Dr. Josie Ahlquist
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
I loved my role as a college student leader. I fully embraced the campus engagement opportunities, and as a result, I received valuable coaching, mentorship, and guidance. The support came from various sources: advisors, supervisors, conferences, guest speakers, and my peers, all of whom invested in me. Since then, I’ve been paying it forward by offering others the same kind of support.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The exclusion and omission of Black history threatens to harm not just the Black community at large but also students and the very future of the nation, experts said during a Nov. 14 panel. Janel George The panel – part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s larger National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) Summit – brought together experts to discuss contemporary attacks against the inclusion of Black history in societal awareness and education.
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The Scholarly Teacher
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Tracy W. Smith , Appalachian State University Brooke Anne Hofsess , Appalachian State University Key Statement: Creating intentional, flexible, and interdisciplinary programming cultivates a campus culture where diverse scholarship is supported and creative teacher-scholars feel valued. Keywords: Mentoring, Creative Scholarship, Belonging The Purpose The faculty at Appalachian State University is composed of artists, photographers, sculptors, media makers, creators, composers, performers (dancer
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Professor Says Spelman Raised Students’ Grades, Fired Him Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/28/2023 - 03:00 AM Former tenure-track faculty member says the college inflated students’ grades and axed him after he complained. Some say that violates academic freedom.
Ed.gov Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Nathan Sotherland, Kevin Stange, and Jordan Matsudaira The U.S. postsecondary education system provides students with many flexible pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree. One of the most important of these is the opportunity to start a degree at a community college and transfer to a four-year degree program. Community colleges provide access to postsecondary education Continue Reading The post New Measures of Postsecondary Education Transfer Performance: Transfer-out rates for community colleg
University Business
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The public’s confidence in higher education has taken a considerable hit this year, thanks to students’ rocky ride through the pandemic. While some Americans may still find value in a degree, many do not believe it’s worth the cost or time. This perception has even trickled down to higher education’s next generation of incoming first-year students.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The higher education enrollment crisis in the U.S. has affected colleges and universities of all sizes, from the smallest community colleges to the largest public and private institutions. In a time of mounting challenges, though, there are some silver linings. Many colleges and universities have become more reactive to students’ wants and needs, especially when it comes to teaching and learning modalities.
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The Scholarly Teacher
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Katie Morales , Tanner Health System School of Nursing University of West Georgia Cindy Johnson , Tanner Health System School of Nursing University of West Georgia Key Statement: Reflection can create connection and caring between faculty and students, enhance learning and success, and promote collaborative professional encounters. Keywords: Reflection, Connection, Caring Introduction The authors are nursing faculty at a large public university and a private liberal arts college in the Southeast
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Florida Approves Controversial Anti-DEI Regulations Johanna Alonso Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM Students expressed worry that the broad definitions of diversity and activism laid out in the regulations will severely restrict free expression on campus.
Ed.gov Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Democracy thrives when there is a well-educated and informed citizenry. Raising the Bar in education means that every student is provided with a well-rounded education, and that includes creating opportunities to learn deeply about American history, understand the U.S. Constitution and how our system of government works, and Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for American History and Civics appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Colleges and universities nationwide have incrementally ramped up initiatives around their campuses to help their LGBTQ+ students feel seen, heard and supported. Efforts have ranged from providing LGBTQ+-inclusive housing to scholarships and sports teams. With students coming ever closer to relaxing into their safe space, one prestigious university has identified the next step in supporting not just queer students—but members of society beyond.
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
By Jadyn Dunning The growing mental health crisis among young adults is one of the most pressing public health issues. The World Health Organization reported that approximately 20 percent of young adults will have experienced a mental health problem (mostly depression or anxiety) by 2024. For student-athletes, the stressors of the college experience can include.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. Michigan State University Supporters of the union have argued that unionizing would give tenured faculty a larger role in discussions of changes to working conditions, campus safety, promotion and tenure systems, and sexual misconduct and Title IX issues.
The Scholarly Teacher
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Todd Zakrajsek , Director, ITLC Lilly Conferences Key Statement: Learners do not simply ascend Bloom's pyramid and cease learning; deep understanding of material is an iterative process that transforms mastery into foundational learning, and mastery of one concept does not guarantee foundational soundness in related knowledge. Keywords: Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy, Scaffolding, Metacognition Introduction Identifying how students learn by conceptualizing their thinking as levels of cognition is a
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Survey Finds Employer Confidence in College Grads kathryn.palmer… Thu, 11/30/2023 - 03:00 AM American Association of Colleges and Universities report finds employers see value in degrees and favor graduates who’ve been exposed to a wide range of viewpoints.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Thieves, vandals and other criminals looking for easy prey may want to leave Bowie State University off their list of potential targets. The Maryland institution, recognized regularly for its innovation and as a leader among historically Black colleges and universities, is in the midst of a campuswide initiative focused on modernizing its video surveillance system.
