Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. The truth be told, for numerous reasons, even the most confident executives are often hesitant to turn to persons inside their organization, in ranks above them, to run an idea past them or to seek advice.

Leadership 338

Leadership Scheduling Higher education Leadership development 338

Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 30, 2023

Well of course you can. The question is, should you? You wrote large chunks of text when you first started your doctorate. These writings were most likely to do with literatures, methodologies and research design, and the warrant for your research. Now, as you begin the process of writing the thesis text its very tempting to think you can make a huge gain by simply transferring that big heap of beginning text into the thesis.

Scholarship 83

Scholarship 83

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Jackson State University (JSU) faculty senate voted no confidence in JSU President Thomas Hudson on Jan. 26, the Clarion Ledger reported. Thomas Hudson “This Resolution sets forth that there is no confidence in President Thomas Hudson and various leaders of the administration,” said JSU Faculty Senate President Dr. Dawn Bishop McLin, also adding, “The Jackson State University faculty senate executive committee and the faculty senate are calling for a restoration of shared governance, transpa

Faculty 245

Faculty University Administration Administration 245

Counseling Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

Counseling continues to have a positive, long-lasting impact on clients even after they terminate session. The post Voice of Experience: Losing Summer appeared first on Counseling Today.

Counseling 78

Counseling 78

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.

Teaching

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

Dr. Chris Gilmer will become president of West Virginia University Potomac State College, effective immediately, MetroNews reported. Gilmer has been interim president of the school for the past nine months. Dr. Chris Gilmer Gilmer will also continue as tenured professor in WVU’s Division of Liberal Arts. Previously, he was president of West Virginia University at Parkersburg; executive director of the Vicksburg, Mississippi, campus of Alcorn State University; and vice president for academic affa

University 241

University First generation Inclusion Students 241

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

Stony Brook University will receive $12 million to increase research faculty to drive innovation and expand student opportunities. The $12 million – announced by State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Dr. John B. King, Jr. – is from the state’s $53 million annual investment. The money will go towards hiring faculty that help expand research funding and productivity, increase faculty diversity, and address instructional needs.

Faculty 231

Faculty University Instruction Higher education 231

College Counselor Traci

JANUARY 30, 2023

A healthy, supportive class community begins with open, honest conversations. These conversation starters can help get your students talking and reflecting on issues that matter. A healthy, supportive class community begins with open, honest conversations. And as an educator, you want to ensure that your students feel comfortable enough to share their thoughts, feelings, and […] The post Establishing a Positive Classroom Community with Year-Long Conversation Starters first appeared on Coll

Education 52

Education Students 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

Jennifer Hamer Jennifer Hamer has been named special adviser to the president of Pennsylvania State University for institutional equity. Hamer earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a master’s in sociology from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin.

Advising 225

Advising Equity University 225

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? Review our poll results to find out. Each year, EAB surveys enrollment leaders at our partner institutions to learn what issues are top of mind for them. In addition to helping set an editorial agenda for our research publications (see here , and here , and here for past examples), this work gives us a unique read on what’s happening in higher education markets around the country.

Application 52

Application Financial aid Community college Instruction 52

I'm First!

JANUARY 30, 2023

We welcome a New Year after a well deserved break! I’ve been back at school for a while and I am able to manage my time efficiently now, but it was difficult at first. My break was spent at home with family.

Students 40

Students 40

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a priority. With this increased focus on adult learner enrollment should come a growing emphasis on adult learner success. Surveyed adult learners consistently identify student support services as an important factor when making an enrollment decision.

Adult education 52

Adult education Mental health Graduate student success Student success 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2023

Jeremy Young The battle over critical race theory raging across America in recent years is most often fought in the realm of K-12 education, where white parents have asserted newly discovered rights to prevent their children from being taught aspects of American history that might make them feel guilty. But the fight to ban the idea that racism is not only a product of individual bias but is embedded in legal structures has also hit higher education, where academic freedom is traditionally more

Higher education 290

Higher education Curriculum Teaching Humanities 290

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy? By Brad Shafer As advancement leaders, we need to be good market watchers and even better communicators. Over the past few years—since 2020 in particular—the methods we use to make connections with potential donors have changed. My colleagues recently shared hot takes influencing today’s annual giving , and as a new member of the team, I want to add what I’ve noticed on my own journey.

Scholarship 52

Scholarship Communication Grant Higher education 52

EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Blogs Creating a data-informed campus: part 3 Using data to facilitate institutional effectiveness The conversation around data-informed decision making in higher education continues to accelerate. In the life of a campus information technology or institutional research professional, rarely a day goes by that data is not positioned as a universal solution, whether by a vendor or the higher education media.

Facilitation 98

Facilitation Compliance Literacy Higher education 98