6 major academic publishers face antitrust lawsuit
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The defendants, including Elsevier and Wiley, have done "tremendous damage to science and the public interest,” the complaint alleged.
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To deliver on its missions, the government must support institutional diversity
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
With Labour’s first spending review drawing ever closer, GuildHE chief executive Brooke Storer-Church stresses the importance of a diverse and distinctive sector
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Staff are working dangerously long hours, and their employers should be concerned
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Alastair Smith argues that widespread expectations that people work long hours in higher education may be in conflict with UK working time regulations
U of Maryland President Accused of Plagiarism
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
College Park president Darryll Pines has requested an independent review into allegations that he lifted a portion of a tutorial website for two papers. The University of Maryland at College Park will review the scholarship of President Darryll Pines—at his request—following allegations that he plagiarized portions of two papers.
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BREAKING: Canada further limits international student numbers
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
“We have allowed certain aspects of the market to get overheated, and for too long” said Immigration Minister – pointing to growing size of temporary resident population Further reduction of 10% this year on cap allocation while next year, Masters and PhD students will be included in the cap. Access to Canada’s Post-graduate Work Program to be controlled via language competency tests The Canadian government has announced new international student study permits will be red
LAWSUIT: Historian fights back after Pennsylvania state senator sues him for criticizing book
FIRE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Sen. Doug Mastriano’s lawsuit is a textbook “SLAPP” case, in which powerful individuals sue their critics into silence through long, costly litigation.
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Preventing staff burnout makes financial as well as compassionate sense
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Staff burnout, through stress and overwork, is a huge problem in higher education.
Ed Blum Puts Colleges ‘On Notice’ Over Diversity
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The affirmative action foe threatened to sue three colleges for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ban. Should others prepare for the worst? Selective colleges began unveiling demographic data for the Class of 2028, the first admitted after the 2023 affirmative action ban, just a few weeks ago, and already legal threats are flying.
Canada reacts to further caps amid policy confusion
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Nine months since Canada announced a cap on international study permits, immigration minister Marc Miller has shocked the sector once more, revealing further restrictions squeezing international students and temporary residents in Canada. The changes, announced in a press conference on September 18, are driven by the IRCC’s overall goal of reducing temporary residents from 6.5% of Canada’s total population to 5%.
Announcing 1 degree pathway, 8 Professional Certificates, and 20 new and upgraded GenAI certs and Specializations
Coursera blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Welcoming 4 new university partners and 5 industry partners, including Saïd Business School – University of Oxford, Amazon, and Xbox By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are excited to announce several new partnerships and a major expansion of our content catalog at Coursera Connect 2024, our annual flagship conference.
Gainful employment and financial value transparency reporting deadline delayed to Jan. 15
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The second extension of the due date comes after lawmakers argued that colleges haven't had enough time to comply amid financial aid tumult.
Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts Ryan Quinn Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Since the start of the year, women law professors, deans and students have received messages on their personal cellphones saying things like, “Law school isn’t fair for us men.” The FBI is reportedly investigating.
Addressing global challenges together: the power of education diplomacy
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The WUN , which the University of Rochester has been an active member of since 2012, is a consortium comprising 24 global universities from 6 continents. It serves to facilitate interdisciplinary research groups, overseas research visits, and various events, seminars, and conferences. The discussions at this year’s General Meeting went far beyond academic topics, addressing pressing global issues like climate change, public health, and economic disparities.
University at Buffalo Awarded $10 million Grant to Establish National Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to establish the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI). According to university officials, the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI will focus on "harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform early literacy instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse learners in kindergarten through second-gr
Disney to limit college tuition benefit, cut master’s degree programs
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
The company is setting a per-employee annual funding cap of $5,250, equal to the IRS limit on tax-free benefits for educational assistance programs.
Higher education postcard: Balliol College, Oxford
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag tells of an ancient Oxford establishment, and a college with which it is associated
Writing Should Be Hard
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
That’s what makes it fun. As a writer, I am aware of the long and pervasive discourse about the difficulty of writing. Writing is arduous and enervating, frequently frustrating, wrought with failure, and also, I believe, a fun and enjoyable activity. “I hate to write, but I love having written”—a sentiment frequently but erroneously credited to Dorothy Parker—is widely shared by writers, and it’s my view that too much time is spent on the hate part and not enough on the love part.
