Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Despite pledges from campus leaders to diversify all facets of their institutions, faculty have remained stubbornly white, according to a new report from the Education Trust, a non-profit that works to close opportunity and achievement gaps. “It reflects something that we’ve long known,” said Dr. Kimberly A. Griffin, professor and dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland. “ That the student body is diversifying much faster than the faculty is. ” The report, based on 2020 da

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University Business

DECEMBER 8, 2022

HBCUs are getting an admissions boost from a top-notch CRM system acquired through a nonprofit initiative to level the playing field in higher ed technology. CRM, for those who don’t know, stands for customer relationship management, and it can be critical to successful recruitment and enrollment. But due to the cost of some CRM technology, a number of HBCUs were losing ground due to their outdated admissions platforms—in fact, a few were still processing paper applications, says Cecilia M

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Since late 2021, when Google announced that it would impose a 100-terabyte limit on the unlimited free storage it had been offering to higher education institutions through its Google Workspace for Education platform, universities around the country have been paying closer attention to the data stored by their users on Google Cloud. Google implemented the policy not only because the storage required by universities has grown unmanageable but also because universities — for the most part unwillin

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Campaign group calls for institutions to be accountable via short-term assessments after 59% missed goals The majority of UK universities have failed to meet their carbon reduction targets, figures reveal. The sector had a goal to reduce emissions directly controlled by institutions by 43% between 2005-06 and 2020-21. Continue reading.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Dr. Kayon Hall wants to change the way academia thinks about undocumented students. “Black and undocumented students are socially and politically left out of the conversation,” said Hall, an assistant professor of higher education administration at Kent State University in Ohio. This year, Hall published an article with the Journal of First-Generation Student Success about the lived experiences of Black undocumented students, highlighting the ways higher education has excluded them from immigrat

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University Business

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Cover the basics, offer hands-on training and adhere to privacy and ethics. These are three of the six must-have modules for a cybersecurity course, and these 10 colleges have them all. Educational institutions are in dire need of cybersecurity professionals as criminal organizations continue to set their sights on the education sector. Since the pandemic, the increased reliance on digital technology, such as virtual meetings and online learning, has created additional pathways enabling bad acto

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Colleges and universities are spending millions of dollars every year to keep their networks safe from cyberattacks — no small task in the face of persistent ransomware from hackers who remain drawn to higher education as a target. And the financial commitment universities make is just part of the challenge. Attackers and the developers of security tools are playing an endless game of cat and mouse, as tools are updated to shore up vulnerabilities while attackers continually probe for new ways i

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and higher education institutions have fed the public a steady diet of bad enrollment news. Public health concerns increased responsibilities to care for and educate school-aged children and disrupted jobs and industries. All these factors contribute to recent enrollment declines at institutions of higher education.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 9, 2022

8 handy tips for selecting the best Alumni Management Software. editor. Fri, 12/09/2022 - 08:24. Finding a replacement for maintaining alumni records using conventional excel sheets will often be the main focus of your institute’s alumni committee. Trust us, you can avoid the complex tasks of navigating spreadsheets by carefully choosing the best alumni management software.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

University esports programs have undergone a major evolution in recent years, expanding beyond a niche opportunity for student engagement to full-blown competitive teams that support their own career development programs, curriculums and more. The growth of scholastic esports programs has coincided with a massive boom in the greater esports world — which, according to one estimate, could be a $5.74 billion industry as early as 2030.

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Via's

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Companies Team Up to Make Travel Affordable & Accessible for All . When StudentUniverse Business Development Manager Carlo Fabros first encountered Via at the 2019 CCIS Study Abroad Conference, he saw the potential for a great partnership between the two organizations. . Carlo Fabros, Business Development Manager at StudentUniverse. So did Via. Both share a commitment to powering global travel.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2022

For close to a year, I have been strategizing and working with Randy Raymond, a software engineer at Google, to make access to computer science education the new “Space Race” and create models that schools can scale to deliver instruction to students. We believe that this movement can be expanded and go a long way towards increasing diversity in fields like engineering and computing.

