2U files for bankruptcy
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The online program manager entered Chapter 11 with an agreement with lenders and bondholders that would cut its debt in half and provide new capital.
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Academics from marginalised backgrounds are facing online abuse
Wonkhe
JULY 24, 2024
Academics are encouraged to participate on social media but are facing online abuse when they do, and it is marginalised groups that have the worst of it. Hannah Yelin and Laura Clancy share their findings The post Academics from marginalised backgrounds are facing online abuse appeared first on Wonkhe.
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OfS investigates eleven providers, imposes eight conditions of registration
Wonkhe
JULY 23, 2024
The Office for Students has been getting stuck in to B3 (student outcomes) regulation - David Kernohan has been reading the reports The post OfS investigates eleven providers, imposes eight conditions of registration appeared first on Wonkhe.
When Higher Ed Marketing Is Mission-Aligned, Everyone Wins
MindMax
JULY 24, 2024
Higher education institutions don’t always make the most rational decisions from a business perspective. And that’s okay. It’s something I’ve come to terms with over my 15 years working with non-profit colleges and universities. During that time, I’ve learned to appreciate that schools are, first and foremost, mission-driven. What’s best for the school, as an institution serving a meaningful mission, doesn’t always align with what’s best for the bottom line.
Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 25, 2024
But thanks to UC Davis veterinarians and other helpers, his broken wing is mending. The post Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon appeared first on Berkeley News.
Settling the Score
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 25, 2024
Settling the Score Liam Knox Thu, 07/25/2024 - 03:00 AM In 2022 the College Board changed how it scores AP exams, and some test scores surged. It publicly defended its new method this week after critics questioned its rigor.
Sticker shock: A look at the complicated world of tuition pricing
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Despite attention to lofty sticker costs, the practice of discounting has reached new highs, confusing students and straining revenue for institutions.
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Resilient Resistance: Sustaining DEI Efforts During A Time of Crisis
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 23, 2024
In some ways, 2020 seemed like it would be a watershed year for diversity officers. Given the spate of high-profile murders of Black Americans, we witnessed a surge of national empathy. In a short span of time, many college and university leaders within predominantly white institutions (PWIs) rushed to support DEI initiatives. Perhaps you recall the riotous clamor for “courageous” or “fierce conversations” — basically, a hunger for “real talk” about the perils of white supremacy and anti-Blackne
These Professors Don’t Want Their ‘Antisemitic’ Union’s Representation
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 26, 2024
These Professors Don’t Want Their ‘Antisemitic’ Union’s Representation Ryan Quinn Fri, 07/26/2024 - 03:00 AM Six faculty members at the City University of New York have asked the Supreme Court to answer a question: Can employees completely sever themselves from a labor organization they object to?
AFT sues MOHELA, alleging student loan servicer ‘misleads and misinforms’ borrowers
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 24, 2024
The Missouri nonprofit has come under attack by advocacy groups and lawmakers following high-profile billing mistakes.
Supporting doctoral students with their health and wellbeing
Wonkhe
JULY 22, 2024
The doctoral research journey is by no means a smooth one. Emma Cowley spells out the obstacles along the way, and what can help to overcome them The post Supporting doctoral students with their health and wellbeing appeared first on Wonkhe.
Labour vows to “welcome international students” to UK
The PIE News
JULY 22, 2024
Speaking on BBC’s Today program on July 22, Phillipson recognised “the difference international students make when it comes to the local economy and to regeneration … the soft power and the reach they give us around the world as they return home after their studies”. To the relief of the sector, Phillipson said that the Graduate Route visa, which was under review earlier this year, will be maintained under the labour government.
Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 23, 2024
For Coach Mohamad "Mo" Saatara, who’s joining four throwers at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, it's about tapping into his athletes' individual strengths to unlock their potential greatness. The post Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach appeared first on Berkeley News.
How Do I Teach at a University That Wants Me in Jail?
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 23, 2024
Rosemary Admiral writes that her sense of belonging at her institution has been shattered. What does it mean to be charged with criminal trespassing on a campus where you work, teach, socialize, pray and generally spend way too much time?
3 strategies colleges can use to retain employees
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 25, 2024
Panelists at the National Association of College and University Business Officers conference shared tips for showing a college's value to workers.
The government must mitigate the risks of a university going under
Wonkhe
JULY 25, 2024
If a university goes bust, the implications both for students and the public could be disastrous. Jonathan Simons and Jess Lister call for a three stage process to address the risk of chaotic failure The post The government must mitigate the risks of a university going under appeared first on Wonkhe.
Better Late Than Broken: Associations Say 'Fully Functional' FAFSA Is Paramount for the Fall
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 23, 2024
By Eric Hoover Graeme Sloan, Sipa USA, AP Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona In a letter to the Education Department, five groups delivered a clear message: Fix the federal-aid form, even if requires further delays.
Advancing Social Justice Through Scholarly Work
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 24, 2024
For the past several years, the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has been bringing together crucial voices and perspectives to positively impact Black life in American society. And its impact on social issues has been dramatic, say scholars who add that the need for a social justice think tank, particularly with a focus on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), is critically important.
