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Dr. Roderick L. Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic bar
In what is being hailed as a significant technological leap forward, Morehouse College is offering 3D avatars that can stand in for teaching assistants. These humanlike figures can answer student questions 24 hours a day. The school, regarded as a higher education innovator in immersive learning, notes that the artificial intelligence-powered instructors are trained from teachers lectures and course notes.
Social media is one of the most dynamic channels in your arsenal as an education marketer. While each platform serves a different purpose, social media as a whole offers powerful opportunities to foster professional connections and build engaged learning communities. For online and professional education providers, platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube create spaces for past, current, and prospective learners to connect, share insights, and contribute to meaningful discuss
Barry Sharpe, Western Governors UniversityKeywords: 3-2-1 Report, Backward Design, ElaborationKey Statement: Anchoring a course with the 3-2-1 Report can strengthen backward design and expand opportunities for students to use elaboration as a learning strategy.IntroductionThe 3-2-1 Report guides student note-taking by prompting students to reflect on their learning and consider where they are still struggling (Van Gyn, 2013).
Thousands of digital natives to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone Thousands of gen Z students in Greater Manchester are to learn soft skills such as empathy and time-management in a UK-first trial aimed at teaching everyday but essential tools. The pioneering programme will teach young people how to thrive in the workplace after employers said digital natives were too afraid to speak on the phone or do job interviews.
This meeting could have been an email. How many times have you said this? How many times have you heard this? Within higher education, were notorious for having standing meetings that are often longer than they need to be, knowing that the information could have been communicated via email. Amidst the chaos that was my.
Dr. Erik M. Hines In the scriptures, Jesus stated, And the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you do it to the least to these, My brethren, you did it to Me. Jesus refers to the individuals who think they were doing the right thing, such as helping people and feeding the poor, rather than doing performative things, such as discussing what one would do to help people or implementing policies that are counterintuitive to assisting people.
Imagine walking into a chemistry lab, beakers and chemicals laid out on the table ready for the days experiments to begin. Beyond your table are 30 identical tables with the same setup. You pick up a beaker and add two chemicals that, when combined, create a toxic gas. But despite this error, no one gets hurt and theres absolutely no threat to others.
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Imagine walking into a chemistry lab, beakers and chemicals laid out on the table ready for the days experiments to begin. Beyond your table are 30 identical tables with the same setup. You pick up a beaker and add two chemicals that, when combined, create a toxic gas. But despite this error, no one gets hurt and theres absolutely no threat to others.
Leveraging Staged Growth for Online Learning Infrastructure When it comes to building a successful online learning ecosystem in higher education, theres no magic switch to flip and certainly no one-size-fits-all strategy to follow. For colleges and universities navigating the complex shift to digital, growth isnt linear. Its staged. Enter the Good, Better, Best model, one of the most effective techniques an institution can use to grow online.
Todd Zakrajsek, Director, ITLC-Lilly Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning & Adjunct Associate Professor, University of North Carolina Chapel HillEarly in my teaching career, I remember agonizing over what to do on the first day of class. I wanted to start on a positive note, get students excited about the topic, show them engagement was central to the course, and set the tone for what I hoped we would accomplish.
Many stopped-out adult learners owe a small balance to their former institutions. To get them to return, they often need to be remindedhow beneficial a college degree can be for their entire family, says Ruth Bauer, president of Inside Track , a student success coaching nonprofit, on this episode of “The University Business Podcast.” “It’s hard to always stay connected to that long-term goal when you’re managing a full-time job or taking care of kids.
Universities with policies similar to University of Sussex, which received 585,000 fine last month, will be contacted Englands higher education regulator has said it is writing to institutions that have transgender equality policies similar to the University of Sussex, which was handed a record 585,000 fine last month for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
For the third consecutive year, undergraduate certificate programs have reached a 10-year high in completion rates while traditional degree programs continue to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The annual Undergraduate Degree Earners report reveals shifting student preferences toward shorter, more affordable credential options in higher education.
