Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 28, 2024
FAFSA Fiasco Forces Cuts at Small Colleges Liam Knox Fri, 06/28/2024 - 03:00 AM Many small private colleges are surviving quarter to quarter, narrowly avoiding sweeping budget cuts. The bungled FAFSA rollout pushed some over the edge.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 25, 2024
Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough has been appointed interim president of Talladega College, a historically Black college in Alabama. Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Dr. Edward L. Hill Jr., the college’s vice provost for Lifelong Learning and Professional Development and Dean of Graduate Studies, served as the immediate interim president following the June 4 resignation of Dr.
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The Scholarly Teacher
JUNE 12, 2024
Alesia Jennings , Western Carolina University April Tallant , Western Carolina University Key Statement: A six-anchor model to boost new faculty teaching self-efficacy was developed, providing practical applications for faculty development programs and individual course design. Keywords: Engagement, Faculty Development, Course Design Introduction Institutional and social support are important to promote success and retention among faculty (Sun & Simon-Roberts, 2020).
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
Four students at English universities describe how their need for paid work has affected their studies, sleep, health and wellbeing More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs Ahead of her January deadlines, Megan Allen, a second-year student, spent December and part of November working full-time in a bar in Leeds. Allen, 19, and studying sociology at Leeds Beckett University, knew her coursework was suffering as she clocked up 40 hours a week in the bar, but needed the money.
Great College Advice
JUNE 24, 2024
Every year, as high school comes to an end, many Argentine students seek the best option to continue their learning journey. If you’re interested in pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a U.S. university, Great College Advice wants to help. Therefore, in this article, we bring you all the information on how to apply from Argentina to U.S. universities in eight simple steps.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 18, 2024
In 2014, a vulnerability was discovered in a critical security library used by a massive number of systems worldwide. The Heartbleed Bug exploited a lack of bounds checking in the Transport Layer Security heartbeat protocol, and when an exploit was published in April 2014, millions of systems were immediately vulnerable. Ten years later, more than 34,000 systems in the United States alone remain vulnerable.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 21, 2024
Florida Argues It Could Stop Professors From Criticizing Governor Ryan Quinn Fri, 06/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A nationally prominent conservative lawyer, hired to defend the state’s Stop WOKE Act, asserted that what public university professors say in classrooms “is the government’s speech.” The national implications for academic freedom could be dire.
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The Scholarly Teacher
JUNE 20, 2024
Elizabeth Grimm , Hope College Keywords: Feedback, Formative Assessment, Student Growth Key Statement: Instructors can enhance student achievement by transitioning from evaluative to descriptive feedback, offering clear guidance for student improvement and deeper comprehension. Introduction Instructors possess the power to support student's growth mindset and sense of competence while also improving student achievement by adjusting how they give feedback to students (Akpinar & Özal
University Business
JUNE 17, 2024
The University of North Florida is bucking declining college enrollment trends in higher education, and John Kantner, University of North Florida senior associate provost of faculty and research, credits some of this growth to its focus on continuing education (CE) programs. “One thing we’re very focused on is that UNF will be Jacksonville’s life-long learning provider,” Kantner told The Florida Times-Union.
Great College Advice
JUNE 7, 2024
Key Steps to Applying to American Universities from Chile Whether your child chooses to pursue a master’s or bachelor’s degree that is uncommon in your home country or simply wants to have an enriching experience abroad, Great College Advice is here to help. In this article, we present the key steps for applying to American universities from Chile. ( Leer en español ) “Nearly 3,000 Chileans enrolled to study at universities and higher education institutions in the United States
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Universities are full of innovative academics, including students and staff, pushing the boundaries of what is typical and possible. With that may come a pile of virtual and on-premises resources that they’ve used for short-term projects, or redundant technology already available in a similar form from another department or section of the university, which can lead to cloud sprawl.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 24, 2024
The latest Title VI resolution agreement sheds light on how colleges are being asked to handle complaints about online speech. First Amendment advocates are concerned about the implications. When a student at Lafayette College held up a poster that included the phrase “from the river to the sea” at a protest last October, officials who’d been monitoring the demonstration reacted quickly.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2024
There are at least three new presidential vacancies at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which have already been experiencing high turnover within their leadership ranks. In the case of two of the presidential departures — Dillard University and Florida Memorial University — the presidents resigned amid health challenges. Their departures raise new questions about the stress associated with being a college president, particularly at a smaller and under-resourced institution.
