Wonkhe
MAY 16, 2023
Higher education providers have to collect, understand, analyse and submit huge swathes of data - but why? Andy Youell feels burdened The post We need to talk about data burden appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 16, 2023
Amid mergers and closures, the Virginia junior college is looking to establish independence and its own brand identity.
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Wonkhe
MAY 16, 2023
As the volume of duties, expectations and campaigns to teach or train students in different aspects of student life grows, Jim Dickinson considers how universities might navigate the new burden The post PSHE in HE is here. It’s time to implement it properly appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 16, 2023
Lawmakers questioned initiatives like mass student loan cancellation and reworking of colleges’ foreign gift reporting requirements.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Morehouse College’s Social Problems course typically fills up with freshman and sophomores who want to wrestle with some of the knottiest issues of our time, including interpersonal violence, political corruption, pollution, homelessness, and racial and ethnic conflict. It’s a challenging class that Dr. Kendrick Brown, Morehouse’s provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, describes as the best of what the school has to offer.
Faculty Focus
MAY 16, 2023
The Brazilian educator and philosopher, Paulo Freire, believed in a collaborative approach to education, where both the educator and the learner contribute to the learning process. His work focused on promoting critical thinking and dialogue. In his book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed , he discussed his ideas about education as a collaborative process where both the educator and the learner work together to create knowledge and learn from one another.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Patricia Timmons-Goodson will become dean of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law , effective Jul. 1, 2023. Patricia Timmons-Goodson Timmons-Goodson is a retired North Carolina Supreme Court associate justice, the fourth woman and the first African American woman in the role. She retired from the Supreme Court in 2012. She is currently a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and co-chair of the board of the NC Justice Center.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
A new Illinois law will aim to make major course credits at Illinois higher ed institutions transfer-friendly, reducing the time and money students spend on degrees. The legislation has passed both the Illinois House and Senate and is awaiting governor approval. Sen. Cristina Castro SB2288 – effective Jan. 1, 2024, if approved – would require public colleges and universities to accept all major courses approved for transfer through Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Act as equivalent major c
The PIE News
MAY 16, 2023
The prop plane touched down amidst the twinkling lights of Casablanca late in the evening. I headed to the central port where I was scheduled to board the MV World Odyssey , which had docked earlier that day. The ship is the floating campus of Semester at Sea of the Institute of Shipboard Education, where, each semester , over 500 students spend four months abroad in nearly a dozen countries.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Hocking College is facing a lawsuit from a former student with Down syndrome who is alleging disability discrimination, retaliation, and assault, ABC News reported. Caden Cox, the first person with Down syndrome to play and score a point in a college football game, is suing Hocking, alleging that when he worked at the student recreation center, his supervisor engaged in “persistent derogatory, discriminatory, and abusive verbal harassment.
EAB
MAY 16, 2023
Podcast TSU's Systematic Approach to Student Success Episode 151. May 16, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. Drs. Raijanel Crockem and Naomi Lawrence-Lee from Texas Southern University join EAB’s Joanie Garcia to discuss their work to strengthen TSU’s approach to stud
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Three South Carolina historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been awarded a total of $3 million from The National Parks Service (NPS) to support the schools’ on-campus preservation and restoration projects. Benedict College will receive $750,000 to go towards its Morgan Hall Preservation project and $750,000 for rehabilitation of its Antisdel Chapel.
The PIE News
MAY 16, 2023
Times Higher Education has announced a new digital platform in collaboration with UCAS , UCL , Unifrog and Huron University that will be focused on supporting international school counsellors. Patrick Hayes, chief development officer for THE, revealed the plans during a prestigious gala dinner as part of the BMI global international schools forum and workshop taking place in London.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Civil rights leader Maya Wiley will be the keynote speaker at the New College of Florida (NCF) graduating Class of 2023’s alternative commencement ceremony May 18, the Herald Tribune reported. Maya Wiley Wiley – civil rights activist, attorney, and professor – is the CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Students from the recently embattled liberal arts school are preparing for an alternative commencement this year, a “Commencement On Our Terms," given the conservative shi
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
We need realism, not bombast and bromides. By Joshua Doležal Photograph by Matt Roth; balloon design by April Gomez for The Chronicle We need realism, not bombast and bromides.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Dr. Amy Bosley will become president of Northwest Vista College (NVC), effective mid-July. Dr. Amy Bosley Bosley is currently chief of staff and vice president for institutional planning and development at Valencia College. She previously served as vice president of organizational development and human resources; associate vice president of organizational communication and development; and academic coordinator at Valencia College.
