Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 12, 2024
Coursera Launches AI Plagiarism Detector Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 06/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Institutional interest prompted the creation of the new AI tools even as debate rages over AI verification.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
The Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) at the University of Utah is admitting its first cohort of fifteen degree-seeking students incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility. Dr. Hollis Robbins UPEP’s inaugural cohort represents “a bold expression of University of Utah President Taylor Randall’s commitment to unsurpassed social impact in our state and region,” said Dr.
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The Scholarly Teacher
JUNE 12, 2024
Alesia Jennings , Western Carolina University April Tallant , Western Carolina University Key Statement: A six-anchor model to boost new faculty teaching self-efficacy was developed, providing practical applications for faculty development programs and individual course design. Keywords: Engagement, Faculty Development, Course Design Introduction Institutional and social support are important to promote success and retention among faculty (Sun & Simon-Roberts, 2020).
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
Four students at English universities describe how their need for paid work has affected their studies, sleep, health and wellbeing More than half of UK students working long hours in paid jobs Ahead of her January deadlines, Megan Allen, a second-year student, spent December and part of November working full-time in a bar in Leeds. Allen, 19, and studying sociology at Leeds Beckett University, knew her coursework was suffering as she clocked up 40 hours a week in the bar, but needed the money.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 11, 2024
Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco Tim Phang Tue, 06/11/2024 - 03:00 AM The botched rollout of the new federal aid form is more than just a policy failure. It’s a human crisis. Inside Higher Ed’s “Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco” tells the story of the students behind the numbers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 8, 2024
Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with rapper Kendrick Lamar. "I wanted to come out here just to tell y'all how much I appreciate y'all. I'm proud of the city of Compton, I'm proud of Compton College, most importantly I'm proud of the graduates out here," Lamar, a native of Compton, told the graduates.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence is part of the future of higher education. And as more advanced AI solutions hit the market and are incorporated into platforms that colleges and universities are already using, they’ll need to consider some important security implications. While these tools can be great for collecting and sharing data, there’s also a much higher risk of institutions oversharing extremely valuable or personal information.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 13, 2024
The University of Missouri system is removing racial criteria from endowed scholarships, saying they run afoul of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Donors feel disrespected—and some may be ready to go to court. Almost as soon as the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last June, Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey fired off a response.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 13, 2024
The University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts will offer tuition-free course study in its Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs in acting and dramatic writing starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Emily Roxworthy “Removing the tuition burden for the MFA acting and writing programs is an important investment in the future of storytelling and the performing arts,” said Dr.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2024
Privileged access management combines technology and policy to solve a long-standing problem in college and university IT: how to give authorized users administrative (privileged) access to important systems while maintaining control, preserving an audit trail and strengthening security. PAM solutions help IT managers everywhere deal with problems they have wrestled with for years.
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
Lack of maintenance support is creating two-tier higher education system, say experts I once missed four weeks of one module’: the UK students working long hours More than half of full-time students are working long hours in jobs to support themselves at university, spending nearly two days a week in paid employment during term time, owing to the cost of living crisis.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 13, 2024
The Roots of Anti-University Rhetoric Elizabeth Redden Thu, 06/13/2024 - 04:25 PM Bradford Vivian writes that growing anti-university sentiment can be traced to pro-authoritarian movements abroad.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 10, 2024
Molloy University has received a $3.5 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program. Dr. James Lentini “This partnership and collaboration for a grant among seven Catholic universities is unique, creative, and noteworthy,” said Dr. James Lentini, president of Molloy University, which is part of an alliance of seven member institutions from the Lower Hudson Valley Catholic Colleges and Universities Consortium comp
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2024
As the amount of data that higher education institutions collect continues to increase, universities are under rising pressure to keep that data protected. This pressure comes not only from students but from a federal regulation that requires a certain level of data privacy. According to the U.S.
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 11, 2024
Fake populists like Elise Stefanik (Harvard ’06) and Josh Hawley (Yale ’06) attack higher ed to protect corporations and the rich More than a third of Harvard’s graduating seniors are heading into finance or management consulting – two professions notable for how quickly their practitioners “make a bag”, or make money, reports the New York Times. Similar percentages show up in other prestigious universities.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 13, 2024
Treating AI as a co-pilot is tempting, but in learning, the bigger temptation is for students to use it as a subcontractor, and that’s not good. I have a friend who works in an education-related capacity (not as a teacher) who had been putting off their investigations of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and large language models until the end of semester when they had the bandwidth to do some exploring.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 10, 2024
Dr. Terri Gomez has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Dr. Terri Gomez Gomez’s “deep understanding of our campus’ strengths and opportunities; her student-centered approach to leadership; her dedication to faculty and staff excellence; and her unwavering commitment to the success of our diverse students,” said President Dr.
University Business
JUNE 11, 2024
We are now well past the six-month mark for the delayed delivery of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information to college campuses and students. While the Department of Education has announced that a review is being launched to seek recommendations about how to improve the Federal Student Aid office, America is at a crisis point and the situation demands immediate action.
