested Along With Students Ryan Quinn Tue, 04/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Videos have gone viral of faculty members being taken to the ground, zip-tied, and led away by police.
The Guardian Higher Education
APRIL 11, 2024
Arts education is essential – yet on both sides of the Atlantic, the humanities and critical thinking are under attack. With massive redundancies announced at this London institution, is it the canary in the coalmine? It is a couple of days before Easter, and the students who have been holding a sit-in in the Professor Stuart Hall building in Goldsmiths, University of London are packing up.
Ed.gov Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
It’s FAFSA Week of Action (April 15-19) and to kick off the effort the U.S. Department of Education is thrilled to announce the launch our #FAFSAFastBreak campaign, a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. Everyone has an important role to play! We have already received nearly 200 Continue Reading The post It’s FAFSA Week of Action: Time to Take a #FAFSAFastBreak!
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
APRIL 24, 2024
As more higher education professionals pivot from traditional campus roles to join EdTech companies, consulting firms, and marketing agencies, or even to launch their own ventures in coaching, speaking and consulting, the landscape of influence in the industry is clearly shifting.
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Robert Kelchen
APRIL 29, 2024
I have spent most of the last year digging into the topic of heightened cash monitoring (HCM), perhaps the federal government’s most important tool in its higher education accountability toolbox at this time. HCM places colleges’ federal financial aid disbursements under additional scrutiny in order to protect taxpayer dollars. There are two levels of scrutiny: HCM1 requires additional oversight, while the more severe HCM2 requires colleges to pay out money to students before being reimbursed by
Confessions of a Community College Dean
APRIL 29, 2024
Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond Josh Moody Mon, 04/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Some leaders have directly engaged protestors as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.
The Scholarly Teacher
APRIL 24, 2024
Cassandra Da Valle-Chervellera , University of the Pacific Julia VanderMolen , Grand Valley State University Ungrading and Social Work Code of Ethics As a social worker, the philosophy and style of “ungrading” teaching is particularly intriguing. In the National Association of Social Work’s Code of Ethics (2021) the six core values include service, the importance of human relationships, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, integrity, and competence.
Ed.gov Blog
APRIL 29, 2024
BY: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition It was August 1992 in Austin, Texas, when I first walked into a U.S. public school. I still remember how scared and nervous I was. I didn’t speak a word of English. I recall people speaking and asking me questions Continue Reading The post Multilingualism, my Superpower!
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
APRIL 23, 2024
In an era of rapid technological advancements, from the rise of TikTok to the advent of ChatGPT, keeping pace with marketing and communication trends can be exhausting. The complexities of the higher education landscape further amplify this challenge.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 23, 2024
Today’s high school students are showing less interest in pursuing careers in education, and teachers in the profession are feeling burnt out and underpaid, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Megan Boren The report – created in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education – examines responses from teachers-in-training and available student data to discern how members of Generation Z – those born between 1996 and 2012 – view care
Great College Advice
APRIL 15, 2024
As a spring semester senior, you’re probably wondering how to choose a college after being accepted. This can be super stressful! It’s a big decision, possibly the biggest single decision you’ve had to make up to this point in your life, and you want to be sure to get it right. So how do you choose a college after being accepted? We’ll go through some of the most important factors to consider so that you can take your next steps with confidence.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
APRIL 26, 2024
Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters Katherine Knott Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM As colleges turn to police to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some are calling for the National Guard. Experts say history should be a warning.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 18, 2024
While most faculty agree that ed tech enhances the teaching and learning experience, many question whether higher education administrators are choosing the right products. In WGU Labs’ College Innovation Network survey of nearly 500 faculty members at post-secondary institutions, 30 percent of respondents said they do not trust their institution to choose effective products, and 27 percent do not trust ed tech vendors to provide effective products.
Ed.gov Blog
APRIL 26, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country 41 schools, 10 districts, one early learning center, and three postsecondary institutions were named. School systems across the U.S. are implementing environmental education standards, flipping the switch on solar Continue Reading The post U.S.
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
APRIL 1, 2024
Technology and social media change at a dizzying speed, from TikTok to ChatGPT and beyond. The challenge isn’t merely to keep pace—it’s to remain purpose-driven and human-centered amidst the digital whirlwind. The rapid advancement of digital innovations offers unprecedented opportunities for connection, yet it also poses the risk of distancing us from the very essence of our humanity.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
Two new reports and an online dashboard from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, are part of an ambitious effort to tell the story of transfer students. These resources break down how many students are able to successfully transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution, with or without an associate degree or certificate, and how many of those transferred students are able to achieve a bachelor’s degree at the end of their journ
University Business
APRIL 1, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. Global Market Insights predicts the AI education market will reach $20 billion by 2027. We are also seeing educators and students adopt AI faster than previous disruptive and transformative technologies. The demand for AI extends beyond the classroom; leveraging it for enterprise-level solutions will be the next phase.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
APRIL 15, 2024
Punishments Rise as Student Protests Escalate kathryn.palmer… Mon, 04/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Exasperated and under intense scrutiny, some college administrators are increasingly punishing student activists with suspensions, expulsions and arrests.
