Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 30, 2022
It would likely not make sense for someone to repeatedly run sprints, do agility drills, and hoist their body into another person for no reason. It isn’t until the context of football and the opportunities that participation in the sport entails that it would make sense for those students who choose to play to engage in it. The context around football has been infused with value.
Great College Advice
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Get the Most from Campus Visits. As you plan the general goals of your campus visits , plan the logistics , take the tour , listen to the information session , and investigate the campus surroundings , keep in mind these few tips for making the visit as productive, successful, and fun as possible. Parent Tips for Campus Visits. Don’t ask too many questions, either in the information session or during the campus tour.
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Roompact
DECEMBER 26, 2022
This post is one in a five part series on securing a summer internship in college housing and residence life through the ACUHO-I’s Housing Internship Program. It is written from the perspective of a former ACUHO-I Intern. The series will walk you through the process from beginning to end providing tips and tricks along the.
The Guardian Higher Education
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Scientists setting up ‘post-detection hub’ in Scotland are concerned humans would react ‘like headless chickens’ The moment has been imagined a thousand times. As astronomers comb the cosmos with their powerful telescopes, they spot something that makes them gasp. Amid the feeble rays from distant galaxies lies a weak but persistent signal: a message from an advanced civilisation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Dr. Art Pimentel will become president of Folsom Lake College, effective Jan. 9, 2023. Dr. Art Pimentel Most recently, Pimentel was president of Woodland Community College. Other positions he has held include Woodland City Council member; mayor of Woodland; Woodland Joint Unified School District board member; and chairman for the Yolo County Transportation District, Yolo-Solano Air Quality District, and the Cleaner Air Partnership of Sacramento.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 26, 2022
University of California graduate student workers voted Friday to approve new contracts with substantial wage increases, ending a strike that started in early November, the Los Angeles Time s reported. For academic student employees, the contract will raise minimum pay from about $23,250 to about $34,000 for nine months of part-time work by Oct. 1, 2024.
Roompact
DECEMBER 29, 2022
In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, as 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to talk with our Founder and President, Matt Unger, about the company's journey to becoming a certified B-Corp this past year.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed will become Bethune-Cookman University’s head football coach after the school announced that it had agreed for him to step into the role, Yahoo Sports reported. Ed Reed “Bethune-Cookman University Athletics has entered an agreement in principle with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed to be its 16th head football coach,” according to the historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Florida.
Symplicity
DECEMBER 27, 2022
For an employer, it’s a great moment when new candidates get through the screening process and start employee onboarding. Finally, recruiting season is over and every spot is filled with early talent that’s ready to work. But what happens when less than a year later, retention rates begin to spike and employers are left scrambling for candidates to fill the spots they thought were secure for the foreseeable future?
Terminalfour
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The pivot for higher education marketing since 2020 has been significant, and the bar is set higher than ever before when it comes to the expectations of prospective students. Register for our free higher education webinar on Wednesday, January 25 to find out how to break through the noise.
Higher Education Whisperer
DECEMBER 24, 2022
Professor Gavin Moodie, University of Toronto, recently discussed the effects of a merger between the universities of Adelaide and South Australia. Professor Andrew Norton, Australian National University suggested urban participation rates in universities would decline if funding went to regional campuses. However, these analyses are focused on the physical location of university campuses, which.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 30, 2022
President Joe Biden has signed into law the VETS Credit Act, a policy to ensure student veterans can easily transfer course credits to another institution should their school close or program abruptly end. President Joe Biden The legislation had passed the U.S. House 412-1 in May with bipartisan support and passed the U.S. Senate unanimously in December.
The Guardian Higher Education
DECEMBER 26, 2022
UK students forced to live in neighbouring cities in university accommodation crisis Amber, a first-year psychology student, was looking forward to studying in Brighton because the seaside town is renowned for its social life. But by the time she had accepted her place, there were no more spaces in halls left, and private rentals were far out of her budget.
Proctor Academy
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Proctor Academy is the recipient of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for its Athletic Training program. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that have met the recommended standards to improve safety in sports. The award reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention, and treatment.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The Juilliard School has placed a professor on leave and commissioned a new investigation of charges that he harassed students, The New York Times reported. A spokeswoman for the school said it had previously investigated the professor, Robert Beaser, who had been chair of the composition department. The spokeswoman did not say what those investigations found.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Vassar College President Dr. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Bradley has been awarded a 2023 Wilbur Lucius Cross Medal, Yale University Graduate School’s highest alumni honor. Bradley was commended for her scholarly work in public health and her commitment to the health and well-being of local and global communities. Dr. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradley She is lauded for her efforts in hospital care quality and large-scale health system strengthening in the U.S. and abroad, having received the 2018 William B.
Higher Education Inquirer
DECEMBER 26, 2022
[Editor's Note: Mark Salisbury will be appearing at the Future Trends Forum on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 2-3 PM EST. To sign up as an audience member, visit the link at Students, families, colleges, and tuition - Shindig.com ] Upcoming Forum sessions – The Future Trends Forum (futureofeducation.us) No matter if it’s cars or candy bars, every marketplace has one thing in common.
Proctor Academy
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Why have we committed our lives to working at Proctor? Why have our parents chosen to entrust their children to us as educators? Why did our students fall in love with this school in the first place? The answers to each of these questions find common ground in the unique way Proctor seeks to fulfill its mission: through relationships with each other.
