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Choosing an Executive Leadership Coach: What Matters

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. The truth be told, for numerous reasons, even the most confident executives are often hesitant to turn to persons inside their organization, in ranks above them, to run an idea past them or to seek advice.

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Book on Writing Good Learning Outcomes

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

Introducing a short guide entitled: “Writing Good Learning Outcomes and Objectives”, aimed at enhancing the learner experience through effective course design. Available at [link] The book has sections on the function and purpose of intended learning outcomes as well as guidance on how to write them with validation in mind. Sections explore the use of different educational taxonomies as well as some things to avoid, and the importance of context.

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Asking ChatGPT About Coaching

Dr. Laura Pasquini

Based on the chatter and traffic on the OpenAI ChatGPT , I have no doubt folks are sourcing more than college essays or exam answers from this platform. There are probably professionals asking (or should be asking) questions to our robot friends. As a coach, I became curious to learn what information and advice was being offered about the field of coaching.

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‘Hostile takeover’: the tiny Florida university targeted by Ron DeSantis

The Guardian Higher Education

Governor’s latest shot in his war on woke is the shock appointment of rightwing trustees to progressive New College New College of Florida started making history from the day it opened its doors to its first incoming class of 101 undergraduate students in 1964. It was the first institution of higher education in Florida – which was once part of the slave-owning Confederacy – to pioneer an open admissions policy committing the school not to discriminate based on “race, creed, national origin, or

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Organizations Call on Education Department to Disaggregate Admissions Data by Race and Ethnicity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A group of organizations is calling for the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to expand its collection of admissions data and disaggregate that data by race and ethnicity to address racial and ethnic gaps in bachelor’s degree attainment. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona In a Feb. 1 letter addressed to Education Secretary Dr. Miguel A. Cardona and Under Secretary James Kvaal, the group said that existing gaps could be exacerbated by a U.S.

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Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

Great College Advice

How do you choose the best Common App essay topic? I tell students that virtually any topic will work. However, a good Common Application essay has two critical elements. First, it must tell an interesting story in which you are the main character (the protagonist!). Second, you (the author!) must provide some reflection and analysis of what the story means to you.

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Utica proposing to cut a dozen programs, faculty ask why

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Utica University’s president on Jan. 18 recommended ending a dozen degree offerings, moves the institution says were informed by a report it won’t release. The private New York college’s public comment period on the changes ends Thursday. A member of the provost-appointed Academic Program Review Taskforce, which created the report, said the members expected the report was going to become public.

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U.S. Inching Closer to Goal of Working Adults Attaining Degree or Credential

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly 54% of working age adults in the U.S. have achieved some kind of postsecondary degree or credential, putting the country even closer to the Lumina Foundation’s goal of 60% attainment by 2025. Lumina, a private nonprofit working to increase learning opportunities for all after high school, has been tracking credential and degree attainment for adults from 25 to 64 years of age since 2008.

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College Timeline for 9th Graders

Great College Advice

What is the college timeline for 9th graders in high school that will help ensure that they are ready for college admission down the road? Freshman year means the start of high school, and with that comes a lot of changes. There are a lot of things to adjust to, and it might seem like college is a long way off, but your freshman year is the perfect time to start doing some small but important things that will help you later on with the college admissions process.

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With ChatGPT, we must teach students to be editors (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A few months ago, I was let go from my side gig, writing content-driven advertising for a car services–related company. As a composition instructor and sometime creative writer, I admit to being stung by the email informing me “that we’re making some changes to our content priorities and production volume, and unfortunately, we won’t be able to offer you hours after this week.

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How HBCUs Foster Digital Literacy with Creative Tools

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The concept of digital literacy did not arise out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students were using digital tools to grapple with assignments, develop creative projects and communicate more effectively before it began. But the circumstances of the pandemic, like having to attend class remotely, brought a new focus on developing higher education students’ digital literacy.

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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Creates External Affairs and Economic Partnerships Office

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has announced the creation of a new agency office focused on promoting the value of higher education and strengthening partnerships with key partners. Dr. Rick W. Smith Sr. The External Affairs and Economic Partnerships unit will aim to lead Kentucky higher ed promo efforts and support CPE’s partnerships with economic development leaders, state agencies, and nonprofits.

