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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Specifically, in comparison to 2019, the previous assessment year, average mathematics scores for grade 4 students were lower in 2022 for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, students of Two or More Races, and white students (see [l

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Three Ways You Can Center Mental Health in Your School

Active Minds

With increasing urgency over the last few years, educators, school administrators, and even researchers have taken a deeper dive into what equity and inclusion truly looks like within the education system, specifically as it relates to the creation of school policies, initiatives, and programs that take place at the district level and within the walls of the schools.

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Volunteering at Citizens Advice

Student Minds

Rhiannon is a student volunteer at Citizens Advice Ceredigion, one of over 250 local Citizens Advice making up the network of charities throughout England and Wales. They provide free, confidential and impartial advice to anyone who needs it, including students! From issues with your landlord, to your rights in halls, to managing bills with your housemates, they can give you the advice you need to find a way forward. - Rhiannon I started volunteering with Citizens Advice Ceredigion during the la

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Dig Where You Stand

Steve Keating

We bought a second home in Arizona around 10 years ago. Our son seemed more excited than we were. He is a big fan of a TV show about gold prospecting. I didn’t know it when we purchased the house but apparently Arizona remains fertile ground for people still interested in getting in on the gold rush. So he spent a small fortune on gold prospecting gear and cajoled me into heading deep into the desert in search of his sure to be fortune.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Museum Studies Program Seeks to Diversify the Field

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since 1804, the New-York Historical Society (New-York Historical) and its stewards have been preserving and showcasing history. For the past three years, it’s been teaching others to do the same, seeking to expand what the face of museum studies looks like. Dr. Valerie Paley Through a partnership with the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS), New-York Historical has been teaching CUNY students the ins and outs of museum operations via a graduate degree in Muse

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Talent Search Program Helps Students Succeed in Higher Education

Community College Review

Learn more about the Talent Search Program, which specifically targets potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds and offers them financial, academic and career counseling to help them finish high school and pursue a postsecondary education.

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What’s New in the Civitas Learning Platform: November 2022

Civitas Learning

The challenges facing higher ed leaders are palpable. Enrollment continues to decline , placing further financial pressure on institutions. More than 50% of higher ed workers report seeking work elsewhere , exacerbating existing capacity constraints. Inequities continue to pervade higher education, but 63% of leaders report needing more insights to make informed decisions to close equity gaps.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles addresses the crowd at the opening of ASHE's 47th Annual Conference. LAS VEGAS-- Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Community College Students Headed to NASA

Community College Review

Some community college scholars have been selected by NASA to design robotic rovers. Learn about the program and some of the students selected.

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What reverse admissions means for the future of college access

EAB

Blogs. What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. 5 principles that make reverse admissions unique. Much has been written this year about emerging alternatives to the traditional university admissions model. With overall college enrollments declining, institutions need to become more creative in their efforts to grow and diversify their student body.

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Do Colleges Look at Social Media to Decide Admissions?

Student Loan Hero

Do colleges look at social media before admitting students? Yes, college and university admissions departments can check up on teens and 20-somethings via public-facing social media platforms. Whether they actually do this, however, is another question. About 65% of admissions officers view social media as “fair game” when evaluating potential enrollees, according to a survey performed by Kaplan Test Prep in 2020.

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National Opinion Polls on Affirmative Action: Inflaming an Issue that is Divisive Enough

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case of 1978, the Supreme Court has been asked on several occasions to rule on the constitutionality of using race as one factor in higher education admissions. The Court has consistently held that diversity is a compelling interest and that race – not quotas, can be one of many factors in selecting a class of students.

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[Guest Post] How Faculty Collaboration in Career Readiness Is Pivotal to Student and Institutional Success

Symplicity

Guest blog post by Ray Angle, Assistant Vice President for Career & Professional Development at Gonzaga University and Matt Small, President and CEO of Symplicity.

