This edition of the Daily News Roundup is provided by AICUP. November 19, 2019 Diversity, inclusion remain among top priorities at Susquehanna University Susquehanna University Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Michael Dixon’s role is so significant that his office is located steps from the office of President Jonathan Green. Carnegie Mellon researchers developing tech to help college professors be better teachers Professors often have to rely on subjective evaluations once a year to get a sense of how they are doing. A system developed by a Carnegie Mellon University team aims to give educators more data to work with so they can improve their teaching techniques. Virginia Tech campus minister speaks about 2007 shooting at Neumann The Rev. James Arsenault, former Catholic campus minister at Virginia Tech University, will speak at Neumann University 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 about the aftermath of the deadliest killing spree on an American college campus. Award-winning student director to direct Lycoming College's next theatre production Lycoming College will carry on its 2019-2020 theatre season with the student-directed play, “Reality.” Directed by A’Feyah Smith '20, the play will take place in the Mary L. Welch Theatre, Nov. 20-23, with all shows beginning at 8 p.m. Seton Hill professor to facilitate “Tube City Writers Live: An Evening of Stories from the Mon Valley.” More than half a dozen local writers, none of whom are professionals and ranging from an eighth-grade student to a man in his 70s, will present stories. National Dog Show preview at Lasalle University La Salle University students got a preview of this year's National Dog Show Thursday. Some of the competitive dogs showcased their skills inside La Salle's School of Business in Philadelphia's East Germantown section. Teens getting a jump-start on higher education at several AICUP campuses Valley View High School has the most students — 114 — in its history participating in dual enrollment said Superintendent Michael Boccella, Ed.D. Two students are enrolled in courses at Johnson College; 19 at Lackawanna College; 33 at Marywood University; five at Penn State Scranton; and 55 at the University of Scranton, noted Boccella. Author Kyle Bryant Gives Presentation at Immaculata University On Tuesday, December 3, Immaculata University will welcome Kyle Bryant to campus. Bryant is an Exton, Pennsylvania resident who is an author, athlete, motivational speaker and founder/director of rideAtaxia. Saint Vincent students to show digital photography course work Students in the Saint Vincent College Digital Photography and Post-Production course will display their work from Nov. 15 through Dec. 14 in the Saint Vincent Gristmill. Private higher ed. is a good investment for students, taxpayers alike | Opinion Across the country, numerous state and federal proposals are on the table to provide students with free tuition at public universities. While free sounds enticing, it is not a very good deal for taxpayers who will pick up the tab and for students who will face limited options. Behind Closed Doors in Washington, Here’s What Colleges Fight For Think of them as College, Inc. Like most industries, higher education prefers less regulation (and accountability). AICUP 101 N. Front St. | Harrisburg, PA 17101 717.232.8649 www.aicup.org unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences .