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Furman University and 14 Others Collectively Awarded $8.625 Million to Improve Inclusion for STEM Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This project will transform the student experience in STEM at Furman,” said Dr. Alison Roark, associate professor of biology and program director.

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Women STEM students up to twice as likely as non-STEM students to have experienced sexism

HEPI

Even in subjects where equivalent numbers of men and women participate, however, many women are still disadvantaged by everyday sexism. We know that women students and staff remain underrepresented in Higher Education STEM disciplines. Experiences of sexism in the workforce are associated with women leaving STEM.

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Demystifying AI: A Guide to AI Literacy in Higher Education Enrollment Management

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: AI literacy is crucial for enrollment teams to understand, evaluate, and responsibly use AI to enhance recruitment, retention, and operations. By cultivating AI literacy, enrollment teams can enhance recruitment strategies, improve student retention, and streamline administrative tasks.

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Higher Ed Leaders and Scholars Discuss Promises and Pitfalls of AI Tool Usage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We really emphasize the importance of social considerations in every technology course throughout the entire curriculum,” Barabino said. “In In doing that, we've created this atmosphere where questions of how and when to use a technology are paired with questions of whether to use a technology. These new AI tools.

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Jill on the Hill: help balance the federal budget and keep STEM talent

The PIE News

Talent retention and filling skill gaps The US is a global leader in higher education, but many international students are forced to leave after graduation due to complex and restrictive immigration policies. The US heavily relies on international talent in fields like medicine, technology, and engineering. Learn more.

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Supporting Student Well-being in Virtual Learning 

Faculty Focus

TILT has cited several studies on its website that point to increased retention and completion rates for students as a result of increased transparency around academic work. When students know the purpose of the work they’re being asked to do, they have greater buy-in than if they see the assignment as mere “busy work.”

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How Does U.S. News Rank Colleges?

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

News added “ social mobility ” as a factor in its rankings in the last few years, which assesses institutions’ efforts to help students from disadvantaged families move into the middle class through the opportunities that often accompany a college education. For example, here are the top-ranked colleges in the U.S.

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