Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

A new study reveals a concerning decline in academic freedom across U.S. higher education, with more than one-third of faculty members reporting increased constraints on their ability to teach, conduct research, and speak freely compared to six or seven years ago. The national survey, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in partnership with the American Association of University Professors, found that 35% of faculty say they have less freedom to teach co

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JANUARY 8, 2025

By: Alex Turney, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education recently announced over $250 million in new investments through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) awards to increase academic recovery and to scale innovative evidence-based solutions to drive improvement. During this most recent competition for the EIR Continue Reading The post Education Awards over $250 million to Support Data-Driven Innovation for Students and

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. Those are the findings included the Community College League of California's 11th biennial CEO Tenure & Retention Study.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Access and equity in higher education remain pressing challenges. Learn how flexible work supports academic success in our blog post. Financial pressures, inflexible schedules, and limited opportunities often prevent students from fully engaging with their academic experience. Flexible work opportunities can address these barriers and build a more inclusive path to success.

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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

JANUARY 8, 2025

Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. Eva Martinez Powless Eva Martinez Powless, who served as MATC's first DEI officer starting in 2021, claims in the lawsuit filed December 30 in the U.S.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Financial aid representatives play a critical role in ensuring that all students actively enrolled in their institutions, regardless of race, identity, status, or demographics, have access to the resources and support needed to be successful. During times of policy uncertainty … Read more .

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) has launched a new resource page designed to address the community’s frequently asked questions regarding topics such as Administrative Capability, Financial Responsibility, and Program Integrity. OPE will continue to update the page as additional inquiries are received. Posted Date: January 08, 2025 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education Electronic Announcement… Read More » OPE Publishes New FAQ Resource Page for Administrative Cap

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Virginia Tech Career Mentors: Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, Dr. Aubrey Knight, Dr.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

I have no doubt the beginning of 2025 has you thinking about what lies ahead. Maybe you have a few new aspirations, set some goals, or are pondering your new year’s resolution. Most of these intentions are future-forward, involve effort, and aim to make us the best version of ourselves. Today I dusted off my blog to find a draft post I started in 2013 about strengths.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this important and timely examination of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Dr. Joseph L. Jones, a political science professor at Clark Atlanta University, delivers what may be the most important critique of these institutions in recent memory. Drawing from his unique trajectory as a first-generation college student turned HBCU president and professor, Black, Not Historically Black combines scholarly analysis with raw personal testimony to create a work that is both an indi

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Mellowed

JANUARY 8, 2025

Racing thoughts, stress from the day, and anxiety about tomorrow are all common reasons why you may find yourself staying awake at night. Overthinking is a common trap that almost everyone finds themselves falling into, especially when the rest of the world is asleep. Thankfully there are some things you can do to ease your mind and relax. Why Some People Overthink at Night In todays fast-paced world, most people are overstimulated and rushed from one thing to the next.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

The voices of educators expressing initiative fatigue, burnout, disengagement, and tactics such as quiet quitting have grown in popularity in higher Dr. Mordecai Brownlee i education over the past several years, largely due to the changing American landscape and the societal changes that have promoted new cultural norms in education. According to the American Psychological Association , while a return to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic has been celebrated by many, realities such as global

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Mellowed

JANUARY 8, 2025

One of the best feelings in the world is coming home to a relaxing space. There is nothing quite like walking through the front door where you are met with pleasant smells, a beautiful aesthetic, and the knowledge that you can just sit down, take a deep breath, and decompress. On the other hand, coming home to a messy, chaotic house after a hard day makes stress worse, and if you work from home, it is hard to feel centered and productive if your space isnt calm and peaceful.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JANUARY 8, 2025

By: Roberto J. Rodrguez, Assistant Secretary; Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education Building a higher education system that is inclusive, delivers real value to students, and promotes equity and upward mobility is essential to the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to grow America’s middle class and strengthen our nation’s global competitiveness.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

If you’re thinking about seeing a therapist to improve your mental health, you may have questions about what therapists do and how they can help you with your concerns. Therapists use many different approaches to help their patients. However, all qualified therapists follow a general formula for interacting with those who come to them for help.

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