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Florida Career College to Close

Florida Career College to Close Doug Lederman Fri, 01/26/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/avZRfLi

Creating Community Among Grad Students

Creating Community Among Grad Students Sarah Bray Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Based on their experiences as student organizers, Ryan S. C. Wong and Bayleigh Smith offer recommendations to both institutions and students about effective approaches. Byline(s) Ryan S.C. Wong Bayleigh Smith from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/VGcENU2

Overhaul of Financial Aid Formula Will Boost Pell Grant Eligibility

Overhaul of Financial Aid Formula Will Boost Pell Grant Eligibility jessica.blake@… Thu, 10/26/2023 - 03:00 AM A new report by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association estimates nearly 220,000 more students will qualify under the pending new federal aid formula. Byline(s) Jessica Blake from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/5jyBx7U

Preventing Second-Year Stop-Outs

Preventing Second-Year Stop-Outs kathryn.palmer… Wed, 10/25/2023 - 03:00 AM A cohort of colleges will spend the next five years implementing student success measures to retain students during their first two years of college and reduce equity gaps. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/etYFPjJ

It’s Not Easy Being Green

It’s Not Easy Being Green Sarah Bray Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Jaynie C. Mitchell shares lessons learned firsthand about surviving the uncertain, uncomfortable feeling that comes with each new opportunity as you change jobs or careers. Byline(s) Jaynie C. Mitchell from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/uDzmtpn

Continuity Makes Communities

Continuity Makes Communities johnw@mcsweeneys.net Mon, 10/23/2023 - 03:49 PM It doesn’t cost a dime. Why isn’t there more effort in creating real classroom communities? Byline(s) John Warner from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/0XMLeKj

A Catholic University Welcome Mat for Jewish Students Feeling Embattled

A Catholic University Welcome Mat for Jewish Students Feeling Embattled Sara Weissman Mon, 10/23/2023 - 03:00 AM As tensions over the Israel/Gaza conflict play out on college campuses, an Ohio university offers expedited transfers for students dealing with antisemitism. Byline(s) Sara Weissman from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/f51Qz03

The Trouble With AI Writing Detection

The Trouble With AI Writing Detection Sarah Bray Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Elizabeth Steere recommends instructors be aware of the messages students are receiving and the types of tools they are using to rephrase AI-generated text. Byline(s) Elizabeth Steere from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/SNDusGo

Small Adjustments

Small Adjustments margaret@highe… Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM When—and how—should we adapt our style for others? Byline(s) Margaret Andrews from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/Ps4jYB2

Investing in Support for International Students

Investing in Support for International Students Ashley Mowreader Tue, 10/17/2023 - 03:00 AM International students can be seen as a way to boost finances and improve cultural competency among domestic students, but how can higher ed promote academic success for those learners? Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/NFmDyf1

The Week in Admissions News

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 10/13/2023 - 05:40 PM Georgia launches a new direct admissions program; ACT scores drop again; scores of New York institutions waive application fees.  Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/6J1zvpc

Is Substack a Brave New World for Academic Publishing?

Is Substack a Brave New World for Academic Publishing? Marjorie Valbrun Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM The platform offers scholars a way of building a profile and livelihood away from universities, but what makes a successful Substacker, and is there really room for everyone? Byline(s) Tom Williams for Times Higher Education from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/d8ujcDl

Campus Involvement: The Tech Connection

Campus Involvement: The Tech Connection colleen.flaherty Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Some students say they lack awareness of campus events and activities, according to new Student Voice survey findings. Many want a comprehensive campus events calendar and see technology as a way to enhance campus involvement. Byline(s) Colleen Flaherty from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/v3SYyhs

Growing Career Skills in the Green House

Growing Career Skills in the Green House Ashley Mowreader Tue, 10/10/2023 - 03:00 AM Digital marketing students at Utah Valley University can participate in a semester-long learning lab, providing digital audits and strategies to local businesses. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/4lZxEXh

A 3-Week Course on Resiliency

A 3-Week Course on Resiliency Ashley Mowreader Mon, 10/09/2023 - 03:00 AM In January, Hollins University hosted a short course to support students needing healing and support from trauma. The course included activities led by community partners for environmental and spiritual wellness. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/nNIHxYG

Federal Grant Proves Elusive for Certain Colleges

Federal Grant Proves Elusive for Certain Colleges kathryn.palmer… Fri, 10/06/2023 - 03:00 AM The money is set aside for institutions serving large numbers of Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander students, but many eligible colleges don’t apply because of bureaucratic hurdles. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/My41pxg

California Community College Professors Sue Over DEI Rules

California Community College Professors Sue Over DEI Rules Sara Weissman Tue, 10/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Several California Community College system professors are challenging new rules requiring employees be evaluated on their adoption of diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Byline(s) Sara Weissman from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/IhuLdKQ

‘Cancel Culture’ or Fundraising Gone Awry?

‘Cancel Culture’ or Fundraising Gone Awry? kathryn.palmer… Mon, 10/02/2023 - 03:00 AM A Republican former congressman helped raise nearly $1 million to fund a center in his name at California Lutheran University. Now he’s suing the institution, and donors want refunds. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer from Inside Higher Ed https://ift.tt/toMxzk5