Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2024

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn? How Higher Education Students May Be Forced to Sacrifice Privacy for Digital Learning Tools ,” the report points out that weak privacy protections an

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” Generally speaking, we tell all our students, regardless of their family financial position, to apply for financial aid as there is very little downside and considerable upside potential.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Kristina Rouech, Central Michigan University JoDell Heroux, Central Michigan University Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University Keywords: Equity, Ungrading, Innovation Key Statement: This post encourages the use of ungrading as an educational practice that challenges traditional grading systems and provides tips for implementation. Introduction Ungrading is an educational philosophy and practice that challenges traditional grading systems.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Howard University would be the only historically Black institution to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s coveted classification, but certainly not the last. Next year, Howard University is expected to gain Research-1 status, the coveted Carnegie Foundation classification for doctoral universities with very high research activity. HBCU leaders and experts say Howard’s ascendance would be a win for the entire sector as more historically Black institutions strive to make it into the upper echelons of r

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Experiential Learning Depot

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Teaching climate change to high school students can be daunting—complex science, data-heavy concepts, and a range of social and economic impacts to consider. But with the right approach, climate change activities, and resources, you can guide your students through this important topic in a meaningful, memorable, and scientific way. This step-by-step guide will walk you through each key concept in climate science using the structure of my Climate Change Unit Bundle.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. The discussion centers around the PhD Project's remarkable 30-year journey in diversifying business school faculty, creating systemic change in higher education through faculty representation, and building a sustainable pipeline of diverse academic ta

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) n otes that 61.1% of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. This.5 percentage point increase is the first increase in the six-year completion rate in several years. “The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Shannon R. Dean-Scott , Texas State University Key Statement: Cogenerative (cogen) dialogues are one learner-centered approach to engaging students in agency for their own learning and development in a course. Keywords: Teaching Methods, Pedagogy, Student Learning Introduction Staring out to the sea of questioning faces, I paused and asked the question again still no response from the 22 students staring back at me.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New data shows enrollment among 18-year-old freshmen dropped this year. Some higher ed experts say last year’s botched FAFSA rollout is at least partly to blame. Enrollment of 18-year-old freshmen dropped 5 percent this fall compared to last, a reversal of gains made in 2023, according to a new data analysis released by the National College Attainment Network Monday.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As we enter a new year, the enrollment cliff that has been looming will finally reach higher education. In response, digital transformation efforts that promote collaborative and engaging learning environments, equip classrooms with modern technology, and enable a secure and seamless experience throughout campus can help institutions achieve their enrollment goals.

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When I became president of the University of La Verne in 2011, I often shared the story of why I was drawn to this role—and why it resonated so deeply with my family’s values. My husband and I were committed to raising our daughters in a community that embraced inclusivity, service, and the transformative power of education. These were not just. The post The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership appeared first on Higher Education Today.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

So, you have been deferred, wait-listed, or rejected in the Early Decision 1 (ED1) round. Yes, it is disappointing but pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and reassess your situation. You are still in a great position to end up attending a college where you will have a fantastic experience. One of your first questions should be whether to apply to another college in the Early Decision 2 (ED2) round.

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The Scholarly Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Philip Mongan , Radford University Keywords : Mentoring, Teacher Support, Change Key Statement : Teachers may resist adapting their teaching approach for many reasons. Motivational Interviewing provides a valuable framework for peers hoping to nudge their colleagues toward change. Introduction There are times when teachers develop a personal teaching strategy that is not effective, yet they are resistant to change.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Prior dual-enrollment experience made students more likely to finish their credential within six years of starting college, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Fewer college students are stopping out before finishing their degrees, according to data the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center released this morning.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Assessment in student affairs is often associated with data collection, reports, and metricsa necessary but sometimes uninspiring aspect of the field. While spreadsheets and surveys are critical (and sometimes interesting to nerds) tools, focusing solely on these parts makes us lose sight of why assessment matters.

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Higher Education Whisperer

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Greeting from the opening of the ASCILITE 2024 conference at University of Melbourne. In the first presentation, Professor Gregor Kennedy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at UoM drew parallels between the challenges of AI in education today and online learning decades ago. In one way this is reassuring, as we have managed to incorporate online learning.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Visiting colleges is an important (and hopefully fun!) part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, many families struggle with finding the best time for college tours. With school, work, and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult to plan college visits around everyday life. Even though it may be tempting, the upcoming holiday break is not the best time to schedule your campus visits.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2023, when Quinnipiac University undertook an extensive renovation of its Communications, Computing and Engineering building, a focus on student collaboration was central to the project. In recent years, the Hamden, Conn., campus has evolved to integrate modern collaboration technology, and spaces in which to use it, in every corner.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 2, 2024

4-Year Colleges Ride the Dual-Enrollment Wave Liam Knox Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?

