Hope College Network
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The days between Christmas and New Years are some of my favorites. I love the anticipation of a fresh start, the inclination to take inventory and set goals, and the hope of a new year lingering in the near future. At the same time, coming back for spring semester can be hard. Christmas break isn’t as long as summer, so I don’t ever feel quite as rested or ready to jump back into another semester.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. The announcement from the American Council of Education (ACE) on Thursday, recognizes Howard's designation as an institution of very high research spending and doctorate production, a status that f
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The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as Silicon Valley planned between Oxford and Cambridge The University of Cambridge risks losing unbelievable talent owing to a drop-off in funding for PhDs, the vice-chancellor has cautioned. Prof Deborah Prentice, who took over as vice-chancellor in 2023, described PhD students as the lifeblood of the universitys research and innovation work, and expressed concern that funding from research councils had dropped off significantly.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
An art assignment using generative AI sparked fierce controversy, vandalism and the specter of Hitler at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, last falland then offered a lesson in navigating student anxiety about the technology. Last November, a hallway on the first floor of the fine arts building at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, transformed into a contentious forum for an ongoing debate: Should generative artificial intelligence have a place in making art?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S. are making creative use of millions of dollars in federal funding to narrow the digital divide and support the upward mobility of both their students and members of the community. Created by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program has distributed more than $262 million to 93 colleges and universities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In a fast-paced society influenced by various factors, including commercialism, political discourse, technology, social media, and economics, the term self- Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee care fails to be a mainstream pillar in culture, practice, and conversations. Instead, a nation desperately in need of skills on how to participate in civil discourse and navigate complex decision-making has found cancel culture, knee-jerk reactions, and manipulative fear-laced tactics to be the best ways to address
University Business
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Strong leadership is needed now more than ever as higher education faces numerous challenges in 2025, from funding and technology to the changing perceptions of DEI and the continual difficulties of articulating the value proposition of a post-secondary degree. In this informational Q&A, Senior Lecturer on Education James P. Honan at the Harvard Graduate School of Education identifies the core skills that leaders need to help guide their institutions through these difficult times, while prov
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The Guardian Higher Education
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The government should not stand aloof as a crisis unfolds in our universities. A new settlement is needed In one of David Lodges famous campus novels, a young English literature lecturer pictures her university as the ideal human community, where people were free to pursue excellence and selffulfilment, each according to their own rhythm and inclination.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. The dramatic decline signals a potential end to a controversial practice that critics have long condemned as perpetuating inequality in higher education.
University Business
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Building authentic student connections in higher education isnt just a valuable nice-to-haveits essential for ensuring their success. For college students, particularly those from first-generation or underserved backgrounds, connections with professors, advisors, and peers often determine whether they struggle or thrive. Ive seen this play out firsthand as an educator and someone who benefited from meaningful support throughout my academic journey.
College for Creative Study
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Camille Guellec fell in love with the art of rug design during her time at CCS. Drawn to the hands-on creativity of tufting, she built her own tufting frame with help from faculty and friends in the Fiber & Textiles program creating a tool for not just herself, but future students to use to explore the craft. Through her minor in Fashion Accessories Design, she gained the skills to land herself a job crafting bags for an iconic design house before finding her way back to where it all began.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Seton Hall officials have said little amid allegations that President Joseph Reilly ignored sexual abuse. Now the university is disputing reports that he violated TitleIX. After weeks of relative silence, Seton Hall University has provided a resounding defense of embattled president Joseph Reilly, who has been accused of overlooking allegations of sexual misconduct in his past role.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Fifteen community colleges across the United States are testing an innovative approach that could revolutionize how these institutions serve their communities and Dr. Karen A. Stout measure success. The Community Vibrancy Framework, developed by Achieving the Dream (ATD), moves beyond traditional metrics of student completion to create a more comprehensive model of institutional and community transformation.
University Business
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Choosing a career and selecting a college major are critical decisions that shape students’ futures. These choices impact their job prospects, financial stability and overall life satisfaction. The challenges they encounter in deciding on a career path and college major call for guidance and information to help them make informed and confident choices.
Teaching Matters Experiential Learning
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Credit: Pixabay In this captivating blog post, Dr. Yoko Matsumoto-Sturt, a Lecturer in Japanese Studies at The University of Edinburgh, introduces an innovative approach to humanities education through her course, “Supernatural Japan: Doing Japanology through Yokai.” Dr. Matsumoto-Sturt explores the transformative potential of experiential learning to deepen students’ understanding of complex cultural concepts by actively engaging them in practical, hands-on activities.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Colleges are embedding student career development in the classroom. Theyre relying on faculty to lead the charge. Its spring semester and a junior-level student just knocked on a professors office door. The student has dropped by to talk about summer internships; theyre considering a career in the faculty members discipline, but they feel nervous and a little unsure about navigating the internship hunt.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In a mounting crisis at the U.S. Department of Education, teachers, students and union leaders are planning to rally Wednesday against recent actions by Elon Musk's Elon Musk Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that they say threaten both educational research and student privacy. The protest comes just days after DOGE abruptly terminated 89 contracts worth $881 million at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), effectively shuttering much of the department's research arm.
University Business
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Achieving the Dream, the community college advocacy nonprofit, is currently testing a new framework which it believes can help two-year institutions reestablish themselves as community engines for socioeconomic mobilityand win over declining public perception in the sector. The Community Vibrancy Framework demands institutions move beyond current student success measures and instead analyze regional impact on industry, environment and people.
