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This Meeting Couldn’t Have Been an Email

Roompact

This meeting could have been an email. How many times have you said this? How many times have you heard this? Within higher education, were notorious for having standing meetings that are often longer than they need to be, knowing that the information could have been communicated via email. Amidst the chaos that was my.

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When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy What happens when we strip education of its resources, devalue its professionals, and politicize its purpose? Were finding out in real-time, and nowhere are the consequences more alarming than in our efforts to diversify the educator workforce. America is undergoing a calculated retreat in federal education policy. From the rise of anti-DEI rhetoric to the elimination of critical educator preparation grants and the erosion of support for education research at the Institu

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5 Ways To Implement AI Effectively Into Faculty Work

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Much of the attention given to artificial intelligence in higher education has focused on preventing students from using such tools to cheat, but AI experts say the technology also offers valuable potential for assisting faculty in both teaching and research. As record numbers of higher ed faculty report burnout, the right AI tools may be able to help alleviate stress.

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Gen Z students in Manchester to learn ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and time management

The Guardian Higher Education

Thousands of digital natives to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone Thousands of gen Z students in Greater Manchester are to learn soft skills such as empathy and time-management in a UK-first trial aimed at teaching everyday but essential tools. The pioneering programme will teach young people how to thrive in the workplace after employers said digital natives were too afraid to speak on the phone or do job interviews.

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What Is the Good, Better, Best Model?

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Leveraging Staged Growth for Online Learning Infrastructure When it comes to building a successful online learning ecosystem in higher education, theres no magic switch to flip and certainly no one-size-fits-all strategy to follow. For colleges and universities navigating the complex shift to digital, growth isnt linear. Its staged. Enter the Good, Better, Best model, one of the most effective techniques an institution can use to grow online.

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Dr. Terrell L. Strayhorn few years ago, Liu (2023) published, Everyone is Talking about Belonging in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Her opening lines were perennial: Its everywhere. College t-shirts, notepads, and posters proclaim, You Belong! That was true then and it still rings true today. Indeed, belonging is proudly displayed on a larger-than-life sign at Kent States library.

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How to Optimize the Classroom Technology You Already Have

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Amid fears of possible federal funding cuts, colleges and universities are looking for ways to use existing technology, such as collaboration platforms, without reinvesting major dollars. The University of California, Berkeley, for example, is being extra cautious in investing in equipment, but as part of a public institution, the IT team is used to working within these constraints, according to Erfan Mojaddam, the universitys deputy chief academic technology officer.

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Wellsley College: Progressive in Theory. Right Wing in Practice.

Higher Education Inquirer

The ongoing faculty strike at Wellesley College reveals, in stark terms, the reality of the two-tier faculty system that has come to define much of American higher education. Despite its reputation as a progressive liberal arts institution, Wellesleylike many of its peersrelies heavily on contingent faculty to carry out the core educational mission, while systematically denying them the security and respect afforded to their tenured counterparts.

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Leading Scholars Gather for Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course in Denver

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Fred A. Bonner The annual Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course on African Americans and Education convened Wednesday ahead of the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), bringing together prominent scholars and emerging researchers in the field of Black educational studies. The day-long event featured presentations from renowned scholars including Dr.

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Debunking Myths About Data Breach Disclosures in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Sooner or later, every university will experience a breach of its student data, which includes all sorts of personally identifiable information. Data breaches involve not only digital information but also paper records, recordings of human speech and other forms of communication. And while we tend to think of data breaches as being intentional, with attackers plotting to steal information, many data breaches are accidental, such as a university employee accidentally emailing a sensitive document

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From the ResEdChat Archives: Engaging Students Through Food and Culture with DaVaughn Vincent-Bryan

Roompact

In this episode of Roompacts ResEdChat podcast, co-hosts Paul Gordon Brown and Camille Bonar welcomed DaVaughn Vincent-Bryan, then the Associate Director of Residence Life at the University of Pittsburgh. Their conversation explores a powerful but often underutilized tool in residence life programming: food.

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NSF Director Resigns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation, resigned Thursday after more than five years at the helm. His resignation comes less than one week after he issued sweeping priority changesincluding terminating funding for projects that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion or combating misinformationat the independent agency that funds billions of dollars to nonmedical university research each year.

