The Student Affairs Collective

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Between the time commitment, conference fees, travel and lodging, and food, spending a few days at a conference can come at a hefty cost for college and university budgets. Although attending conferences may be the “go-to” idea for professional development, there are many other avenues to pursue. Share with us in the comments!

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 29, 2025

Educators should familiarize themselves with their institutions policies and report bullying through appropriate channels, such as human resources or faculty grievance committees. Prioritizing Self-Care and Career Flexibility For nurse educators facing persistent bullying, self-care and professional reassessment are critical.

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ACRLog

APRIL 11, 2025

Early on, the director of my department introduced me to the very small, but very fierce, faculty of our Medical Humanities Department. Strand 3: Make 5-year plans that include professional development, scholarship, and service. Instead, whats unfolded has been a much more tempered, genuine, and slow process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Old Dominion University’s (ODU) Darden College of Education and Professional Studies is launching a program to help address disparities in the number of minorritized higher ed faculty. The AACTE-affiliated program will start Spring 2024. It’s really helpful and impactful to be connected to people who are in similar situations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

Georgia State University has launched a teacher prep and retention program to help ensure students in metro Atlanta school districts receive stable, qualified classroom instruction. The college is expected to support the professional development of 270 educators over the three-year project.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. Seed funds are expected to assist selected universities in removing entrenched barriers to student success, improving student outcomes, and creating educational environments that are more effective and equitable for all. Sloan Foundation.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Institute for Human Development was recently selected as the regional leader for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Alliance of Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking, and Transition Opportunities in STEM. .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. Whites make up more than 75% of all professionals in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2024

in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. Seed funds are expected to assist selected universities in removing entrenched barriers to student success, improving student outcomes, and creating educational environments that are more effective and equitable for all. Sloan Foundation.

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Continuous Learning Institute

MARCH 19, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn about the power of humanizing online learning for college students. We cover the following key topics: 9:00:00 The story behind humanizing online learning. 15:00:00 Foundational mind shifts to implement humanizing online learning and culturally responsive teaching.

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University Business

MARCH 28, 2024

There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. They are clear and mission-driven.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A 2022 Gallup poll found that educators reported the highest level of burnout of any industry , and 35% of college and university workers reported “always” or “very often” feeling burned out at work. University workers have adjusted their practices and accepted extra responsibilities. They’re worn down. Dr. Margaret W.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Human resources in higher education is no longer limited to duties related to hiring, payroll, and employee benefitsits about shaping the core identity of an institution. As colleges and universities face mounting challenges, HR professionals are emerging as culture builders, talent connectors, and strategic innovators.

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GlobalHigherEd

JULY 14, 2016

Post-EU Referendum turmoil in the UK (and the EU) continues, for all sorts of reasons, but soon more serious and sustained assessment of the post-Brexit landscape for UK universities will occur. In such a context here is the question to consider: is an Oxbridge-Lille (a joint Cambridge-Oxford university) or equivalent (e.g.,

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Through its Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) and as part of its larger commitment to sustainability, equity, and climate action, the University of Arizona (UArizona) has supported dozens of projects over the past two years that promote environmentalism and help address disparities in sustainability efforts.

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Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Lorain County Community College is the community’s college, providing pathways to rewarding careers in all fields, including liberal arts and the humanities. This semester, the first cohort of the Mandel program came together, comprised of students with interests in the arts, writing, communication or the humanities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Leon Burns III To underscore the importance of accessibility, consider this: The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes accessibility as a human right. It's about recognizing and celebrating the rich tapestry of human experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Dr. Antonio L.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service has awarded $1.6 million to the University of Arizona College of Nursing to extend their Indians in Nursing: Career Advancement and Transition Scholars (INCATS) program for another five years. Established in 1787 through Article I, Section 8 of the U.S.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

AI technologies are designed to simulate human intelligence and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and engaging in interactive conversation. Dr. Erin Margarella is an associate professor of secondary education at Western Kentucky University. References Alam, A.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since international education touches every aspect of a university or college, the impact of collective ideas and collaborative leadership is significant, and highlights the SIO’s role as advocate. SIOs have employed collaboration at their own institutions in order to implement comprehensive internationalisation. This allows everyone to win.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Discord between these three camps, combined with slow university governance procedures, could force the AI waves to a Himalayan height. What can be done?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 27, 2023

“While we know that they bring value to the classroom, they’re very much absent in the classroom as educators, as teachers,” said Strachan, acting chair of the Department of Teacher Education & Leadership at Alabama A&M University. in biology from Mount Allison University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2023

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 31, 2023

Image: Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania hosted a full-day advising and career exploration event in lieu of classes on March 21, giving students an opportunity to access resources and develop their success plans. Faculty members who hosted workshops were awarded with professional development credit.

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HEPI

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Laura Brammar , Deputy Head of the University of London Careers Service and Victoria Wade , Director of the University of London Career Service.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2024

This article highlights strategies employed across varied disciplines, and at various levels, at the University of Arizona and demonstrates that a “career everywhere” approach is effective in meeting the complementary but unique needs of students and educators related to career readiness in higher education.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2025

To truly support student success, we must move beyond the metrics and prioritize the human connections that make higher education meaningful. Administrators must recognize that professional development programs should not solely focus on pedagogical techniques but also on the importance of relational skills. Tinto, Vincent.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Many colleges and universities have struggled to prepare for generative AI on campus, for instance, by providing guiding policies or pedagogical support. Discord between these three camps, combined with slow university governance procedures, could force the AI waves to a Himalayan height. What can be done?

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 24, 2022

While we agree with some of the key points in their article, we feel that others underestimate the potential of virtual and hybrid professional development. Our ongoing conversations have helped us realize just how significant a gap there is in traditional professional development worldwide.

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ACRLog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In the forecourt of his temple were inscribed the words ‘Know yourself’, since it was only with self-knowledge that a human could unravel the confusing tangle of the priestess’s words. Charlotte Higgins, Greek Myths: A New Retelling I read an interesting column in University Affairs that argues work in academia is often task-focused.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

An assistant professor of practice in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, Leach has spent more than 35 years in higher education, working with hundreds of community college professionals to learn and spread best practices across the globe. He’s just a good human being.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

With the turnover numbers ticking up, those who aspire to a presidency may be asking themselves what professional development opportunities and experiences can best prepare them for a solid fit and long tenure. We are only a few weeks into the fall semester, and already the leadership coming and going lists are growing.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Whilst it can be a fantastic experience, it is also an expensive one – and, while most international students do return home, sending countries worry that some will stay leading to a loss of valuable human capital. There are also concerns about the equity of the transfer of both wealth and human capital from poorer to richer countries.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

AI technologies are designed to simulate human intelligence and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language and engaging in interactive conversation. Dr. Erin Margarella is an associate professor of secondary education at Western Kentucky University. References Alam, A.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Wherever we went, Orlando knew how to engage people’s hearts through his own scholarship and research, from my shy niece to the President of a powerful university. He considered it a personal goal to care for every person’s professional development. He honored human beings. We can’t do anything alone.

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