Campus Sonar

AUGUST 30, 2023

“We report quarterly, but no one really gives feedback.” “Our information goes into an annual board report, and we’re not sure if anyone even reads it.” “We work hard, but don’t always feel seen.” “We have a new leader coming in and want to position our team’s value effectively.” We hear comments like these all the time, and campus communicators are genuinely concerned their efforts are lost in the sea of competing priorities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 31, 2023

Using a grant from the U.S. National Park Service, Howard University is restoring the home of civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell. This endeavor was funded by an African American Civil Rights (AACR) grant from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund, which has given out more than a total of $2 billion in historic preservation grants since 1977.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

What senior year courses should you take to prepare for the college admissions process? Does the senior year even count? Do seniors even have to worry about high school at this point? These are the questions on the mind of high school students as they near the end of their junior year and look forward to their final year of high school. By this point, most college-bound juniors are knee-deep in college visits, building college lists, thinking about the dreaded SAT and ACT tests, and trying to k

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The Scholarly Teacher

AUGUST 30, 2023

Michelle L. Boettcher , Clemson University Key Statement: A short video each week is one way to build community, provide support, and connect with students in teaching any course. Keywords: Videos, Classroom Community, Storytelling Introduction In the midst of the pandemic, students were struggling to keep up with online academic work in conjunction with their fears, isolation, distraction, and desperation related to COVID-19.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

BYU-Idaho and Ensign College will launch truncated bachelor’s degree programs next spring after getting the go-ahead from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Three-year bachelor’s degrees are coming to Brigham Young University–Idaho and affiliated Ensign College next year, following approval of the truncated programs by an accrediting body.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s not enough to make statements. It’s not enough to create working groups. It’s not enough to pay attention to only some parts of the larger problem. When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. (left to right, top to bottom) Dr. Shawnté Elbert; Dr.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As the college admissions process becomes ever more complicated and stressful–and expensive–more and more families are asking the question, “Do I need a college counselor?” While not every family needs personalized guidance through the college admissions maze, many do. To determine whether you need a professional college counselor, consider these seven factors.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Students alleged that a now former Nicholls State University assistant geography professor with a self-described clown “fetish” asked them to paint their own faces or to let him paint them, according to reports from The Nic

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2023

There is is a lot of discussion about what K-12 teachers do and don’t (mostly don’t) receive in terms of training in culturally relevant pedagogy, and it is often traced back to teacher education programs. Too often, we hear administrators complaining about their teachers being unprepared/under-prepared to work with Black students. Likewise, we have witnessed frustration by teachers for the same reasons.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 30, 2023

Researching colleges and universities can be very overwhelming. From guidebooks to college websites, there is a TON of information out there! But reading sources and statistics can only get you so far. There is one invaluable resource in your college search that should not be overlooked: college admissions counselors. If you have the opportunity to connect with a college admissions counselor, whether that is face-to-face on a campus visit or college fair or over email, it is crucial to know what

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University Business

AUGUST 30, 2023

“We’re going to ride the wave and see what happens.” This was an intriguing response from one of Primacy’s higher education clients when discussing the possibility of adopting Meta’s latest social media platform, Threads. It’s a sentiment that captures the challenge many higher education institutions face today: How do we harness the potential of new social platforms while ensuring a well-founded strategy that increases awareness and aids in engagement?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Vermont State University, a union of three struggling colleges, welcomed its first class last week. But with enrollment flagging, the impact of the merger remains uncertain. Students arriving on the former campuses of Northern Vermont University, Castleton University and Vermont Technical College for the start of classes last week were greeted with banners, T-shirts and pennants bearing a different name: Vermont State University, accompanied by the slogan “We Are One.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At the start of 2020, there was robust availability of online higher education, but no one anticipated that a worldwide pandemic called COVID-19 would soon usher in a new world of distance learning. “The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

Families and students often ask us, “does volunteer work matter for college admissions?” Volunteer work can help your college application stand out, especially at highly selective places like Ivy League schools. You will have the chance to list your volunteer work in the activities section of your Common Application, and you also may be able to write about some of your volunteer work in your essays.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

When five undergraduate engineering students from the University of Illinois Chicago began a project to narrow the digital divide in their community, they focused their efforts on the nearby neighborhood of Pilsen. Like many other areas on the south and west sides of Chicago, this vibrant, majority-Latino community significantly lags behind the rest of the city when it comes to high-speed internet access.

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PUC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Bethanee Tabura is studying health sciences and fine arts. From hearing how strong her respective majors are at the college, receiving scholarships from high school, and her mother and sister being PUC alumnas, the decision process on where to attend school was simple. What is your dream job?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 31, 2023

Brown University has launched a Center for Career Exploration to better prepare students for the modern-day workforce. “Brown students are ambitious and driven, and the Center for Career Exploration will provide them with exciting opportunities to grow personally and professionally while they develop their skills and explore career possibilities,” Dr.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 31, 2023

How Much Does College Counseling Cost? Is It Worth the Price? What is college counseling? How much does college counseling cost? These are important questions for parents of college-bound kids. As the college application process has gotten more complex and more competitive, the amount of support for college applicants has blossomed. There are books, YouTube channels , Facebook groups, businesses , and individuals all geared toward helping high school students navigate the college application pro

