How liberal arts colleges can make career services a priority
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 5, 2023
Creating internships and focusing on short-term experiences has a big impact, the longtime undergraduate dean at the University of Chicago says.
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For Dean Pervis Evans, student perspective is essential to strengthen and diversify teaching workforce
Deans for Impact
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Sitting in on EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession at Odessa College last semester, Pervis Evans is conscious that he doesn’t quite fit in with the other students, a majority of whom are recent high school graduates. But that doesn’t deter him at all.
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Why these leaders want to secure the liberal arts in a digital world
University Business
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Land-grant universities are building new colleges , HBCUs are racing to secure better funding and even liberal arts colleges are reviewing their general education curriculum. Georgia Tech has been at the forefront of melding often siloed disciplines of the humanities, arts and social sciences with STEM.
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Why Non-Traditional Learners Need the Liberal Arts—and Vice Versa
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 3, 2024
For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. Dr. Nicole Polen-Petit But, to misquote Mark Twain, reports of the liberal arts’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. And this is where liberal arts graduates excel.
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Vassar connects two-year colleges and liberal arts colleges
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Image: Campus leaders at Vassar College are on a mission to bring community college students to liberal arts institutions. The courses are co-taught by Vassar and community college faculty. Campus leaders will also arrange convenings of administrators from these liberal arts colleges throughout the two years.
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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions
University Business
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment. ” The post Oh, the humanit(ies)!
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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Danielle Ren Holley, president-elect of Mount Holyoke College. The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history. Danielle Ren Holley, current dean and professor of law at Howard University.
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Women's Liberal Arts College Allows Students to Travel Globally as Part of First-Year Course
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
At Agnes Scott College, first-year students are given the opportunity to take their first step into becoming global citizens through its Global Journeys program. Gundolf Graml, associate VP for academic affairs, dean for curriculum and strategic initiatives, and professor of German. Over 60% of our students are students of color.
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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight
Helix Education
APRIL 21, 2024
Everyone loves a David and Goliath story, and at this moment in the history of higher education, small colleges could use one. I think it is easy for lawmakers, the media, and even large sectors of higher education to dismiss small colleges. What is the real impact if a few small colleges close? The news has not been good.
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3 Questions for Sue Lorenson, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Education at Georgetown
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 5, 2023
Blog: Learning Innovation Sue Lorenson , vice dean for undergraduate education at Georgetown’s College of Arts and Sciences, is a close colleague and good friend of Eddie’s. A liberal arts education is the ultimate preprofessional education; it can prepare you for any career. Q: Your Ph.D.
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Dr. Karen K. Petersen Appointed President of Hendrix College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 10, 2023
Petersen will become president of Hendrix College, effective June 2023. Petersen Petersen is a professor of political science and dean of the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tulsa (TU). This appointment makes her the second woman to lead the school. Dr. Karen K.
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Dr. Safa Zaki Appointed First Woman President of Bowdoin College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 9, 2023
Safa Zaki will become president of Bowdoin College, effective Jul. Dr. Safa Zaki Zaki is currently dean of the faculty and the John B. McCoy Professor of Psychology at Williams College. Safa is the perfect choice to guide the College through the fascinating chapter that lies ahead. McCoy and John T.
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KENRO KUSUMI
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 30, 2024
Kenro Kusumi Kenro Kusumi has been named university senior vice provost and dean of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. He serves as a professor of life sciences and dean of natural sciences. Kusumi holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemical sciences Harvard University and a Ph.D.
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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug.
Dr. Anne McCall Appointed 13th President of the College of Wooster
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Anne McCall will become the 13th president of the College of Wooster, effective July 2023, which will make her the second woman in the role. Dr. Anne McCall "I'm honored and thrilled to be chosen as the next president of the College of Wooster," McCall said. in French literature from the University of Strasbourg in France. .
Dr. George Timmons Appointed President of Holyoke Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2023
George Timmons will become president of Holyoke Community College, pending approval of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, MassLive reported. Dr. George Timmons Timmons is currently provost and senior vice president of academic and student affairs at Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC).
