Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Four prominent universities announced new or expanded tuition-free programs for low- and middle-income students this week. Despite financial challenges, the program underscores the university’s focus on providing accessible education to talented students from diverse economic backgrounds.

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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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HEPI

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I would work my way through high school, do my A levels and then end up at a good university, graduating into a well-paid job. I think this is the journey most undertake or are pointed towards as we were told that university students almost always earn more than those without one. Its a no-brainer, right? A remarkable stat!

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University Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While students who majored in IT-related subjects at prestigious engineering-science-related universities like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stevens Institute of Technology and others are offered high-paying jobs, they represent a minority of college graduates. There also needs to be a human-centered focus in schools.

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totallyrewired

MARCH 21, 2025

10:30 – 11:00 Working Together for Change Dom Pates How an interdisciplinary module on sustainability and climate change was designed, developed and delivered at City St Georges, University of London. Agenda: 10:15 – 10:25 Wander in Feel free to join us and say hello as we finish setting up.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In response, universities and educators strive to create and nurture virtual relationships and communities that foster positive relational school cultures, understanding student behavior within a social context (Manassah, Roderick, and Gregory 2018, 39). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The challenges facing universities are wide-ranging and well-reported – which is leading them to seek out some creative solutions for their growing list of problems. According to Thomas, its partly as a result of global trends that have long shaped university strategy. A spluttering global economy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whitfield's experience illustrates how housing insecurity can force student parents into dangerous situations, as she found herself trapped in an abusive living environment while trying to complete her studies. The report reveals troubling statistics about the scope of the problem. However, the report also highlights promising solutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

Large, crowded classrooms, bright fluorescent lighting, and overwhelming noise can create an overstimulating environment. Nachman recommends that instructors gather input from students at the start of each semester in order to tailor teaching strategies to ensure a more inclusive learning environment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A Lumina Foundation convening brought together leaders from historically Black colleges and universities to engage with researchers, policy experts and the philanthropic community to strategize on the future of these storied institutions.

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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. And in a restrictive environment like higher education, she demands the environment change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Last May, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Governors voted to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. He's earned degrees from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and the University of Oregon, where he obtained his Ph.D. million in spending cuts.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty.

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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. Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers.

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The PIE News

MARCH 4, 2025

By breaking down these obstacles, the partnership fosters new opportunities, attracts diverse talent, and promotes a more inclusive academic environment. At the same time, we are helping universities boost diversity and reduce dropout rates by ensuring loans cover the entire course duration, rather than just the first year.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Studies by Rutgers University highlight the role of social media in spreading misinformation and perpetuating stereotypes, both of which disproportionately harm the mental health of Black students and their sense of belonging. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In response, digital transformation efforts that promote collaborative and engaging learning environments, equip classrooms with modern technology, and enable a secure and seamless experience throughout campus can help institutions achieve their enrollment goals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2025

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

This downgrade is not an isolated incident; instead, it is the culmination of destabilizing factors, including funding cuts and the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which are transforming the environment surrounding U.S. higher education. higher education institutions. Dr. Ronald A.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The administrative offices at the Universities of Wisconsin standardized on Microsoft 365 for email and office productivity, but users were on separate cloud environments, making it difficult for them to communicate, collaborate and share documents seamlessly.

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Wonkhe

JUNE 15, 2023

Meredith Wilkinson identifies the ways in which universities can foster a more inclusive environments for staff with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health conditions The post How to support disabled staff to thrive appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

CANCUN—What started off in 2014 as a simple idea, has blossomed into a major convening, drawing more than 700 educators from K-12 school districts and colleges and universities together to strategize and share best practices on how to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing urban schools around the globe. State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

million students enrolled in colleges and universities. Collectively, as researchers, we have about 50 or more years of experience conducting empirical studies on Black men attending diverse institutional types, ranging from predominantly White institutions, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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The Guardian - Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Survey finds post-1992 universities leading the way on sustainability and ethics More universities are banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs in a sign of the sectors shrinking social licence among young people.

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HEPI

JANUARY 22, 2025

As Chief Information Officer, PJ Hemmaway is driving innovation at Manchester to future-proof the university and deliver the best possible day-to-day experience. In this recent interview with Melissa Bowden, Content Writer at Kortext, he shared insights on creating a sector-leading learning environment where everyone can thrive.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 20, 2025

The new campus will be located at Ain Shams University (ASU) in Cairo, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Exeter. It is one of Egypt’s top public universities, ranked 592 in QS’s World University Rankings 2025.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The University of Rochester (UR) community is reeling after hundreds of “wanted” posters, depicting faculty and staff members, appeared on campus buildings late Sunday night. In her letter, Mangelsdorf confirmed that the university’s Department of Public Safety has launched an investigation with assistance from local law enforcement.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

University faculty, staff and instructors are in a unique position as they are ingrained in the latest industry trends while also teaching and guiding the future generation of young professionals. In an ever-changing market, professionals of all kinds are experiencing a need to learn and pivot in different areas.

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University Business

JANUARY 2, 2025

Strategic planning for online education goals As universities face increasing pressuresrising operational costs, heightened competition and shifting student expectationsonline education presents a promising avenue for scalability and financial sustainability.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Bolton's selection aligns with trends in higher education leadership where institutions are increasingly seeking executives with strong financial management backgrounds amid challenging enrollment and funding environments. Prior to Georgia Tech, Bolton held administrative positions at Washington University in St.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025. Michigan State University In addition, out-of-state Native students who are Pell-eligible will be able to take advantage of a full tuition waiver.

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University Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Colleges and universities are setting systemwide commitments to transition up to 75% of their dining hall offerings to plant-based options in the next three years, according to a new report from the Humane Society of the United States. Half of all meals offered at the University of Colorado Boulder, which ranked No.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

By providing dedicated funding, we empower institutions to create environments where Black students feel supported, valued, and prepared for successful careers beyond college. We're going to lean into what it looks like to create a better environment for our Black students.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students More than three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, according to campaigners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sacramento State has announced the creation of the Sacramento State Native American College —a new university initiative aimed at advancing Native-based education and creating pathways for academic and professional service. The students may pursue any major that the University offers and into which they are accepted. .

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