US ambassador urges more study opportunities for US students in India
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The US is aiming to send more of its students to India, said US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti during his address at the annual IC3 conference in Delhi. “India became the number one source of higher education students to America for the second year,” said Garcetti, who served as the guest of honour at the conference. “Over 1 million students in the US come from this incredible country.
What good is free speech if no one’s listening?
The Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
“The deeper purpose of speech is not to weed out bad ideas or surface the best ideas, but it is to lead to deeper understanding,” says UC Berkeley’s Stephen Menendian The post What good is free speech if no one’s listening? appeared first on Berkeley News.
Hartwick College to slash sticker price to $22,000
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Leaders at the private liberal arts college said the move is part of a broader goal to decrease student stress and improve campus well-being.
Principal investigators are the gatekeepers of research culture. Here’s how to better support them
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
James Howard and Fiona McBride set out the importance of the principal investigator role, and think through how to make development opportunities work
Colleges in Springfield Rocked By Trump’s Lie
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Colleges in Springfield Rocked By Trump’s Lie jessica.blake@… Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Wittenberg University and Clark State College have moved classes online for the week as dishonest rumors about migrants circulate and bomb threats reach campus.
U. of California Faculty File Free Expression Unfair Labor Practice
Academe Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
BY HANK REICHMAN Today, as the UC Regents were completing their meeting at the UCLA campus, the Council of University of California Faculty Associations (CUCFA), a partner of the AAUP, and the faculty associations at UC Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Cruz filed an amended unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against…
President Biden Promises More Resources for HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) kicks off its annual conference in Philadelphia this week, President Biden appeared before thousands of attendees where he announced additional federal investments in HBCUs totaling $1.3 billion. The additional $1.3 billion in federal investments announced today will further build on the Administration’s commitments and on HBCUs’ demonstrated track record of delivering excellence.
Temple University strikes tentative deal with faculty union
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The five-year contract would give full-time union employees $10,000 across-the-board raises, the Temple Association of University Professionals said.
Podcast: Fees and funding, ABA closure, workload
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This week on the podcast over the summer the government paused implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act - but should it have, and what will happen next?
Study: The 7 Competencies Presidents Need
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Study: The 7 Competencies Presidents Need Josh Moody Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM A new study aimed to identify the competencies college leaders need. Current college presidents emphasized trust building, resilience and communication skills.
The PIE, Nous Group and Navitas launch global HE survey
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Released on September 18, 2024, the anonymous survey will build on the findings of Nous Group and Navitas ’ inaugural 2022 survey conducted in the wake of the pandemic. “The pandemic is more distant in the rearview mirror now but we’re dealing new challenges, like increased government regulation in several of the key anglophone study destinations.
An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. It is no surprise then that Gilkerson, who was appointed chancellor of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) earlier this year, has been part of The Equity Avengers, an initiative started b
Columbia College Chicago looks to cut 10 programs, consolidate others
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The private institution is trying to pare 58 undergraduate majors down to 40 and stem its bleeding budget.
Why are international PGRs so far off the policy radar?
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The contributions of international postgraduate research students can be seen throughout the UK’s research ecosystem.
Helping Neurodiverse Students Learn Through New Classroom Design
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Michael Tyre offers some insights into how architects and administrators can work together to create better learning environments for everyone. It’s likely that every college in America has a neurodiverse community, but not many colleges have spaces where students who think differently can thrive. At least, they don’t have spaces that are intentionally designed to accommodate such students.
Japan opens first overseas branch campus
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Japan’s Tsukuba University has opened the country’s first Japanese degree granting branch campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The campus – known as the School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design – is found within the University of Malaya and was officially opened during a ceremony on September 2, 2024. “This campus is the first university to award Japanese academic degrees overseas, thus becoming a groundbreaking university in the history of Japan’s higher education,” Ikuya Sugisato, internati
Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Dr. Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor at Howard University. Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate. The survey was highlighted in a new report titled, “2024 Competencies for the College Presidency: A National Study of Effective Leadership in Higher Educatio
UMGC sued over Coursera payments
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
National Student Legal Defense Network took aim at “enrollment-based” compensation the university gives the company — and the guidance allowing for it.
How to actually learn from student appeals
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Students tend to overcome the barriers to complaint-making when they fail - but what happens when they do?
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