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How to Leverage Giving Tuesday for Your School

School & Student Services by Community Brands

If your school is looking for a way to increase donations, consider participating in this year’s Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving , which means this event will occur on November 29, 2022. After the shopping frenzies that occur on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this day dedicated to philanthropy offers your community a chance to give back.

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What Tools Can Help Students Pick Colleges if the USNews College Rankings Go Away?

Student Research Foundation

As we publish this blog, we have learned that the law schools of both Harvard and Yale have decided to stop submitting data that USNews will use to rank them alongside other law schools. We think other law schools will follow suit. Will colleges also stop submitting their data to USNews for the college rankings issue? We have no way of knowing. We do know, however, that USNews will not stop ranking law schools.

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Part-Time Faculty at The New School Walk Out in Protest Against Pay and Working Conditions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Part-time faculty at The New School walked out Nov. 16 to protest pay and working conditions, The New York Times reported. With approximately 200 demonstrators present, the strike was the result of years of tension between adjunct faculty and the private New York City school’s administration. The New School’s adjunct professors have not received a raise in four years, leaving their real earnings trailing behind inflation and down 18% from 2018, according to A.C.T.

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A Gratitude Tale of Two Students

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. It was near the top of a tall pile of emails, but deep enough into the list that my speed-skimming abilities had kicked into gear. Since it started with the ubiquitous “You don’t know me, but…”, I was ready to delete, but for some reason, I kept reading. “You don’t know me, but I attended one of those college seminars you hold at the local public library.

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Three Strategies to Support K-12 Students with Their Mental Health Challenges

EAB

Blogs. Three Strategies to Support K-12 Students with Their Mental Health Challenges. Superintendents in every state identified students’ mental health as a top-three concern last school year. This focus is no surprise, as recent studies found depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.

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Creating A Safe Environment for Esports on College Campuses | Mongoose

Mongoose

As colleges and universities find new ways to utilize technology to communicate with students, and Esports and gaming emerges in the United States, it’s important that everyone involved feels seen, included, and protected– even the gamers. Virtual spaces and digital places can provide a fun and educational experience, but institutions need to ensure these spaces are safe for all.

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Tensions Build at Penn State After Controversial Decisions Regarding Racial Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Criticisms against Penn State’s moves regarding racial justice are amassing, Spotlight PA reported. In recent months, Penn State officials decided to cancel its plans for a Center for Racial Justice and not to initially cancel a Oct. 24 event involving far-right activists. More than 400 professors and lecturers questioned new President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi’s commitment to racial justice in a letter.

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Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State

COE

Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State. November 14, 2022. Tameka is the founder and CEO of First Generation Revolutionaries. Tameka Ellington grew up in the inner city where crime, drugs, and teen pregnancy were the norm. A single teenage mother raised her while her father served a 15-year prison sentence. She knew she wanted something different, so she participated in the Cuyahoga Community College Upward Bound program in high school.

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How to manage your digital lead generation budget

EAB

Blogs. How to manage your digital lead generation budget. Tips to evaluate sources and make the most of your dollars. “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, and the trouble is, I don’t know which half.”. I’m sure you’ve heard this adage before. And if you work in digital marketing, you know that this saying reflects a world gone by. Unlike when we were putting ads on bus wrappers or billboards, in this digital landscape, virtually every marketing outcome can be traced to a source, mak

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How Community College Campuses are Preparing for the H1N1 Virus

Community College Review

Learn about how community colleges are putting plans in place to prevent and combat the spread of H1N1 on campus.

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IU Business School Partners with Black Fraternity for Fellowship Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Indiana University (IU) Kelley School of Business is partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity for African American men, inviting fraternity members to apply for a fellowship program for the Kelley School’s MBA Program. “We are proud of a heritage at Kelley that highlights the importance of developing leaders who reflect our increasingly diverse society through a learning environment that is supportive for all,” said Dr.

