Seth Matthew Fishman

Villanova University Higher Ed Leadership faculty & Asst Dean. Assessment & Eval, Graduate Student Services, retirement, campus life, effective teaching.

[Seth Matthew Fishman @FishmanSeth]

Started my 1st class discussion inspired by @Freakonomics podcast on happiness: https://t.co/kIeGU6O3ly asking grad counseling students what makes them happy, then developing indices to measure happiness. Good way of explaining concepts, constructs, and people's perspectives.

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https://t.co/DddkWjgwn7 good way to connect community activities with wellness. #HigherEd

[Villanova University @VillanovaU]

This morning, University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, joined the @TODAYshow to reflect on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first Augustinian Pope and a proud Villanova graduate.

[Seth Matthew Fishman @FishmanSeth]

The campus bells @VillanovaU were ringing as Pope Leo XIV was announced the new #Pope

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in my conversations with new senior campus leaders about unexpected expenditures, they are often stunned on the $ going to external consulting contracts. 6.4 million here -https://t.co/5boi2EHxBu #HigherEd

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#Faculty teaching roles and responsibilities definitely changing. #AACU2025 #HigherEd

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Seems to be at odds w/ public perception of value of #HigherEducation

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

A Stunning Enrollment Surge

Total enrollment surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time and first-year enrollment grew 5.5 percent. It’s a shocking finding after last year’s enrollment pessimism—and a complete reversal from an erroneous earlier report. https://t.co/0eOQIAi50p

[Seth Matthew Fishman @FishmanSeth]

Yikes... student internships likely an AI casualty as some lower level staff positions disappear in corp. and orgs who used to supervise interns. #aacu2025 #HIgherEd #CareerDevelopment

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@aacu & @elonuniversity guide to student AI use - free download and been cited a few times at #AACU2025: https://t.co/hDavgsZYYg #HigherEd

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Jose Bowen notes that AI has impacted entry level jobs the most. How can help students gain some proficiency in AI #AACU2025

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C. Edward Watson:Where does AI as a learning outcome or competency occur or should occur in our curriculum on college campuses? Senior capstone courses? Gen Ed? #AACU2025

[Seth Matthew Fishman @FishmanSeth]

Interesting point on AI from Bryan Alexander #AACU2025 - unlike previous tech and industrial innovations, AI has generated few new jobs.

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Michelle Singh: We have this opportunity to influence the future of AI, "create the frameworks, polices, and practices to help our students move forward" #accu2025 #HigherEd #AI @aacu

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@aacu The State of AI in #HigherEd w/ B. Alexander, M.Singh, @josebowen E. Watson session : most campuses lack strategic planning on AI but all have 'committees' very political now - might become partisan issue. Cultural & some faculty resistance. Fast moving!

[Villanova Graduate Studies @VUGradStudies]

Director of the #Villanova graduate program in Higher Education Leadership @FishmanSeth discusses student extracurricular involvement in this @insidehighered piece. https://t.co/l7bul4l2sO

[Seth Matthew Fishman @FishmanSeth]

Thanks @amowreader & @insidehighered - on how we can better support our 'academic encores' as they adjust to grad school at their undergrad institution. It is a different role and experience!

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

Student Success | A Neglected Transition—the Students Who Stay

Each year, a number of undergraduate seniors choose to re-enroll at their institution to further their graduate education. Helping these learners readjust to their alma mater can boost feelings of belonging. https://t.co/mXo4OEDBqf

[TC Record @TCRecord]

Dr. Pollock and Dr. Nomme’s book is a “helpful, pithy guide attempts to deliver easily digestible advice for new teaching assistants in eight pragmatic sequential topics”. Read Dr. @FishmanSeth’s review: https://t.co/HQ6Vi1odow @VUCounseling @UBCPress

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@drcriss_salinas @CervantesDiana_ Great read and questions to consider! So what did "Hilltop U" eventually decide on for their name?

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@aacu #AACU2024 in student mental health session Q&A there's intense compassion & service fatigue for faculty, particularly minority faculty, in trying to help and assist w/ myriad of student mental health concerns. Clearly resonated w/ audience. #HigherEd

[Jeffrey S. Putman, Ed.D. @DrJeffreyP]

Excited to help debut our @NASPA2 2024 Annual Conference Logo! We can’t wait to welcome you to Philadelphia this June -- and many thanks to our host institution, @UofPenn, for their generosity! (1/3)