Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2023

Yet there is little research on the underrepresentation of African American community college trustees. However, research has demonstrated a clear underrepresentation of minority community college trustees (Moltz, 2009) with no progress being made in hiring African American administrators (Levin, Walker et al.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The recent Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies report on the steep enrollment declines of Black male students at community colleges is a stark reminder that our sector must accelerate the crucial work to ensure the academic success of Black male students. Francesca I. Economist Dr. Anthony P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Action taken While there has been steady advancement over the past 40 years, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has proven to be a seminal moment that has propelled student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to face issues of race and racism in college sports. Invitational to promote social justice and equity. Four years later, 82.8%

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 19, 2023

Presidents of more than two dozen Florida community and four-year state colleges issued a joint statement on Wednesday pledging not to fund or support “initiatives, instruction, and activities” that promote critical race theory or related ideologies. The presidents represent the 28 colleges that make up the Florida College System.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Educational test prep company Kaplan and Talladega College are partnering to provide the school's undergraduate student population with free prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams and professional certifications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2024

As early as 1920, Woodson urged black civic organizations to promote the achievements that researchers were uncovering. A graduate member of Omega Psi Phi, he urged his fraternity brothers to take up the work and, in 1924, they responded by creating Negro History and Literature Week, renamed Negro Achievement Week.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Among those selected winners in 2023 were a director at Universal English College in Sydney, an initiative focusing on Sustainable Development Goals at the University of Wollongong College as well as two Lifetime Achievement Awards going to Helen Zimmerman and Marc Weedon-Newstead.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Community colleges play a critical role, providing affordable and accessible education for diverse populations. According to the American Association of Community Colleges, our nation had over 1,000 public, tribal, and independent community colleges enrolling 10.2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each of these experiences will help Dillard achieve our strategic plan goal of offering more graduate degree programs and new professional development credentialing programs to meet workforce demands. Additionally, her local roots will help us achieve the vision of being a community advancing health, safety, and innovation.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Dr. Marcus Bright is an author and social impact professional.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each of these experiences will help Dillard achieve our strategic plan goal of offering more graduate degree programs and new professional development credentialing programs to meet workforce demands. Additionally, her local roots will help us achieve the vision of being a community advancing health, safety, and innovation.”

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WCET Frontiers

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you missed the first post in our series, check out the post about RIOPACT from Rio Salado College. For our state, the Online Consortium of Oklahoma (OCO) has evolved from a grassroots initiative to a model of what can be achieved when institutions come together to address the challenges and opportunities of digital education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

In 2022, student leaders launched a campaign to challenge the long-standing stigma associated with attending community colleges. To overcome negative stereotypes, the CCSmart advocacy campaign tells the stories of students’ educational journeys and the positive impact community colleges had on their lives.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Need #2: Offering professional development workshops on interrogating and integrating AI in the classroom, including a series on developing AI-informed writing intensive courses.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

One way to achieve this balance is by designing assignments that require students to not only utilize AI tools but also engage in reflective analysis and interpretation of the results. Employing these strategies (and others) in classrooms can be beneficial to students in fostering innovation and enhancing learning experiences.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Need #2: Offering professional development workshops on interrogating and integrating AI in the classroom, including a series on developing AI-informed writing intensive courses.

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PeopleAdmin

AUGUST 24, 2023

At colleges and universities, career advancement can make all the difference in your retention efforts. The Chronicle of Higher Education also noted that professional development opportunities are a vital tool in creating a positive work culture at your college or university. Why does career growth matter?

