The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Kristina Rouech, Central Michigan University JoDell Heroux, Central Michigan University Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University Keywords: Equity, Ungrading, Innovation Key Statement: This post encourages the use of ungrading as an educational practice that challenges traditional grading systems and provides tips for implementation. Introduction Ungrading is an educational philosophy and practice that challenges traditional grading systems.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2024

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn? How Higher Education Students May Be Forced to Sacrifice Privacy for Digital Learning Tools ,” the report points out that weak privacy protections an

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” Generally speaking, we tell all our students, regardless of their family financial position, to apply for financial aid as there is very little downside and considerable upside potential.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Howard University would be the only historically Black institution to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s coveted classification, but certainly not the last. Next year, Howard University is expected to gain Research-1 status, the coveted Carnegie Foundation classification for doctoral universities with very high research activity. HBCU leaders and experts say Howard’s ascendance would be a win for the entire sector as more historically Black institutions strive to make it into the upper echelons of r

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Growing up, the thought of attending college rarely crossed my mind. Neither my parents nor my seven older siblings had pursued higher education, and I didnt know anyone in my community who did either. But becoming a mother reshaped my aspirations; I was determined to secure a better future for my child, though I had no clear path to begin this journey.

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Experiential Learning Depot

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Teaching climate change to high school students can be daunting—complex science, data-heavy concepts, and a range of social and economic impacts to consider. But with the right approach, climate change activities, and resources, you can guide your students through this important topic in a meaningful, memorable, and scientific way. This step-by-step guide will walk you through each key concept in climate science using the structure of my Climate Change Unit Bundle.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Shannon R. Dean-Scott , Texas State University Key Statement: Cogenerative (cogen) dialogues are one learner-centered approach to engaging students in agency for their own learning and development in a course. Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. You may be within its profile of admitted students but not near the top.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Hypocrisy of Community-Engaged Research Elizabeth Redden Fri, 12/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Evelyn Vzquez writes that white saviorism often drives community-engaged research in the neoliberal universityand offers suggestions for how to change this.

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Nearly a dozen colleges and universities over the past month have announced tuition-free initiatives for incoming undergraduates as the traditional application season kicks back into full swing. It marks the latest step higher education leaders have taken to answer growing criticisms about affordability. The majority of institutions featured on this list are promising to wave select students’ tuition and fees based on familial financial data retrieved by FAFSA.

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PUC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This year, PUC’s campus ministry team created a new role, Vespers programming director, with student Alexis Villarreal being the first to fit this title. For Alexis, it is a demanding but rewarding job, requiring intentionality and meticulous work, and best of all, being a part of a great team that keeps him grounded. Alexis kindly answered some questions for us to learn more about this new role and spiritual life at PUC.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Philip Mongan , Radford University Keywords : Mentoring, Teacher Support, Change Key Statement : Teachers may resist adapting their teaching approach for many reasons. Motivational Interviewing provides a valuable framework for peers hoping to nudge their colleagues toward change. Introduction There are times when teachers develop a personal teaching strategy that is not effective, yet they are resistant to change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) n otes that 61.1% of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. This.5 percentage point increase is the first increase in the six-year completion rate in several years. “The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

So, you have been deferred, wait-listed, or rejected in the Early Decision 1 (ED1) round. Yes, it is disappointing but pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and reassess your situation. You are still in a great position to end up attending a college where you will have a fantastic experience. One of your first questions should be whether to apply to another college in the Early Decision 2 (ED2) round.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New data shows enrollment among 18-year-old freshmen dropped this year. Some higher ed experts say last year’s botched FAFSA rollout is at least partly to blame. Enrollment of 18-year-old freshmen dropped 5 percent this fall compared to last, a reversal of gains made in 2023, according to a new data analysis released by the National College Attainment Network Monday.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. The discussion centers around the PhD Project's remarkable 30-year journey in diversifying business school faculty, creating systemic change in higher education through faculty representation, and building a sustainable pipeline of diverse academic ta

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University Business

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. Chances are closings will continue to uptick as higher education braces for the expected demographic cliff. University Business will continue to monitor the changing landscape of college closings, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the coming year and beyond.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Higher educations approach to technology can be frustrating at times. The arrival of much-hyped technologies to higher ed is often met with a skeptical side-eye, perhaps some cautious optimism without any action or, at most, a single toe dipped into the pool. Colleges and universities are almost never early adopters of new tools, and even with well-established technologies, higher education often lags behind.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The great-grandson of Reverend Charles Allen Stillman the founder of Stillman Collegeahistorically Black institution in Alabama founded in 1876, has made a $2 million donation to the college. Dr. Charles M. Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements. The endowments growth will help Stillman College maintain its competitive edge and expand opportunities for students to thrive academically and professionall

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Visiting colleges is an important (and hopefully fun!) part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, many families struggle with finding the best time for college tours. With school, work, and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult to plan college visits around everyday life. Even though it may be tempting, the upcoming holiday break is not the best time to schedule your campus visits.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Prior dual-enrollment experience made students more likely to finish their credential within six years of starting college, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Fewer college students are stopping out before finishing their degrees, according to data the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released this morning.

