Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The regulatory package broadens the circumstances in which financially shaky colleges must offer letters of credit, among other consumer protections.

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Wonkhe

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to a very old place indeed The post Higher education postcard: Pembroke College, Cambridge appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Northwestern Michigan College’s adjuncts will be employees of Edustaff, an unusual higher ed staffing model meant to cut costs.

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Wonkhe

JULY 20, 2023

Today, Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to Oxford’s Welsh College The post Higher education postcard: Jesus College, Oxford appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.

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Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The abrupt announcement brings an end to a career college chain that has struggled financially over the past decade.

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Academe Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

BY HANK REICHMAN On Thursday, the Board of Trustees of the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., Between 500 and 600 college employees will lose their… voted to close the school at the end of the current academic year. Saint Rose President Marcia White confirmed the decision in a letter to the campus community.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Survey Finds Employer Confidence in College Grads kathryn.palmer… Thu, 11/30/2023 - 03:00 AM American Association of Colleges and Universities report finds employers see value in degrees and favor graduates who’ve been exposed to a wide range of viewpoints. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

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MindMax

JUNE 22, 2023

The College Admissions Process Is Complex, Confusing, and Emotional My son, the youngest of my three children, went through the college application and admissions process this year. As I’ve watched his journey unfold, it has reinforced many things for me: among them, the exclusionary nature of college admissions.

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MindMax

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Cardona declared college rankings “a joke.” He made this bold statement in support of a broader point he presented in an article for The Chronicle of Higher Education : elite institutions “spend enormous resources to climb college rankings and compete for the most affluent, highest-scoring students.”

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Wonkhe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to a college you’ve probably never heard of The post Higher education postcard: Studley College appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

College Completion Rates Remain Stagnant Liam Knox Thu, 11/30/2023 - 03:00 AM After years of incremental but steady growth, six-year completion rates have been at a standstill since 2020. Is pandemic hangover to blame, or something bigger? Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Next generation credentials are a compentency-based alternative to transcripts that allow colleges to make better admissions decisions.

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Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The practice can help colleges optimally distribute their limited resources, but it could also cause issues for students and even create legal risk.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Online Enrollments Spike at Community Colleges Sara Weissman Mon, 11/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Federal data suggest larger shares of students at two-year colleges are enrolling online. Higher ed experts say the trend calls for more online supports. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The research indicates students take colleges’ word that they will not be penalized for opting out, a new working paper said.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Six public colleges faced questions on diversity spending and hiring practices ahead of potential legislation coming down the pike.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges Doug Lederman Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM Changes in Carnegie Classifications will simplify requirements for top research category and give colleges multiple labels instead of one, to make it easier to compare peers. Byline(s) Doug Lederman

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

College Transfer Process Is ‘DIY’ for Many Students jessica.blake@… Tue, 11/14/2023 - 03:00 AM A new report magnifies existing hurdles students face when attempting to transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Ellucian Foundation will award grants to 25 two-year colleges to help support students facing economic challenges. recipients included schools such as Bergen Community College; City Colleges of Chicago; Cuyahoga Community College; Reedley College; and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Can Microcredentials Bring Stop-Outs Back to College? Sara Weissman Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM A swath of learners who left college before earning a degree say microcredentials and credit for prior learning could entice them back to college, according to a new survey. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Aspen Institute has named the 150 community colleges that can compete for its $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. public two-year colleges – were chosen for high and improving levels of student success and equitable outcomes for lower-income, Black, and Hispanic students.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Since 2016, the animals have gone to various colleges to live out their lives. By Claire Wallace Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times, AP Donovan Barlow, 10, gets a close up look at Peas and Carrots at “Gobblers Rest” on the Virginia Tech campus. This is how the process works.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Some colleges are trying a radical strategy: meeting students face-to-face. John’s College is trying a novel approach to the application. Between advancements in AI and the end of affirmative action, the traditional application process is more fraught than ever.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Colleges and universities itching to strengthen their students’ workforce readiness may seek to partner with employers. However, Devon Player, a 2023 graduate of Whitman College (Wash.), owes her budding career for the Walla Walla Community Council to the work of the college’s career and community engagement center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But they also neglect the fact that millions of college students are dealing with food insecurity and/or experiencing homelessness, and as a result most will never reach the finish line. We can now see clearly: food insecurity and homelessness are affecting students everywhere, at all types of colleges and universities.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AI, the Next Chapter for College Librarians Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Librarians have lived through the disruptions of fax machines, websites and Wikipedia, and now they are bracing to do it again as artificial intelligence tools go mainstream: “Maybe it’s our time to shine.” Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Colleges Confounded by Flood of Borrower-Defense Claims Katherine Knott Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM The Education Department is working to clear a backlog in applications for debt relief through its borrower-defense program. Colleges aren’t sure how to respond to notifications of the claims. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

million students enrolled in college, just under 170,000 studied abroad in the 2021/22 academic year. That’s less than 6% of all American college students. Funding opportunities are particularly abundant for first-generation and other underrepresented college students who add language and area studies to their undergraduate majors.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A new report says a majority of California community college students are struggling to meet their basic needs. Some students are even skipping meals or eating less than they need.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Gregory Haile resigned from the college this month for reasons that remain unclear. When Broward College president Gregory Haile submitted his resignation on Sept. He called the decision “probably the hardest thing” he has ever done, according to a recording of his remarks provided by the college.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

New College of Florida Seeks $400M for Conservative Transformation Josh Moody Tue, 11/14/2023 - 03:00 AM The high-priced business plan emphasizes new facilities and academic programs, as well as athletics. Officials say the money is needed to reach state goals. Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of colleges and universities extends beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching and research. Young believes the college’s community engagement work is a standout, contributing to students' success. These include: Commit to intentional engagement. Encourage regular assessment.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Gettysburg College Shutters Acclaimed Literary Journal Johanna Alonso Mon, 10/09/2023 - 03:00 AM Administrators say The Gettysburg Review does not fit the college’s new curriculum, which focuses on student experiences. Staff—and former interns—disagree. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

s national college completion rate has remained stagnant, with rates even falling for some populations, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). This year’s edition examined enrollment and completion for college students who started in Fall 2017 through June 2023, a cohort of approximately 2.4

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges Liam Knox Tue, 10/24/2023 - 03:00 AM Enrollment in the state's two-year system hit an all-time high this fall, despite national declines and the state’s aging population. What’s their secret? Byline(s) Liam Knox

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rural Black students confront distinct challenges in college access. Brian Charles Organizations like the College Advising Corps seek to create pathways from underserved high schools to college. It isn’t easy.

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