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Expectations for communication skills are high for students entering college and even higher for graduating students transitioning to their careers. Following the shift to distance learning and hybrid work, effective written and cross-channel communication is more critical than ever. Higher-education institutions now have a deeper responsibility to teach students how to communicate effectively to help them succeed beyond graduation. .

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Symplicity

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Understanding the wants and needs of early talent are some of the most valuable resources to any recruiter. Much like other generations, Gen Z is a generation that has set expectations for their future careers and employers. During the fall season, Symplicity Recruit conducted a student survey to get a sense of what’s important to students nearing graduation.

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CIP

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I t takes many hands to support families in their journey toward success - no matter what that definition of success may be. The professional and personal partnerships we forge along the way are truly incredible, and organizations like the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) have helped fill an important need by bringing us closer together, sharing best practices, and reminding us of the purpose behind what we do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Dr. John B. King Jr., who served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, will become the 15th chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), effective January 2023. Dr. John B. King Jr. "I am humbled and honored to accept the position of chancellor and to advance Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision to make SUNY the best statewide system of public higher education in our nation,’" King said.

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Written communication ranks as a top skill employers want to see in new graduates—and one that will become increasingly important in a workforce that communicates and collaborates digitally. But how can institutions make sure students get writing support, without placing the burden on instructors who might not have the time or confidence required to give it?

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Blogs. The 50 most in-demand skills for graduates of your master's programs. We know that graduate students often enroll to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for bigger and better professional opportunities. But which skills do employers seek most frequently, and which mater’s programs offer top skills to students? Our researchers analyzed job postings data nationwide to determine the top 50 most in-demand skills for professionals with a master’s degree.

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Terminalfour

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Students are under increasing pressures, and are looking beyond the academics at what student life is like at universities and colleges. Higher education institutions have an opportunity to highlight their wellness programs as part of the university experience to help student conversions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Williams College faculty voted 81-5 to approve the creation of an Asian American studies (AAS) concentration beginning Fall 2023, The Williams Record reported. The vote – done at a Dec. 7 faculty meeting – will make Williams the first small liberal arts college in New England to establish such a program, according to Dr. Stephen Tifft, chair of the Committee on Educational Affairs (CEA) and professor of English.

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As monks chanted evening prayers in the dimly lit Saint John’s University church, members of the student LGBTQ organization, QPLUS, were meeting in a dedicated, Pride flag-lined lounge at the institution’s sister Benedictine college, a few miles away across Minnesota farmland. To Sean Fisher, a senior who identifies as non-binary and helps lead QPLUS, its official recognition and funding by Saint John’s and the College of Saint Benedict is welcome proof of the Catholic schools’ “acknowledging qu

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EAB

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Blogs. The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts. Findings from EAB’s new survey of presidents, provosts, and VPEMs. The pressure is on for graduate programs. As undergraduate enrollment and net tuition revenue continue to fall, university leaders are doubling down on graduate and other adult-serving programs as a source of enrollment and revenue.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Top 10 benefits of cloud-based Library Management Software. admin. Tue, 12/06/2022 - 20:07. Colleges may not look much like they did a few years back. The increasing advancement of cutting-edge technologies such as cloud, mobile, digital, and analytics have transformed the way libraries offer many services. It’s the time of Library Management Software.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has launched an initiative to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education nationally. U.S. Deputy Education Secretary Cindy Marten This new Raise the Bar: STEM Excellence for All Students initiative aims to help implement equitable, high-quality STEM education for students from Pre-K to higher ed in order to ensure career readiness and global competitiveness.

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Symplicity

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Every recruiter knows that recruiting season is one of the most stressful times of the year. Searching for best-fit early talent is a challenging task. Despite the fact that recruiters spend less than 10 seconds reading a resume, it takes them days to look through long lists of candidates and decide on which ones they want to pursue. A platform like Recruit alleviates some of the most tedious aspects of recruiting by allowing the recruiter to focus on engagement instead of screening.

