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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Regulatory and legal compliance saw the most dramatic rise, jumping eight percentage points to become the fifth-highest concern. While data securitylast year's leading concerndropped to second place, seeing the biggest decline from 73% to 56% of respondents, other emerging challenges gained prominence.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are 31 different BMI programs, but each has the same overall goals: increase the enrollment and matriculation, retention, GPA, and graduation rate of underrepresented students. The program] was so impressive, it helped with retention and graduation, says James. Since then, the program has spread to all but one CUNY campus.

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University of Florida Faculty Voice Concerns About Potential Five-Year Tenure Faculty Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Per the rule, deans will look at “the level of accomplishment and productivity” relative to faculty members' research, faculty’s non-compliance with state law and Board of Governor regulations, and student complaints. The regulation may put faculty recruitment and retention at risk as well, according to Dr. Danaya Wright, UF professor of law.

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Panel Explores Data Needs for Changing Student Pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Classic higher ed measures like persistence and retention are already being adapted for the times, according to Dr. Doug Shapiro, vice president of research and executive director of the NSC. New measures of success will have to be developed, reflecting more individualized student goals and preferences.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They impact student performance and retention.” Some institutions even started shutdowns at the start of the academic year. “We We know there’s a real need for this, and these centers have such a big impact on students,” says Gooch. During the 2023 legislative session in Texas, more than 160 anti-LGBT bills were filed, seven of which passed.

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State Guidance on the Use of Generative AI in K-12 Education

Student Privacy Compass

Data Collection and Retention: about 16 states mention or address data collection, use, sharing, and/or storage practices, with an emphasis on limiting data retention and ensuring data is only collected for specific educational purposes. Even further specificity would be more beneficial to schools and districts. Actionable.

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Why Ethics are Such a Big Deal in Business

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Legal Compliance and Risk Management: Following ethics helps ensure obeying laws and rules. Employee Satisfaction and Retention: A strong ethical framework contributes to a positive workplace culture. They ensure compliance. Scandals damage a company’s reputation and erode customer loyalty. They maintain trust.