Maybe too many people go to university
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
How many people should go to university? Paul Wiltshire argues that we need a proper debate about student numbers The post Maybe too many people go to university appeared first on Wonkhe.
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AAUP calls out think tanks for ‘culture war against higher education’
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 30, 2024
More than 150 bills have been introduced targeting DEI, tenure and the teaching of “divisive concepts,” according to a report from the faculty group.
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With new, sharper optics, Arizona telescope captures rare images of Jupiter’s moon Io
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 30, 2024
Large Binocular Telescope's observations of eruptions on volcanically active moon rival those from space The post With new, sharper optics, Arizona telescope captures rare images of Jupiter’s moon Io appeared first on Berkeley News.
New ChatGPT Version Aiming at Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 31, 2024
New ChatGPT Version Aiming at Higher Ed Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM ChatGPT Edu, emerging after initial partnerships with several universities, is prompting both cautious optimism and worries.
Pledge allegiance or else: Maryland public school forces students and teachers to salute the flag
FIRE
MAY 30, 2024
FIRE demanded that a public elementary school in Maryland retract its unconstitutional guidance that students and staff must stand and salute the U.S. flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
If you’ve signed up to the agent quality framework, now is the time to comply
Wonkhe
MAY 27, 2024
As the government responds to the MAC review with a pledge to "smash" the business model of unscrupulous agents, Vincenzo Raimo has advice on getting institutional houses in order The post If you’ve signed up to the agent quality framework, now is the time to comply appeared first on Wonkhe.
Liberal arts colleges must embed career services throughout campus life
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 28, 2024
Colleges should strive to teach students both how to think and to be career-ready when they graduate, the leader of Denison University argues.
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‘The Last Straw’ for Weary Financial Aid Officers
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 31, 2024
‘The Last Straw’ for Weary Financial Aid Officers Liam Knox Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM Financial aid offices have been overworked and understaffed since the pandemic. Now the FAFSA fiasco has put some in crisis mode.
Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 29, 2024
New research suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society. The post Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find appeared first on Berkeley News.
A menifesto for Black mental health should matter to HE
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
A new Black-led coalition sets out the action needed to improve the mental health of Black people. Ruqia Osman sets out its relevance to universities The post A menifesto for Black mental health should matter to HE appeared first on Wonkhe.
Delaware arts college to shutter, citing falling enrollment and FAFSA challenges
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 28, 2024
After 27 years, the Delaware College of Art and Design is winding down amid a shrinking student base and the financial woes that go with it.
Generative AI: a technology that “makes previously exclusive interactions available to all”?
HEPI
MAY 30, 2024
Next Wednesday 5th June we are hosting a webinar on the Australian Universities Accord – you can register here. Earlier in May 2024, HEPI, with support from learning technology service Studiosity, hosted a roundtable dinner to discuss how important the human touch is in the age of AI learning. This blog considers some of the themes that emerged from the discussion.
AAUP Report Finds ‘Well-Funded’ Right-Wing Attacks on Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
More than 150 bills designed to “undermine academic freedom and university autonomy” were introduced in 35 state legislatures across the country between 2021 and 2023, according to a new white paper released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on Wednesday. Twenty-one of those bills were signed into law.
Educating the Next Generation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 27, 2024
California’s public schools didn’t teach Asian American history to a young Dr. Beth Lew-Williams. Neither did college. So, for those powerful stories she heard as a child from her first-generation immigrant grandfather — who entered the U.S. in the 1930s, amid federal Chinese exclusion efforts and prejudice — she couldn’t fully grasp them. “The stories I got within my family didn’t fit in the U.S. history classes that I was taking,” Lew-Williams says.
Higher education postcard: Norland College
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
This week’s postcard from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to a pioneer of early-years education, and gives a glimpse of two very different worlds. The post Higher education postcard: Norland College appeared first on Wonkhe.
The FAFSA completion gap is shrinking. Will it disappear entirely?
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 29, 2024
The class of 2024 faced a chaotic financial aid application process, and higher ed experts want lawmakers to safeguard against a repeat next year.
UK student recruitment numbers down, but is that the whole story?
HEPI
MAY 29, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. With confirmation that the UK government won’t change or axe the Graduate route visa, the release of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Review, the UK’s net migration figures being announced, and the start of a general election campaign, it’s been a busy month for higher education data people.
A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs Sara Weissman Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Many future jobs won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report. But institutions aren’t offering credentials in the right fields to meet labor market demand.
Algorithms and the Problem of Intellectual Passivity
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
Our students are used to everything being tailored to them. By Eileen G'Sell Keith Negley for The Chronicle Our students are used to everything being tailored to them. That's a problem.
How students make application choices
Wonkhe
MAY 29, 2024
New data shows how the cost-of-living crisis is influencing study choices, explains Chris Rea, graduate careers expert for Prospects at Jisc The post How students make application choices appeared first on Wonkhe.