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These 10 states spend the most financial aid dollars per undergrad student

University Business

In Scholaroo’s recent student financial aid index report, the scholarship-tracking service investigated the amount of money each state is allocating to its students through assistance programs. The report broke it down by each undergraduate student on average, by state. “Student Financial Aid is a key factor in making college more accessible and affordable for post-secondary students,” the report noted. “It helps them achieve their academic goals by alleviating the financ

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Frustrated DEI staff are leaving their jobs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: After four years at Princeton University, Avina Ross left her job in September 2021. She was one of three DEI employees who have resigned from the institution over the past 18 months due to what they described as a lack of institutional support for their work, according to a December article in the student newspaper, The Daily Princetonian. Ross, who is Black and has a doctorate in social work, was hired by Princeton’s health services department in part to provide a culturally sensi

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Save The Date: Roompact’s Tenth Birthday Meet Up at ACUHO-I 2023

Roompact

We’re turning 10! And we want to celebrate with you. Join us for a party at this year’s ACUHO-I Annual Conference. Date: Monday, June 26th, 2023 This occurs just before/during the ACUHO-I conference, after the pre-conferences end. Check out the ACUHO-I ACE schedule here. Time: 4-7pm Meetup Social We’ll do a light presentation from 4:30-5pm.

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Mott Community College Reopens Student Service Garage to the Public

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mott Community College’s automotive department is reopening its student service garage to the public starting Feb. 13, giving drivers a low-cost option for auto repairs again, ABC12 News reported. The garage – it closed to the public in 2020 due to the pandemic – will cost $10 per vehicle per day for inspection, diagnosis, and repairs. And drivers only pay for the cost of installed parts.

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These schools have the best student-faculty ratios in the country

University Business

U.S. News recently released its rankings stacking the best schools’ student-faculty ratios, culminating from 1,222 ranked schools’ fall 2022 data. This ranking features the top 16 schools, which had no more than 6 students per teacher on average. When applying for schools, many parents and students look into how personalized a college’s undergraduates can expect their instruction to be from their teachers.

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Freshman enrollment is up for the first time since 2019

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: After more than two years of declining enrollment numbers, fall 2022 finally brought refreshing news: freshman enrollment, which represented the most significant deficits throughout the pandemic, is up from the previous year, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Nearly 2.34 million freshmen enrolled in a college or university last semester, a 4.3 percent increase over fall 2021 and a healthy jump from the 2.24 million who enrolled in fall 2

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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

EAB

Blogs Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do The first two decades of the 21st century have already witnessed several major disruptions with significant economic impacts, from three recessions to the pandemic to today’s hiring crisis. And with the threat of another recession looming, EAB has received requests for guidance on higher-education philanthropy amidst uncertain times.

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AAC&U Elects Seven New Directors and Board Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has elected seven new directors and new board officers at its 2023 Annual Meeting, including Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal as chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal Villarreal is currently the vice president for equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Utah. Other appointments include Dr.

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Guest speakers on campus: Here’s what students want

University Business

It can be frustrating when schools book a sought-after public speaker and only a few audience members show up. For students, it’s a missed opportunity for nutritious insight from experienced thought-leaders; for schools, it can feel like they just lit upwards of $100,000 on fire. Schools can better strategize for successful guest speaker events using this survey that asked 500 undergraduate students their preferences about college-hosted events.

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How to interpret course evaluations, including negative ones (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Life coaching and a Louise Penny novel changed the way I read even critical ones, writes Diane LeBlanc. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: faculty Editorial Tags: Career Advice Show on Jobs site: Image Source: Infadel/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?: Disable left side advertisement?

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What is The Future of RAs? – To Know Thyself…

Roompact

This blog series features different writers responding to the prompt, “What is the future of the RA role?” Guest Post by Jason Alt There was a time when “in loco parentis” was a guiding theme in higher education. But, in the 1960s, students protested seeking more freedom and less oversight. “House mothers” gave way to.

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Talking to Educators at AAC&U About Best Practices and Diversity Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recently, when I was asked to appear on a Diverse sponsored panel at the recent AAC&U annual meeting on the best practices of attracting, hiring and retaining diverse faculty and administrators, I approached it from a journalist’s perspective. I simply asked the most senior people I knew among my acquaintances around the country about the subject.