Higher Education Today
APRIL 3, 2024
In the wake of Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the significance of our efforts to honor and uplift women. Amidst the flurry of acknowledgments and celebrations we see every March, there’s a deeper conversation to be had about how we support women on their professional journeys in higher education. We know the numbers.
Ed.gov Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
BY: Gabriel Bermea, Visiting Scholar at The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) From the belief that academic advisors only handle course scheduling, to the assumption that they make all decisions for students, there are a few persistent myths about academic advisors and their responsibilities. As an academic advising researcher and former post-secondary advisor, Continue Reading The post Myth vs.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Students today bring a lot with them when they attend college, including multiple devices. They also bring elevated expectations for the digital experience, both on campus and off. If they hope to deliver the experience demanded by their staff and students, colleges and universities must constantly revisit their IT investments. A regular assessment of the tech landscape will help to determine where new devices are needed, how to manage existing devices, and when it’s best to move on from equipme
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 13, 2024
NEW YORK – At the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, social justice leaders gathered to discuss the impact of anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) legislation introduced or signed into law in states like Texas, Florida, and Alabama. Public institutions in these states are firing DEI-focused employees or redirecting their roles in an effort to comply.
University Business
APRIL 30, 2024
Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. Thanks to a $10 million gift, the university has declared it will cap its tuition, room and board at various income levels; families making $200,000 will not see a bill exceeding $20,000 each academic year.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
APRIL 24, 2024
Biden Administration Finalizes Overtime Rule jessica.blake@… Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The updated regulation will require colleges and universities across the country to either raise staff salaries to $58,656 or grant them overtime pay by Jan. 1, 2025.
College for Creative Study
APRIL 23, 2024
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The Guardian Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2024
Education secretary Gillian Keegan will also squeeze funding for programmes to widen access to higher education Ministers will cut funding for performing and creative arts courses at English universities next year, which sector leaders say will further damage the country’s cultural industries. The cuts, outlined by the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, in guidance to the universities regulator , will also reduce funding for Uni-Connect, which runs programmes aimed at widening access to higher
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2024
The benefits of device management are fairly straightforward. It’s a tool (or set of tools) that removes the human element from deploying, maintaining, securing and replacing the laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones that power higher education. So, why isn’t every university IT team in the country outsourcing device management? The answer to that is also fairly straightforward: Higher education is in the midst of belt-tightening, and device management programs mean that institutions are as
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Change is coming in the field of medicine along the Gulf Coast. Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).
PUC
APRIL 11, 2024
The film department at Pacific Union College had a lot to celebrate during the 2024 Sonscreen Film Festival in Loma Linda, CA. From April 4-6, two faculty members, 16 film students, and roughly 10 alumni who either assisted with films while they were students or came to support the current film students attended the festival. PUC had nine films play in the festival, with three winning awards: Rajeev Sigamoney, PUC’s visual arts department chair, was presented with the Sonscreen Vision Awar
Confessions of a Community College Dean
APRIL 10, 2024
FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill Katherine Knott Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:20 AM A House committee held its first hearing Wednesday on the disastrous launch of the new FAFSA.
College Forward
APRIL 10, 2024
AmeriCorps access coach Yanderi Martinez is a testament to the power of near-peer coaching. Motivated by her own experiences through the College Possible Milwaukee program during her academic journey, Yanderi’s path from college to career has been defined by a stalwart dedication to empowering students from similar backgrounds to achieve their dreams.
University Business
APRIL 11, 2024
Higher education leaders unloaded their grievances over the Department of Education’s botched FAFSA rollout in a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on Wednesday. As much as this experience has eroded their confidence in the Department and left financial aid offices in a state of limbo, they did not mince words about how it will have a lasting impact on the enrollment of the country’s neediest students. “The lowest-income students are hurt the most,” Rachel
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 5, 2024
A common misconception in higher education is that colleges and universities focus primarily on the success of the learners enrolled on campus. After all, that’s when they are under the care of an institution, learning in their chosen area of study, engaging in co-curricular activities and possibly living under the school’s banner. However, this is only one part of a larger student lifecycle, and as the 2025 enrollment cliff looms, it’s getting harder to attract new learners from a decreasing po
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2024
Faculty and student groups at more than 50 U.S. college and university campuses will hold a nationwide Day of Action for Higher Education on April 17. American Association of University Professors chapters across the country are joining a grassroots effort to counter narratives that malign higher education. American Association of University Professors chapters plan to join Higher Education Labor United, the American Federation of Teachers, and other higher education unions and student organizat
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