Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Specifically, in comparison to 2019, the previous assessment year, average mathematics scores for grade 4 students were lower in 2022 for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, students of Two or More Races, and white students (see [l

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Most modern classrooms are now equipped with some type of interactive display or whiteboard, but with hybrid learning becoming part of the norm in higher education, it’s no longer enough for those technologies to serve only in-class students. That’s why it’s now a priority for colleges, universities and their faculty to learn how to use those interactive displays for learners across modalities.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

MU students gathered at Speakers Circle Monday afternoon, calling on administrators to condemn white supremacy on campus. In recent weeks, white supremacist propaganda was posted on campus. It is not known whether the posters were posted by a member of the community or a student. The protest started around noon, and there were about 14 people in attendance when it began.

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AIFS Abroad

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Last Updated on November 17, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Students often tell us that they are afraid to study or intern abroad without their friends from home. The truth is, the bonds you form abroad with others from your program can last a lifetime. Don’t believe us? Let us introduce you to the incredible story of the “CC Girls” and their recent AIFS reunion trip. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Since 1804, the New-York Historical Society (New-York Historical) and its stewards have been preserving and showcasing history. For the past three years, it’s been teaching others to do the same, seeking to expand what the face of museum studies looks like. Dr. Valerie Paley Through a partnership with the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS), New-York Historical has been teaching CUNY students the ins and outs of museum operations via a graduate degree in Muse

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“Information is the greatest currency,” says Camesha Whittaker, senior vice president of innovation and design at the Propel Center. In 2022, access to that currency often comes from the devices that connect us to the rest of the world: cellphones, laptops, tablets and computers. Unfortunately, students at many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are feeling the effects of the digital divide.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This summer, the US Department of Education celebrated 50 years of Title IX while proposing new changes to its regulation. It gave educational institutions better guidance on how to provide students with equitable education free from harassment based on sexual orientation. “Over the last 50 years, Title IX has paved the way for millions of girls and women to access equal opportunity in our nation’s schools and has been instrumental in combating sexual assault and sexual violence in e

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles addresses the crowd at the opening of ASHE's 47th Annual Conference. LAS VEGAS-- Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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The Art & Science of Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When Yul Kim, a 14-year-old student from California, was searching for high school programs, he had a few criteria he was looking for. An ambitious student, he wanted a program that offered a hybrid format that would challenge him in new ways and prepare him well to apply to top universities.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

What are the top 10 most regretted college majors? What may just as noteworthy as what’s on that list is that nearly half of all current job seekers regret their choice of college major, a new ZipRecruiter survey says. The survey asked graduates whether they would choose the same major if they could do college all over again. The happiest respondents earned their degrees in computer and information sciences, and criminology.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

by Adam Matthews. I was excited to attend SRHE’s event, Bridging The Gap: Improving The Relationship Between Higher Education Research And Policy on 4 November 2022. It was the first time I’d been to London since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The event promised to bring together and bridge the gap between those making higher education policy and those researching it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Since the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case of 1978, the Supreme Court has been asked on several occasions to rule on the constitutionality of using race as one factor in higher education admissions. The Court has consistently held that diversity is a compelling interest and that race – not quotas, can be one of many factors in selecting a class of students.

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Experiential Learning Depot

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Authentic presentations are vital components of student-led project-based learning. The idea is for students to share their final products, new skills, and/or knowledge with an authentic audience with the purpose of making an impact. But how? What are some ways of sharing PBL outcomes with a public and relevant audience? Let's talk about that. ​ "Authentic learning" is an important phrase in the project-based learning world.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Female students have put themselves on the plus side of at least one gender gap in K-12 and higher education, new research shows. “In every U.S. state, young women are more likely than their male counterparts to have a bachelor’s degree,” write Richard V. Reeves, the economic studies director, and Ember Smith, a research analyst specializing in children and families, at Brookings, the nonprofit public policy organization.

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Terminalfour

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This week, we’re lifting the veil on split testing, commonly called A/B testing, and when and where you could be using it to optimize your university or college websites, emails, and more.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Part-time faculty at The New School walked out Nov. 16 to protest pay and working conditions, The New York Times reported. With approximately 200 demonstrators present, the strike was the result of years of tension between adjunct faculty and the private New York City school’s administration. The New School’s adjunct professors have not received a raise in four years, leaving their real earnings trailing behind inflation and down 18% from 2018, according to A.C.T.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Changing Higher Ed Podcast 129 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Chris Kuberski: Is Culture the Secret Sauce for Higher Ed Performance? In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton, a leading expert on transformational change management in higher education, and Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College in Freeport, […].

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University Business

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On Wednesday, Charles Robinson was named chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, making history for the flagship campus for appointing its first Black leader. Charles Robinson has been named the seventh Chancellor of the University of Arkansas by the UA System Board of Trustees #WPS pic.twitter.com/L2RakBlzfm. — University of Arkansas (@UArkansas) November 16, 2022.

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Roompact

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This post is one in a series about integrating Restorative Practices into a model for residential learning. Start with the introduction as a primer and explore posts on other strategies you can utilize with a restorative lens. | Introduction | Roommate Agreements | Floor Meetings & Circles | Curriculum Development | Residential Curriculum | Intentional.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Criticisms against Penn State’s moves regarding racial justice are amassing, Spotlight PA reported. In recent months, Penn State officials decided to cancel its plans for a Center for Racial Justice and not to initially cancel a Oct. 24 event involving far-right activists. More than 400 professors and lecturers questioned new President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi’s commitment to racial justice in a letter.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I visited the University of California, Berkeley with my dad and younger brother when I was 11 years old, and afterward, I told my dad that I was going to go to school there. I was accepted as a transfer student from Los Angeles City College, and put myself through undergraduate and graduate school at UC Berkeley. I’m Latinx with light privilege and grew up in East Los Angeles.