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 31, 2023

Student says he has been pressured to remove a reference to Antoinette Sandbach, a descendant of a slave merchant The former Tory MP Antoinette Sandbach has threatened the University of Cambridge with legal action after a historian named her as a descendant of merchants who enslaved his ancestors. Malik Al Nasir, a third-year PhD history student at St Catharine’s College, has spent the past 20 years exploring his family’s history of slavery and the wealth that was built from those who enslaved t

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The University of Southern California recently opened its Digital Creative Lab in the basement of the Leavey Library. Designed based on student input, the lab includes an esports arena with professional-grade broadcasting equipment, a podcasting studio, a 3D printer, a video production suite and more. Open 24/7, students can use the lab anytime, either under the supervision of IT staff or independently.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

Nick Bates Nick Bates has been named director of the Howard Thurmond Center for Common Ground at Boston University. He served as the interim director. Bates holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice and master’s in higher education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 31, 2023

Do you dream of studying in the United States? Are you Brazilian? This guide will help you understand the American higher education system and provide you with tops about how to apply to US universities from Brazil. How many students apply to US universities from Brazil? Every year, the Institute of International Education (IIE) publishes statistics on international students studying in the United States.

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College for Creative Study

AUGUST 31, 2023

In an effort to provide a more versatile student experience and continue the College’s tradition of relentless creativity and making, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is introducing Studio Art and Craft. The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the reimagined Studio Art and Craft program. This new program, rooted in CCS’s tradition of making, combines the former Art Practice and Craft and Material Studies majors to emphasize the development of creativity and critical t

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Symplicity

AUGUST 29, 2023

Along with a new school year, this third quarter brings a new release to all Symplicity Recruit premium clients. Here’s everything you need to know about Symplicity Recruit 8.7.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

HBCUs are currently enjoying their highest levels of cultural prominence in decades. Enrollment is soaring and funding is increasing. And some expect application numbers to improve even further this year as a result of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. Although HBCUs are more mainstream than ever, a new report from EAB, the educational consulting firm focused on enrollment management, student success, and institutional strategy, shows that the students who s

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 30, 2023

This month we are providing tips on how to write the perfect college essay. We have already discussed how the main focus of your essay needs to be YOU and how you need to “go deep” with you essay by writing about something personal. Now that you have considered what you want to say, you need to focus on how to say. When it comes to questions about the structure of your personal statement, we always begin with this essential piece of advice: Tell a Good Story.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Few college presidents can casually mention being good friends with Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, when discussing the implication of AI in higher education. But upon closer examination of the dynamic career of businessman, author, Toastmasters award winner and High Point University (N.C.) President Nido Qubein, it seems quite natural when he does just that.

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EAB

AUGUST 28, 2023

Blogs Most strategic plans fail to set useful goals. Why these mistakes make it impossible to meet institutional objectives. Everyone agrees that a strategic plan should set clear institutional goals. The plan should serve as the “North Star” guiding what is otherwise “a series of individual faculty entrepreneurs held together by a common grievance over car parking,” as Clark Kerr famously quipped.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2023

Four universities will be excluded this year from the Campus Pride’s Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities list. These colleges were previously honored on this list but due to the new state laws in Florida and Texas that effectively ban LGBTQ+ inclusion programs and services, the new restrictions will result in a lower rating for all colleges in these effected states.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Union Employees Arrested for Trespassing on Community College Campus Featured Image at Top of Article HACCLancasterArrest.jpg kathryn.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Universities in Florida and Texas were excluded from a national list of LGBTQ-friendly schools put together annually by Campus Pride. In presenting the 2023-2024 list this week, the nonprofit group said the exclusions were a result of new state laws that “endanger and harm LGBTQ people.” Every year, Campus Pride, a nonprofit group that advocates for safer and more LGBTQ-friendly colleges, issues a compilation of the “Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities’’ and the “Absolute W

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

University accommodation should be treated as a right. We need action to curb this exploitation of young people As the shorter summer evenings signal the start of a new academic year, a chilling wind of anxiety will take hold for many university students. But it’s not necessarily school-related stress or nerves about leaving home that is causing them to worry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2023

The turmoil at West Virginia University continues. Faculty members will vote next week on resolutions to express no confidence in embattled president E. Gordon Gee and to oppose his proposed cuts to the university’s academic programs, which will affect roughly 2% of the student body. E. Gordon Gee, president of West Virginia University The no-confidence resolution accuses Gee of mismanaging the school’s finances by claiming unrealistically that he would grow enrollment to 40,000 while spending o

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Ed.gov Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

The 9th Annual ED Games Expo will occur September 19-22, 2023 in-person at the Kennedy Center REACH and locations across Washington, DC, and through a livestreamed virtual event on September 21. The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing education technology (EdTech) innovations created through more than 50 programs at the Institute Continue Reading The post Announcing the 9th Annual ED Games Expo appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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University Business

AUGUST 31, 2023

Diego Fonseca looked at the computer and took a breath. It was his final attempt at the math placement test for his first year of college. His first three tries put him in pre-calculus, a blow for a student who aced honors physics and computer science in high school. Functions and trigonometry came easily, but the basics gave him trouble. He struggled to understand algebra, a subject he studied only during a year of remote learning in high school.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Sets World Record—in the Stands Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1635548628.jpg jessica.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evidence about the pernicious influence of racism on medical care continues to grow. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that higher rates of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial women report feeling mistreated during maternity care compared to white women. Days later, scientists published a paper showing that incorrect blood oxygen readings from pulse oximeters—which often don’t work as well for darker-skinned people—led to delays in COVID treatment for Black and Hisp

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