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OCTOBER 21, 2024
Higher education experts shared ways to reach underrepresented students following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling banning race-conscious admissions.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2024
College earnings data often only includes students who graduated, but adding those who didn’t can unearth revealing information, a recent report suggests.
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Applying Soccer Wisdom to Higher Education Marketing
MindMax
JULY 26, 2023
The Right Foot of Higher Education Marketing Colleges and universities tend to rely too heavily on their right foot. When it comes to enrollments, a school’s right foot is the segment of prospective students who would apply to a program even if the school did the bare minimum to reach them. We’re well-known in our region.
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College students among those targeted with racist texts
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The FBI is investigating the attacks, while higher education institutions are working to protect students and help the authorities.
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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 1, 2024
College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn? Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn?
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Reflection & Predictions: A Conversation on Higher Education Trends
MindMax
DECEMBER 15, 2022
What do higher education leaders worry about the most? I recently hosted an interactive event bringing together leaders and pioneers in the higher education community for an evening of discussion on an important and relevant topic: Reflections & Predictions. What gives them hope for the future of our field?
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Colleges need a deliberate online strategy to better serve first-generation students
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Higher education leaders won’t meet the moment if their virtual courses merely replicate face-to-face learning, Western Governors University’s leader says.
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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions.
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Merger Watch: Mergers in higher education are global. Here are lessons for US colleges.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A university's size matters — mergers can boost competitiveness and student value, although they require the unwavering support of institutional leaders.
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Colleges have more data than ever. Here are 3 things to consider as they use it.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Higher education institutions house troves of student data. College leaders at Educause's annual conference shared innovative ways to use it.
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Want to see more students on college campuses? Start by modernizing the admissions process
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
How higher education is breaking free from the traditional college admissions playbook.
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Thinking Beyond College Rankings
MindMax
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Cardona declared college rankings “a joke.” He made this bold statement in support of a broader point he presented in an article for The Chronicle of Higher Education : elite institutions “spend enormous resources to climb college rankings and compete for the most affluent, highest-scoring students.”
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Gen Z values college, but affordability concerns remain
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Only about half of K-12 students who want to pursue higher education believe they can pay for it, a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll found.
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Embattled for-profit ASA College closes without teach-out plan
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education said ASA rejected plans to have students transfer to several colleges over compliance issues.
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What the Frictionless Student Experience Looks Like in Higher Education
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Enhancing and modernizing the higher education student experience is a top priority for college and university administrators. This is something we at CDW Education have been hearing about for a while from our partners on university campuses. One bit of buzzy…
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Leveraging AI to Transform K-12 and Higher Education Contact Centers: A Path to Enhanced Efficiency and Engagement
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 6, 2024
AI is pushing its way through the education sector, transforming the way schools, colleges, and universities support their students, parents, faculty, and staff.
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68% of seniors say college has significantly boosted their ability to land well-paying jobs, poll finds
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
Although the survey suggests students believe higher education has improved their career prospects, they're still worried about job market competition.
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It’s Time to Make College Admissions Less Exclusionary
MindMax
JUNE 22, 2023
Having worked in education for the entirety of my career, I’ve occupied many different seats at the table, from Public school teacher to Chief Learning Officer, from an admission officer to a partner for higher education marketing and enrollment services.
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Strategies for student engagement during the mental health crisis
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Students who started their college careers in 2020 did not get to experience a normal academic year or the regular campus life that they expected. Now, there is a new normal for students and higher education leaders.
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Report Details How Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act Could Better Serve Students of Color and Low-Income Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 31, 2024
A new report released by The Education Trust titled, “Improving Titles III & V of the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds” examines how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) receive funds related to Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
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President Speaks: Higher education shouldn’t perpetuate privilege. It should lift up those who would benefit the most.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Colleges have a moral imperative to help students up the economic ladder, not just promote their rankings, argues the president of CSU Dominguez Hills.
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Wealthy colleges should just admit more students, one of their biggest critics says
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
In the second of a two-part conversation, Evan Mandery dives into specific reforms he thinks would help higher education — at the top and elsewhere.