Ridgewater College
DECEMBER 28, 2022
As Hanukah and Christmas pass, and we enter the third day of Kwanzaa (today is dedicated to the principle Ujima, or Collective Work and Responsibility), it is a good time to share with the Ridgewater community a project that has been in development for several months, and is the result of partnership between the Marketing and Communications team and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): a multicultural recognition calendar.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Sharon P. Pitt Sharon P. Pitt has been appointed Brown University’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer. Pitt served as vice president for information technologies and chief information officer at the University of Delaware. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech.
Ray Schroeder
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Henderson State University continues its march back toward financial stability, Arkansas State University System President Chuck Welch said Friday. He said that recently completed audits showed "no audit findings" for Henderson. Welch made his remarks to the Arkansas State University System board of trustees, who met Friday in Little Rock. "When we took over Henderson, there were many unanswered questions about its overall financial well-being, budget, balance sheet and staffing levels," Welch s
Proctor Academy
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The magic at Proctor happens in a series of moments, one stacked upon another, building the momentum and excitement within the soul-filled community we get to experience each and every day. Walk with us through the Top 10 most read blog posts of 2022!
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Blog: Higher Ed Gamma. You may have read that Georgetown University is launching an online part-time bachelor’s degree completion program in liberal studies in partnership with Coursera. Georgetown already offers an on-campus version of this program through its School of Continuing Education to a student body that consists of 62 percent students of color and 40 percent military-connected learners.
EAB
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Explore EAB's infographic to see what 215+ higher ed leaders think are today’s biggest barriers to DEIJ strategy. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In. Register. The post Why Setting a Clear Vision Matters Most to DEIJ Progress Right Now appeared first on EAB.
Ray Schroeder
DECEMBER 29, 2022
State higher education leaders say while Gov. Doug Burgum's proposed higher education budget is a good start for the upcoming biennium, more funding will be needed to avoid future tuition hikes. The proposed budget, which would span from 2023-25, totals $683.1 million, a decrease of 0.5% from the previous biennium. According to Chancellor Mark Hagerott, Burgum’s proposed budget largely aligns with that of the North Dakota University System’s requests.
Gray Associates
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Master's degree programs are seeing a surge in popularity, with a 3% increase in completions in the US in 2021. Discover the top disciplines driving this demand and the most popular programs among students. Find out how online and on-ground program completions compare and stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive analysis.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 29, 2022
It’s "Best Of" Week on the Academic Minute. In our second most listened-to segment of the year, Rachael Woldoff, professor of sociology at West Virginia University, explored the world of digital nomads. Find out more about the Academic Minute here.
Collegis Education Data Management
DECEMBER 27, 2022
As the number of high school graduates who choose to enroll in college steadily declines (while costs and competition continue to rise), there is little wonder that shrinking enrollment is a looming concern for the higher education industry. Yet, marketing, enrollment and retention teams are expected to mitigate — or even reverse — these trends for their institution.
Ray Schroeder
DECEMBER 28, 2022
When companies as widely recognized and well established as Boeing, Walmart, and IBM start moving in a similar direction on something, it’s safe to say the idea has legs. In this case, companies are looking towards skills-based hiring in tandem with degree-based hiring. The idea here is for companies to remove “must-have” barriers around hiring—such as “must have an MBA” or “must have a four-year degree”—in favor of hiring for the skills they need in a specific candidate.
Gray Associates
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Explore the challenges facing higher education and discover the keys to successful leadership in this thought-provoking blog by Melissa Morriss-Olson. From truth-telling and truth-seeking to building relationships and taking bold action, learn how the best leaders are navigating the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and making a difference for their institutions and students.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Freezing temperatures in Little Rock Little Rock led the water coil to rupture in the Jack Stephens Center, of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, resulting in the basketball court being covered by water, KATV News reported. Workers are trying to dry and repair the court. A double-header (of the women's and men's teams) planned for tonight has been moved to the Simmons Bank Arena, in North Little Rock.
PUC
DECEMBER 27, 2022
New year, new classes, new schedule. It’s a fresh start for you- and that can be a stressful thought. If you ever start feeling overwhelmed, know that the Bible is filled with verses that can help through pressured times. Here are six Bible verses to help ease you into the new year.
Ray Schroeder
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Faculty Chair Mimi Chapman opened the Faculty Council’s Dec. 2 meeting by congratulating the graduate and professional student government and the faculty body on an official graduate student stipend increase , which begins in January. Combined with a fall increase, the new annual stipend for doctoral students is $20,000, reflecting a 25% jump. For master’s degree students the new stipend is up 37% to $16,000.
The Change Leader, Inc.
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Changing Higher Ed Podcast 135 with Guest Danny King –Digital Credentialing Helps Higher Ed Add Layers of Value to Stakeholders Digital credentialing is enabling Higher Education to make significant strides in transformation and value-building for all stakeholders. From the manner in which a student’s education is represented to trust building between employers, candidates, and Higher […] Digital credentialing is bringing tremendous value to Higher Ed, students, and employers.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The nearly two-month-long search for the suspect in the gruesome homicides of four University of Idaho students came to an end Friday with the arrest of Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old Ph.D. student at Washington State University who was arrested in Pennsylvania. Kohberger, a criminology student at WSU , allegedly used a fixed-blade knife to murder Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Madison Mogen in the early hours of Nov. 13 at the home in Moscow, Idaho, where three of the four vi
Paradigm IQ
DECEMBER 27, 2022
How to Develop Your Diversity and Inclusion Goals.
Ray Schroeder
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Citing inflationary pressures and slumping enrollment, Cazenovia College announced it will close in 2023. The move comes after the college missed a bond payment months earlier. The small, private liberal arts college in New York announced Wednesday that it would cease operations after the spring semester, citing financial concerns exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and inflation that irreparably harmed the nearly 200-year-old institution.
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