Sooner or later, every university will experience a breach of its student data, which includes all sorts of personally identifiable information. Data breaches involve not only digital information but also paper records, recordings of human speech and other forms of communication. And while we tend to think of data breaches as being intentional, with attackers plotting to steal information, many data breaches are accidental, such as a university employee accidentally emailing a sensitive document
Born in Cebu, Philippines, Dovan Leona GeraldezMartella is a freshman pre-nursing student from Hanford, CA. When considering being a nurse in high school, she heard about PUCs nursing department and the science PacificQuest summer program. Intrigued, Dovan attended the summer event and, within a week, knew PUC was the place for her. Later, while attending the 2024 Pioneer Invitational Academy Basketball Tournament, she saw PUC’s Vox Pro Musica and orchestra perform and was instantly starst
The ongoing faculty strike at Wellesley College reveals, in stark terms, the reality of the two-tier faculty system that has come to define much of American higher education. Despite its reputation as a progressive liberal arts institution, Wellesleylike many of its peersrelies heavily on contingent faculty to carry out the core educational mission, while systematically denying them the security and respect afforded to their tenured counterparts.
In student affairs, especially Housing and Residence Life, we do what I like to call "shadow work"outside the classroom, in late-night conversations, in the spaces where students grow into themselves. In this episode of Roompact's ResEdChat, Host Jasmine Nettles and guest Bernard Nichols talk about understanding "why"we do what we do, what keeps us going, and how our personal values and lived experiences have shaped the way we show up for students.
As registrars, we operate guided by the policies established at our institutions. These frameworks shape our daily work, sometimes consuming our entire workday. We quickly recognize when a policy falls short of its purpose. Well-crafted policies function like good designthey operate seamlessly.
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy What happens when we strip education of its resources, devalue its professionals, and politicize its purpose? Were finding out in real-time, and nowhere are the consequences more alarming than in our efforts to diversify the educator workforce. America is undergoing a calculated retreat in federal education policy. From the rise of anti-DEI rhetoric to the elimination of critical educator preparation grants and the erosion of support for education research at the Institu
Amid fears of possible federal funding cuts, colleges and universities are looking for ways to use existing technology, such as collaboration platforms, without reinvesting major dollars. The University of California, Berkeley, for example, is being extra cautious in investing in equipment, but as part of a public institution, the IT team is used to working within these constraints, according to Erfan Mojaddam, the universitys deputy chief academic technology officer.
Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation, resigned Thursday after more than five years at the helm. His resignation comes less than one week after he issued sweeping priority changesincluding terminating funding for projects that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion or combating misinformationat the independent agency that funds billions of dollars to nonmedical university research each year.
A progressive Democratic lawmaker is seeking a simple but jarring remedy of last resort for Californias college students navigating the states housing crisis: Let them sleep in their cars. While roughly half a dozen state legislative proposals this year seek to fund student or faculty housing or loosen building regulations, the benefits would come far too late for current students struggling to stay afloat.
Roompact’s bulletin board competition is now closed and we’re ready to announce the winners. We received over 100 entires (!), so picking ten was incredibly difficult. Some boards did an excellent job at educating residents, while others were just beautiful! We tried to select a diverse group of winners that reflected the diversity of the.