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Kel Bonton: Telly Award winner forges his own path

COE

Kel Bonton: Telly Award winner forges his own path. November 14, 2022. Kel is currently the owner of Bonton Media LLC. Kel Bonton is an accomplished, award-winning business owner, creative husband, and father of three who turned his dreams into reality. Since his days at Peabody High School , the Alexandria, Louisiana native has always loved the arts. .

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How to Set and Achieve Ambitious Green Goals

EAB

Podcast. How to Set and Achieve Ambitious Green Goals. Episode 128. November 15, 2022. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. EAB’s Michael Fischer and Jon Barnhart guide listeners through the process of evaluating, prioritizing, and gaining leadership buy in on making their in

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Careers: Programs At The Community College Of The Air Force

Community College Review

The Community College Air Force Program offers many opportunities, as well as degrees that may benefit your future service career.

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Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson to Become President of San José State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, will become the president of San José State University. Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson Teniente-Matson will step down from her current position at A&M-San Antonio and start at San José State in January. She has been president at A&M-San Antonio since 2015. “Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson helped Texas A&M University-San Antonio grow into the strong regional university it has become and we are thankful for her se

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Seth Fairchild: Choctaw cultural director proud of brother, heritage

COE

Seth Fairchild: Choctaw cultural director proud of brother, heritage. November 14, 2022. Seth is currently the executive director of Cultural Services at Choctaw Nation. A versatile leader passionate about the Choctaw Culture and focused on promoting the vision of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seth is quick and firm decision-maker with effective communication and organizational skills.

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Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals? Here’s our step-by-step guide.

EAB

Blogs. Struggling to set graduate enrollment goals? Here’s our step-by-step guide. Like my enrollment management colleagues, I have spent many sleepless nights turning over enrollment numbers in my head. Will we meet our class? What will melt look like? What will our class composition look like? While my outlook on these questions has certainly changed year-to-year (hello, demographic cliffs, recessions, and global pandemics), one challenge I faced every year is setting enrollment goals that are

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The Importance of Support

I'm First!

Happy Fall, everyone! As the semester is ramping up before break and finals, now more than ever I continue to rely on the amazing support system I’ve created over my time in school. I’m so incredibly grateful for the community that is around my school because it makes me feel such a sense of comradery […].

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Dr. Anjalé Welton Appointed Rupple-Bascom Professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Anjalé Welton has been appointed the Rupple-Bascom Professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison (UWM). The professorship gives Welton funds over five years for research- and scholarly-related activities. Dr. Anjalé Welton “School leaders need help cultivating school communities that are racially equitable and just,” Welton said. “The resources provided by the Rupple-Bascom Professorship will help further my existing research-practice partnerships with school leaders engaged in anti-racist ch

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Edwin C. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain

COE

Edwin C. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain. November 14, 2022. Edwin is CEO and owner of Positive Action Rehab & Performance. Edwin began with the Upward Bound Math-Science Center at The University of Texas at Arlington (UT-Arlington) as a participant in 2005 and completed the TRIO pre-college program’s bridge program in 2007 at UT-Arlington.

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Boost Enrollment with Conflict-free Scheduling

Civitas Learning

Find out how making it easy to build a conflict-free schedule improves persistence and increases continuing student enrollment. The post Boost Enrollment with Conflict-free Scheduling appeared first on Civitas Learning.

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Turkey Day Break!

I'm First!

With a much-needed break around the corner and finals just a ways away, I am immensely looking forward to my break this year. This semester for me, had challenges I didn’t even imagine I’d face, so to have a break longer than normal couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. I’m spending this break […].

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Panel Spotlights Registered Apprenticeships at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Registered A pprenticeships—programs that combine school instruction with paid on-the-job training, allowing students to “earn while they learn” — are critical on-ramps to good jobs. 93% of students who complete their Apprenticeships are hired by the companies that they worked for, at an average starting salary of $77,000, according to the Department of Labor.