Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 23, 2024
First-Year Enrollments Take a Tumble Liam Knox Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:00 AM A year of blustery headwinds resulted in a sharp drop in freshman enrollment—the first since the pandemic, data shows. The FAFSA fiasco may have played an outsize role.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The first time I lost control of a college classroom, fiction played a starring role. Or maybe it was the absence of concrete facts. I was teaching undergraduates in the Deep South. The course was an honors seminar on race and American politics, focused on current events. That week’s topic: voting. The year: 2008. To get my students thinking, I gave them a discussion prompt: If old enough, do you plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election?
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Great College Advice
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A college essay isn’t just an abstract writing assignment. It’s a piece of writing that you undertake for a very specific purpose: to give college admissions officers the evidence they need in order to admit you to their school. In order to write the most compelling essay that you can, it is crucial to ask: what do college admissions look for in an essay?
Robert Kelchen
OCTOBER 25, 2024
As most of higher education is concerned about their financial position, a growing number of colleges are trying to encourage academic units to generate additional revenues and cut back on expenses. One popular way of doing this is through responsibility center management (RCM) budget models, which base a portion of a unit’s budget on their ability to effectively generate and use resources. [1] Both universities that I have worked at (Seton Hall and Tennessee) have adopted variations of RCM budg
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Author Argues Maryland President ‘Clearly’ Plagiarized Josh Moody Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Last month the University of Maryland, College Park, president was accused of plagiarism. The author he allegedly lifted text from called the act “disappointing.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, a prolific researcher who has led the School of Education at American University as its dean for the past eight years, has been selected president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy "I'm honored to take on this new role at AACTE, an organization with such a rich tradition of leadership, advocacy, and innovation," said Holcomb-McCoy.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
You’re in high school, and you tear home after the final bell to check your mailbox. Inside is what you’ve been waiting for. It’s addressed to you from the college you’ve dreamed about attending, the one that will vault you into a successful career and where you will make friends and memories to last a lifetime. You open the envelope. “Congratulations,” the letter begins, “we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted …” You yelp.
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Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Harvard Faculty Suspended From Library Over Protest Josh Moody Fri, 10/25/2024 - 03:00 AM Roughly two dozen faculty members will temporarily lose access to Harvard’s main library following a silent protest in support of students punished for the same reason.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Latino college students face significant barriers across the United States, according to UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization who released a new national survey on Tuesday. Among the 3,000 Hispanic students between the ages of 18 and 35 surveyed, the study highlighted systemic and institutional obstacles that these students face while navigating higher education.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The world took notice when OpenAI released the high-powered large language model ChatGPT in November 2022. Nearly two years later, at EDUCAUSE 2024 in San Antonio, artificial intelligence was still a hot topic of conversation among higher education’s leading technologists. They mostly agree that AI is a tool that could be beneficial to colleges and universities in a number of ways, but acknowledge that just because an AI solution exists, that doesn’t mean it’s the right solution.
SRHE
OCTOBER 21, 2024
by Maria-Ligia Barbosa In Latin America, higher education has undergone intense transformation. In the 1950s, there were around 700,000 students; by 1970 the number had increased to 1.9 million, reaching 8.4 million in 1990, 25 million students in 2011, and 30 million in 2019. HE systems in these countries vary greatly. There are countries like Argentina, Chile and Uruguay that are universalised (with a gross enrolment rate of over 60%), while countries like Brazil and Peru are going through the
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
International University Leaders Convene to Discuss Threats to Academic Freedom Ryan Quinn Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Speakers linked academic freedom and the future of democracy less than two weeks before the presidential election.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This is the second consecutive year of undergraduate growth and third straight year of growth for community colleges. Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment.
Ed.gov Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office of Educational Technology today released Empowering Education Leaders : A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration, a new resource designed to support school leaders as they make plans to leverage artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) benefits for teaching and student learning while managing its risks.
Roompact
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Crystal is joined by Doreen Jokerst, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Chief of Police at CU Boulder. In this episode, they explore the collaboration between housing professionals and campus police, highlighting the importance of open dialogue and mutual support in enhancing the student experience. We also discuss how to navigate challenging conversations about successful partnerships while being mindful of the influences of fear, lived experiences, and identity.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Latino Students Face Major Barriers to Higher Ed Access Sara Weissman Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:00 AM A new survey of Latino students found two-thirds considered stopping out of college. Students reported significant challenges, including rampant food insecurity.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The nation's largest gathering of underrepresented Ph.D. students will convene next week in New Orleans. Scholars affiliated with the SREB-State Doctoral Program and seven other scholarship programs, including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Scholars Program will gather at the 31st annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. This year, more than 1,000 are registered to attend the conference hosted by the Southern Regional Education Board’s Doctoral Scholars Program.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 25, 2024
AI as a Service lets colleges and universities consume advanced learning automation applications in bite-sized servings without having to develop AI solutions on their own. Because AIaaS is hosted in the cloud, services can scale up or down as needed. These benefits give higher education leaders vast opportunities to improve student services and optimize campus operations.