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Carnegie Classifications Unveils Major Redesign to Better Reflect Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ted Mitchell The Carnegie Classification system, long considered the definitive framework for categorizing U.S. higher education institutions, unveiled a significant redesign today that fundamentally changes how colleges and universities are classified and evaluated. The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced two major updates: a revised "Institutional Classification" replacing the historic Basic Classification, and an entire

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What is a ‘governing document’ in the University of Sussex?

SRHE

by GR Evans The Office for Students has found that the Trans and Non-Binary Equality Policy Statement of the University of Sussex involves breach of two of the relevant OfS Regulatory Requirements in late March 2025, and imposed an unprecedentedly substantial fine. The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable t

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My Experience Studying Global Health

Hope College Network

As a second-semester junior, I can honestly say that the global health department has been one of my favorite parts of my Hope experience so far. Coming to college, I was a communication and Spanish double major. I had never heard of global health but did not foresee myself having an interest in medicine, clinical or otherwise. God had other plans for me, though.

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Here is the best 40-year ROI of public college bachelor’s degrees

University Business

Students preparing for life at sea are projected to make the highest ROI on their bachelor’s degrees from a public college or university over the span of their career, according to an updated database from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University. Six of the 10 public institutions with the highest average ROI 40 years following a student’s enrollment predominantly focused on maritime-related fields, such as port and shipping administration, ocean engineering

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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

O Joshua Williams n a busy Monday morning at the beginning of the Fall semester, Maria came into my office looking for support to purchase textbooks. She had been waiting outside the door before the office opened, anxiously checking her phone for updates on whether her son was going to be granted a hearing date to commute his sentence. He had been incarcerated for four years, and in that time, Marias world had changed.

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Small College America – Profile: Davidson College

Edu Alliance Journal

April 21, 2025, by Dean Hoke : With this profile of Davidson College, I complete the tenth and final entry in my series exploring small colleges across the United States. This journey has deepened my appreciation for the distinct contributions and lasting impact of these diverse institutions. Collectively, these colleges have further strengthened my belief in the diversity, resilience, and enduring importance of American higher education and reaffirmed the vital role that small colleges continu

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Open Enrollment: Choose your MVP (Most Valuable Plan) with insights from the Benefits Toolkit

CU Work-Life Balance

The University of Colorados Open Enrollment allows faculty and staff to make changes to their benefits for the new plan year, beginning July 1. Choosing a health plan from CUs four options can be complex especially with the introduction of the new Pathway plan this year. Employee Services has created a new tool to help you examine each plans fundamentals and pick the best plan for your needs.

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The 5 essential questions for college presidents navigating today’s crisis

University Business

In this moment of extraordinary uncertainty, college and university presidents find themselves navigating an unforgiving landscape: political scrutiny, financial volatility, eroding public trust, and shifting student expectations. But within this complexity lies a tremendous opportunityto lead with renewed clarity, to reaffirm our purpose, and to shape the future of higher education for the better.

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Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly 90% of employers plan to maintain or increase hiring for the Class of 2025 graduates, but overall hiring projections have fallen sharply from earlier forecasts, according to a new report released today by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The "Job Outlook 2025 Spring Update" found that while 24.6% of employers anticipate increasing their hiring and 64.6% expect to maintain current levels, significant planned cuts by some larger companies have reduced the overall h

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What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data Katherine Knott Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM More than 1,500 students from nearly 250 colleges have had their visas revoked, but who they areand why theyve been targetedis still largely unknown.

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How Can Institutions Best Support Their Online Learners?

Higher Education Today

Title: Supporting Online Learners: Insights from SUNYs Campus Coaching Programs Authors: Marjorie Dorim-Williams, Jlynn Castleman, Parker Cellura, Rebekah ODonoghue, and Makoto Toyoda Source: MDRC The structure and delivery of online programs can have significant impacts on a students ability to succeed. After examining success coaching practices at three State University of New York institutions, the authors of new analysis from MDRC.