Teaching Matters Online Learning
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Credit: Jingjing Wang In this extra post, 4th year medical student, Jess McKenzie, explores how AI can play a role in the development of OSCES (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) in medical education. Introduction OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) represent an integral way of assessing skills key for success as a medical professional.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Four questions for James DeVaney and Sarah Dysart on this role at Michigans Center for Academic Innovation. The mission of the Center for Academic Innovation at the University of Michigan is to collaborate across campus and around the world to create equitable, lifelong educational opportunities for learners everywhere. Over the past 10 years since CAIs inception and evolution, the center has emerged as a model and leading voice in the broader postsecondary conversations around enhancing educati
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
What better way to kick off a Friday morning than by witnessing many Black intellectuals enrich the knowledge community and maximize their positive impact as Nelson Pham part of a gathering hosted by the HBCU STEM US. As numerous fellows entered the African American Hall of Fame at Morehouse College, the Dean of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division, Dr.
University Business
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that test-optional admissions policiesdesigned to level the playing fieldmay be making it harder for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into top colleges. Published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the study found that students who did not submit SAT or ACT scores were at a major disadvantage.
Gray Associates
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Making strategic decisions about faculty hiring can be challenging, but asking the right questions can ease the process and help avoid costly mistakes. Consider key factors like enrollment trends, instructional costs, course overlap, and institutional priorities. By leveraging data on student credit hours, faculty workloads, and departmental costs, institutions can make informed choices that balance academic needs with financial sustainability.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Is DOGE Digging Around in Student Data? Liam Knox Sat, 02/08/2025 - 09:05 AM Elon Musks government efficiency office may have access to sensitive student information, raising alarms about privacy and threatening to throw the federal aid system into crisis.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The College Futures Foundation has released a comprehensive report highlighting California's push to achieve 70% postsecondary attainment by 2035, while revealing significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in college completion rates across the state. Currently, just 56% of California adults aged 25-64 hold a postsecondary degree or credential, according to the February 2025 report.
Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Data Identity Framework from Amelia Parnells You Are a Data Person (2021) empowers higher education professionals to use data effectively by leveraging their unique strengths. Its six componentsCuriosity and Inquiry, Research and Analysis, Communication and Consultation, Campus Context, Industry Context, and Strategy and Planninghighlight diverse abilities.
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The Higher Education Inquirer (HEI) champions the rights of academic workers and critically examines the changing landscape of work in higher education, connecting it to broader economic trends Focus on Adjunct Faculty and Labor Conditions: HEI frequently highlights the precarious working conditions of adjunct faculty (grad assistants, contingent instructors, and researchers) who make up a significant portion of the teaching workforce in higher education, especially in online programs.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
NIH Moves to Slash Funding for Research, Leaving Universities on the Hook kathryn.palmer Sat, 02/08/2025 - 12:20 PM Federal officials said the change would save up to $4 billion. College leaders argue the cut will slow advances for millions of patients in need of critical breakthroughs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Westmoreland County Community College has appointed Dr. Kristin L. Mallory as its next president, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution. Dr. Kristin Mallory Mallory, who currently serves as vice president for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland, will assume her new role on July 1, 2025, bringing with her a comprehensive vision for educational excellence and community engagement.
SRHE
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
By Mohammed Bashiru and Professor Cai Yonghong Introduction The idea of institutional autonomy in higher education institutions (HEIs) naturally comes up when discussing academic freedom. These two ideas are connected, and the simplest way to define how they relate to one another is that they are intertwined through several procedures and agreements that link people, institutions, the state, and civil society.
University Business
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into higher education to address challenges such as personalized learning, operational efficiency, data-driven insights, research and innovation, and accessibility and inclusion. However, integrating AI into higher education raises concerns about its ethical and effective use, including data privacy and security issues around the data input into these AI systems, and the potential for algorithm bias.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Christopher Newfield writes that higher ed has a better counternarrative to share. Indirect cost recovery (ICR) seems like a boring, technical budget subject. In reality, it is a major source of the long-running budget crises at public research universities. Misinformation about ICR has also confused everyone about the universitys public benefits.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Brian Kite, currently the dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT), has been appointed UCLAs new dean and vice provost of graduate education. Brian Kite An award-winning theater director and a UCLA professor of directing since 2015, Kite has also served as TFTs interim dean, special academic senior associate dean and theater department chair.
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Higher Education Inquirer has always promoted nonviolence for progressive social change. Strikes and boycotts are two of the most powerful tools when used well. These tools must be part of a strategy that may take years and even generations. Civil rights for African Americans and other people of color have been ongoing for centuries. Women have never been granted full rights by the US Constitution ( the Equal Rights Amendment only passed in 38 states ).
AIFS Abroad
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In todays globalized world, interior designers need exposure to a wide range of styles and influences if they want to stand out and find success in the industry. One of the best ways to launch your career and impress future employers is by adding an international interior design internship to your resume. This will help you to stand out in this highly competitive design field and demonstrate that you can collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The Carnegie classifications now require only two criteria for R-1 status: spend $50million in annual research and award at least 70 research doctorates a year. A whole new designation also recognizes smaller colleges conducting research. More than 40 new institutions have achieved Research-1 status under a new, simplified Carnegie classification methodology announced Thursday morning.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Dr. Evelyn Bilias Lolis Evelyn Bilias Lolis has been named dean of the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) at Fairfield University. Bilias Lolis joined the Department of Psychological & Educational Consultation at Fairfield University in 2010, earning tenure in 2018; she most recently served as SEHDs interim dean. Prior to her time at Fairfield, Dr.
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