Taking the long view of the presidency (opinion)
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
I am serving in my 13th year as the president of Central College in Pella, Iowa—my 40th year in higher education.
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Ohio State Faculty Criticize New Free Speech Policy and Reporting System
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
But some faculty have viewed the mechanism as being open to dubious claims. “If Eveland worried that the policy may lead to challenging students’ opinions for educational purposes being misconstrued as censorship. However, a policy can’t change that, Eveland said.
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What do counselors think about test-optional admission?
Higher Ed Data Stories
JANUARY 16, 2023
The first view (using the tabs across the top) shows the role and location of the respondents. The second shows responses to the survey questions, filtering out those who didn't have an opinion one way or the other. Here are the high level results.
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Almost nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their views – survey
The Guardian - Higher Education
AUGUST 10, 2023
Concerns that ‘cancel culture’ is blighting universities appear unfounded, according to OfS report Nearly nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their opinions and beliefs, according to a government-backed survey that contrasts with claims of widespread “cancel culture” on campuses. Continue reading.
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It was NEVER about Deion: HBCU Realities VS. Perceptions
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Over the last few days, we have seen countless opinions internal and external to the HBCU community regarding the exit of Coach Prime [Deion Sanders] from Jackson State University. There have been many opinions flying across Twitter, Facebook, and even national news stations like CNN. Many will say HBCUs don’t have the profile….HBCUs
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Report: Young Black Voters Skeptical About Digital Messaging and Negative Campaign Ads
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
This research sheds light on how students at HBCUs form their political opinions, how they vote, and how they feel about political messaging,” said report co-author Dr. Rebecca Entress. “HBCUs have shaped elections and the entire political landscape but are often ignored by researchers.
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Spain's universities debate ban on taking political views
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 27, 2023
Image: Campaigners want to stop Spanish universities from obtaining the right to take positions on nonacademic issues guaranteed by law, which they claim will muzzle minority views. “If a university expresses opinions like that, the people who don’t share them are going to feel excluded.
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Educational Implications of Using ChatGPT
Higher Ed Ethics Watch
MARCH 23, 2023
Some claim it’s just another learning tool and should be viewed as an additional resource for students. Views of College Students I recently read that over half of college students (51%) believe that using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to complete assignments and exams is cheating.
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New survey says US “preferred” choice for Indian students
The PIE News
APRIL 22, 2024
For all four source countries, it was clear that parent opinions mattered to the students – they “help shape students’ views of the world”, the survey said. While Vietnam helped Australia gain ground, with 43% considering it, only 38% of Vietnamese students said they would consider Australia.
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New Jersey Senate Sends K-12 Media Literacy Bill to Governor's Desk
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
It requires that schools teach students about the research process and how information is created and produced, the difference between facts, points of view, and opinions, and the ethical production of information. Bill S588 received bipartisan support and passed today by a 36-0 vote.
Does the admissions process favor men?
Higher Ed Data Stories
JULY 12, 2022
The second view, High Level Overview , shows the same data but rolls it up into counts. The third view, Institutions by State , arrays colleges by state and sorts by admissions advantage, and again allows you to filter in a variety of ways. Please don't click if you're a high school counselor or you work at a CBO.)
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Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Bennet Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support, t he University of Texas at Dallas The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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The pressures of youth: Japan and Korea
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Aged 21, she is currently studying her A-levels in the UK with a view to studying international relations at university. “I have a really progressive view about social problems” “Japan is getting behind and personally I don’t want to work [there], I don’t really see a future [for me].”
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Of 250 institutions analyzed, why did Harvard University rank last in free speech?
University Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The survey analyzed responses from over 55,000 undergraduate students regarding their experience, opinions and perception of free speech on their campus. The latter gained relatively low scores across all institutions; the college with the highest proportion of students feeling comfortable expressing different views was only 48%.
Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies: Enhancing Learning Across Diverse Courses
Faculty Focus
MARCH 5, 2024
Inclusivity: Consider the opinions and ideas of students as relevant to the overall discussion in the classroom. For example, when debating issues in politics or religion, students may not agree with one another’s opinions and views, but the views of other students must be respected and accepted.
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University of Austin, the self-proclaimed antidote to college campus ‘illiberalism,’ is now accepting fall 2024 applications
University Business
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Its founders have previously been scandalized for publicly stated political views or controversial opinions. Moreover, Weiss stated The Times’ politically skewed workplace culture inhibited diverse opinions.
Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies: Enhancing Learning Across Diverse Courses
Faculty Focus
MARCH 5, 2024
Inclusivity: Consider the opinions and ideas of students as relevant to the overall discussion in the classroom. For example, when debating issues in politics or religion, students may not agree with one another’s opinions and views, but the views of other students must be respected and accepted.
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Academic transformation framework implementation: Enhancing professional practice in higher education
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
MBA, RN, BS, BSN Associate Dean of Health Sciences, The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Denise Brown, Ph.D.,
Costs & housing ‘push students away’ from UK
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Despite 30% of respondents saying they “strongly disagreed” or “disagreed” with that statement that their opinion of the UK had changed since Brexit, many mentioned it as a cause of obstacles.
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Good news! Current students believe their degree is worth the cost
University Business
JUNE 2, 2023
This is partially due to public institution students being more on the fence about its value than taking an opinion. Private non-profit institutions had the highest percentage of students to both strongly agree (41%) and strongly disagree (4%) that their degree’s value matched its costs.