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States are taking on fewer college costs. Who is picking up the bill?
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The gap between what states and students pay toward higher ed shrunk from 2008 to 2022, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association found.
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Are Students College-Ready, or Are Colleges Student-Ready?
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 12, 2024
Are Students College-Ready, or Are Colleges Student-Ready? Ashley Mowreader Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00 AM As pandemic-related learning issues become more prominent among incoming students, institutions of higher education can consider how structural barriers impact student success.
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5 Use Cases for Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In the higher education world, colleges and universities are starting to dabble with AI projects, such as chatbots or aids for incoming students. Five Ways Higher Education Institutions Use Artificial Intelligence 1. Chatbots Considering the prevalence of online shopping…
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Number of colleges dipped 1.7% in 2023-24 academic year
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 21, 2024
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows a decline in higher education institutions eligible for Title IV federal student aid.
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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
But like other free tuition initiatives for Native American students, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.
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First-year Discount rate at private colleges, 2021
Higher Ed Data Stories
DECEMBER 15, 2023
I want to talk about discount rate at private colleges. And the first part of this is going to get a bit into the weeds; if you work in a private college or university, and you use this in your work, or you send it to trustees, you can support my time, effort, software, and hosting costs by buying me a coffee. Now, guess what?
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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education.
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Delivering economic growth: the case for a financially secure higher education sector
HEPI
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In response to recent data showing a worrying financial outlook for higher education institutions, Professor David Maguire, Vice-Chancellor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), and Dr Alex Bols, Chief of Staff at UEA, argue more Government action is needed to make the sector financially sustainable.
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Some employers are wary of Gen Z workers. What can colleges do?
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Experts suggested ways for higher education institutions to help students learn critical workplace skills, such as oral communication and empathy.
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Why higher education should care about child poverty, and how to address it
HEPI
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Omar Khan , CEO at TASO , Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education. There are three ways that child poverty matters for universities and colleges. The author is also the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Trust of London. percentage points.
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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 25, 2024
The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American higher education, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very foundations. The document's authors misrepresent the origins of progressive thought in education.
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Delta College Is Meeting Students Where They Are With The Resources They Need
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Since witnessing this, Gavin has spent his career working towards reducing inequities for historically marginalized students. Dr. Michael Gavin Delta College is a two-year public community college in University Center, Michigan. Do they support all our students from all backgrounds that our students come from?”
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Reimagining Computer Labs for Today’s College Students
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
It has taken a while, but the computer lab is once again an integral campus resource as higher education institutions update and reimagine its role to better meet students’ needs. It’s about…
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Proposal Calls for Merger of California’s Higher Education Systems
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A bold new proposal suggests combining Californias community colleges, California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC) systems into a unified institution: California University. This restructuring would aim to streamline transfer processes, reduce competition for resources, and provide seamless educational pathways.
Navigating Transitions in Higher Education: Insights from Caleb Simmons
MindMax
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The University of Arizona underwent a significant transition in 2023 with the acquisition of the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) , an institution that makes quality college education accessible to adult learners through online flexible degree and certificate programs.
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Survey: Majority of College Students Believe Their Vote Didn’t Matter in the Election
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A mid-November Student Voice survey found over half of college students felt their vote didn’t make much of a difference in the 2024 general election.
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House lawmakers volley ideas for taming college costs, boosting transparency
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 27, 2023
The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development dissected how tuition has risen and how students can get a solid return on investment.
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Why colleges are turning to institutional neutrality
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Although higher education experts say these measures can stave off political controversy, they’ve drawn criticism from some scholars and student activists.
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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) details mental health challenges that students face and how they can be better supported. Respondents held mixed impressions of whether their colleges placed a priority on mental health. Dr. Linda L. Garcia, executive director of CCCSE. “If
College Completion Rates Edging Upward
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) n otes that 61.1% of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges. “The
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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. The work of eradicating achievement gaps for Black and American Indian students is personalized in a way that is perhaps different for others.
Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Lester McCorn, who led Clinton College in South Carolina for the past 7 years, has been named the new president of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. Both institutions are historically Black colleges and universities. McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January.
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