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It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. This conflict situation cannot be avoided, ignored, or suppressed. Instead, the educator should leverage the opportunity and use the situation…
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Dickinson State University President Steve Easton on Monday announced plans to step down after all seven of the North Dakota public institution’s full-time nursing faculty resigned in protest of new workload policies. The nursing faculty…
Susan Kazama has been named chancellor of Hawaii Community College. Susan Kazama“I am so grateful to have this opportunity to return home and serve the kauhale (group of houses comprising a Hawaiian home) and the community that I grew up in,” said Kazama. Kazama holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in library science…
The University of California Los Angeles has become the benefactor of a $25 million gift from Meyer Luskin and his wife, Renee, both UCLA alumni. Meyer and Renee Luskin have donated $25 million to UCLA to broaden historical knowledge among the public.“We believe the study of history is vital in creating informed participants in a…
Law students entering school in 2023 are the most racially diverse group yet, continuing a multi-year trend. Jermaine Cruz“Forty percent are students of color, compared to 39% in 2022, and 36.9% in 2021, [and] 36.2% in 2020, and 35.3% in 2019,” says Susan L. Krinsky, executive vice president for operations and chief of staff at…
Dr. Jennifer ErnstJennifer Ernst has been appointed vice president of academic affairs at Portland Community College. She serves as vice president of instruction and student services at Yakima Valley College. Ernst holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a graduate degree from Duquesne University, and an Ed.D. in community college leadership from Ferris…
Steve Easton has announced his resignation as president of Dickinson State University in North Dakota. His departure follows a contention tenure with members of the university’s faculty and administration. Steve EastonEaston wrote to Dickinson State students in a missive explaining his departure, saying: “Though I will not be there in person to cheer you on,…
Dr. Richard JohnsonRichard Johnson has been appointed chief of police at South Carolina State University. He served as a senior special agent with the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division. Johnson holds an associate degree in criminal justice from Denmark (South Carolina) Technical College, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Voorhees University, a master’s…
Students who complete Power52’s Energy Professional Training Program and solar curriculum may now transfer to a skilled building trades associate degree program at Howard Community College, thanks to a new articulation agreement with the Power52 Foundation. “We are thrilled to partner with Howard Community College to create a transformative pathway for our graduates,” said Cherie…
According to EDUCAUSE, the average cost of each data breach is $3.65 million, but the nonmonetary cost might be even higher. “The reputational damage caused by data breaches and cyber incidents is immeasurable and hard to recover from, as these breaches compromise an institution’s image and erode trust among students, parents, graduates, donors and…