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Students
Report: The Pivot to Online Increased Challenges for Two Thirds of Students
ACT surveyed college students to understand how the pivot to online impacted students’ perceived successes, challenges, retention, and persistence.
August 26, 2021
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Sports
New Survey Indicates Over 25% of Student Athletes Experience Sexual Abuse on Campus
More than one quarter of current or former student athletes reported experiencing sexual assault of harassment perpetrated by someone on campus.
August 26, 2021
Richard Schulte, an attorney representing former athletes in a lawsuit against The Ohio State University.
Reports & Data
Report: Racially Inequitable Funding at Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities
More Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) than ever before are enrolling in public colleges and universities. Yet long-term disinvestment in these institutions is continuing to hurt BIPOC students disproportionately, according to a new report
August 26, 2021
Oliver Schak, research director at The Institute for College Access & Success
News Roundup
Department of Education to Provide $1.1 Billion to 115,000 Borrowers From ITT Technical Institute
The U.S. Department of Education will extend $1.1 billion in closed school discharges to an additional 115,000 borrowers who went to the now-defunct ITT Technical Institute (ITT).
August 26, 2021
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News Roundup
Parent To Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal
After an agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Marci Palatella, the CEO of a California liquor distribution company, will become the 33rd parent to plead guilty in the college admissions scandal uncovered more than two years ago.
August 26, 2021
Marci Palatella to plead guilty in college admissions scandal
Podcasts
Innovative Approaches to Diversifying the Academic Pipeline with Drs. Curtis Byrd and Rihana S. Mason
August 25, 2021
Faculty & Staff
Gender Pay Gap Greater in Academia Than Industry Among Non-Tenured Faculty
A recent study by University of Maryland economists uncovers a wider pay and promotion gap for women with STEM doctoral degrees working in academia versus industry.
August 25, 2021
Dr. Rajshree Agarwal, Rudolph Lamone Chair of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business
Students
Webinar Highlights Ways to Improve Student Success Post-Pandemic
At Wednesday’s webinar, student success experts and directors came together to discuss new ways to helps students who had suffered learning loss in the past year.
August 25, 2021
Dr. Doug Shapiro
Leadership & Policy
An “Inspirational” Leader: Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III
Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of UMBC has announced that he will retire next year.
August 25, 2021
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News Roundup
Louisiana State University Plans to Forgive More Than $7 Million in Student Debt
Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana will forgive more than $7 million in student debt, which will impact about 4,000 students
August 25, 2021
Dr. Jose Aviles, Louisiana State University's vice president for enrollment management
Leadership & Policy
Temple University's New President Conducts 'Major Reorganization' Within Leadership Team
August 25, 2021
Dr. Jason Wingard
Leadership & Policy
Veteran Journalist and Editor Named Dean at FAMU School of Journalism
August 25, 2021
Mira Lowe
Students
College Transition Program Study Stresses Importance of Validation
USC researchers examined a comprehensive college transition program to find out what worked and what didn't.
August 25, 2021
Dr. Adrianna Kezar, Dean’s Professor of Leadership and Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education at the University of Southern California
Tribal Colleges
Diné College Librarians Granted Faculty Status
Diné College librarians have been granted faculty status, a first for Tribal Colleges and Universities.
August 24, 2021
Diné College Library Faculty in Refurbished Library
Opinion
Changing the Narrative Around Teaching and Learning
Equity efforts must extend into the classroom—and transform it.
August 24, 2021
Dr. Karen A. Stout
Native Americans
California Native American Commission Investigates CSU's Treatment of Sacred Land
August 24, 2021
A prayer circle at Puvungna.
African-American
Shaw University, Local Deeds Office Hope To Uncover Human Stories Lost to Slavery
August 24, 2021
Dr. Valerie Ann Johnson
Social Justice
Alum Creates Social Justice Fund and Scholarship at Central College
August 24, 2021
Dr. Paul Poppen
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