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Addressing College Enrollment Through Academic Preparation

Higher Education Today

Title: College Enrollment Disparities: Understanding the Role of Academic Preparation Authors: Sarah Reber and Ember Smith Source: Brookings Institution Center on Children and Families A new report from the Brookings Institution Center on Children and Families examines how college enrollment is impacted by academic preparation, race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

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ChatGPT sparks debate on how to design student assignments now

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Is an ice cream sandwich a sandwich? How about a sushi roll, chicken wrap or sloppy joe? These were some of the prompts included in a classification and model-building assignment in the fall 2022 Knowledge-Based AI course that David Joyner taught at the Georgia Institute of Technology. But when Joyner, executive director of online education and the online master of science in computer science and senior research associate, was scheduled to teach the course again in the spring 2023 semeste

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Collaborating for Long-Lasting Brand Impact

Campus Sonar

I had the pleasure of presenting a workshop at the 2022 AMA on “Combining Marketing and Communication for Long-Lasting Brand Impact” with all-star higher ed leaders Jenny Petty (University of Montana), Binti Harvey (Scripps College), and Teresa Valerio Parrot (TVP Communications). We showed campuses how they need both marketing and communications professionals to collaborate to achieve institutional goals.

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Dr. Michelle Robinson Named Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at University of Alabama at Birmingham

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Michelle Robinson has become senior vice provost for faculty affairs at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as of Feb. 1. Dr. Michelle Robinson Robinson has been in multiple roles at UAB, including interim dean of the UAB School of Education ; associate professor and associate dean for Health Information and Business Systems; diversity and equity officer, and interim dean of the School of Dentistry ; and faculty relations fellow for the Office of the Provost.

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Supporting Incarcerated Students With Second Chance Pell

Higher Education Today

Title: Pell for Incarcerated Students Working Group Report Source: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) The signing of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act canceled the ban on access to Pell Grants for formerly or currently incarcerated adults. This will provide over 700,000 incarcerated adults with opportunities to pursue postsecondary education, whether on a.

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Is Teaching About Power and Privilege Education or Indoctrination?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Count on The New York Post to come up with the tabloids’ most incendiary headlines and news article leads. We all recall “Headless Body in Topless Bar.” But what about some other headlines that are much more inflammatory or offensive. Regarding disgraced governor Andrew Cuomo: “At the End of His Grope” and “Handsy Andy.

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UK business groups call for more foreign-language teaching in colleges

The Guardian Higher Education

Exclusive: Report reveals postcode lottery as barely half FE institutions offer some form of language teaching Business groups and language experts are calling on ministers to make linguistic skills a core part of vocational training, after research found young people are unable to study languages at large numbers of further education colleges. A report by the British Academy published on Monday, shows that despite t he importance of linguistic skills in many jobs , the ability to learn French,

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Dr. Georj Lewis Steps into Presidency at Clayton State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Georj Lewis has been appointed president of Clayton State University. Dr. Georj Lewis Lewis was president of Atlanta Metropolitan State College. He has been in senior leadership roles at Georgia Southern, Indiana University Northwest, and the former Armstrong State University, including as vice president for student affairs at Georgia Southern. “Clayton State University helps metro Atlanta thrive with top-ranked programs including nursing and by being the best support for students as they im

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ED Invites Organizations to Make School Infrastructure and Sustainability Commitments

Ed.gov Blog

In the U.S., accountability and funding for school curriculum, buildings, and grounds primarily comes from state and local agencies. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has limited authorities in the areas of school infrastructure, sustainability, environmental justice, and climate. Nevertheless, ED continues to think creatively about how it can spur action and Continue Reading The post ED Invites Organizations to Make School Infrastructure and Sustainability Commitments appea

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Five ways to help students take smart sustainability actions (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Higher education professionals have long been concerned with how to raise public awareness about climate change. Yet today we face a different problem. Confronted with the apocalyptic climate narrative dominating popular media, ignorance has been replaced by a gripping fear of the future, particularly among young people. This narrative is not only bad for our students’ mental health, it is also an ineffective strategy for building a lasting movement for change.

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‘Huge win’ for trade union as Durham University raises PhD students’ pay

The Guardian Higher Education

University had paid some postgraduate researchers less than minimum wage One of England’s most prestigious universities has been forced to increase the pay of some of its PhD students after it was found to have paid them an annual sum that effectively meant they were getting below the national minimum wage. Durham University’s trade union branch said it was shocked to discover last September that PhD students teaching on the institution’s popular law course were being paid £15,000 a year.

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SHERRIE JOHNSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Sherrie Johnson Sherrie Johnson has been appointed vice president for external affairs, communications, and advancement at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a master’s in communications from Johns Hopkins University, and a Doctor of Education in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University.

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California School Counselor Advocacy Tips

Ed.gov Blog

As a school counselor in the Livingston Union School District, I have seen firsthand the vital role that school counseling positions play in supporting academic achievement, social-emotional development, college and career readiness, and mental health and wellness in our students. My Superintendent, Andres Zamora, has been a leader in expanding and supporting school counseling positions, recognizing the Continue Reading The post California School Counselor Advocacy Tips appeared first on ED.gov

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