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Edu Alliance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Why is that a problem? December 5, 2022 by Dean Hoke : In the newest edition of the 2022 Open Doors Report, US university’s international student enrollment shows encouraging signs. International students coming to the United States are reported at 948,519, which nears the pre-pandemic level. However, the number of Americans studying abroad in 2020-21 was 14,549 compared to 162,633 in 2019-20 and the high watermark of 350,000 in 2018-19.

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University Business

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Alert to administrators seeking student success solutions: the needs of today’s incoming students do not resemble those of past generations. While the impact of unfinished learning in K-12 is well known to higher ed leaders, what may be less obvious is that hybrid learning and other pandemic-driven adjustments are seen as the “new normal” by incoming college students, according to the new “ Navigating the Recovery ” report from higher ed consultants EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Legalized betting on college sports took center stage on the second day of the Sports Business Journal Intercollegiate Athletic Forum (IAF) Thursday in Las Vegas, with panels focusing on the opportunities and threats for schools from gambling and its effect on the mental health of athletes. Gambling on college sports has exploded since the Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize it in 2018.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Last Updated on December 9, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Do you have a loved one who is planning on interning abroad in the new year? If so, we have great news — we’ve narrowed down some ideas for gifts that you can give the special intern or interns in your life. . Drumroll, please! Here are the top 10 gifts for interns this holiday season: #1: Travel journal.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Only 179 out of 240 existing teacher training courses have been accredited under DfE’s new standards from 2024 England’s teacher shortage could worsen after the government rejected appeals by dozens of established providers to gain official accreditation for their initial teacher training courses. Only 179 out of 240 existing courses have been accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) under its new standards for initial teacher training from 2024, and the DfE has now turned down all appea

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Experiential Learning Depot

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A project-based learning portfolio is an excellent strategy for demonstrating and showcasing evidence of learning, especially when student-led. ​ Project portfolios are great for evaluating project based learning projects as single experiences as well as on a more grand, comprehensive level. For this reason, I love to start self-directed project-based learning project experiences with the end in mind.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard will become the sixth president of Harvey Mudd College, effective Jul. 1, 2023. Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Nembhard is currently dean and Roy J. Carver Professor of Engineering at the University of Iowa College of Engineering. Previously, she has served in academic leadership positions at Oregon State University and The Pennsylvania State University.

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AIFS Abroad

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Last Updated on December 7, 2022 by Cat Rogliano. Looking for some shopping inspiration? If you’re searching for gifts for someone in your life who loves traveling or will  study abroad in 2023 , don’t miss these amazing gift options for international travelers. . Here are our picks for the top 10 best gifts for study abroad students in 2023: #1: Travel Cup Holders for Your Luggage.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Belle Wheelan begin their discussion of the tsunami of issues facing higher ed and accreditation today, recent SACSCOC standards, her response to criticism of accreditation, and Wheelan’s assessment of what the future holds for SACSCOC. McNaughton and Wheelan, President of SACSOC, discuss challenges and issues facing higher ed accreditation from the accreditor's point of view.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 5, 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Kenyon College President Dr. Sean Decatur will be stepping down from his current role at the end of 2022 to become president of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in April 2023. Dr. Sean M. Decatur Decatur has been the school’s president for almost a decade, his tenure having begun in 2013. Under his leadership, the school made impressive gains in student body strength and diversity, financial aid resources, faculty breadth and distinction, and campus enhancements.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How Can UX Boost Higher Ed Enrollment? User experience (UX) design is the multifaceted process of defining how users interact with your website. It requires you to get to know your user to determine what journey you can create to meet their unique needs. Investing in UX early on as part of your higher ed marketing strategy will allow you to deliver a curated experience that garners value.

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