Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). When we advocate for accessibility, we create a world where physical environments are inclusive, technology is user-friendly, and attitudes are free from prejudice. Leon Burns is President and CEO of Open Technology Group.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Supported by a $1 million dollar Google.org grant, NCCUs new Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research (IAIER) will offer up to 200 students unprecedented exploration of AI through classes, hands-on projects, and invaluable mentorship. NCCU Chancellor Karrie G.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute (Emory AI.Health) will work to develop and implement AI technologies to enhance patient health and wellness, emphasizing health equity by making care more affordable and accessible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women have been making crucial contributions to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics since long before STEM was an educational buzzword. Although Hogan says she believes Bradley is taking important steps, she says the steps still fall short of the ultimate goal of sustained pay equity for women STEM faculty.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Creating equity in the classroom requires that educators anticipate individual student needs, consider the delivery and presentation of their content, assign coursework that has real-world meaning, and prioritize skills development — efforts that result in greater student success, according to experts and research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

When it comes to improving mental health equity on college campuses, more work just needs to be done, mental health experts said during a webinar Wednesday. Then, we can start to address equity from that lens," said Dr. Shawnté Elbert , chief health equity officer at Columbus Public Health. It’s not enough to make statements.

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The PIE News

JUNE 7, 2024

Private equity firm Stirling Partners invests in education, consumer, healthcare and technology services including OpenClassrooms and Laureate Education. The post Private equity firm to acquire Keypath Education for AUD$187m appeared first on The PIE News.

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Campus Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The nonprofit organization Achieving the Dream (ATD) has made available its 87-page 2023 "Equity Toolkit" guide for community colleges that wish to pursue equity by examining their policies and practices that create barriers to degree and certificate completion for underserved and minority students.

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Campus Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Earlier this year, Lumen Learning announced a partnership with Howard University to help develop equity-centered learning solutions for a new statistics course and platform.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced that undergraduates from families earning less than $200,000 annually will qualify for tuition-free education starting in fall 2025. Families with incomes under $100,000 will also see housing, dining, and other expenses fully covered.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In a joint statement, the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) affirmed their commitment to working collaboratively with government on all sides of politics, and proposed a three-step approach to improve Australia’s international education system.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

The institute will focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global African diaspora issues, including studies on race, technology, climate change, and systemic disparities. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As numerous fellows entered the African American Hall of Fame at Morehouse College, the Dean of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division, Dr. Eddie Red, delivered a welcoming message, expressing his aspiration to one day be featured on the wall, as he, like many of us present, is destined for a greater purpose.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

Wayne Gersie will become vice president for equity and inclusion at Quinnipiac University, effective Jul. I’m eager to help further the community-wide efforts and work collaboratively with all university stakeholders in championing equity, belonging and inclusivity for all members of Bobcat Nation.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 23, 2025

Khan is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in womens health, with over 13 years of experience addressing critical gaps in rehabilitation and healthcare equity for women. She says that she aims to help students recognize how power, equity, and inclusion shape healthcare outcomes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Technology that didn't exist when the law was draftedcomputers, the internet, online learning platformsnow consumes significant portions of college budgets. The sixty-four-year-old law remains literally unchanged while everything around it has transformedfrom technology to teaching methods to the students themselves. "If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The FAFSA is a complex and time-consuming application, especially for students facing language barriers, limited technology access, or other constraints that would cause a FAFSA to be incomplete and delayed in processing,” the report read.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

There are financial support programs, including emergency grants, technology loaner programs and device voucher support, which provide students with necessary in-time financial support. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.”

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SRHE

APRIL 2, 2025

Introduction the widening digital divide Our recent study ( Zhou et al , 2025 ) surveyed 595 undergraduate students across the UK to examine the evolving digital divide across all forms of digital technologies. Conclusion Generative AI alone will not determine the future of equity in higher education, our actions will.

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Educause

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Learning spaces and technology infrastructure have become increasingly important to the student experience. Higher education leaders have an obligation to reimagine hybrid learning in ways that can achieve accessible and equitable education for student success.

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University Business

AUGUST 17, 2023

Success coaches serve as academic compasses, guiding first-generation students toward their highest potential by introducing them to the wide range of available resources, including financial assistance, access to technology, opportunities to study abroad or virtually and mental health support.

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Campus Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Tech Equity Collective (TEC) was started by Google to assist aspiring Black tech talent and innovation. It creates "culturally informed career pathway programs," Google said, and recently announced the Black Genius Academy (BGA) app.

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Campus Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has selected 19 higher education institutions and organizations to participate in launching the Institute on Digital Equity.

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LSE Higher Education Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Several blog posts explored the implications of AI on academic integrity, the hype surrounding technological developments, and the nuanced ways in which AI is being integrated into learning and assessment. Equity and inclusion. Technological pessimism will do little to address social cohesion. Don’t believe the hype.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In a fast-paced society influenced by various factors, including commercialism, political discourse, technology, social media, and economics, the term self- Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee care fails to be a mainstream pillar in culture, practice, and conversations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to Ess Pokornowski, Reintegrating students face a unique set of overlapping challenges: they are leaving a total institution where choice, communication, access to healthcare, access to technology, and opportunities for education and gainful employment are all dramatically limited. In the words of Derrick A.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The event consists of visionary speakers who discuss the most pressing challenges and innovations in education technology, AI, and equity in education. The event includes edtech executives, startup founders, and representatives from educational institutions worldwide.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Ethical Considerations: Equity and Agency Ethical dilemmas loom large. This case underscores AI’s potential to enhance teaching efficiency and student outcomes, while highlighting equity challenges faculty developers must address. Educational Technology Research and Development, 51 (4), 89102. Business Wire. Basic Books.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

They award 24% of all bachelor’s degrees received by African Americans in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Together, we must hold our country’s leaders accountable and demand equity in education. That is double the national average and five times more than Ivy institutions.

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University Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Such enrollment fell sharply at elite, private colleges such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University and Stanford following the ban on race-conscious admissions, according to preliminary, self-reported data.

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University Business

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One key area impacting learning is the rise of new technologies. Technologies such as extended reality (AR, VR, and mixed reality), machine learning, and the Internet of Things are changing industries, and universities that align with these trends can offer students a competitive edge.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

This setting typically requires the use of technology, structured activities, and clear organization to manage the diverse needs of a larger audience. Technology integration played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between campuses.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Leap has announced the successful completion of its Series E funding round $65m in a mix of primary and secondary equity led by the Apis Group , a global growth-focused investment firm. Leap is using technology to not only help students find and access the right educational opportunities but also equip them with the tools to succeed.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. These funds can cover unexpected expenses, such as technology upgrades or internet access. International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education 11, no.

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HEPI

JANUARY 22, 2025

Over the last two years, Hemmaway has been implementing several high-level technology strategies, all of which are underpinned by a focus on resilience and flexibility. One of the reasons Manchesters technology transformation has been so successful is that weve been modular and had small pilots weve built on those and weve delivered.

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University Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last week, I sat down with Dotres at our partner District Administration ‘s Future of Education and Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando, Fl. The post Superintendent: Why bridging the K12-higher ed gap is vital to student equity appeared first on University Business. and had the following conversation.

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