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 8, 2023
Women pursuing careers in technical fields can benefit from campus career services, according to a joint study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and Cornell Tech initiative Break Through Tech. Dr. Judith Spitz The study, " The Impact of Career Services on Women Pursuing Tech Careers ", examines the current landscape for women pursuing careers in technical fields and how to improve said landscape.
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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 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
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
No one can tell the authentic story of your institution better than students. But finding and hiring the right students, providing timely training, and establishing trust and your strategy with them is challenging.
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.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Education Department Releases New Data on Transfer Sara Weissman Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM The release of the data aims to motivate institutions to measure and improve their transfer outcomes.
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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.
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.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
HBCUs Without Presidents Josh Moody Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM At least 18 four-year HBCUs lack permanent leaders. Experts say presidential turnover harms relationships with donors and alumni and undermines continuity.
University Business
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The writing is on the wall for higher education to revamp its curriculum to win the next cohort of students. Many colleges and universities are seeking to do so by inviting collaboration with industry professionals and employers to create programs that deeply reflect the needs of the workforce. However, colleges striving to create career-conscious students are still faltering, and all stakeholders are responsible, according to a whitepaper by WGU Labs , an affiliate of Western Governors Universi
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Implementing a robust cybersecurity framework at colleges and universities is a paramount concern. Institutions are frequent targets of cyberattacks, and the amount of personal identifiable information students and others share on campus networks places great responsibility on those institutions to lock that data down. For research institutions that work with the federal government — and specifically the Department of Defense — the stakes are even higher.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Grand Canyon University (GCU) P resident Brian Mueller has said that GCU will not pay the $37.7 million fine from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for alleged deceptive practices, The Christian Post reported. Baptist News Global "The amount of the fine is absolutely ridiculous, but the point is, whether it was one dollar or $38 million, we're not paying a dime," Mueller said.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Oregon State Professor Accused of Falsely Claiming Native Ancestry kathryn.palmer… Tue, 11/07/2023 - 03:00 AM The Tribal Alliance Against Frauds says Qwo-Li Driskill is lying when they claim Indigenous ancestry.
University Business
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
As of Tuesday Multnomah University will now be referred to as Multnomah Campus of Jessup University, after a recent merger announcement by the two Christian universities. Multnomah, located in Oregon, made the move after its leaders found “it was no longer financially feasible… to operate as an independent institution,” according to an FAQ on the merger.
Symplicity
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Throughout an organization’s recruiting lifecycle, recruiters go through a variety of hiring needs. Depending on the season and company needs, they may look for candidates to fill out short-term temporary roles to full-time permanent opportunities, with short-term roles, like internship opportunities, lasting anywhere from a few months to an entire season.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
It is crucial to pave clear pathways for students to obtain industry recognized credentials in today’s challenging economic landscape. One of the fundamental aspects of supporting students on their route to industry recognized credentials is starting these pathways early. By introducing students to various career options and credentialing opportunities in middle school, they can make informed decisions about their educational journey.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
One ‘Forgotten’ Student Tells Her Story Liam Knox Thu, 11/09/2023 - 03:00 AM Stephanie Land’s new memoir chronicles her journey to a bachelor’s degree as a poor single mother. She says higher ed leaders could learn something from her experience.
University Business
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
More than half of today’s college students are first-generation, and some of the country’s most populous states just so happen to have the highest concentration of such learners. However, first-generation students are prone to fall behind in higher education and beyond, which has prompted colleges, universities and related organizations to recognize their struggles—and alleviate them.
Roompact
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Housing processes are tedious and complicated no matter how you run them and often include gender as a primary marker. As more students arrive on our campuses who identify outside of the gender binary. our processes need to shift. In this presentation, we will discuss how one campus has eliminated gender to enhance the housing process and give autonomy to all students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Dr. Ronald S. Rochon has been appointed chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) Board of Directors. Dr. Ronald S. Rochon University of Southern Indiana Rochon is currently president of the University of Southern Indiana (USI), a role he has had since 2018. He is also chair of AASCU’s Millennium Leadership Initiative Executive Steering Committee.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Reforming Higher Education, One Bill at a Time Katherine Knott Thu, 11/09/2023 - 03:00 AM House Republicans want a long-overdue update to the Higher Education Act, but they favor a piecemeal approach, starting with how colleges report foreign gifts and contracts.