CIP
OCTOBER 22, 2024
At CIP, our Program for Global Engagement offers our neurodiverse young adults the opportunity to explore the world, have fun, and make lifelong friends! This annual international travel experience is designed to foster personal growth, independence, and—most importantly—fun!
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Where Is the Data on Campus Sexual Assault? Johanna Alonso Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The Department of Education has yet to provide guidance or resources to assist colleges in completing their campus climate surveys, which are now required by law.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Thelma Watershed Wair, who made history as one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957, died over the weekend. She was 83. Wair earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1964, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Sothern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIEU) in 1970 and an administrative certificate in education from the university in 1972.
The Change Leader, Inc.
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Caitlin Runne-Janczy, Chief Academic Officer for Science Interactive, explore the transformative impact of online science labs on STEM education and student retention. What you'll gain from listening to this podcast: ✓ Online Lab Enrollment Trends: Discover compelling data showing a 70% increase in online lab enrollments and how this shift is reshaping STEM education delivery. ✓ Student Retention Insights: Learn why 60% of stude
University Business
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The first phase of FAFSA beta testing concluded last week with minor disruptions for students, declares a press release from the Department of Education. A limited number of students have been allowed to fill out the form before its official rollout to prevent a repeat of last year’s glitch-ridden rollout, which has left students and financial aid officers yet to submit batch corrections.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 22, 2024
With state budgets set to shrink in coming years, colleges may have to look at cutting costs—rather than raising tuition—to stay afloat amid declining enrollment and growing skepticism about the value of a degree. Although average college tuition and fees has increased since last year, prices at public colleges and universities are rising at a slower pace than inflation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Cook: If you've heard the 'why' behind my work as an attorney, educator, and neurodiversity advocate, you know that the foundation of every career decision I've made thus far has been "to make sense of my own brain and empower others to do the same." As I sit at my computer at almost midnight reflecting on how far I and my team have come in accomplishing this mission, I feel both proud and anxious.
Roompact
OCTOBER 21, 2024
October is here and that means that things are FINALLY starting to fall into a routine: the hectic panic of move-in is over and hopefully you are finding some balance in your position.
The Humphrey Group
OCTOBER 24, 2024
At The Humphrey Group, we teach that effective communication can transform any interaction into a leadership moment – and the research supports this idea. A study from McKinsey found that strong communication helps build trust, increase employee engagement, and improve overall team performance.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Students Under More Surveillance Than Ever Katherine Knott Fri, 10/25/2024 - 03:00 AM A new book from a Purdue University professor outlines how universities’ embrace of some digital technology tools is reinforcing racial and economic inequities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Anthony Williams has been appointed deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer of Indiana University Public Safety. Anthony Williams He served as a police lieutenant of operations at the Northwest Missouri State University Police Department. Williams, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate recreation and wellness and an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University.
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially dissociate from fossil fuel companies, in a landmark win for climate activists. The institution has committed to stop taking funds from the sector for research, sponsorships, scholarships or infrastructure such as buildings.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
At the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, IT leaders discussed how they’re using generative artificial intelligence on their campuses. In the session “Navigating GenAI in Higher Education: The Power of Possible,” a panel of IT leaders explained how generative AI is being used on campus. The panel agreed that AI use should start with identifying use cases, not selecting the technology.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Nicole Bedera discusses her research, which draws on dozens of interviews at one anonymous institution to understand how the Title IX process fails victims. In Nicole Bedera’s new book, On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence (University of California Press, 2024), the Title IX consultant and sexual violence researcher investigates the nation’s Title IX offices through the lens of one public university, which she gives the pseudonym Wester
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A new research brief makes the case that improving data collection on Career and Technical Education pathways (CTE) can help standardize goals and metrics, maximize employment, and minimize inequities for learners and workers who too often get left behind. The brief titled, “ Equity at the Center: How Federal Policymakers Can Support Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data ,” was produced by Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and Southeast Asia Resource
The Guardian Higher Education
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 15 who progress to higher education falls from 29.2% to 29% The proportion of disadvantaged teenagers in England going on to study at university has fallen for the first time on record, leading to accusations that the country is moving backwards in terms of social mobility. Figures released by the Department for Education show that 29% of students eligible for free school meals at 15 had progressed to university by the age of 19 in 2022-23
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Each year, the EDUCAUSE Top 10 report outlines the biggest trends, opportunities and challenges in higher ed IT, covering the higher education IT workforce, teaching and learning, and emerging technologies. Susan Grajek, vice president of partnerships, communities and research at EDUCAUSE, presented this year's list at the organization's annual conference in San Antonio.
Confessions of a Community College Dean
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Beyond Masculine and Feminine: Teaching Romance Languages in a Nonbinary World Elizabeth Redden Fri, 10/25/2024 - 03:00 AM Nicholas Henriksen outlines steps for making Romance language classrooms more gender inclusive.
Creatrix Campus
OCTOBER 23, 2024
How to Use Technology to Meet Accreditation Standards Effortlessly in Higher Education editor Thu, 10/24/2024 - 00:22 Overview - Reimagining Accreditation Let's get into the actual difficulties surrounding accreditation. You Directors of Accreditation are well-versed in the process and are very much aware that accreditation is not a game. It's not enough to merely do the necessary compliance tasks, is it?
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