Dr. Pamela E. Scott-Johnson Appointed Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Spelman College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 15, 2023
Scott-Johnson will become provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College, effective Aug. I am excited by the opportunity to work with President Gayle on her strategic vision for the College.” Dr. Pamela E.
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Penn State African American Studies Head Resigns, Alleges Broken Promises and Wavering Institutional Commitment to Diversity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 12, 2023
He explained his departure in an open letter, claiming that Dr. Clarence Lang, dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, had refused to follow through on a commitment to hire two new tenure-line faculty.
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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Image: Faculty members at the College of William & Mary are concerned that the institution is purposely excluding them from conversations about the future. Take the college’s recent announcement that it’s exploring opening a computing and data science school.
Rhodes College to Establish Institute for Race and Social Transformation
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 19, 2023
Rhodes College has received an $800,000 grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation to create a new program that will focus on researching and developing curricula related to racial equity, discrimination, and justice in Memphis and the Mid-South region.
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Dr. Rhonda Phillips Appointed President of Chatham University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Rhonda Phillips Phillips is currently the inaugural dean of the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. Phillips said she aims to create sustainable financial models, enrollment numbers, and programs, as well as refresh some programs and build upon strong course offerings such as health sciences and liberal arts.
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Rhodes College Awarded $800,000 for Research on Racial Equity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 18, 2023
Rhodes College will receive an $800,000 grant to expand their research on racial equity, discrimination, and justice in the Memphis and Mid-South region. We are grateful for support from the Mellon Foundation,” said Dr. Jennifer Collins, president of Rhodes Colleges.
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Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Roanoke College students will soon get the opportunity to learn and even earn a degree in cannabis studies, after approval from school faculty. Dr. DB Poli This will make Roanoke College the first college in Virginia to offer a four-year degree in the field of cannabis studies, according to the school. According to U.S.
The University Business Podcast: Why STEM needs the humanities—and vice versa
University Business
MAY 14, 2024
Deliberately integrating the humanities into Georgia Tech University’s armada of world-class STEM-based programs is the future of pedagogy at the R1 Atlanta university—and perhaps for all of higher education, says Richard Utz, interim dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, in this installment of the “University Business Podcast.”
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Dr. Hilary L. Link Appointed President of Drew University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Link Previously, Link has been president of Allegheny College, dean of Temple University Rome, vice provost at Barnard College of Columbia University, and director of scholar programs at New York University. “I Link will become president of Drew University, effective Jul. Dr. Hilary L.
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Making the Case for a Liberal Arts Education
The Higher Ed Marketer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The liberal arts education has evolved. Dr. Lake Lambert began his tenure as the 16th President of Hanover College in 2015 and is the former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. Dr. Lambert's thoughts on the value of liberal arts curriculum .
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Program Equips Community College Students to Obtain Four-Year Degrees
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Exploring Transfer program at Vassar College is a summer intensive that immerses currently enrolled community college students in an academically rigorous environment, providing vital support and encouragement so they can ultimately continue their education at a competitive four-year institution.
Emerging leaders: 4 colleges hire their first Black or female—or both—president
University Business
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
These colleges may all be well over a hundred years old, but there is still a first time for everything: Mount Holyoke (Mass.), Norbert College (Wis.) Norbert College all fall somewhere around 2,000. President-designate Danielle Ren Holley (Photo: Mount Holyoke College website) She was the perfect person to do it, too.
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Manhattanville cuts tenured faculty, freezes programs
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 10, 2023
Image: Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., The college says it froze undergraduate majors with “very low student enrollment.” Manhattanville remains a private liberal arts institution, but it has changed its orientation somewhat in recent years. Geisler last summer. Focus on the Future.
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DeSantis Appoints Six New Board Members to New College of Florida, Begins Conservative Turn for School
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 9, 2023
Ron DeSantis has appointed six new board members to the New College of Florida, a step towards turning the school into a more conservative institution, the Herald-Tribune reported. "It said in a statement, referring to conservative Hillsdale College. "It said in a statement, referring to conservative Hillsdale College.