Campus Technology
MAY 16, 2023
The University of Southern California (USC), long known for its advances in computer science and as a leading provider of tech talent, has announced a $1 billion-plus initiative called "Frontiers of Computing" to focus on "AI, machine learning and data science, augmented and virtual reality, robotics, gaming, and blockchain," according to a release.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Timothy A. Minor Timothy A. Minor has been appointed interim vice chancellor for strategic partnerships at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Minor holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Faculty Focus
MAY 16, 2023
The Brazilian educator and philosopher, Paulo Freire, believed in a collaborative approach to education, where both the educator and the learner contribute to the learning process. His work focused on promoting critical thinking and dialogue. In his book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed , he discussed his ideas about education as a collaborative process where both the educator and the learner work together to create knowledge and learn from one another.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
The University of Vermont’s (UVM) faculty union filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the Vermont Labor Relations Board May 16, alleging that the school administration is improperly increasing faculty workloads, VT Digger reported. Additionally, the union, United Academics, filed a grievance alleging that the school declined to give professors a corresponding pay increase for the extra work.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
When the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate wanted to build a collaborative research space near Eglin Air Force Base, it turned to the University of Florida. UF’s Applied Research in Engineering (FLARE) program, which is the applied and classified research arm of the university’s engineering college, collaborated with AFRL and other experts to design the facility.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Medaille University will close on Aug. 31, after a plan for acquisition by Trocaire College fell through, Buffalo News reported. "Because the integration will not occur, and due to the financial instability of the institution, the Medaille University Board of Trustees has voted to close Medaille," Interim President Dr. Lori Quigley announced Monday.
HEPI
MAY 16, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Adam Doyle , Head of Business Engagement and Employability at the University of Derby Much of the focus upon university leadership has historically been within institutions. This is unsurprising given the complexity of composition of universities and the challenges the sector has faced, particularly in the last decade.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that may limit state higher ed diversity efforts and weaken tenure protections. Gov. Ron DeSantis The legislation largely prohibits Florida public universities and colleges from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and restricts how educators can discuss discrimination in required courses – banning teaching of “identity politics” is one example.
Liaison International
MAY 16, 2023
Enrollment and admissions top the data-improvement wish list Just 29% of higher ed leaders say their institutions use data to guide decisions about business, financial, and operational decisions whereas 43% rely on a combination of data, “hunches, and educated guesses.” When asked which areas could benefit the most from improved data, survey respondents were more likely to say admissions and enrollment (44%), followed by financial services (41%) and student engagement (35%).
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 16, 2023
Mental Health and ‘Expectable’ vs. ‘Unmanageable’ Discomfort: Key Podcast Featured Image at Top of Article mental health podcast.
The PIE News
MAY 16, 2023
Australian police have issued a warning after a spate of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams targeting Chinese students. New South Wales police urged vigilance following a rise in “suspicious” phone calls attempting to scam foreign students by telling them they have been implicated in a crime and must pay money to avoid deportation or arrest. Police said that targets are initially contacted via phone calls in which the perpetrators commonly speak Mandarin and pretend to be from a Chinese authority, suc
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
You can't stop racial discrimination without considering race. By Richard Thompson Ford Federico Gastaldi for The Chronicle You can't stop racial discrimination without considering race.
ACRLog
MAY 16, 2023
As the spring and summer terms begin, we enter conference season. Recently I’ve been thinking about the ways that academic librarians share their work with one another. In terms of traditional, formal sharing, this happens at conferences, webinars, or other sorts of lectures, and of course, through publications. But there’s so many more opportunities to talk about your research or other work you’re doing.
Educause
MAY 16, 2023
As layoffs across the broader technology industry continue, colleges and universities still face challenges in hiring for IT positions. But higher education offers at least four benefits that can resonate with job seekers.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 16, 2023
When Critics Come for the President Featured Image at Top of Article oubre1.
University Business
MAY 16, 2023
The Achilles heel of higher education might be its cybersecurity provisions, and a new survey reveals just how vulnerable high-ranking security officials feel in the face of an imminent threat. Specifically, 68% of surveyed education CISOs believe they are at risk of facing a material cyberattack within the next 12 months, and 61% said they would be “unprepared to cope,” according to American enterprise security company Proofpoint and its latest report, “ Voice of the CISO.R
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
By Megan Zahneis Jack Thomas, president of Ohio's Central State University, has faced scrutiny over enrollment, online programs, and claims about his management style.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 16, 2023
Revitalizing Writing Retreats Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1159432108.
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
University follows other institutions in removing titles of family who make OxyContin painkiller The University of Oxford will cut its ties with the Sackler family, whose wealth came from addictive opioid drugs, removing the family’s name from buildings, galleries and positions funded through their donations. The university’s governing council approved the measure to strip the Sackler name from two galleries in the Ashmolean Museum and a university library as well as several staff positions, fol
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2023
Jade Packer Jade Packer has been appointed director of community initiatives for the Nasher Museum at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Packer earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a master’s in instructional technology from North Carolina A&T State University.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 16, 2023
DeSantis Signs Bill to Defund DEI Josh Moody Tue, 05/16/2023 - 03:00 AM
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