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AUGUST 19, 2024

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The answer lies in how colleges and universities first developed across the country, according to one consolidation expert.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

By Megan Zahneis The striking results from the first round of Florida's controversial state-mandated reviews have confirmed the fears of many faculty advocates at its flagship campus.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The agreement with the Washington Institute for Education and Research comes several months after a similar deal with the organization fell through.

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The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

When Professors Partner With Police Lauren.Coffey@… Mon, 08/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Universities are leveraging AI to help police overcome bias in crime fighting—while contending with the technology’s own biases.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

Over 1,000 United Auto Workers Local 2300 members went on strike Sunday, saying the university didn't present a fair package and bargain in good faith.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 19, 2024

The former leader attributed a dramatic increase in the spending by the president’s office to new initiatives, such as improving post-tenure review.

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FIRE

AUGUST 19, 2024

Columbia University has hit ‘snooze’ on free speech for years. The latest news could mark more of the same — or a much-needed wake up call.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

Student Voting Declined in 2022. What Could That Mean for This Election? Johanna Alonso Mon, 08/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Far fewer college students voted in 2022 than 2018. That may not mean turnout rates will stay low this year, but the data could provide a clue about how to promote student voting come November.

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FIRE

AUGUST 19, 2024

Texans browsing your favorite websites, beware. If the state has its way, starting next month, the eyes of Texas may be upon you.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

By mid-July, the attorney F. Bryan Brice, Jr., and his client Dr. Darren Masier, an assistant professor of human resource management at Meredith College, had petitioned for an independent examination of the potential cancer cluster at Poe Hall at North Carolina State University (NC State). Getting access to perform testing has been Brice and Masier’s goal since they first filed a motion for discovery in February, in hopes that they could better identify what toxins at Poe Hall might have contrib

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

"Freedom to express diverse viewpoints is fundamental to the mission of the University, and lawful protests play a pivotal role in that process," UC President Michael Drake writes The post Updates on UC-wide campus climate efforts appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

Struggling Keystone College in Pennsylvania announced a merger agreement Friday with the Washington Institute for Education and Research (WEIR), a D.C.-based think tank established last year.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; The case is notable not only for making it to a jury, but also for its sociopolitical context.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

The American Association of Colleges and Universities and Elon University have launched an artificial intelligence how-to guide for students navigating the sometimes-murky waters of the burgeoning technology.

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

A directive on policies impacting expressive activities The post A letter from Michael Drake, UC system president appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

Rethinking Professional Development for Grad Students Sarah Bray Mon, 08/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Laura Kuizin describes how to create opportunities that go beyond the classroom and prepare students for the dynamic workforce they’ll soon enter.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

California’s Senate Bill 1047 (SB 1047), the "Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act," spearheaded by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), has cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee with some significant amendments.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

Three women who accused now-former Harvard University professor John Comaroff of sexual harassment, and of retaliating against them for reporting it, have agreed with Harvard to drop their lawsuit over the situation. No settlement agreement has been made public.

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

"At the very foundation of our rules, practices and values are the university's seven essential principles of community," Lyons says in a message to the campus The post Rich Lyons: What free speech, community mean to UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 19, 2024

Johns Hopkins University officials announced Friday that the university will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores starting in fall 2026, phasing out the test-optional policy adopted in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 19, 2024

Game development technology is increasingly being utilized beyond its traditional gaming roots, according to the recently released annual "State of Game Development" report from development and DevOps solutions provider Perforce Software.

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Jon Boeckenstedt

AUGUST 19, 2024

One of the most memorable articles I ever read was in the New York Times, about information cascades, specifically about the value of low-fat diets.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Politics count as a factor in college selection among perspective students, according to a new Echo Delta report. An Echo Delta report has found that politics count as a factor in college selection among perspective students. " Politics of College Choice: How Students’ Political Views Influence Where They Enroll " — authored by Jarrett Smit, senior vice president of strategy at Echo Delta, and Grant De Roo, the founder and principal at ADV Market Research — is based on a nationwide survey that i

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Caylor Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2024

Your institution's higher education homepage should stand as a testament to your values AND resonate with mission-fit students. These seven elements will make your homepage unstoppable! The post 7 Must-Have Elements for an Effective Higher Ed Homepage appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Dr. Lewis P. Graham Lewis Graham has been named chief academic affairs officer at Morris College. He served as interim academic dean at the college. Graham holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Benedict College, a master’s in physics from the University of South Carolina, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of South Carolina, as well as a master’s in higher education administration from Louisiana State University.

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Helix Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Armed with the data from this year’s Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy , Giving Institute members and RNL fundraising experts are sharing insights on the state of philanthropy and how savvy fundraisers can look to the future. This annual report, which was released earlier this summer, showed that an estimated $557.16 billion was contributed in 2023 from individuals, corporations, foundations, and bequests.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ohio University has named its new South Green residence hall after former president Dr. Roderick J. McDavis. “Deborah and I are deeply humbled by this great honor,” said President Emeritus McDavis, who served as the university’s 20th president. “Ohio University has made a tremendous impact on our lives throughout the years, and it is touching to be honored in this momentous way by my alma mater — the greatest university on earth.

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Leaders Building Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

Hey Everyone, Two Rivers Community School , in Boone, NC, has been a cornerstone of educational excellence for over 20 years. Led by Principal Natalie Oransky, who began her journey at the school as a teacher assistant in the school's second year, Natalie and the Two Rivers Community School exemplify a dedication to holistic child development for students in grades K-8 that is unique to public education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Assemblymember Marc Berman California state legislators are considering a bill designed to ensure that students who are parents can get the most out of their student financial aid. Assembly Bill 2458 would require each campus of the California Community Colleges and the California State University (and would request each campus of the University of California) to implement a policy for estimating and adjusting cost of attendance information for student parents and to enter student parent data in

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

This message was sent pursuant to guidance from the University of California Office of the President The post Embracing our Principles of Community, honoring our legacy of free speech appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Ashley Tanksley Ashley Tanksley has been named assistant vice president of enrollment management at Jackson State University. She served as director of admissions at Delta State University. Tanksley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Jackson State University and a master’s in higher education from the University of West Alabama.

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University Business

AUGUST 19, 2024

Although the first known cases of COVID-19 hit the United States in January 2019, the height of the pandemic that required a change in America’s way of life occurred in March 2020. That change was the “closing of America.” Businesses shut down, restaurants closed, doctor’s offices and even public transportation were out of commission. It has been said that “every catastrophe breeds new economies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 19, 2024

Daniel Larson Daniel Larson has been named vice president of advancement at St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC). He served as interim executive director of the SCTCC Foundation. Larson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Terminalfour

AUGUST 19, 2024

Explore our top accessibility insights from the past decade! This roundup highlights the most impactful articles on making higher education digital spaces more inclusive and accessible for everyone, with practical tips, best practices, and inspiring success stories.

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Coursera blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera Today, I am excited to announce that Marcelo Modica has joined Coursera as our new Chief People Officer. In this critical role, Marcelo will spearhead our human resources, talent, workplace experience, social impact, and DE&I strategies as we continue to advance our efforts to create a high-performing and inclusive workplace.

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