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Massasoit Community College Launches New Black Studies Major
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This fall semester, Massasoit Community College achieved a new first. Massasoit Community College is officially offering a Black Studies curriculum. Ten years in the making The story of Black Studies at the Massachusetts public community college goes back a decade. As such, the school began offering the degree program this fall.
Move beyond student-deficiency mentality in math (opinion)
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
For college algebra, the underprepared students must take a developmental course called Intermediate Algebra. To help more students complete their college math requirements, higher education must stop using the student-deficiency mentality and start adopting a student-growth mentality. And the list goes on.
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Penn’s Sniegowski Named Earlham President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 10, 2024
Paul Sniegowski has been named the 21st president of Earlham College and Earlham School of Religion. Earlham has an important and longstanding place within the distinctive liberal arts tradition in the United States. Levin Family Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
Lafayette dept. heads, program chairs raise governance concerns
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 3, 2023
Image: Twenty-three Lafayette College department heads and program chairs say there are serious issues with governance at the college, according to “points of concern” four of them shared with the president and provost. ” “I am one of many pretenure faculty who are leaving the college,” Bell said.
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Dr. Matthew P. vandenBerg Appointed President of Ohio Wesleyan University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2023
vandenBerg is currently president of Presbyterian College. With initiatives like the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan and its faculty are reimagining the liberal arts for the needs of a new world and a new generation of students. vandenBerg holds an Ed.D. with a political science major and Spanish minor from Alma.
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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down
University Business
MAY 3, 2024
Two presidents have been hired at small private colleges in the past two weeks and one leader is choosing to retire after four decades in higher education. Hired Trevor Bates – Mercy College of Ohio Trevor Bates Mercy College of Ohio has announced Trevor Bates as its next president.
Students’ top 10 most-regretted majors have everything to do with one issue
University Business
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
What are the top 10 most regretted college majors? What may just as noteworthy as what’s on that list is that nearly half of all current job seekers regret their choice of college major, a new ZipRecruiter survey says. The survey asked graduates whether they would choose the same major if they could do college all over again.
Tensions Build at Penn State After Controversial Decisions Regarding Racial Justice
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
One faculty diversity committee told administrators the school’s actions were undermining its work. And in a Nov.
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Money Magazine rewards 34 colleges with 5-star ranking, prioritizing ROI and graduation rates
University Business
JUNE 23, 2023
Money Magazine has revamped its college ranking system into a star-tier list , and with it, it has named 34 colleges and universities to its five-star category. Olaf College also rank highly due to their exceptional graduation rates and grant rewards. As a result, 736 colleges were considered.
How Does U.S. News Rank Colleges?
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
MARCH 15, 2023
News & World Report released its first list of annual college rankings in 1983. News college rankings often point out that much of the data used to compile the rankings is provided by “experts” who range from high school guidance counselors to admissions counselors and faculty members at various higher education institutions.
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New book links teaching critical thinking to student success
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Newman argues in Thinking Critically in College: The Essential Handbook for Student Success (Radius Book Group). Newman, whose book will be published March 7, is former dean of academic advising at Stanford University and John M. Musser Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus, at Carleton College. and Elizabeth W.
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Bringing Greater Impact
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Two years in, Canton is preparing a proposal that outlines the reasons for making African American studies a department, and the benefit it would bring to the university, to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in which it is situated, and to the community. The college’s dean, Dr. David E.
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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 20, 2023
Image: Gustavus Adolphus College went 161 years without any graduate programs. Like other small private institutions, Gustavus Adolphus, a Lutheran college in southern Minnesota, faces a shrinking pool of traditional-age students, even ahead of the projected decline in college-age students due to kick in later this decade.
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Dual Enrollment and Changing Majors
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 30, 2022
Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean. In dual enrollment programs, high school students take college classes that count for both high school credit and college credit. Typically that will mean something like a liberal arts transfer major. For the future history major, it’s an elegant fit.
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