Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Many educators come to the profession because they have a passion and commitment to help students succeed. However, the complexities of education often get in the way of successfully advocating for Black students in a way that is impactful and transformative. For example, some states have banned books due to race and gender, which can put educators at odds with non-discriminatory policies.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By: Mamie Voight Earlier this spring, IHEP reached an important milestone: 30 years of developing research to address the nation’s most pressing higher education challenges and promoting college access and success for all students. Our 30-year milestone was an opportunity to refine our purpose and focus on our North Star goal of building a more equitable and just society through higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The majority of employers still view a college degree as being worth it, according to a national survey from The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Dr. Ashley Finley The survey – conducted online in May 2023 in partnership with Morning Consult – asked 1,010 employers – hiring managers and executives – about their views on the value of a college education and preparedness of incoming graduates into the workforce.

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Steve Keating

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I was going to title this post how to be more patient when dealing with lazy, slow minded, uncaring people who hate their job and want you to hate dealing with them too. But the title seemed a little long. I still might have used that title but I wasn’t sure anyone would have the patience to read the whole thing. We live in an incredibly fast changing world.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The U.S.’s national college completion rate has remained stagnant, with rates even falling for some populations, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). Dr. Doug Shapiro The Completing College 2023 report – the 12th report in the series – tracked and illustrates trends in six-year college completion rates, both on a national and state-by-state basis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Brandon A. Logan Brandon A. Logan has been appointed vice president for university advancement and innovation at Grambling State University in Louisiana. He serves as executive director of the Grambling University Foundation and of the university’s Doug Williams Center for the Study of Race and Politics in Sports. Logan holds a bachelor’s degree at Grambling.

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COE

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

FY24 Funding Fight Paused Until Early Next Year November 30, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Explore the latest legislative developments as President Biden signs HR. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2024, preventing a government shutdown. On November 16, President Biden signed into law HR. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2024, which averts a government shutdown on November 17 , and continues to fund the federal government at FY’23

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There are many responses to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The federal government and national, regional, and local organizations have weighed in, too. People are already declaring a “post-affirmative action era” while still weighing the scales of benefit from new approaches to equity, justice… and admissions. Wherever approach tips the scale for an institution, one derivative must be clear: Is what you’re communicating about your support for DEI central to an active agenda, or is it rh

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Thursday November 30, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins Community, I want to thank everyone who has remained actively engaged during the development of the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD), including our partners on the JH Accountability Board, our campus communities, and those who live nearby.

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Student Loan Planner

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Key Takeaways: Many doctors, veterinarians and dentists have a high level of student loan debt when they finish their training. As a result, borrowers can find it difficult to qualify for home loans, including saving for a down payment. Doctor loans can help some medical professionals buy real estate. Washington Trust Mortgage Company makes it… The post Is Washington Trust’s Physician Mortgage Loan Right for You?

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Hello Blue Jays! We’re in the home stretch. Don’t work too hard on essays, presentations, and studying. We’re glad you’re taking a break and catching up with us and your peers and their relationships concerns. Q: I really like my space and am not a touchy person whatsoever. My partner is someone who really values physical touch and thinks if I don’t interact with them in this way, then I’m not into them.

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NACAC's Admitted

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By Renee L. Bowling, Laura Dahl, and Matthew J. Mayhew The topic of diversity in education elicits strong feelings across the political spectrum, yet religious, secular, and spiritual (RSS) diversity is often left out of the conversation despite its importance to students’ lives. Reactions seen on university campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war have underscored the importance for educators, administrators, and counselors to engage with this underrepresented form of diversity and its

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of colleges and universities extends beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching and research. They are increasingly recognizing the importance of community engagement in fostering civic responsibility, addressing societal challenges, and enriching the educational experience for students. One of the most prominent frameworks for assessing and promoting community engagement in higher education is the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagemen

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