The Curious Rise of a Conservative—or Civic-Minded?—Center at the University of Florida
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 23, 2024
GOP lawmakers, governors or boards in eight states have mandated new university centers focused on civics and “classical liberal education.” Critics call them beachheads for the ideological right. Florida’s creation appears to be the largest yet. In the summer of 2022, Florida newspapers reported on the strange appearance of $3 million in one-time funds from Florida’s GOP-controlled state Legislature for something called the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civics Education at the University of
Court order in Louisiana Ten Commandments law: Don’t put up the posters yet
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 23, 2024
The new requirement to post the Ten Commandments in every college classroom and public school is still slated to kick in at the start of 2025.
Higher education postcard: National Technical University of Athens
Wonkhe
JULY 25, 2024
It’s the Olympics, so this week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to Greece The post Higher education postcard: National Technical University of Athens appeared first on Wonkhe.
Why Colleges May Rethink Their Online Programs After 2U Declares Bankruptcy
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 25, 2024
By Taylor Swaak 2U’s struggles have played out in what’s become an increasingly hostile environment for OPMs, as more colleges look to move their online operations in-house.
Saint Augustine’s University Reinstated as SACSCOC Member
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
Dr. Marcus H. Burgess An arbitration committee appointed by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reversed a decision to strip Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, of its membership. “This reinstatement acknowledges SAU’s relentless dedication to upholding academic standards and ensuring a thriving educational environment for our students,” said SAU Interim President Dr.
Majority of Grads Wish They’d Been Taught AI in College
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 23, 2024
A new survey shows 70 percent of graduates think generative AI should be incorporated into courses. More than half said they felt unprepared for the workforce. A majority of college graduates believe generative artificial intelligence tools should be incorporated into college classrooms, with more than half saying they felt unprepared for the workforce, according to a new survey from Cengage Group, an education-technology company.
Sen. Durbin calls on Education Department to protect students at 2 shuttering for-profits
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Northwestern College and American Academy of Art College both announced closures in July in the senator’s home state of Illinois.
OfS investigates eleven providers, imposes eight conditions of registration
Wonkhe
JULY 23, 2024
The Office for Students has been getting stuck in to B3 (student outcomes) regulation - David Kernohan has been reading the reports The post OfS investigates eleven providers, imposes eight conditions of registration appeared first on Wonkhe.
Hits and misses in Budget 2024 for India’s education sector
The PIE News
JULY 23, 2024
From announcing INR 1.48 lakh crore (over $17 billion) for education, employment and skill sectors, internships with stipends worth INR 5,000 in top companies, to promising education loans upto INR 10 lakhs ($11,949), the central government is eyeing a funding boost for the education space. Stakeholders from India’s domestic and international education industry, speaking to The PIE News , have highlighted the hits and misses for the sectors.
The Law School Hiring Market Undervalues Women, Minorities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 24, 2024
The latest attack on efforts to support diversity comes in the form of a lawsuit targeting Northwestern University’s law school. The suit accuses the school’s faculty and administration of snubbing high-profile white male applicants. The 30-page complaint gets so many facts wrong that it is difficult to know where to begin. Since the plaintiffs decided to make the “high-demand, low-supply field” of tax law an example, I’d like to acknowledge one undeniably true statement: there are very few mino
GAO Report on Students’ Food Insecurity Highlights SNAP Gap
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 25, 2024
GAO Report on Students’ Food Insecurity Highlights SNAP Gap Katherine Knott Thu, 07/25/2024 - 03:00 AM The latest federal study on food insecurity among college students underscores the need for more systemic changes to the federal food-assistance program.
PASSHE chancellor to leave post in October
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 24, 2024
Dan Greenstein oversaw a major consolidation of six of the Pennsylvania system’s universities that aimed to put them on better financial footing.
The free speech wars may finally be over
Wonkhe
JULY 26, 2024
For Smita Jamdar, a pause and review on freedom of speech offers the opportunity for the sector to untangle this knotty problem together The post The free speech wars may finally be over appeared first on Wonkhe.
More Colleges Are No Longer Putting Students on 'Academic Probation.' Here's Why.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 23, 2024
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows The University of California system and other institutions are changing the language used to label students who are struggling in their classes.
University of Alabama System Institutions Shutter DEI Offices
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 23, 2024
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has announced steps it will take to comply with Senate Bill 129 affecting diversity, equity and inclusion programming on University of Alabama System campuses. Dr. Ray L. Watts The bill bans, among several prohibitions, certain public entities from maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and from sponsoring diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
College Network to Nurture Rural Students Set to Expand
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 24, 2024
College Network to Nurture Rural Students Set to Expand Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 07/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Last summer 16 institutions formed the STARS network to open their doors to more rural and small-town students. Now, thanks to a generous donation, it’s doubling in size.
A look at 2U’s path to bankruptcy
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 26, 2024
The company bet big on online education during the pandemic by purchasing edX, but the gamble didn’t pay off as the health crisis eased.
A regulator fit for the future
Wonkhe
JULY 26, 2024
The incoming interim chair of the Office for Students has just completed a review of the regulator. David Kernohan has just finished reading it The post A regulator fit for the future appeared first on Wonkhe.
The far-reaching applications of an Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Coursera blog
JULY 23, 2024
Nicolas is an airline pilot and a consultant for aviation and educational companies. Working internationally across multiple career fields in roles where innovation and entrepreneurship are key, Nicolas recently chose to advance his skills by earning the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris on Coursera. Since HEC Paris is known for having the #1 Business School in Europe thanks to its ranking from the Financial Times, Nicolas could be sure he was pursuing an impressive
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