The Guardian Higher Education
JUNE 10, 2024
Degrees often derided as ‘low-value’ or ‘Mickey Mouse’ subjects are praised as vital to UK’s £108bn creative industries Media and communications studies, often derided as “soft”, “low-value” or “Mickey Mouse” subjects, are in fact popular, dynamic and have “profound impact”, according to a report. The British Academy study says that rather than being “low value”, such courses play a vital role in the UK’s £108bn creative industries and have become increasingly relevant in a world grappling with
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 14, 2024
College Board President Will Oversee FAFSA Launch Katherine Knott Fri, 06/14/2024 - 03:01 PM Jeremy Singer, a familiar face in higher-ed circles, will lead the department’s strategy on the 2025–26 aid application.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 13, 2024
While there is a broad understanding that participating in higher education leads to increased levels of civic participation, conflicting narratives exist about this link. So, Ithaka S+R, a research organization that promotes student success and access to higher education, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) teamed up to compile standing research on postsecondary institutions and civic engagement to find out what is really going on behind the scenes.
Symplicity
JUNE 14, 2024
We’re excited to announce the release of our latest product enhancement, the Talent Engagement dashboard! University recruiting teams will have access to more insights than ever before, empowering them to make the best data-driven recruiting decisions.
Roompact
JUNE 12, 2024
Adapted from: Wherever You Go, There You Are College life is a whirlwind. Between classes, work, and the ever-present social scene, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a residential life student staff member. You’re not just a student anymore – you’re a leader, a confidant, an event planner, an academic advisor, and sometimes, a crisis counselor.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 10, 2024
Colleges in Republicans’ Crosshairs Enroll Only a Sliver of U.S. College Students Katherine Knott Mon, 06/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Only about one percent of U.S. undergraduates attend the 12 mostly elite, mostly private institutions under Congressional scrutiny. But conservatives are casting them as emblematic of higher education writ large.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 14, 2024
Six individuals have been recognized in The California State University’s (CSU) first-ever Black Student Success Scholarship Program. Dr. Mildred García “It is my great honor to award the inaugural Black Student Success Scholarship to six extraordinary students who have demonstrated their passion for supporting the Black community in service beyond the classroom,” said Dr.
University Business
JUNE 11, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, change is often viewed with caution. Traditions run deep, and the roadmaps to success are well-trodden but slow to adapt. But at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB and SJU), we’ve embarked on a journey that challenges the norm. Our approach isn’t just about restructuring—it’s about reimagining the future of higher education itself.
Roompact
JUNE 13, 2024
We welcome Paul back to the show this week to discuss his experience creating and overseeing a remote ACUHO-I internship program at Roompact. He shares his reflections on this initiative and advice for others curious about embarking on a similar endeavor.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 14, 2024
Federal Innovation Push Brings ‘Moment of Change’ for Community Colleges kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/14/2024 - 03:00 AM As the National Science Foundation ramps up investment in technological innovation, community colleges are training the workforce needed to support emerging scientific advances.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 13, 2024
While new pathways into the teaching profession appear promising in attracting fresh educators, teacher vacancies, shortages, and morale have continued to worsen in recent years, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board. Megan Boren "The goal of the research is to offer insights for education leaders and policymakers as they target solutions specific to their states and districts," said Megan Boren, the project manager who leads SREB's teacher workforce policy efforts
University Business
JUNE 11, 2024
Lawmakers are exacerbating mistrust in higher education, and it’s up to our leaders to boldly protect the sector from political overreach, Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), says on the second episode of The University Business Podcast. “We need to stand up and defend the principles that caused us to enter leadership roles in the first place,” she says. “It’s not easy, and it might be that you need to re
Roompact
JUNE 11, 2024
In residence life, we’re constantly hiring! Every year, we launch the recruitment and selection process for student staff, exploding the outlook calendars of everyone. From marketing, to reviewing applications, facilitating interviews, and spending out offer letters–it doesn’t stop! Professional staff vacancies can pop up at any time, keeping the hiring cycle humming.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 10, 2024
Auditor Finds University of California Lacks Transparency in Online Courses David Ho Mon, 06/10/2024 - 03:00 AM The UC system will have one year to implement better guidance and transparency measures.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
Ten finalists have been named and are still in the running for the Aspen Institute’s 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Josh Wyner “The 10 Aspen Prize finalists demonstrate how community colleges serving urban and rural communities throughout the country can prepare many more graduates for fulfilling lives and careers in their communities,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JUNE 11, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm is joined by Bruce Dahlgren, CEO of Anthology, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Listeners will gain: - Insights into AI development and how AI can be harnessed as a powerful performance tool. - Strategies for piloting AI to enhance faculty productivity, saving significant time on course preparation. - Guidance on developing proactive AI policy frameworks that address concerns, build consensus
Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)
JUNE 14, 2024
Hello Daniel, You do not know me, but I feel like I know you. Okay, I do not know you, but I know your monsters. Perhaps more importantly (or more frightening), at least five cohorts of University of Connecticut (UConn) Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) master’s students know your monsters, too. I recognize that you may be confused or even scared by this letter.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
JUNE 12, 2024
Divided Over Digital Learning Johanna Alonso Wed, 06/12/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report finds that students are much less likely than their professors to favor in-person instruction, but far more inclined to use (and pay for) generative AI.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 12, 2024
James T. Ham James T. Ham has been appointed director of the Office of Internal Affairs at North Carolina Central University. He has held senior leadership positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Peace Corps. Ham holds a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education from North Carolina Central University and master’s in international education from American University.
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