University Business
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Emergency federal aid during the pandemic helped keep millions of students enrolled. Of the $76.2 billion allocated by Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, about half went toward students directly and 80% of Pell Grant recipients received aid, averaging $2,000 apiece. But with the well of federal relief aid expired, community colleges that have historically served the nation’s most underresourced populations have been forced to cull together various resources to keep their at-risk stud
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Title: National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Regular Updates on Higher Education Enrollment Source: National Student Clearinghouse The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) continues to provide up-to-date enrollment trends to highlight disparities in pandemic recovery across differing student and institutional characteristics. The NSC’s latest report encapsulates comprehensive data concerning 9.6 million students, both undergraduate and graduate, reported by.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible. The work requirements in the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the program that helped feed her family, declared her undeserving of its support if she devoted time
Creatrix Campus
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
20 step guide for implementing Outcome-Based Education admin Wed, 11/29/2023 - 07:24 In a fast-paced educational realm, Outcome-Based Education (OBE) emerges as the catalyst for student success. According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, institutions adopting OBE witness a remarkable 25% increase in student engagement and a transformative 15% surge in graduation rates.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
University of Arizona Miscalculated by Millions Josh Moody Thu, 11/16/2023 - 03:00 AM UA has much less cash on hand than the Board of Regents requires. The faculty is accusing the administration of financial mismanagement.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
At Butler University, the cloud is a key piece of the school’s disaster recovery strategy. The IT team backs up systems across multiple data centers, and it uses Synology to add an extra layer of protection with cloud-based backups. “With the encryption of backups and deletion of backups as part of ransomware attacks these days, we wanted to have that air-gapped solution of backups in the cloud.
University Business
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Forward-thinking leaders may seek to implement AI into their daily, high-level operations as more community members gain exposure to its upside. But aside from being an effective tool, the advent of the revolutionary technology can help institutions thrive in a changing landscape and improve their commitment to student equity, according to a new report from Complete College America.
Higher Education Whisperer
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Craig Davis, Andrew McCallum, Mandy Snashall, & Petr AdamekGreetings from the Canberra Innovation Network, where an.auDA panel is discussing "Unlocking Success: Harnessing Technological Disruption for Business Growth". Having spent much of the last week and a bit answering media enquirers about the Optus outage, as an ANU expert, I would like a little less technological disruption.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Adler University will offer a tenure program to full-time faculty for the first time beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, university officials announced on Monday. The Chicago-based institution which provides master's and doctoral degrees, said that all full-time Adler faculty will have the opportunity to apply for tenure upon completing five years of service at the University and achieving the rank of associate professor.
PUC
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Society of Adventist Communicators, commonly referred to as SAC, traditionally organizes an annual conference that serves as a nexus for communicators, journalists, media professionals, and individuals involved in the realm of communication.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
AI, the Next Chapter for College Librarians Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Librarians have lived through the disruptions of fax machines, websites and Wikipedia, and now they are bracing to do it again as artificial intelligence tools go mainstream: “Maybe it’s our time to shine.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Biometrics are often associated with identity verification, but this rapidly advancing technology has now found its way into the higher ed classroom. There, it has the potential to bring about a more comprehensive learning experience and help institutions tackle test-taking challenges. Biometrics as Tools to Enhance Learning Outcomes Instructors can take advantage of cameras with motion detectors and face recognition to identify when students are not engaged or attentive, adjusting their coursew
University Business
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Higher education has reached an inflection point. The cost of a four-year education has increased to an average of $26,000 per year, which has put strain on students. Furthermore, more than 50% of recent high school graduates reported not pursuing a traditional four-year college pathway, and 64% stated they had changed their major since their initial selection.
Symplicity
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Symplicity® Corporation , the global leader in student employability, wellness, and success, welcomes back New Zealand Uni Talent , the network of all eight New Zealand Universities, and looks forward to supporting and collaborating with them once again in providing opportunities for students to engage with employers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Moreover, the syllabus speaks to the course structure, description, assessment and grading, resources, learning objectives and outcomes, and legal and administrative information.
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
By Devorah Lieberman As we approach the end of 2023, in an era marked by heightened challenges around the world, it has never been more important for university presidents to serve as steadfast institutional leaders during times of crisis. Case in point: the COVID-19 pandemic tested every president and every campus beginning in March 2020. Read more » The post The College President’s Role During Times of Crisis appeared first on Higher Education Today.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Online Enrollments Spike at Community Colleges Sara Weissman Mon, 11/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Federal data suggest larger shares of students at two-year colleges are enrolling online. Higher ed experts say the trend calls for more online supports.
Higher Education Whisperer
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
The Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Photo by Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0,via Wikimedia CommonsAustralasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education ASCILITE 2023 Conference starts next week at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
University Business
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
More colleges and universities are stepping away from focusing on enrolling potential prospects, opting to reengage with stopped-out students. Colleges overlooking this cohort may not be aware of the data that illustrates they’re ripe for picking. Despite freshman enrollment dropping this fall, overall undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time since the pandemic thanks to swaths of students choosing to reenroll, many of whom dropped during the pandemic.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The modern higher education network landscape is a complex mix. Institutionally owned and managed devices exist alongside personally owned devices. Data and applications are spread across the institution’s on-premises network and multiple vendor-hosted cloud environments. Connections to research and educational networks make a network perimeter harder to define, and the Internet of Things presence is growing as everything from door access to telephony to classroom occupancy monitoring is shiftin
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is calling for people to respect intellectual and academic freedom and speech, and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other racist hate on college campuses. Randi Weingarten The move stems from a unanimous AFT executive council resolution on Nov. 9, Condemning Hate and Affirming Freedom of Speech on Campus.
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