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2023 Women's College Basketball Another Mile-Marker in Title IX

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In one of its final celebrations of Title IX’s 50th anniversary, the NCAA holds the Divisions I, II, and III Women’s National Championship games at one location. The Division I Women’s Final Four has long been a much-celebrated conclusion to women’s college basketball season. Awards are given, swag bags are lush, and the games are a must-see for fans.

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Emporia State Violated Key Principles in Firing 30 Professors, AAUP Says

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eva Surovell Sam Bailey, The Bulletin Students gathered at Emporia State U. last September to protest a policy allowing tenured faculty members to be fired. A statewide policy allowed the Kansas university to proceed with the dismissals last year, which administrators defended as a financial necessity.

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DONNA LINDERMAN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Donna Linderman Donna Linderman has been appointed senior vice chancellor for student success for the State University of New York System. She served as associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the City University of New York. She earned a bachelor’s degree in drama from the University of Southern California and a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre from Brooklyn College.

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If I Missed You, Please Leave a Note in the Chat

Faculty Focus

When the pandemic closed down my university in spring 2020, most folks assumed that we would be back up and running a normal slate of face-to-face courses in fall 2020. In mid-August 2020, the pandemic infection rates still exceeded the local disease control agency’s guidance. Thus, the university remained “remote-only” in fall 2020.

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College Board Will Change AP in African American Studies

Inside Higher Ed

College Board Will Change AP in African American Studies Featured Image at Top of Article g3Nv35kt_400x400.

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If I Missed You, Please Leave a Note in the Chat

Faculty Focus

When the pandemic closed down my university in spring 2020, most folks assumed that we would be back up and running a normal slate of face-to-face courses in fall 2020. In mid-August 2020, the pandemic infection rates still exceeded the local disease control agency’s guidance. Thus, the university remained “remote-only” in fall 2020.

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Florida to Develop Alternative to AP Courses

Inside Higher Ed

Florida to Develop Alternative to AP Courses Featured Image at Top of Article DeSantis.

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Dancing Across Time and Space

Inside Higher Ed

Dancing Across Time and Space mprutter@mit.

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Student survey strengthens campaign for ‘Harry’s law’ on suicide data

The Guardian - Higher Education

Parents of Harry Armstrong Evans welcome the finding that 88% want universities to be more transparent Almost 90% of students want universities to be more transparent about suicides, according to a survey carried out after the death of Harry Armstrong Evans, an undergraduate who killed himself in 2021 after suffering a mental health crisis. Armstrong Evans’ parents said the survey added weight to their campaign for a “Harry’s law” under which universities would have to publish the annual student

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How George Mason’s Law School Became a Conservative Center

Inside Higher Ed

How George Mason’s Law School Became a Conservative Center Scott Jaschik Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Institutionalization Myth vs Reality

Continuous Learning Institute

( A. Solano ) What does it mean to institutionalize? That word gets thrown around extensively in higher education. For example, Title V Hispanic-Serving Institutions grants were my jam for years. I've helped colleges secure tens of millions of dollars in these “Strengthening Institutions” grants. There's a section of the grant dedicated to how the college will commit to institutionalization.

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Salus University, graduate health science institution, looks to join with Drexel University - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive

Economics and Change in Higher Education

A graduate health science institution in Pennsylvania is looking to merge with Drexel University, one of the largest private nonprofit institutions in the region. Salus University, also a private nonprofit college, is seeking an “affiliation” with Drexel, the two institutions announced Monday. A partnership with Salus would open an array of renowned “non-overlapping graduate degree programs in the health sciences,” Drexel’s president, John Fry, said in a statement.

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7 Henderson State Nursing Professors Quit

Inside Higher Ed

7 Henderson State Nursing Professors Quit Scott Jaschik Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:00 AM

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A Learner Centric Approach for Scalable Success

University Business

People are continuously questioning the purpose of obtaining a college degree, as well as its benefits. This recurring problem is not about anyone opposing student success; it is about perspective. We must align our definitions of success, in its varied manifestations. For example, a student who enrolls in a university to study engineering discovers that they dislike the subject and transfers to another school.

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State of Indiana Cuts Funds for Kinsey

Inside Higher Ed

State of Indiana Cuts Funds for Kinsey Scott Jaschik Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Jill on the Hill: decision time – int’l student choices will shape the nation’s future

The PIE News

May 1 is National Decision Day in the United States, and students across the globe are making final decisions about where to enrol next fall. For international students, two factors weigh heavily in where they choose to invest in their future. Firstly, student visa issuance and secondly, work opportunities. Knowing this, many countries have adapted their immigration and labour policies to compete for these bright minds.

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AAUP Condemns Emporia State

Inside Higher Ed

AAUP Condemns Emporia State Scott Jaschik Mon, 05/01/2023 - 01:00 AM

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U of Chicago Gets $100M Gift for Ph.D. Program in Business

Inside Higher Ed

U of Chicago Gets $100M Gift for Ph.D.

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‘Cost-Effective’

Inside Higher Ed

‘Cost-Effective’ Matt Reed Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Why Information Policy?

Inside Higher Ed

Why Information Policy? tbm3@cornell.

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Navarro Sued for Allegedly Covering Up Sex Assault on Cheerleading Squad

Inside Higher Ed

Navarro Sued for Allegedly Covering Up Sex Assault on Cheerleading Squad Scott Jaschik Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:00 AM

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