The Scholarly Teacher
JUNE 26, 2024
Mabel CPO Okojie , Mississippi State University Tinukwa Boulder , University of Pittsburgh Zoey Zhao , University of Pittsburgh Keywords: Digital Divide, Digital Equity, Educational Technology Key Statement : We discuss the complexity of the digital divide and the possibilities of achieving digital equity. Introduction The digital divide is a form of digital inequity that comprises complex interrelated problems requiring multifaceted strategies and solutions to achieve its opposite, digital equ
Ed.gov Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
It has been nearly 18 years since Congress ended the joint consolidation loan (JCL) program; no new JCLs could be issued, and JCLs could not be reconsolidated or separated. Borrowers who were married and combined their individual federal student loans into a single joint Direct Consolidation Loan or joint Federal Consolidation Loan with their spouse Continue Reading The post Implementing the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Great College Advice
JUNE 7, 2024
Key Steps to Applying to American Universities from Chile Whether your child chooses to pursue a master’s or bachelor’s degree that is uncommon in your home country or simply wants to have an enriching experience abroad, Great College Advice is here to help. In this article, we present the key steps for applying to American universities from Chile. ( Leer en español ) “Nearly 3,000 Chileans enrolled to study at universities and higher education institutions in the United States
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2024
Privileged access management combines technology and policy to solve a long-standing problem in college and university IT: how to give authorized users administrative (privileged) access to important systems while maintaining control, preserving an audit trail and strengthening security. PAM solutions help IT managers everywhere deal with problems they have wrestled with for years.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 17, 2024
The university recorded Larry Chavis’s class without his consent for a professional review. Last week he was told his contract would not be renewed. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not renew the contract of a professor whose classes they recorded without his permission, university media relations director Beth Lutz confirmed.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
Sacramento State has been designated as a Black Serving Institution by the California State Assembly, Sacramento County, and the city of Sacramento. Dr. Luke Wood “This distinctive recognition reaffirms Sacramento State’s commitment and dedication to serving the needs of our diverse student body, especially for our Black students,” said Sacramento State President Dr.
University Business
JUNE 12, 2024
International students apply to far fewer U.S. schools than their American classmates, making competition for that coveted overseas tuition even tighter, a new report contends. In fact, international students typically apply to no more than three schools. Terra Dotta, a study abroad software provider, surveyed 356 international students to uncover why they chose the U.S. and the particular college they’re attending.
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 29, 2024
Some say it’s ageist, and they have a point. But whether in academia or elsewhere, it’s only fair for younger colleagues Mary Beard is an author, an honorary fellow of Newnham College and former professor of classics at Cambridge University What is a “good” and “useful” old age, and how do we ensure it? Ageism is currently one of British culture’s biggest muddles.
Great College Advice
JUNE 4, 2024
Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el extranjero, desde Great College Advice queremos ayudarte. En este artículo te presentamos los pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile. ( Read in English ) “Casi 3 mil chilenos se matricularon para estudiar en universidades e instituciones de educación superior en Estados Unidos en el año académico 202
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 7, 2024
As cybersecurity threats against higher education institutions evolve in complexity, colleges and universities need to be ready for anything. Because higher education is one of the sectors cybercriminals target most often, institutions must not think of cyberattacks as merely a possibility. Rather, they should be on guard against inevitable attacks on the valuable data on their networks.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 11, 2024
Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco Tim Phang Tue, 06/11/2024 - 03:00 AM The botched rollout of the new federal aid form is more than just a policy failure. It’s a human crisis. Inside Higher Ed’s “Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco” tells the story of the students behind the numbers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 6, 2024
In his new book, From Foster Care to College , Dr. Royel M. Johnson, an associate professor and director at the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education, shines a light on an often-forgotten subset of students. Through capturing the lived experiences of foster youth in college, Johnson found that, beyond the misconceptions that plague them, foster youth are a remarkably resilient group with college-going aspirations.
