College Essays: Diversity Prompts & Admission Trends
Colleges are shifting away from explicit diversity prompts in admissions essays, but still seek to understand applicants' backgrounds and fit. New essay topics include conflict resolution and AI.
State Dept. vs DEI: Diplomacy Lab Program Shakeup at Universities
The State Department's Diplomacy Laboratory program faces a shakeup due to the Trump administration's stance against DEI. 38 institutions may lose funding over DEI hiring practices. Impact on universities & research.
Indiana College Graduation Quotas & Program Cuts
Indiana introduces college graduation quotas, leading to program cuts and faculty concerns. Master's programs are most affected. SUSF reviews underperforming programs, causing confusion and chaos.
Procurement Agility: Building Institutional Resilience
Procurement agility enhances institutional strength by rerouting spending, ensuring compliance, and boosting transparency. Technology options and streamlined systems are key for building resilience and adapting to change.
Student Voter Outreach: Challenges & Strategies Amidst Political Apprehension
Student voter outreach faces challenges due to restrictive laws and political apprehension, especially among LGBTQ+ and international students. Organizations adapt by supporting DEI and using microtargeting to ensure civic engagement.
Universities Delay Public Record Releases: Transparency Concerns
Multiple universities, including UT Austin and UVA, face scrutiny for delayed or denied release of public documents, raising transparency concerns and legal questions about compliance with open records laws.
FAU Professors’ Social Media Controversy & First Amendment
FAU professors faced scrutiny over social media posts. A First Amendment dispute arose after comments on a conservative activist, leading to review & debate about academic freedom vs. professional conduct.
Sonoma State: New President, Enrollment Challenges, Turnaround
Sonoma State University appoints Michael Spagna as president amidst enrollment decline and financial turnaround efforts. Focus on boosting registration, reversing budget cuts, and introducing new programs.
Student Loan Sale Controversy: Risks & Protections
Lawmakers oppose selling federal student loans to private entities, citing risks to borrower protections and potential losses for taxpayers. Focus on income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness programs.
Trump Admin: Funding Freeze on Universities Over Protests
The Trump administration froze funding to UCLA and other universities over pro-Palestinian protests and DEI policies. A court challenged the move as unconstitutional, citing ideological pressure.
Notre Dame Updates Personnel Values: Catholic Mission Central
Notre Dame updates its personnel values, aiming to reinforce its Catholic mission. The university emphasizes its enduring commitment despite changes in wording, focusing on its global Catholic mission.
Student Dropout Factors: Confidence, Finances, and Connections
Report reveals student dropout reasons: lack of confidence, financial issues, weak campus connections, and institutional obstacles. Universities can intervene to boost retention.
UVA Board Turmoil: Appointments, Presidential Search, and Controversy
UVA faces board turmoil with disputed appointments, a paused presidential search urged by Gov.-elect Spanberger, and questions over transparency and statutory compliance. Key concerns involve confidence loss and legal challenges.
MacKenzie Scott’s Billion-Dollar University Donations
MacKenzie Scott's university contributions exceeded $1 billion by 2023. Recent donations include $80M to Howard University and significant gifts to other HBCUs, supporting scholarships and research.
Colby College: AI in Education via ‘Burro Conversation’
Colby College embraces AI in education through 'Burro Conversation,' a system offering access to diverse AI models. Faculty-led initiatives empower students with AI literacy and drive innovation across disciplines.
College Compact Rejection: Academic Excellence Debate
Several universities reject the 'Compact for Academic Excellence'. Concerns raised about academic freedom, tuition, and government funding. Only two colleges have shown intentions to sign.
Financial Burdens, Taxes, and Generational Shifts: Understanding Modern Challenges
Explores financial burdens, tax policies, and generational shifts impacting cities and individual finances. Considers historical context, the chicken tax, and the appeal of different economic systems.