Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The early learning sector plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of children's education and future success. To address these issues, it is imperative to focus on building a thriving workforce through higher education. This plays a key role inhibiting the recruitment and retention of skilled professionals.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The proposed bills, SB2482 and HB3717, introduced earlier this week, aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for working adults and students in rural communities. Illinois' community college system, the nation's third largest, serves 600,000 residents annually through various educational programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Expanding access to high-value industry-recognized credentials within the realm of higher education is a vital step toward addressing the trend of people exiting colleges and universities without a degree. A recent article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education highlighted that “there are still 36.8

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Her pivot from medical school aspirations to a career in health education is now a lesson she shares with young people: life is a journey, not a checklist. in educational leadership. Last year, Howard-Baptiste was appointed as the President of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

President-designate Bolton has been a transformational leader in higher education and has been recognized as an effective organizational strategist in every institution she has served," said John M. Columbia has been an educational and cultural anchor in Chicago for 135 years," Bolton said. "I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Todd said technical careers can get more students on the track toward social and economic mobility, and experts agree that higher education can also play a crucial role in diversifying fields that are overwhelmingly white and male. Of the half a million electricians employed in the U.S.,

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APRIL 3, 2025

Education researchers have long identified transfer pathways as crucial for improving social mobility, especially for first-generation college students. The organization partners with employers across industries to build pathways to in-demand jobs through apprenticeship and credentialing programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Educators are uniquely responsible for guiding learners to pathways of knowledge, transformation, and empowerment. Higher education has entered a new era, one unlike previous eras of growth and expansion driven primarily by demographic growth and industrial expansion. Learn to win the battle in your mind.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The evolution of how end-users obtain and utilize information spurred a new movement in education that LeiLani Cauthen described in her 2017 book, The Consumerization of Learning. Consequently, renormalizing consumer expectations for end-user experiences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Building on 2024's record-breaking attendance, the summit will include an opening gala, pre-summit workshops on institutional transformation, and sessions covering endowment growth, AI, and industry collaboration. These institutions are vital engines of opportunity, resilience and innovation," said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L.

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MAY 20, 2024

The Leadership Alliance is a consortium of 41 leading research and teaching colleges, universities, and private industry dedicated to increasing the participation of underrepresented and underserved students in Ph.D. training programs. This call is extended to all to embrace the complexities of today’s academic environment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell has been with the organization since 2015 and will bring deep industry and organizational knowledge to her new role.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

would bring a diverse background that spans higher education and corporate leadership to ASU if confirmed. I'm deeply committed to advancing Albany State's mission of fostering educational excellence and serving as a catalyst for economic growth in Southwest Georgia," Scott said in a statement following the announcement. "I'm

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MARCH 26, 2025

by Amir Shahsavari and Mohammad Eslahi This blog is based on research reported in Shahsavari, A, & Eslahi, M (2025) Dynamics of Imbalanced Higher Education Development: Analysing Factors and Policy Implications in Policy Reviews in Higher Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend. What if the success of pantries and other basic needs services was measured by how students’ opportunities for and experiences in education were changed? In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Whirl, who currently serves as president of Augusta Technical College, has built a reputation for strengthening workforce education programs and fostering community partnerships. The coastal Georgia institution, founded in 1890, has played a vital role in African American higher education for over 130 years.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Sutton Trust calls for improved access to creative education and industry dominated by upper middle-class Young people from working-class backgrounds are being “blocked” from entering the creative industries, which remain “elitist” and inaccessible, according to research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The framework, which is being piloted with colleges that collectively educate over 200,000 students, represents a significant shift in how community colleges approach their mission. Community colleges, which educate nearly 44% of all U.S. The timing is critical. The college recently secured a $456.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2024

Each institution will provide seminars to educate faculty and students about the shared history of Black-Jewish solidarity, provide a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and Israel, and prepare participants to confront antisemitism in the world.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2023

Within the academy, the field of higher education, it is not difficult to find examples of racism in the form of micro-civilities, or implicit bias. Hilton Micro-civilities are a problem having detrimental impacts on professionals seeking a successful career path in higher education. Dr. Adriel A. Do I have a solution?

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APRIL 3, 2025

With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees. By focusing on employer needs, we have launched eight bachelors degrees in crucial areas including nursing, education, information technology, and public safety administration.

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University Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

Coming off one of the most challenging years for the higher education business in recent memory, it would be easy to carry a glass-half-empty outlook into 2025. Here are five key trends shaping higher education this year, offering a roadmap for resilience as only higher education can do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

The “sobering reality” is that there is inequity in STEMM education and pay in this nation, said OSTP Director Dr. Arati Prabhakar, noting that, on average, Black workers in STEM are paid 78% and Hispanic workers in STEM are paid 83% of what their white counterparts make. “We Let's sign up to greater data transparency.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Named after the institutions namesake, a pioneering African American educator, the program provides comprehensive support and resources to high-achieving students. We are attracting talent who see Coppin as a place where they can reach their educational goals is very humbling for me and my faculty and staff.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

To ensure equity in STEM education, colleges and universities must take proactive steps to recruit, support, retain, and graduate minority students. Early exposure to rigorous STEM concepts and tailored support prepares students for higher education. Dr. Lennor Johnson is Superintendent/President, Imperial Valley College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 30, 2024

That’s according to a new report by the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. " The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy. “But,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

There is little doubt that education will prove crucial to the economic development of Nigeria, a country where 63% of residents live with some form of deprivation. However, exactly what needs to be done for the educational system to reach its full potential is far less certain. Panelists at the 2023 Nigeria Higher Education Forum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. They're making pragmatic choices on how to pay for their education, how to pay for college,” Labandera said.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. As industries increasingly depend on advanced technologies and innovative solutions, the demand for skilled professionals in these areas continues to surge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Rodriguez said he hopes to learn more about these written responses, particularly as they relate to leadership positions both in academia and the industry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2023

Nooks has been appointed president and chief executive officer for The Council on Occupational Education (COE). The newly named president has accreditation experience with the Higher Learning Commission, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

As institutions of higher education turn to AI machine learning and data-driven algorithms to make their work more efficient, a new study published in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) peer-reviewed journal , AERA Open , reminds administrators that algorithms can be racially biased.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

Lumina Foundation and Gallup's State of Higher Education 2024 Report Lumina Foundation and Gallup While interest in higher education is increasingly high among adults, many perspective students see cost as a hindrance while some current students are dispirited by emotional stress, according to a new study by Lumina Foundation and Gallup.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

APRIL 24, 2024

As more higher education professionals pivot from traditional campus roles to join EdTech companies, consulting firms, and marketing agencies, or even to launch their own ventures in coaching, speaking and consulting, the landscape of influence in the industry is clearly shifting.

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