Ben Sasse hit the jackpot with his University of Florida contract
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
A five-year contract's $10 million value isn't even the most unusual benefit the Nebraska senator will receive when he changes jobs, two experts find.
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Levelling up or levelling down?
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Research and innovation projects funded through EU structural funds are rapidly approaching a cliff edge. Paul Boyle breaks down the implementation issues with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The post Levelling up or levelling down? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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What I wish every Minister and MP would see …
HEPI
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
This blog has been kindly written by Dr Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer of London Higher, the representative body for more than 40 universities and higher education colleges across the capital. Diana was previously Policy Adviser to three successive Universities Ministers and is currently Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Worcester.
Why doesn’t the Education Department collect racial data on college applicants?
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
A new report calls for gathering deeper information on other admissions factors, too, like institutions’ legacy preferences and early decision programs.
From tea to civic action
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 2, 2022
At Aston University, hard work and chance encounters all played a role in harnessing the power of community organising to address issues faced by local businesses and workers. Monder Ram and Angela Jeffery tell us more. The post From tea to civic action appeared first on Wonkhe.
Five Things to Do During the Grumpy Time of the Semester
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
If you have taught before, then you are familiar with the grumpy time of the semester. This is when the semester starts to feel long. It is usually about two-thirds to three-quarters of the way through the semester when we (and our students) start to feel a little grumpier. We believe there is value in acknowledging this eventuality, naming it, and then proactively and intentionally devising plans for what to do when we get into the grumpy time of the semester.
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What it’s like to be a university’s first woman and first lay president — and then do it again
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Colleges risk losing sight of missions that aren't widely owned, says Tania Tetlow, who started at Fordham in July after four years at Loyola New Orleans.
Still the China question
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
A year on from their landmark report Jo Johnson, Jonathan Adams, and Jonathan Grant find that little has been done to mitigate the risk implicit in closer academic links between the UK and China. The post Still the China question appeared first on Wonkhe.
Hundreds of UC Faculty Members Stop Teaching as Strike Continues
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
By Grace Mayer. Professors say it's an act of solidarity with the 48,000 teaching assistants, graduate-student researchers, and postdocs who are striking for better pay.
Cisco and Victoria University – a partnership with deep connections and new possibilities
Cisco blogs - Education
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The breadth and depth of Cisco’s strategic relationship with Victoria University has been described as allowing the university to do things they couldn’t otherwise touch in a new video profiling the University’s partnership with Cisco. Cisco’s partnership extends well beyond the supply of technology enabling administration, teaching and learning and research.
Purdue University reinstates admissions test requirements for fall 2024
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Like many colleges, the public institution waived SAT and ACT mandates amid the pandemic. It joins MIT bucking a trend of remaining test-optional.
What is behind the remarkable rise in students coming from Nigeria to study?
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 1, 2022
There's been a ten-fold increase in the number of Nigerians coming to study in the UK. Jim Dickinson and Livia Scott try to work out what's driving that demand. The post What is behind the remarkable rise in students coming from Nigeria to study? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Organizations Press for Dreamer Deal
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
As the lame duck session of Congress continues, educational organizations are lobbying for legislation to protect undocumented Americans who arrived in the country at young ages, known as Dreamers. Last week, a phalanx of nearly 70 higher ed groups, including the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Council on Education, sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling for a bipartisan agreement including a path to citizenship.
How the Largest Higher-Ed Strike in U.S. History Blew Up Finals
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 2, 2022
By Grace Mayer and Carolyn Kuimelis. Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News, Getty Images Gloria Bartolo, a doctoral student in molecular biology, leads a strike march by UCLA postdocs on Thursday. Across the University of California, students and professors aren't sure how they'll get through the end of the term.
10 higher ed associations try to tackle confusing financial aid offers — again
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
A new Paying for College Transparency Initiative will try to make college financial aid offers more transparent. But it's not the first push of its kind.
Higher education in the labyrinth: a tale of managing enormous risks arising from insoluble problems
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 1, 2022
James Coe considers approaches to deal with the difficult, diffuse, and occasionally dangerous problems facing the sector. The post Higher education in the labyrinth: a tale of managing enormous risks arising from insoluble problems appeared first on Wonkhe.
Virtual Reality Helps Students Experience Healthcare Scenarios
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Augusta University’s College of Nursing realized it needed to better train students on how to support family members when patients are near the end of life after recent graduates told faculty how emotionally unprepared they were the first time they faced the situation.
Academics on Twitter disperse in wake of Musk takeover
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Image: So far, Twitter endures. On Oct. 28, Elon Musk tweeted, “The bird is freed,” signaling what would become his chaotic takeover of the social media platform. Soon after, he fired huge numbers of employees, including many focused on security. He monetized the blue-check badge, which was previously free and suggested authenticity. He also announced plans to reinstate accounts that had been banned for threats or spreading misinformation.
College completion rates stall at 62.3%, report finds
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The latest rate, which is essentially the same as the prior year’s figure, masks concerning declines among White, Black and Latinx students.