Fayetteville State audit finds $700K in unauthorized charges
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 30, 2024
Employees directed funds to businesses owned by university staff, as well as first class flights and Amazon purchases, North Carolina's state auditor said.
UK sector mourns loss of a leader
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
The UK’s international education industry has been mourning the passing of Charlene Allen, an inspirational woman who was the first female chair of BUILA and later set up The IC Global Partnership and grew The IC Café community. Allen’s passing due to breast cancer has shocked many in the sector and social media has been full of former colleagues and peers remembering her passion for the industry and her sense of mission and fun.
The FAFSA Fiasco’s Forgotten Students
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 28, 2024
The FAFSA Fiasco’s Forgotten Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/28/2024 - 03:00 AM The botched rollout of the federal aid form has affected current students as much as incoming first-years. Some feel abandoned amidst the scramble to help applicants.
Report Offers Insights into Mental Health Supports at HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and its Institute for Capacity Building explore the state of mental health on Black college campuses in a new report. Julian Thompson “ From Awareness to Action: The Imperative for Enhanced Mental Health Support at HBCUs ” highlights five key insights. The first is that 1.) HBCUs are not immune from the mental health issues impacting the rest of higher education, but 2.) they are actively pursuing student-centered solutions to address mental health needs.
The wider impact of election promises on “poor quality” courses
Wonkhe
JUNE 2, 2024
What would be the impact of Conservative proposals to cut courses with lower graduate salaries and lower B3 metrics? At the scale that is being discussed, whole providers could close. David Kernohan has the data The post The wider impact of election promises on “poor quality” courses appeared first on Wonkhe.
‘Real equity’: Southern New Hampshire U’s next president shares her vision
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 29, 2024
Lisa Marsh Ryerson, former leader of Wells College and the AARP Foundation, will take over for longtime President Paul LeBlanc in July.
Canada’s international education sector sets clear calls to action
The PIE News
MAY 29, 2024
Stakeholders want a “whole-of-government” approach to the sector at large CBIE president Larissa Bezo told The PIE a National Dialogue on the issue was “long overdue” One attendee said while the dialogue event is an “important step”, it must continue to inform policymaking Key international education stakeholders from across Canada are calling for an integrated “whole-of-government” approach, at both federal and provincial level, to inform decisions on goals,
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 28, 2024
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation Sara Weissman Tue, 05/28/2024 - 03:00 AM Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well.
ChatGPT, AI policies—and international students?
University Business
MAY 30, 2024
ChatGPT and artificial intelligence are now a common part of the vocabulary in higher education. They can be used for lesson planning, quiz creation and, if used correctly by students, for research, language development and as an effective tool in their education to support student success. I have heard from language teachers who have used ChatGPT with their ESL students who have stated that it has had a positive impact on their learning.
What are a future Labour government’s options to secure the future of higher education?
Wonkhe
JUNE 2, 2024
After the election, there will be thinking to be done about the sustainability of the higher education sector. Debbie McVitty parses out the options The post What are a future Labour government’s options to secure the future of higher education? appeared first on Wonkhe.
DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 31, 2024
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the same court that enjoined an Obama-era overtime rule, saying “the Department has done it again.
Defining Quality Learning at Cengage
Today's Learner
MAY 30, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes When we ask our customers why they adopt Cengage products, they overwhelmingly say it’s because of the “quality.” But what does that mean? Our goal is to put the learner at the center of experiences that will prepare them for careers in which they can solve problems and think critically. We are guided by our Four Quality Learning Principles—intentionality, inclusivity, authenticity and personalization—which allow us to focus on the pedagogical quality of our materia
In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All Johanna Alonso Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The first year of a program offering free college for those over 25 was a rousing success at boosting enrollment. Now, some legislators want to expand the program to all ages.
When Education Fails to Align with the Workforce
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
More than one quarter of all middle-skills credentials and associate degrees offered nationwide are misaligned with the needs of their local labor markets, according to the latest report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), " The Great Misalignment." Dr. Zach Mabel, research professor of education and economics at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
Are the low-value courses in the room with us now?
Wonkhe
JUNE 2, 2024
Proposals for a low-value course cull are supposedly in the student interest. Jim Dickinson goes looking for some student input into the debate The post Are the low-value courses in the room with us now? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Employers appear more likely to offer interviews, higher pay to those with AI skills, study says
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 28, 2024
U.K.-based research found college graduates with business-related AI studies on their resumes and cover letters were more likely to receive interviews.
SEO Strategies in the Age of AI
Caylor Solutions
MAY 27, 2024
AI seems to be changing everything. But should your SEO strategies change because of it? Find answers here! The post SEO Strategies in the Age of AI appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
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