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

As they approach their final year, students can opt for a leadership course that equips them for life beyond college. This approach is highly tailored to a student’s major and requires significant investment by the department or college leadership.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When applied to education, this principle seeks to promote the personal development of the whole person, mentally, but also physically, ethically and, yes, spiritually. Yet few secular institutions strive to actually achieve those objectives. Academic Development. I find this idea of educating the whole person inspiring.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering advice about professional development opportunities, shared governance, and health benefits were but some of the practices presented and discussed by Montgomery College and the Dominican University of California, the two winners of the 2022 Delphi Award, at a webinar onWednesday.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

That’s the upshot of a recent report from Every Learner Everywhere, Achieving the Dream and the Online Learning Consortium. The report , which is based on survey and interview data from 95 responding institutions, also draws on evidence-based standards for high-impact faculty development.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

As they approach their final year, students can opt for a leadership course that equips them for life beyond college. This approach is highly tailored to a student’s major and requires significant investment by the department or college leadership.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

As the largest champion of the Black college community and the only national organization to provide both financial and professional development support to students attending publicly supported HBCUs, TMCF notes that the delays and lack of clarity surrounding Better FASFA are presenting dire consequences for its students and institutions.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

One way to achieve this balance is by designing assignments that require students to not only utilize AI tools but also engage in reflective analysis and interpretation of the results. Employing these strategies (and others) in classrooms can be beneficial to students in fostering innovation and enhancing learning experiences.

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! If you’ve worked at a community college, you have probably encountered at least one of these statements from a student, no matter your role.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Timothy Alvarez From earning an associate degree to serving as president of a community college, Alvarez understands the value of higher education and the need to create pathways and support systems. As a result, the college received a Title V grant, $3.5 Otero is a residential college in La Junta, Colorado.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Higher education leaders have already added supports for college students who suffered pandemic-related learning losses; many now aim to expand their efforts to help K-12 students who will eventually arrive on their campuses potentially with even more ground to make up.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 31, 2024

This type of intentionality leverages shared and compounding expertise within and among institutions to help everyone achieve their goals. Since international education touches every aspect of a university or college, the impact of collective ideas and collaborative leadership is significant, and highlights the SIO’s role as advocate.

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EAB

AUGUST 28, 2023

Having reviewed over a hundred college and university strategic plans, I have found that while they all include goals, the majority fail to set “useful” goals, by that I mean goals that can actually galvanize concerted action toward institutional outcomes. Many plans imply that if we just “do more” or “try harder” we will achieve our goals.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Mary’s College and the Ashland University Low-Residency MFA program. As part of the fellowship, the writers receive a monetary award and can participate in numerous shared learning, professional development, and mentorship support opportunities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Academic leadership: Developing a pipeline of leaders for academic positions, including department chairs, deans, and academic program directors.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

JUNE 4, 2024

Develop and Define Your Objectives Crafting an effective university social media strategy begins with clear planning. Start by setting SMART goals — specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound — that align with your institution’s broader objectives. Ready to elevate your university’s social media game?

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ACPA

JANUARY 19, 2024

We will not abandon our colleagues in these locations; we know there are college student educators in these locations battling for their jobs, their academic freedoms, and even their livelihoods.” ACPA Governing Board Director of Professional Development and Future Conventions Task Force Chair Heather Shea, Ph.D.

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University Business

MAY 28, 2024

When students reach the college level, they are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, but they may feel that they are “all grown up now” and wish to do everything on their own. This changes dramatically in college where one chooses the courses within designated requirements and schedules can be highly varied.

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University Business

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The answer is a resounding yes, and new research on innovation is offering presidents and other leaders the tools to achieve their goals. Leading a college or university is as difficult as it has ever been, which is one reason why the average tenure of a college president has been declining steadily, Michael B. Management tools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

But this doesn’t give schools a comprehensive picture of their efforts, or a direct sense of how developed they are. Data from 83 sample schools, which included 17 AANAPI-serving institutions, 31 HSIs, and 4 HBCU, showed that although many schools have DEI goals, they often have a long way to go towards achieving them.

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The PIE News

APRIL 24, 2023

The partnerships will also look at professional development and exchange opportunities for academic staff. “These partnerships will achieve those objectives while also broadening collaboration networks for our researchers and creating opportunities for our academic staff to develop their careers and connections.”

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