Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2024

Vanderbilt University has announced its work toward establishing a college dedicated to computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and related fields. Dr. Krishnendu Roy The interdisciplinary college will be led by a new dean, who will report to Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. C.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Heriot-Watt University has launched a new strategic partnership with K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in Kazakhstan, further strengthening the relationship between the two universities. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University. “We look forward to a long and successful partnership,” he added. .

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 4, 2023

Image: Villanova University took a new approach on translating major skills into career opportunities for students with its biotechnology boot camp, introducing learners to alumni and employers in a difficult-to-enter field. Employers are also looking at younger talent and hiring STEM major undergraduates instead of just Ph.D.

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UW Presidential Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

As we approach the start of the academic year next month, I’m writing to let you know 2022–23 will be Mark Richards’ last year as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Mark plans to step down as provost in summer 2023, after he completes his five-year term in the position.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Colleges and universities nationwide have incrementally ramped up initiatives around their campuses to help their LGBTQ+ students feel seen, heard and supported. Outside of the university, UPenn and Eidos are working with Violet, a start-up health equity platform, to develop their pedagogy on LGBTQ+ cultural competency.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Corbett-Helaire, assistant professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard University and leading researcher behind the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. million Black students who took the SAT between 2004 and 2010, revealed that students who enrolled at an HBCU were 14.6 Dr. Kizzmekia S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2023

The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. But California State University, Fullerton’s efforts to tackle this issue got a major boost recently with the announcement of $1.4 million in grants for projects to shape career pathways for students.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Chase’s experience and “transformational ideas … will elevate the student experience across the UH system,” added Khator, who is also president of UH. As she prepared to begin her new work at the tier-one public research university, Chase shared her perspective on making investments in student success.

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eLiterate

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The first webinar was about bridging between universities and employers. The next webinar will be on international students. It turns out that only top-tier universities take advantage of the opportunity to recruit international students at a time when more of the world is looking for a US college degree. Register here.

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HEPI

MARCH 26, 2023

This blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Professor Ian Walmsley, the Provost of Imperial College London and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Hooke Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Oxford. This is how universities see it too. To move from ideas to impact, benefitting society.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 17, 2024

Asna Tabassum (Photo courtesy of CAIR-LA) The University of Southern California (USC) has banned the 2024 class valedictorian, a pro-Palestinian advocate, from speaking at a May commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns. In a statement released Monday, Andrew T.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Hired Devin Stephenson – Florida Polytechnic University Devin Stephenson has been selected to become Florida Polytechnic University’s next president, the second in the institution’s 12-year history. Lisa Coleman – Adler University (Ill.) Coleman begins on Sept.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Brian Blake, President, Georgia State University. Student Success. Brian Blake on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast as he approached his one-year anniversary of becoming President at Georgia State University. It seems like a software engineer is a foundation of thought. We have so many talented students that are coming in now.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We’re looking at creating a national clearinghouse of diversity, BIPOC [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] initiatives for minoritized students, faculty and staff at universities,” said Byrd. There’s diversity happening among students, where the pipeline is slowing down is at the faculty level.”

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University Business

MAY 26, 2023

Remembering Sister Candace Introcaso The word came from La Roche University’s Twitter page: “With a heavy heart, I must inform you that moments before the 2 p.m. Hired The California State Board of Trustees was busy on Wednesday hiring three presidents across its public university system. I was honored to serve with Sr.

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The PIE News

APRIL 17, 2023

During the pandemic, university partnerships were forced to undergo significant restructuring, moving away from traditional models. “It is incumbent for universities to be strategic in the way we approach partnership development post-pandemic,” she told The PIE after the session.

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University Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

More from UB: Middle East conflict continues to stir backlash, compromise safety across college campuses Hires Bonnie Cordon – Southern Virginia University The Southern Virginia University Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Bonnie Cordon as the school’s 10th president.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2024

The conference attendees were a mix of students, faculty, donors, education administrators, and edtech professionals. Most notably, the students [learners] expressed levels of dissatisfaction with their recent educational experiences. However, one participant had an intense reaction to our suggestion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. Interim Provost Dr. Rani Roy says the school has already applied for two HSI grants and will find out in October whether they’ve been accepted. We are around 83% students of color. totaled 62.5

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 16, 2022

Image: The director of the University of Florida’s honors program, who has been in the role eight years, says he was fired for no apparent reason with two years left on his current, five-year contract. The UF Honors Program will continue to thrive and provide an excellent experience for its students across disciplines.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 15, 2023

That’s why Saleema, a young Afghan woman studying at University of the People , now presents as Madison from California in her online Principles of Business Management course. All details except the student’s gender and institution have been changed to protect her identity.)

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 31, 2023

There are various stories in higher education news about what impact AI will have on students, instructors, and the education field at large. This week, we welcome Marc Watkins, Academic Innovation Fellow from the University of Mississippi. The goal of this training was to help prepare faculty for the fall semester.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. Projects addressed topics such as annual giving, student retention, professional and continuing education, academic program planning, and more. Scroll down to read about each of the capstone projects in the fellows’ own words.

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University Business

JUNE 16, 2023

Shannon – University of North Georgia The Georgia Board of Regents has tapped retired U.S. Army officer, Georgia Tech’s current interim chief business officer and first-generation student Michael P. Shannon for the University of North Georgia’s top job. Hired Dr. Michael P. Dr. Koffi C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Ohio State University is expected to experience a significant structural change as President Kristina M. Just hours later, Johnson confirmed that she is indeed making the “difficult decision” to leave the university. ” More from UB : At the University of Montana, Esports is about more than competition.

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University Business

JUNE 29, 2023

Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees. More from UB: Report: International graduate student enrollment booms by 100% since the pandemic Hired Timothy G. Lynch as the College of Staten Island’s permanent president.

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University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite the abrupt upheaval and its ramifications, Reid and student body president Grace Keenan were the only trustees to vote against Corcoran’s permanent hire. Melissa Gilliam – Boston University (Mass.) The bulk of her career in higher education comes from her 16 years at the University of Chicago.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Many, if not most, of our students will be working in a field impacted by data and its quantitative, computational analysis. Students pursuing careers in all sectors will benefit from data skills. We have also developed programs to recruit and retain students interested in science.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

30% of students say poor maintenance, cleaning or overall building conditions have had at least some impact on their ability to learn. Place matters, Medlin adds, because students think it matters. Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials.

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EAB

JANUARY 17, 2023

However, even though the future looks bright, most cybersecurity programs will continue to fight for student interest and enrollment. While many university leaders express interest in launching cybersecurity master’s degrees , increasing competition and market concentration threaten all new programs’ ability to capture student attention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Title: Professor Emeritus, Educational Policy and Leadership The Ohio State University Anne S. Pruitt-Logan is professor emeritus of educational policy and leadership at the Ohio State University. State College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Morgan State University, the largest of Maryland’s four historically Black colleges and universities, is thriving. Innovative programming continues to grow, and the student body is more diverse than ever. The university has an excellent reputation in the sciences and continues to innovate. Enrollment is strong.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

As vice chancellors for equity and inclusion for the 10 campuses of the University of California (UC) system, we share our perspective on how, even in politically charged times, senior diversity leaders can play central roles in the success of wider campus priorities. Our newer faculty ranks are at their most diverse in UC history.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. Katherine Banks – Texas A&M University M.

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HEPI

MAY 11, 2023

This guest blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Professor Warren Manning, Provost for Innovation and Research at the University of Derby, and Dr Jenna Townend, FHEA, Principal Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor at the Uni versity of Derby. This principle is at the centre of the University of Derby’s approach to learning and teaching.

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