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Roompact

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Maybe Im stuck in my own social media bubble, but it feels like theres been a huge resurgence in journaling as a hobby within the last few years. Everywhere I look, I see people using journaling as a way to set and track goals, capture lifes memories, and even collect the random scraps and stickers.

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Authors: Lauren Asher, Nate Johnson, Marissa Molina, and Kristin D. Hultquist Source: HCM Strategists An October 2024 report, Beyond Sticker Prices: How States Can Make Postsecondary Education More Affordable, reviews data to evaluate affordability of postsecondary education across nine states, including Alabama, California, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dr. Michael Gavin, Delta College’s fifth president, grew up on the north side of Chicago, where his classrooms and sports teams were diverse until the eighth grade. In high school, he began to notice change. “By the time I got to high school, I was in honors and AP classes, where my African American and Hispanic friends were, for lack of a better way to put it, tracked into regular or remedial classes,” says Gavin in an interview with Diverse.

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students More than three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, according to campaigners. The move, which is part of a wider drive to limit investment in fossil fuels, follows years of campaigning by staff and students across the higher education sector.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Higher education’s technology landscape is changing and evolving, which means its IT workforce must adapt as well. But budget shortfalls and concerns over adequate training, professional development and retention often mean that higher ed IT departments are learning to do more work with fewer people. This is true across campus, particularly in cybersecurity roles.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Campus Visit Is Changing Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM W. Kent Barnds considers the implications of students deferring their campus visits until after they receive offers of admission. Byline(s) W.

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Roompact

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We’re hiring! If you or someone you know is an amazing writer with a housing and residence life background, take a look at our new Freelance Content Contributor position. We’re hiring for eight of these positions (four focused on developing content for grads/professionals and four focused on student staff audiences).

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Title: Some College, No Credential Learners: Measuring Enrollment Readiness Source: Straighterline, UPCEA UPCEA and StraighterLine carried out a survey to examine the driving factors, obstacles, preparedness, and viewpoints of individuals who started but did not finish a degree, certificate, technical, or vocational program. This population, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, has grown to 36.8 million, a 2.9 percent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Theotis Robinson Jr. was in the fifth grade when the ideals of justice and civil rights were emblazoned into the mind of the man who has spent much of his storied career fighting for diversity and equity in education. Robinson, a foundational figure in University of Tennessee history, grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he and his mother, Alma, would listen to the radio, discussing historic elections and admiring the courage of civil rights leaders.

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Experiential Learning Depot

DECEMBER 14, 2024

One of my favorite aspects of project-based learnin g is the use of community experts. Using the community as a resource for PBL is valuable on a number of levels, as it makes learning more authentic and real-world-focused. But how can students utilize community experts for project-based learning experiences? In what ways can learners use the community as a resource?

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The Guardian Higher Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Cancelling degree courses on the subject is a form of cultural vandalism, says Linden West. Plus a letter from Diana Hirst Thank you for your timely reminder about the crises of English literature and the humanities in our universities, including my own ( Editorial, 5 December ). The closure of the English literature degree at Canterbury Christ Church the city of Chaucer and Marlowe is a symptom of a deep malaise across universities and our whole culture.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

DECEMBER 5, 2024

College students who earn a 2.0 GPA or below are often at risk of dismissal. Leaders are now reimagining how academic probation is communicated to students and ways to make the policy less punitive. Academic probation, while designed to be a notice to students of poor performance, can be a significant barrier to student success. Around 8 percent of graduating college seniors have been on academic probation at least once during their time in college, and this rate increases to 9 percent among fir

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SRHE

DECEMBER 19, 2024

by Mrton Demeter, Manuel Goyanes, Gerg Hl and Xin Xu The dynamics of Chinese social sciences are shifting rapidly. As policies aim to balance domestic priorities with global integration, the interplay between China’s academic output and its international reception highlights critical challenges and opportunities. In a recent study published in Policy Reviews in Higher Education , we analyzed 8,962 publications by the top 500 most productive China-affiliated scholars in Economics, Education

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Roompact

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In any professional setting, transitions are inevitable and thats especially true for Residence Life. Especially for entry-level positions, it seems a vast majority either move up, move over to another institution, or move out within about five years. When responsibilities shift to new hands, transition reports play a critical role in ensuring continuity and success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. According to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Image created on Dalle by author In this extra post, Steven Loughnan reflects on the shifting currency of knowledge in the era of AI, and the impact on teaching practices and assessment. Steven is a Professor of Social Psychology and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences. At the heart of the university is the dissemination of knowledge, primarily through teaching.

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