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When and how departments should make political statements
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Those in the department with dissenting views should be able to express them in the same forum, the guidance also says. ” (Burbules has contributed opinion pieces to Inside Higher Ed.). Any such declarations, where deemed necessary, should instead be signed by specific professors. Individuals.
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Report: Significant Amount of Faculty Today Self-Censor Due to Fears of Reprisal
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 1, 2023
In the current day, a survey – sponsored by FIRE and administered by Social Science Research Services – asked nearly 1,500 university faculty about their views on campus civil liberties and found that faculty today are more afraid. And 42% of untenured faculty reported censoring themselves, compared with 31% of tenured faculty.
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Freedom of speech, lifts, and the importance of terminology
HEPI
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Universities must balance these competing forces when taking decisions about providing a privileged platform to potentially disruptive views. The Government’s proposed Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill threatens to unbalance what are usually highly nuanced and considered approaches to these issues.
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Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2023
Faculty were also concerned about Wingard’s views on higher ed, including questioning its value and adopting technology, taking students out of classrooms, Scherer said. “At
Collecting Student Perspectives to Drive Supports: Student Voice Report
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Inside Higher Ed is today publishing a new report exploring how and why some colleges and universities collect and use the perspectives and opinions of their students to build better policies and practices to help them succeed. A copy of the report can be downloaded here. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m.
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How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring
EAB
JANUARY 31, 2023
Blogs Faculty orientations and continuing a culture of mentoring January 31, 2023 Kristen McCauliff Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Ball State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
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Free speech principles aren't just for students (opinion)
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 31, 2022
I emailed the Institute of Politics directly, a leading member of the university’s (now-disbanded) Committee on Freedom of Expression and the university chancellor, asking that Heitkamp be engaged on her gun control views. I agree that students should have their own views challenged within the university environment.
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Assessing online courses—OSCQR rubric
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Assessing online courses—OSCQR rubric August 9, 2023 George Rus Assistant Dean for Online Education, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
U of Chicago, Cornell Law Schools Will Stay in ‘U.S. News’ Rankings
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Fundamentally, a ranking of schools is an opinion. As our university is dedicated to the free expression of ideas and to questioning viewpoints, our aim is not to suppress opinions. The rankings of academic institutions clearly have a readership, and we wish to prevent the use of inaccurate information. News & World Report.
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Re-Envisioning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
EAB
AUGUST 31, 2023
Blogs Re-Envisioning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program August 31, 2023 Daisy Sherry Associate Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Lewis University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
Activating and retaining undergraduate alumni as annual donors
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
The problem It has become increasingly more difficult for institutions of higher education to reach and retain alumni donors.
Exploring the impact of high school course rigor on student success in college
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Exploring the impact of high school course rigor on student success in college August 9, 2023 Mary Venezia Chief of Staff, Enrollment Management, University of Arizona The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Necessary infrastructure to support interdisciplinary programs
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Necessary infrastructure to support interdisciplinary programs August 9, 2023 Kimber McKay Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Montana The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Developing a budget forecasting model and budget dashboards at Buena Vista University
EAB
JANUARY 31, 2023
Blogs Developing a budget forecasting model and budget dashboards at Buena Vista University January 31, 2023 Courtney Berg Director of Finance & Administration/Controller, Buena Vista University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences
EAB
JANUARY 31, 2023
Blogs Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences January 31, 2023 Gina Peek Associate Dean, Extension Engagement and Continuing Education, Oklahoma State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Controlling the narrative at Howard University
EAB
JANUARY 31, 2023
Pluff AVP of Student Experience, Howard University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Blogs Controlling the narrative at Howard University January 31, 2023 Joanne R. In 2021 Howard University was faced with much adversity.
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The Power of Student Testimonials
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
APRIL 9, 2024
You like to see other people’s opinions on an item before buying it. Ideally, current students should be at least midway through their program so they have enough experience to share an informed opinion. They can give a full view of the program and how their education influenced their lives. Alumni have a different perspective.
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How Two Colleges Are Responding to the Race-Conscious Admissions Ban
Insight Into Diversity
AUGUST 21, 2023
In your view, how will this decision affect academia in the long term? We are developing practices to comply with the opinion. In my opinion, the effect is certainly deleterious. But it is also galvanizing as we endeavor to comply with the Supreme Court’s majority opinion. Certainly, Kenyon College does.
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Enrollment design project: The student experience from admission to alumni
EAB
JANUARY 31, 2023
Blogs Enrollment design project: The student experience from admission to alumni January 31, 2023 Heather Veeder Assistant Vice President of Student Success, Policy, and Planning, Eastern Washington University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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Enhancing a sense of belonging in the classroom
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Anisa Hansen Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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I’m a nobody in higher ed leadership—but I still believe I know what’s right
University Business
JANUARY 16, 2024
.” In his magisterial book “The Idea of a University,” Cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, “It is the education which gives a [person] a clear, concise view of their own opinions and judgments, a truth in developing them, an eloquence in expressing them and a force in urging them.
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Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting
EAB
JANUARY 31, 2023
Blogs Improve the precision of student enrollment forecasting January 31, 2023 Jeff Pidcock Director of Budgeting and Business Transformation, Miami University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
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