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When I became president of the University of La Verne in 2011, I often shared the story of why I was drawn to this role—and why it resonated so deeply with my family’s values. My husband and I were committed to raising our daughters in a community that embraced inclusivity, service, and the transformative power of education. These were not just. The post The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership appeared first on Higher Education Today.

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University Business

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Two U.S. universities ranked in the top 10 in the latest global campus sustainability rankings. The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings measured sustainability efforts and institutional improvements at nearly 1,500 institutions in 95 countries. Each school was graded on attention to climate change, clean energy, water conservation, waste recycling, green transportation and sustainability education and research.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In a CDW Education webinar held Dec. 10, a panel of higher education technology experts met to discuss the evolving needs of college students and how technology plays a role in their experience. The webinar, titled Transforming the Campus Experience: Solutions That Foster Student Success in Higher Education, included representatives from CDW technology partners Canva, Genetec and Promethean.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 30, 2024

We’re hiring! If you or someone you know is a great conversationalist and interviewer, this might be for you. We’re hiring two new hosts for our ResEdChat podcast. The priority deadline for applications is February 28, 2025. Interviews will be rolling until positions are filled. See below for the position description. To apply, fill out.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 2, 2024

4-Year Colleges Ride the Dual-Enrollment Wave Liam Knox Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Authors: Lauren Asher, Nate Johnson, Marissa Molina, and Kristin D. Hultquist Source: HCM Strategists An October 2024 report, Beyond Sticker Prices: How States Can Make Postsecondary Education More Affordable, reviews data to evaluate affordability of postsecondary education across nine states, including Alabama, California, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

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University Business

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2025, high school graduation numbers will peak before entering a period of prolonged decline, exacerbating pressures higher ed institutions are experiencing as they brace for the proverbial enrollment “cliff.” Nearly four million high school students will walk the graduation stage next year, the Western Interstate for Higher Education (WICHE) projects in the 11th installment of Knocking at the College Door , a comprehensive report that tracks graduation numbers in every state.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As we enter a new year, the enrollment cliff that has been looming will finally reach higher education. In response, digital transformation efforts that promote collaborative and engaging learning environments, equip classrooms with modern technology, and enable a secure and seamless experience throughout campus can help institutions achieve their enrollment goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Michael Gavin, Delta College’s fifth president, grew up on the north side of Chicago, where his classrooms and sports teams were diverse until the eighth grade. In high school, he began to notice change. “By the time I got to high school, I was in honors and AP classes, where my African American and Hispanic friends were, for lack of a better way to put it, tracked into regular or remedial classes,” says Gavin in an interview with Diverse.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Every year, Roompact puts out a ton of content on topics of interest to college student housing and residence life professionals. This year included nearly 200+ new posts, including 40+ new podcast episodes. Come take a look at our most viewed content of 2024. A number of our top ten blog posts came from the.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring their campus visits until after they receive offers of admission. Byline(s) W.

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Title: Some College, No Credential Learners: Measuring Enrollment Readiness Source: Straighterline, UPCEA UPCEA and StraighterLine carried out a survey to examine the driving factors, obstacles, preparedness, and viewpoints of individuals who started but did not finish a degree, certificate, technical, or vocational program. This population, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, has grown to 36.8 million, a 2.9 percent.

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Greeting from the opening of the ASCILITE 2024 conference at University of Melbourne. In the first presentation, Professor Gregor Kennedy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at UoM drew parallels between the challenges of AI in education today and online learning decades ago. In one way this is reassuring, as we have managed to incorporate online learning.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Youve been good, for the most part, about taking care of your digital house. Youve successfully convinced your campus that multifactor authentication is worth the hassle. Youve integrated Internet of Things tools to make life easier for students, faculty and staff. Youve built a network that can handle a mountain of devices. And youve taught sometimes less-than-eager audiences how to make technology an integral part of teaching and learning, now and into the future.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Seventy-five teachers from across Maryland will be able to earn their National Board Certification through a comprehensive three-year, tuition-free program that will support them throughout the rigorous certification process. The initiative, led by Bowie State Universitys Center for Research and Mentoring for Black Male Students and Teachers, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University and the National Board for Professional Teachin

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