Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in higher education. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% This dialogue is in contrast to the environment today. Palmer, Larry J. Walker, Tryan L.

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Liaison International

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Key Takeaways: The pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges in higher education graduate enrollment management, leading to increased demands for flexibility, better pay, and improved work-life balance among staff. For example, professional development for higher education staff can add significant value for employees.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The evolving landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education is reshaping the role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) (El-Amin, 2022b). The role of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in higher education has undergone significant transformation over recent years (El-Amin, 2022b).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in higher education. Caring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change, intentionally equips staff and faculty with strategies and tools to create a welcoming, supportive environment for every student.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 26, 2025

As an education marketer, ask yourself: how can you create an experience that ensures students feel supported and motivated to stay the course? Promoting a Flexible and Inclusive Learning Environment Flexibility is key to student retention in higher education , particularly for non-traditional students balancing work, family, and school.

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SRHE

MARCH 26, 2025

by Amir Shahsavari and Mohammad Eslahi This blog is based on research reported in Shahsavari, A, & Eslahi, M (2025) Dynamics of Imbalanced Higher Education Development: Analysing Factors and Policy Implications in Policy Reviews in Higher Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2025

Jamie Merisotis The Lumina Foundation announced a new goal to increase the number of Americans with education and training to 75%. Our view is weve got to do more to transform higher education, workforce systems in order to meet human talent needs. Were constantly thinking about that because we dont want to waste students time.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Mental health has become an increased focus recently for both students and the schools they attend. According to a 2024 U.S. News-Generation Lab report, 70% of students have experienced mental health challenges since starting college.

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HEPI

JANUARY 2, 2025

By Dr Adrian Gonzalez ( @AGonzalez05 ) Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and Director of Learning and Teaching, Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York. Table 1: Department of Environment and Geography, University of York fieldtrips up to 2022-2023 What does this total figure equate to?

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As higher education institutions continue to discover the benefits of hosting data in the cloud, these environments are becoming increasingly complex. According to the 2024 CDW Cloud Computing Research Report, 88% of higher education institutions have moved more than a quarter of their applications into the cloud.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts. Its not innate for everyone, says Trent.

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SRHE

APRIL 2, 2025

Although higher education is expected to narrow this divide and build students digital confidence, our findings revealed the opposite. Building on these findings, this blog asks a timely question: as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) becomes embedded in higher education, will it help bridge this divide or deepen it further?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

A groundbreaking report released by Generation Hope reveals the devastating impact of housing insecurity on student parents pursuing higher education. The report documents how housing instability can lead to delays in speech and motor skills, emotional and behavioral issues, and educational setbacks.

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University Business

OCTOBER 31, 2024

ET Higher education institutions face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, including AI-powered attacks and sophisticated data breaches. To proactively address these challenges, campus leaders can leverage their unique understanding of their environment – their “defender’s advantage.” Speakers Erin Joe , Sr.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As we enter a new year, the enrollment cliff that has been looming will finally reach higher education.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

by Nic Kipar We rarely consider whether staff on our campuses are enjoying their work environments and are able to be their most creative and effective selves. Here in the first of two blogs Nic Kipar reviews what we know from research about working environments; the second blog will look at what this might mean in practice.

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The PIE News

MARCH 25, 2025

Luke Sheehy, chief executive officer at Universities Australia , acknowledged that “this is a difficult budget to deliver at a difficult time for Australians” and noted that it contains important support for Australians in a fiscally constrained environment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Todays heightened scrutiny of social and racial justice initiatives adds to the challenges Black students face in navigating both online spaces and higher education. This creates a challenging environment where Black students must balance their studies while also defending their identities and experiences online.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to Beyond the Quad , the reimagined newsletter designed to empower higher education professionals like never before. Op-Eds from Thought Leaders Dive deep into the most pressing issues in higher education with Op-Eds written by experts and practitioners in the field. We cant wait to see you Beyond the Quad !

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

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MindMax

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Power of Data in Shaping Higher Education As Chief Research Officer, Jim Fong evaluates vast amounts of data and research pertaining to higher education. By offering smaller, more affordable units of education, institutions can cater to the evolving needs of today’s learners and maintain a competitive edge.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Below, as the government considers higher education reform, Dr Brooke Storer-Church and Dr Kate Wicklow make the case for specialist higher education institutions and warn against the dangers of homogenisation. You can read that piece here.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2025

Even with fewer resources than our peers, these institutions create environments where students are affirmed and celebrated, fostering remarkable mental resilience despite significant socioeconomic challenges." Lomax, UNCF president and CEO.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In his latest article, Dr. Drumm McNaughton explores the three pillars of strategic planning in higher education for building institutional sustainability.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In his latest post, Dr. McNaughton examines why board independence is critical for institutional sustainability, particularly in today's challenging higher education environment. Presidential Oversight: How long-serving presidents can impact board independence and institutional accountability.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. She exemplifies the empathy and innovation that women bring to leadership in higher education.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 20, 2025

The establishment of a Russell Group branch campus in Egypt an unprecedented first for Africa is a groundbreaking achievement that symbolises the boundless potential of collaboration in higher education, said Egypts minister of higher education and scientific research, Mohamed Ayman Ashour.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

President-designate Bolton has been a transformational leader in higher education and has been recognized as an effective organizational strategist in every institution she has served," said John M. Holmes, chair of the Columbia College Chicago board of trustees. "As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Role of Mentorship in STEM Success Numerous minoritized students, especially Black students, face intricate obstacles in higher education, particularly in pursuing STEM fields. Its crucial to recognize that marginalized students in higher education require a robust support network that nurtures them and overflows their cup (Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Our higher education institutions must reflect this reality and prepare students for the world they will inherit.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

Data has become the cornerstone of decision-making and institutional strategy in today’s higher education landscape. To truly support student success, we must move beyond the metrics and prioritize the human connections that make higher education meaningful. Simply put, data is not enough. Dr. Rebecca L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

in educational leadership. Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in higher education, she says. Im just so blessed to be able to give to higher education in such a dynamic way, she says.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 7, 2025

Higher education institutions have a unique opportunity to intervene and help dismantle outdated and counterproductive attitudes around mental health. By fostering environments where seeking mental health support is normalized and encouraged, campuses can empower young Black men to prioritize their mental well-being without shame.

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