Tag: Colleges

Almost Three Quarters of US States Have More Prisons and Jails than Degree-Granting Colleges

Nearly 75% of states have more prisons and jails than degree-granting colleges, according to new research from Studee. Wyoming stood out as the worst by far, with 2700% more places of incarceration than colleges, followed by Mississippi with 411% more jails and prisons than colleges. On the other end of the spectrum, New Jersey had […]

June 9, 2021

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Racism in Higher Education: Why HBCUs Are a Safe Choice in 2020

Colleges and universities across the nation are scrambling to address the Black Lives Matter protests resulting from the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless other Black Americans killed by law enforcement. Many of these institutional reactions have appeared as statements of support for the Black community, but have failed to come with actions to address systemic racism or police brutality on or near campuses. These failures strengthen the resolve of HBCUs as important sites for Black student support and safety.

June 17, 2020

Reimagining International Student Recruitment in the Age of COVID-19: Cross-Continent Collaboration and Partnership Agreements, and Innovative Delivery Models Have Never Been More Important

International student enrollment has been challenged since well before the COVID-19 global pandemic brought the traditional higher education recruitment cycle to a halt in mid-March. It will only become more difficult if colleges and universities do not quickly determine and act upon ways to reach and serve the unique needs of this critically important student population.

June 10, 2020

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Online Drag Shows and Shoe Box Parade Floats: Campus Communities Virtually Celebrate Pride in Style

Online drag shows, miniature floats made out of shoe boxes, virtual panel discussions and dance parties – these are just a few of the ways LGBTQ students and alumni are marking Pride month. Even with parades shut down and campuses closed, college communities are gathering online to celebrate.

June 9, 2020

National Governors Association Makes Recommendations on Reopening Campuses

The National Governors Association said various states’ governors should set out a clear public health framework that can be implemented alongside college and university reopening efforts. In a letter to governors, the association said states should have an inclusive approach when planning to reopen. They should acknowledge the diverse higher education sectors, different institutional planning […]

May 28, 2020

Seven Things Colleges Can Do to Help Students During this Pandemic

This year the path to and through college for thousands of students has been disrupted, but the effects on students from low-income families will be felt for generations.

May 27, 2020

Some Colleges Are Already Planning for the Next Wave of COVID-19

Even as many colleges are still struggling to figure out what the beginning of the new academic year will look like, a few have made public schedules for the next semester which already account for another wave of COVID-19 infections in the fall, which epidemiologists have said is more or less inevitable.

May 21, 2020

CDC Issues New Guidance for Colleges and Universities

New Centers for Disease Control guidance for higher education institutions says campuses should encourage remote work for as many faculty and staff as possible, and where feasible, conduct virtual learning and hold staggered classes to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus which has caused the COVID-19 pandemic. “The more an individual interacts with others, […]

May 20, 2020

This HBCU President Is Strongly Against a Fall Reopening

Colleges and universities are “deluding themselves” about getting students back to campuses in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College which is an HBCU (historically Black college or university). In a recent article in The Atlantic, Sorrell said higher education institutions “are letting their financial and […]

May 19, 2020

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College Teaching During the COVID-19 Outbreak

As COVID-19 has spread across the United States, various sectors of American life have had to take precautions in order to minimize the outbreak. College and university closures stand as a prime example of these precautions, as institutions of higher education have sent students home and turned to online learning to finish out the term. In the process, many students have been drastically impacted, including some more than others. It’s important that, now more than ever, we, as instructors, are mindful of these circumstances and use care in our courses.

April 30, 2020

NCAA Allows Athletes to Earn Income From Third-Party Endorsements

The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, on Wednesday announced it will allow college athletes to earn income from third-party endorsements but universities and colleges can’t pay these athletes for name, image and likeness activities. College athletes can identify themselves by sport and school but the use of conference and school logos and similar trademarks won’t […]

April 30, 2020

Fully Online in Fall 2020 Too? Many Colleges Are Leaning Toward it, Says Survey

More and more colleges and universities are leaning toward keeping instruction online even in the fall semester, as the coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of easing, says a new survey. In fact, the survey shows that as much as 58% of higher education respondents said they are considering or have already decided to remain fully […]

April 12, 2020

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