Universities are not confident in meeting green campus targets
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Research from Shakespeare Martineau finds that universities still have a long way to go to meet ambitious green campus targets. Smita Jamdar has the findings. The post Universities are not confident in meeting green campus targets appeared first on Wonkhe.
UK: More students switching to skilled worker visa on arrival
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Stakeholders in the UK sector are reporting increasing numbers of international students dropping out soon after enrolment in order to accept employment offers in the care sector. Changes to the skilled worker visa system mean that applicants are no longer required to hold a degree level qualification to apply. Students who can secure a job offer from an employer approved by the Home Office, can then apply to switch from the student route visa to the skilled worker visa immediately, without any
For cybercriminals, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year
University Business
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
With Thanksgiving break under wraps, school districts and higher education institutions have their final holiday to look forward to as 2022 comes to a close: Christmas break. Unfortunately, administrators must understand that while they’re on break, criminal actors simply aren’t. The education sector is especially vulnerable to cyberattacks over the holidays—that’s the conclusion of a global survey of 1.203 cybersecurity professionals by Cybereason, a cybersecurity technology c
Judge rejects Grand Canyon University’s bid to overturn its for-profit status
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The ruling says the Education Department has the power to determine whether it considers colleges for-profits for federal financial aid purposes.
Higher Education Postcard – Swansea Training College
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 1, 2022
This week's card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to an important place for women’s education in Wales. The post Higher Education Postcard – Swansea Training College appeared first on Wonkhe.
Report finds faculty diversity isn't meeting student needs
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Image: Faculty diversity is positively associated with student success across a variety of metrics. Black and Latino students are more likely to graduate when they see themselves represented in their instructors, for instance. But the benefits of faculty diversity aren’t just evident among historically underrepresented students: research suggests that engaging with diverse instructors, perspectives and ideas benefits all students —including in the development of empathy and problem-s
University governance: measuring what matters
HEPI
DECEMBER 1, 2022
How higher education governing bodies should measure the value of their institutions was the topic of a recent roundtable hosted by HEPI and Advance HE , attended by higher education leaders and other experts in the sector. Higher education is under pressure – challenged by policymakers, students, students’ families and the media to show its value while facing multiple financial and regulatory constraints.
Ohio State President Kristina Johnson plans to leave after less than 3 years
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The flagship did not comment directly on reports that staff raised concerns about the president or say why she is leaving. It said she is proud of her record.
18 things we spotted in the September 2022 board papers
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
OfS keeps publishing board papers - David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson keep reading them. Here's the highlights from the only board meeting held under Liz Truss' premiership. The post 18 things we spotted in the September 2022 board papers appeared first on Wonkhe.
Dartmouth Launches Fellowship Program for STEM Diversity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Dr. Ellesse-Roselee Akré, assistant professor of health policy and clinical practice at the Dartmouth Institute Dr. Ellesse-Roselee Akré has always understood the value of diversity in STEM fields In the first year of her Ph.D program, she worked with researchers who were studying why people making 300-400% of the federal poverty level were not signing up for Obamac
Agree or disagree? Check out the latest list of the 100 best college towns
University Business
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Let the debate, disagreements and direct marketing begin: The latest list of the 100 best college towns from WalletHub is out. The personal finance website suggests that higher ed leaders can leverage the list to encourage high school seniors and other prospective students to visit their campus. College and university recruiters could also use these rankings to make the case that students will find a fun social environment, a reasonable cost of living, and ample academic and work opportunities.
Research shows deep class and wealth divisions between faculty and broader society. Can colleges change that?
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Amid worries that faculty backgrounds limit what gets taught and researched, some critics say upper-class faculty are a feature of the system, not a bug.
The state of recruitment from China
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Concerns about recruitment from China never seem to go away - David Kernohan plots the reality of one of the UK's largest markets for international recruitment. The post The state of recruitment from China appeared first on Wonkhe.
Analyzing the return on investment for online education
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Image: Though higher education has historically been a reliable economic engine for individuals and the economy, college insiders have long failed to convey the industry’s value to students, parents, employers and policy makers who question the investment, Kathleen Ives and Deborah Seymour argue in their new book, Using ROI for Strategic Planning of Online Education.
Three Ways to Prime Students for Learning
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Are there parts of your course you wish could be taught more effectively? Would you like to prepare students for learning material with which they tend to struggle? Do you want to help students transition effectively from one learning activity to another? Priming your students will provide solutions to these questions. Read on for three useful ways to improve student learning.
Binghamton University and Broome Community College ask SUNY trustees to weigh integration proposal
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The idea comes a decade after several other SUNY campuses tried sharing presidents, but leaders say discussions are still in an early phase.
Podcast: Immigration, China, PTES, graduate mobility
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 1, 2022
This week on the podcast we consider the fall out from last week’s immigration figures. Is a crackdown on international students really on its way from government? The post Podcast: Immigration, China, PTES, graduate mobility appeared first on Wonkhe.
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