Coursera blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

FIBAA certification paves the way for higher education institutions across 49 member nations to award credit for job-relevant credentials By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO As the job market becomes more competitive, universities and employers are turning to online learning to help graduates fill in any skills gaps.

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Creatrix Campus

MARCH 17, 2022

ABET Accreditation for higher education - everything you need to know. How Creatrix Campus can help your institute attain ABET Accreditation? What is ABET Accreditation and why it is important for Higher Education? If you have been an institute’s admin head, then ABET Accreditation should be a familiar term.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But tradition shouldn’t lead to stagnation — especially as the value of higher education is increasingly scrutinized and online search engines offer more insight into competitive programs than ever before. Prospective students now approach higher education opportunities with the savvy and skepticism of seasoned buyers.

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ACRLog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I enrolled in the course and learned about the development and usage of generative AI and machine learning, current discussions around AI, opportunities and challenges for AI usage in higher education, and how to engage AI as an academic librarian. Design a lesson about implicit bias.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sloan Foundation and RTI International have engaged in a study of Black and Hispanic individuals who have achieved PhD degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. Black students were more likely to graduate from institutions at which the highest degree offered was a master’s degree.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Three college administrators—including one president—will be coordinating goodbye parties at their current institutions as they prepare to move on to bigger opportunities elsewhere. His contract is still pending approval from the state’s higher education system. The former engineer proved a natural as president.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

In fact, this rate for English majors puts it below the unemployment rate for computer and information services majors, 2.8%, though still higher compared to a number of other majors – business, engineering, philosophy, physical science, and history.

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 31, 2023

The biggest topic in higher education right now, at least in my opinion, is artificial intelligence. There are various stories in higher education news about what impact AI will have on students, instructors, and the education field at large. I’ve released assignments from this course under a CC-BY SA 4.0,

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Coursera blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

FIBAA certification paves the way for higher education institutions across 49 member nations to award credit for job-relevant credentials By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO As the job market becomes more competitive, universities and employers are turning to online learning to help graduates fill in any skills gaps.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Similarities Between Industry and Academia. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. So by the time I got into this perspective of being in academia, that piece was part of how I operated.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 10, 2024

Innovate With Us at the University Innovation Alliance’s National Summit Elana Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:06 Image Competition is considered the engine of a free-market economy. In many sectors, meeting a current demand seems to drive innovation, yet this principle doesn’t and shouldn’t apply in the world of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

He directs the Tapia Center for Excellence and Equity at Rice University, where he has taught, among other subjects, engineering and computational applied mathematics and operations research. “We And it wasn’t that we were fighting society or academia. of all scientists and engineers employed full-time and16.7%

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University Business

JUNE 29, 2023

Among higher education’s most recent presidential comings and goings, we have a mix of vetted academics and professionals who draw on the wealth of their outside experience. Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Gerald Carter Title: Assistant Professor, Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University Age: 39 Education: B.S., The Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior; and Bryan Carstens and Meg Daly, both at The Ohio State University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Be kind to everyone.

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eLiterate

JANUARY 17, 2023

While this problem is often framed by academia as a decrease in the supply of students—the so-called “enrollment cliff,” the hot job market, and so on—I think it is better understood as a failure to respond to changing demand and new opportunities. He hopes to go back to school to become an engineer. But situations change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Natalia Rodriguez Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Associate Director of Population Health and Health Equity, Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering Age: 35 Education: B.S., biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Lidadi Agbomi Institution: Clemson University Graduate Program: Ph.D., Bioengineering Education: B.S., Agbomi’s interest areas involve tissue engineering, which will be her research for graduate school. “I It’s up in the air,” she said, “but I’m interested in both.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