Only a quarter of staff are satisfied with how their department tackles bullying and harassment, FoI requests reveal Only a quarter of staff at Cambridge University are satisfied with how their department tackles bullying and harassment, according to an internal survey seen by the Observer. Cambridge undertook its staff culture survey in January 2024 and is now facing accusations from academics that it tried to cover up the grim results, which have been released through freedom of information (F
In her timely and important book Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Strategies for Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education , Dr. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart offers a comprehensive roadmap for educators committed to creating more equitable learning environments. As issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion continue to be at the forefront of educational discourse, Kizarts contribution stands out for its practical approach to understanding and counteracting specific biases that often undermin
Artificial intelligence is having an unprecedented impact across academia. Tools like Canva and Grammarly are no longer things students use only for their personal projects; theyre now central elements of the academic experience. Once-skeptical educators are increasingly embracing these applications, and trends point toward a significant uptick in adoption and use.
by GR Evans The Office for Students has found that the Trans and Non-Binary Equality Policy Statement of the University of Sussex involves breach of two of the relevant OfS Regulatory Requirements in late March 2025, and imposed an unprecedentedly substantial fine. The first of those criticised (OfS Condition E1) concerns the duty to protect freedom of speech and academic freedom: The provider’s governing documents must uphold the public interest governance principles that are applicable t
As colleges and universities grapple with declining enrollment and increasing financial pressure, a new white paper from Acadeum points to a collaborative solution: course sharing. The report, titled “If You Love Them, Let Them Go,” highlights how allowing students to take courses at partner institutions can improve retention, support on-time graduation and generate significant revenue.
In this episode of Roompacts ResEdChat podcast, co-hosts Paul Gordon Brown and Camille Bonar welcomed DaVaughn Vincent-Bryan, then the Associate Director of Residence Life at the University of Pittsburgh. Their conversation explores a powerful but often underutilized tool in residence life programming: food.
As a second-semester junior, I can honestly say that the global health department has been one of my favorite parts of my Hope experience so far. Coming to college, I was a communication and Spanish double major. I had never heard of global health but did not foresee myself having an interest in medicine, clinical or otherwise. God had other plans for me, though.
Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced Monday that Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J. Levine who has led the organization since 2002. Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position.
The pandemic opened the door to HyFlex learning out of necessity and now, in 2025, colleges and universities as well as individual educators are continuing to provide students with the flexibility to choose how they want to learn. The HyFlex teaching model, a blend of hybrid and flexible approaches, provides students with the option to attend a class in person, attend live through a videoconferencing platform, or engage with a webinar or transcript later.
April 29, 2025 · Episode 257 Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In 34 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. How this higher education strategic planning approach helped College of Charleston grow enrollment, launch new schools, and achieve national university status. Effective higher education strategic planning requires more than setting goalsit requires leadership that understands the importance of stakeholder engagement, shared vision, and persistence
In-person students at West Valley-Mission Community College District will receive a weekly meal allowance equivalent to four meals to address student hunger. The credit is usable anytime during the week. High-need students may qualify for additional support. The 2023 Real College California Survey found that about 21% of the approximately 20,000 students attending West Valley-Mission Community College District experience food insecurity.
Even though ResLife is focused and committee toward development, performance reviews can sometimes feel like a grueling process. They do not have to be; its all about how you, as a manager, can provide outstanding feedback connected to specific observations that help to develop the staff member. A well-crafted review fosters motivation, improves performance, and.
Knowledge Avatars: Transformative Education For Teachers and Students Emiliano De La Mon, 04/28/2025 - 15:31 Knowledge Avatars (KAs) are revolutionizing classrooms by enhancing teaching effectiveness and deepening student learning. Heres how were implementing this dynamic tool across several schools. For Teachers: Personalized Teaching Assistant Knowledge Avatar bots are customizable, allowing teachers to upload tests, notes, videos, rubrics, and other resources.
O Joshua Williams n a busy Monday morning at the beginning of the Fall semester, Maria came into my office looking for support to purchase textbooks. She had been waiting outside the door before the office opened, anxiously checking her phone for updates on whether her son was going to be granted a hearing date to commute his sentence. He had been incarcerated for four years, and in that time, Marias world had changed.
The Connecticut AI Alliance recently announced its formation, creating a new consortium of organizations dedicated to developing artificial intelligence across businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions. CAIA is a statewide coalition designed to advance the development, application and impact of artificial intelligence across Connecticut, according to a statement by the organization.
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