Robert Kelchen
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a great resource in the field of higher education. While it is the foundation of much of my research, the data are self-reported by colleges and occasionally include errors or implausible values. A great example of some of the issues with IPEDS data is this recent Wall Street Journal analysis of the finances of flagship public universities.
Roompact
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
What does the future of AI-based technology hold? We’re doing a little experiment, specifically with the AI chat-bot, ChatGPT. This post is part of a series where we ask ChatGPT interesting, unusual, or just plain fun questions related to residence life and college student housing. All answers were generated by the AI. At the end.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
I, Adriel A. Hilton, a young Black professional at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), wrote an op-ed in Diverse Issues in Higher Education , entitled “Are career paths of young Black professionals in higher education being impeded by implicit racism?” I concluded that the answer is yes. Dr. Adriel A. Hilton Referencing Professor Pearn Kandola ’s article, How Micro-incivilities Can Impact Wellbeing , I outlined the various ways in which young Black professionals in higher education are
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
A Mistake to Avoid in Leadership Searches Sarah Bray Tue, 11/07/2023 - 03:00 AM Annmarie Caño questions the pervasive view that the best candidate for a job is someone who has held the same title at another institution.
University Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
They help students with course content outside of their assigned course and help those in crisis. They participate in department and faculty meetings and go above and beyond staying for office hours. And as they increasingly make up the majority of your institution’s faculty workforce , their pay, benefits and job security continue to sour. A survey compiled by the American Federation of Teachers, a teachers union, has found that more than a quarter of adjunct faculty (28%) make below the
Roompact
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
You were asked to do some benchmarking across institutions. You were told we need to understand how students are using lounges. You found out that your director needs information about how people are feeling following your recruitment processes. Well, have no fear! Regardless of your assessment needs, this list is meant to assist you with.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Policy attempts to restrict what can be taught in schools continue to increase in the nation’s state legislatures in 2023, according to a new PEN America report. Dr. Jeremy C. Young PEN America The report, " America’s Censored Classrooms 2023 " lists 110 new educational gag orders introduced in 2023. While gag orders in past years sought to primarily censor speech about race and racism, this new wave seems to instead target sexual orientation and gender identity in K-12 schools.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Can Free Graduate Tuition Boost Undergrad Enrollment? kathryn.palmer… Mon, 11/06/2023 - 03:00 AM Starting next year, Spring Hill College will offer free graduate school tuition to freshmen who complete a bachelor’s degree at the college within four years.
Dr. Al Solano
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
( A. Solano ) [For a deeper explanation, please click on the video above.] As institutions attempt to implement a variety of priorities, they understandably focus on the end result: improved student outcomes and equity. However, most educators miss something critical that needs to happen "in between" the priorities and improved outcomes. For improved student success and equity outcomes to be realized, there needs to be changes in college educator attitudes and behaviors.[1] Attitudes and behavio
Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In an exciting development, two prominent organizations in the higher education space, The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) and Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) have joined together to enhance the landscape of higher education through collaboration and shared resources. This collaboration between CAS and SAAL is set to usher in a new era of professional development and support for those engaged in Student Affairs assessment, planning, and research.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The year is 1995. Governmental bodies and institutions receiving federal funding are mandated by the 1990 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to complete inventories of their collections of Native American remains and cultural items. But nearly three decades later, that inventory work is unfinished along with repatriation efforts for such remains and artifacts, according to multiple Native American experts and report findings.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
House Democrats, Republicans Spar Over Antisemitism on Campus Johanna Alonso Thu, 11/09/2023 - 03:00 AM In a wide-ranging discussion, lawmakers questioned witnesses about the source of antisemitism and the best way to support students facing hate on campus.
CIP
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
CIP Bloomington's Program Director, Ed Roe, recently had a conversation with Angelina , a former student alumni, following their Fall Family & Alumni Weekend. This discussion aimed to delve deeper into Angelina's newfound independence since leaving CIP. Among her various achievements, Angelina proudly expressed, "I am most proud of my independence.
Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Graduate school is a transformative journey, providing students with the opportunity to delve deeper into their chosen fields, cultivate skills, and make valuable connections. For graduate students engaging in assessment within a division of student affairs, a unique set of skills and training is often needed to bring graduate assistants into the fold of the assessment world.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Through and through. Dr. Ruth M. López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. Dr. Ruth M. López "I've been in the classroom on and off, but I've been supporting youth and students in different ways throughout that time,” says López, who is starting a new chapter of her career as a tenured associate professor in educational leadership and policy in the Unive
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