Agbomi’s interest areas involve tissue engineering, which will be her research for graduate school. “I After completing her doctorate, Agbomi said she hopes to work in industry creating new devices and materials that can help with Alzheimer’s and strokes, but she’s also interested in academia.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game bridget Thu, 09/21/2023 - 06:00 Image Podcast Higher Ed Leadership Weekly Wisdom If you work in higher education leadership, you really should know about The Innovating Together Podcast , created by the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) in partnership with Inside Higher Ed.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He also described the positive climate that can grow from shared leadership experiences and institutional data, and the importance of maintaining professional respect even during episodes of profound disagreement. We love his warmth, candor, and willingness to put a human face on the challenges of higher education leadership.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

Rural-serving institutions (RSIs) face many more unique challenges than most urban schools and persist, comprising more than 25% of all U.S. Although inherently different, every higher ed institution can learn from the innovative best practices RSIs have been forced to adopt to help positively impact their enrollment and more.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Chase has more than 40 years of experience in academia, including more than 20 years in leadership positions, most recently as vice president for academic innovation, student success and strategic initiatives at Claremont Graduate University in California. First-year programs are not as common for graduate institutions.

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University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Corcoran won out against two other presidential prospects with extensive experience in academia. Beginning July 2024, Melissa Gillam will become Boston University’s first Black and female president as she reaches a new milestone in her career in higher education, championing student support and diversity. Martin, Sr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2023

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. The individuals and organizations chosen are those whose contributions to higher education are consistent with the highest standards of excellence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When Dr. Elmer Guy first came to Crownpoint Institute of Technology in 1999 as dean of instruction, he could not have known that, 24 years later, he would oversee the institution’s renaming to Navajo Technical University (NTU). It became the first tribal college and university, or TCU, to offer a Ph.D. The creation of this Ph.D.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Perhaps new models of funding need to be innovated, ones that are unique to higher education, align with a university’s mission and values, and do not draw on business models that were not built for academic structures. First, the job market outside of academia is not shrinking for humanists.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 2, 2022

billion from private equity billionaire John Doerr, the second-largest donation ever made to an institution of higher education. The gift was designated to establish a school of sustainability and climate studies, illustrating the growing concern about climate change among elite institutions and donors alike. And with $1.69

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

Technology’s Role in Enabling Enrollment Growth Franklin University exemplifies how technology can be leveraged to enhance enrollment and streamline educational processes. This success story underscores the crucial role of technology in not only supporting administrative functions but also in driving institutional growth.

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idfive agency

APRIL 8, 2022

And while efforts have taken many forms, none have become more visible and have built more momentum than the increasing efforts in business, government, and academia to address the issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). . While students in the program receive scholarships, that’s just the beginning. including 66 M.D.

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University Business

JANUARY 16, 2024

Economic and workforce development is the most pressing issue on many higher education stakeholders’ minds this year as they push for state policy partial to their interests. A surefire way institutions can show they are committed to placing students in academic programs beneficial to the U.S. National University (Calif.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 31, 2023

Academia and industry alike have long grappled with the lingering issue of gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and professions. but only 34% of the STEM workforce; they also earn only 24% of bachelor’s degrees in engineering, 24% in physics, and 21% in computer science.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This academic and professional development initiative encourages and assists students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. . Building Pathways to Academia — Columbia University in the City of New York. Minority Male Initiative — Broward College.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Digital public relations (or digital PR) as practiced today combines these traditional PR tactics with content marketing, social media marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO). Thought leaders are individuals who are experts in their field and who create and share content for educational and motivational purposes.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“Honestly, this happens so frequently now that my first reaction was, ‘You don’t need to disclose anything to me that will make you feel uncomfortable,’” said Mozafari, who teaches engineering communication at Cornell’s College of Engineering. ” Helping Faculty Help Students.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

Then, institutions must establish a clear objective. Drumm McNaughton , the host of Changing Higher Ed ® , is a consultant to higher ed institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change , and mergers. But I was drawn into this topic, field, and academia more generally four years ago.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Israeli institution Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has launched a new aid scholarships program for new immigrants following the war in Ukraine. It is headed by Louisa Meshi of the Department of Materials Engineering at BGU, who herself immigrated from Ukraine in 1990.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton , host of Changing Higher Ed ® , is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. It’s very different from other job search engines. Learn more at changinghighered.com.

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