PUC
JUNE 25, 2024
PUC‘s Connect Ministries is an outreach ministry consisting of several individual teams of students who are passionate about Jesus in sharing His love by providing a worship experience. Their team’s vision is about Connecting One another, Nurturing New friendships with Everyone and Collaborating Together in Ministry. The mission is to reach out to communities in the Pacific Union Conference and minister to them through praise, worship, and the word of God, by uplifting their spirits and le
University Business
JUNE 11, 2024
We are now well past the six-month mark for the delayed delivery of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information to college campuses and students. While the Department of Education has announced that a review is being launched to seek recommendations about how to improve the Federal Student Aid office, America is at a crisis point and the situation demands immediate action.
Great College Advice
JUNE 4, 2024
Ya sea que tu hijo elija estudiar una maestría o licenciatura que no es común en tu país de origen o que simplemente quiera vivir una experiencia enriquecedora en el extranjero, desde Great College Advice queremos ayudarte. En este artículo te presentamos los pasos clave para postularse a universidades estadounidenses desde Chile. “Casi 3 mil chilenos se matricularon para estudiar en universidades e instituciones de educación superior en Estados Unidos en el año académico 2021-2022”.
College Forward
JUNE 6, 2024
For Sherlean, college wasn’t just a personal ambition—it was a chance to break generational barriers and pave the way for her siblings. “Growing up, I never had anyone around me who had a college degree,” Sherlean reflected. “Obtaining a college degree means the world to me; I never imagined graduating, let alone with three bachelor’s degrees.” Joining College Possible in high school provided Sherlean with the support and guidance she needed to navigate the challeng
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 5, 2024
Faculty Power on the Line in Kentucky Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/05/2024 - 03:00 AM University of Kentucky leaders are on the verge of replacing a strong University Senate with a purely advisory body. Faculty members are asking a simple question: Why?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 8, 2024
Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with rapper Kendrick Lamar. "I wanted to come out here just to tell y'all how much I appreciate y'all. I'm proud of the city of Compton, I'm proud of Compton College, most importantly I'm proud of the graduates out here," Lamar, a native of Compton, told the graduates.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2024
As the amount of data that higher education institutions collect continues to increase, universities are under rising pressure to keep that data protected. This pressure comes not only from students but from a federal regulation that requires a certain level of data privacy. According to the U.S.
Hope College Network
JUNE 12, 2024
I didn’t choose Hope exclusively because of its downtown atmosphere, but having a campus so closely integrated into the beautiful Holland community has been a huge perk of my college experience. This summer, I’m continuing to live and work on campus. Watching one of my favorite cities bloom and buzz in the summer heat has been so much fun.
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 10, 2024
Degrees often derided as ‘low-value’ or ‘Mickey Mouse’ subjects are praised as vital to UK’s £108bn creative industries Media and communications studies, often derided as “soft”, “low-value” or “Mickey Mouse” subjects, are in fact popular, dynamic and have “profound impact”, according to a report. The British Academy study says that rather than being “low value”, such courses play a vital role in the UK’s £108bn creative industries and have become increasingly relevant in a world grappling with
University Business
JUNE 4, 2024
Colleges and universities wishing to combat an epidemic of loneliness sprouting from increased online learning modalities are working to recapture the power of human connection by equipping more faculty with coaching certificates in social-emotion support. The rise of online learning has helped increase students’ access to college and university degrees, but its advances toward equitable access are being counterbalanced by their lack of human connection, Errin Heyman, associate vice presid
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 13, 2024
The University of Missouri system is removing racial criteria from endowed scholarships, saying they run afoul of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Donors feel disrespected—and some may be ready to go to court. Almost as soon as the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last June, Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey fired off a response.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 16, 2024
Anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed in states like Texas and Florida is tied to a national trend of trying to make LGBTQ+ people and people of color invisible and more easily discriminated against, says Imani Rupert-Gordon, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Imani Rupert-Gordon “All students deserve to have places of support on the campuses where they are investing in their education and preparing for their futures, and this includes LGBTQ+ students and student
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