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AI in higher education: Unlocking creativity in an era of declining enrollment

University Business

After years of working with higher education institutions across the U.S., Ive seen firsthand how university marketing teams are feeling the pressure. With national enrollment down 7.5% and competition heating up for a shrinking pool of prospective students, these teams are being asked to do more than ever craft compelling content, engage stakeholders, support fundraising, and drive measurable results all while budgets keep tightening.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education's controversial February "Dear Colleague" letter that critics had denounced as an unprecedented attempt to restrict DEI initiatives nationwide.

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Beyond ‘Prestige’: New Carnegie Classification Focuses on Student Success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Beyond Prestige: New Carnegie Classification Focuses on Student Success kathryn.palmer Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:00 AM The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education debut a new classification system focused on student success.

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AV Tools Help the Transition from the Operating Room to the Classroom

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

At Emory University School of Medicine, I provide tailored audiovisual solutions for practicing physicians who must balance patient care with teaching responsibilities all without the convenience of dedicated classrooms. They go to whatever room is ready for their class on a given day, meaning they dont have the luxury of mastering a single rooms technology.

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

The Change Leader, Inc.

April 22, 2025 · Episode 256 Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges 33 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. How higher ed leaders are using capital funding strategieslike P3s, bonds, and donor partnershipsto fix infrastructure and housing gaps. As traditional state capital support declines, colleges and universities are turning to new capital funding strategies in higher education to address urgent infrast

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Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, ending a pause that has been in effect since March 2020. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the federal student loan portfolio, which currently includes 42.7 million borrowers owing more than $1.6 trillion.

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Florida’s Own DOGE Reviews Faculty Research, Grants

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Floridas Own DOGE Reviews Faculty Research, Grants Ryan Quinn Fri, 04/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Multiple states have created entities named after the federal Department of Government Efficiency. The Sunshine States version is targeting colleges and universities.

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Perspectives on international student transitions: Part 2

Teaching Matters Academic Support

University of Edinburgh stock image from Moray House School of Education and Sport. Credit: Sam Ingram-Sills (Whitedog Photography) In the second blog post on the topic of international student transitions, Hannah Jones and Shirley Tian reflect on the pedagogical practices that can support international student transitions. In Part 1 , Hannah and Shirley explain who they are, how the collaboration came about, and answer two questions on the topic: ‘What is transition and why is the topic o

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We have met the enemy.

Higher Education Inquirer

Class conflict has always been woven into the fabric of American higher education. The struggle over access, affordability, and control of knowledge production has long pitted economic elites against working-class and middle-class students, faculty, and staff. Since the 1960s, these tensions have only deepened, exacerbated by policy shifts that have served to entrench inequality rather than dismantle it.

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Higher Education Non-Exempt Staff Numbers Continue Seven-Year Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The non-exempt staff workforce at U.S. colleges and universities has steadily declined over the past seven years, with both full-time and part-time positions showing significant reductions, according to new research from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). The organization's latest workforce trends report, "The Non-Exempt Higher Education Staff Workforce: Trends in Composition, Size, and Equity," reveals a 9 percent overall decrease in full-time non

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No NIH Grants for Colleges With DEI Programs or Israel Boycotts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

No NIH Grants for Colleges With DEI Programs or Israel Boycotts Katherine Knott Wed, 04/23/2025 - 03:00 AM Colleges will have to comply with new certification requirements in order to receive any funding from the NIH, effective immediately.

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Successful Budget Planning: Improve Financial Management by Connecting Facilities, Capital Projects, and Operations

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, May 15that 2 p.m. ET In higher education, effective budgeting is essential for sustaining academic excellence, supporting strategic growth, and ensuring long-term financial stability. However, aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and significant funding deficits complicate leaderships ability to properly budget in the long term, which can lead to unwanted financial surprises.

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Why College Matters: Out of Touch with Social Class Realities

Higher Education Inquirer

Serve Marketing's Why College Matters media campaign stacks the deck in favor of higher education and expects consumers to believe the story they tell. The problem with this campaign, and its anonymous funders, is that for many folks, college (and life after college) is problematic at best and oppressive at worst. The Higher Education Disconnect: What Survey Results Miss About Americans' Real Concerns The Why College Matters campaign presents data suggesting Americans' perceptions of higher educ

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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday. The ambitious expansion strategy, approved by Rice's Board of Trustees, will grow the undergraduate student body to approximately 5,200 students while significantly increasing graduate enrollment to reach a projected total university enrollment of 9,500 students.