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Via's

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

From a Virtual Tour of Germany to Making Gnocchi, Via Observes IEW . Like many of our colleagues in the International Education field, Via will be celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2022 with a wide range of events and activities from November 14-18. . IEW is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education aimed at celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

by Kai Syng Tan. From Leonardo da Vinci (whose trans-disciplinary inventiveness was attributed to his ADHD) to bell hooks (whose professorial role drew on her activism and poetry practice), history has no lack of examples of how creative and neurodivergent processes have produced insights to catalyse social and culture change. There are also growing calls for interdisciplinary and creative approaches prioritising equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to solve wicked global challenges ( AHRC 2022

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Indiana University (IU) Kelley School of Business is partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity for African American men, inviting fraternity members to apply for a fellowship program for the Kelley School’s MBA Program. “We are proud of a heritage at Kelley that highlights the importance of developing leaders who reflect our increasingly diverse society through a learning environment that is supportive for all,” said Dr.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Blogs. What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. 5 principles that make reverse admissions unique. Much has been written this year about emerging alternatives to the traditional university admissions model. With overall college enrollments declining, institutions need to become more creative in their efforts to grow and diversify their student body.

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Campus Sonar

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Ongoing social listening analysis allows you to better understand your baseline conversation and create personal benchmarks, track seasonal changes, evaluate the effects of crises, and measure the impact of new campaigns. We track industry-wide conversation to keep track of trends and analyze our clients’ conversation behavior against a comparable sample.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Belonging, care, accountability, presence, learning and identity. These are the six student-inspired principles that University of Oxford College of Emory Interim Dean Dr. Kenneth Carter has elevated to the faculty level to reignite the community… and it’s working. Oxford College is one of nine different schools that make up Emory University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, will become the president of San José State University. Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson Teniente-Matson will step down from her current position at A&M-San Antonio and start at San José State in January. She has been president at A&M-San Antonio since 2015. “Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson helped Texas A&M University-San Antonio grow into the strong regional university it has become and we are thankful for her se

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Guest blog post by Ray Angle, Assistant Vice President for Career & Professional Development at Gonzaga University and Matt Small, President and CEO of Symplicity.

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PUC

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Coming from Omaha, Nebraska, is freshman business major Allison Arenas-Sosa. While looking at Adventist colleges, she wanted to find a school where she could continue growing spiritually and close to God. Allison shared, “The help I received to be here was always very attentive to me and that made me want to be at PUC.” […].

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CIP

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

CIP staff and students are Europe-bound for this year’s annual Global Engagement Winter Trip! Now entering its second decade, CIP’s Program for Global Engagement provides an excellent opportunity for our students to broaden their horizons, practice their newfound skills, and learn about other cultures in a safe, supervised environment. A total of 33 staff and students hailing from each of our five Centers, will bring their aspiration to be adventurous along as they board their plane in New York

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Dr. Anjalé Welton has been appointed the Rupple-Bascom Professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison (UWM). The professorship gives Welton funds over five years for research- and scholarly-related activities. Dr. Anjalé Welton “School leaders need help cultivating school communities that are racially equitable and just,” Welton said. “The resources provided by the Rupple-Bascom Professorship will help further my existing research-practice partnerships with school leaders engaged in anti-racist ch

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University Business

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

As a senior in high school, Ashley Chetla hoped to find a college where she felt supported – not only as a student, but as a Latina. Chetla enrolled at Cal State Los Angeles, drawn to the university’s status as a Hispanic Serving Institution. “I knew that most of Cal State LA was primarily Latino and Hispanic, and that’s why I actually chose to go there,” said Chetla, now a fourth-year sociology student.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Feedspot Ranks Blog # 37 out of the top 90 Blogs on Higher Education.   I am proud to inform you that my Higher Education Ethics Watch blog was designated as #37 of 90 blogs in the area of higher education by Feedspot.   Blog posted by Dr. Steven Mintz, The Ethics Sage, on November 18, 2022. You can sign up for Steve’s newsletter and learn more about his activities on his website  ( [link] ) and by following him on Facebook at: [link] and on Twitter at: [link].

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

GDPR Compliance for Higher Education Institutions - 11 Ways of doing it right. admin. Fri, 11/18/2022 - 07:19. GDPR was declared on January 25, 2012, implemented on April 27, 2016, and got into effect on May 25, 2018. It replaces the current 28 data protection laws in place across Europe with a single, robust regulation piece that should make cross-border activities within the EU easier and provide universal protection to natural persons.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Registered A pprenticeships—programs that combine school instruction with paid on-the-job training, allowing students to “earn while they learn” — are critical on-ramps to good jobs. 93% of students who complete their Apprenticeships are hired by the companies that they worked for, at an average starting salary of $77,000, according to the Department of Labor.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Image Credit: Pawel Janiak, unsplash, CC0 In this post, Dan Swanton offers an expansive overview of the need for reflective pedagogy in the very ‘rhythm’ of field work. Taking up his own course in GeoSciences, Dan assesses how experiential learning – far beyond a simple CV filler – can be made truly effective through a structural commitment to reflective practice, thereby transforming the way students interact with knowledge and their learning environments.

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