US accounting degree graduates plunge 7.4%
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Students snub accounting for reasons ranging from its comparatively low pay to tough requirements for certification, according to financial executives.
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Building secure research partnerships with China
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Glen Noble explains how UK universities need to develop their own risk management processes for collaborating with China, especially when it comes to sensitive research areas The post Building secure research partnerships with China appeared first on Wonkhe.
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For-profit Sollers College settles for $4.6M over alleged illegal loans and recruiting
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The FTC and other government agencies accused the New Jersey institution of deceitful advertising and offering improper income-share agreements.
The AI conundrum is older and more “human” than we think
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As the debate over AI moves beyond futile attempts to catch students' use of Chat-GPT, Jim Dickinson considers what we'll want humans in HE to do in the future The post The AI conundrum is older and more “human” than we think appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Real Housewife of Johns Hopkins University
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Wendy Osefo is redefining what it means to be professorial. Her colleagues aren't commenting. By Emma Pettit Wendy Osefo is redefining what it means to be professorial. Her colleagues aren't commenting.
The problematic myths that students believe about sexual assault
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-McIntyre outline the findings of their study into the acceptance of "rape myths" among students - with some concerning demographic trends The post The problematic myths that students believe about sexual assault appeared first on Wonkhe.
Black Americans May Be Thriving, but Racial Struggles Persist
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In “Black Thriving in America: 2023,” data is presented detailing the experiences of Black Americans when shopping, dining out, in healthcare settings, at work, with schools, with police and more. The findings are presented in a dashboard, which will serve as a benchmark. The Payne Center for Social Justice, which is part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, has committed to conducting the survey with the same questions and publishing the data annually for the next 100 years.
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Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
There needs to be more, not fewer opportunities to assist students of color on campuses, according to a new report from The Education Trust. Jessie Hernández-Reyes The report, Creating Positive College Campus Racial Climates for Students of Color , highlights the perspectives of students of color with regard to their experiences on campus and campus racial climates, and also provide suggestions on measuring and improving these climates.
ACU launches new marine scholarships
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Scholarships for marine science research degrees driven by the Association of Commonwealth Universities have been announced for students from Ghana, India, Bangladesh and Belize. The Ocean Country Partnership Programme, organised by ACU and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science , allows students in the various countries to undertake a master’s in marine science.
This Alabama university is suing a state official after it was denied a lifeline
University Business
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Birmingham-Southern College is suing the state treasurer after denying it a loan program that lawmakers promised would help save the university from going under, according to a lawsuit filed yesterday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in June signed into law the Distressed Institutions of Higher Learning Revolving Loan Fund Act, which would set struggling public and private universities into a loan program to rebound from their financial struggles.
University of Navarra top for satisfaction in ’23
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Hungary and Portugal are the big winners in the 2023 Global Student Satisfaction Awards, from Studyportals , Unibuddy and the British Council IELTS. The awards – based on the responses of 126,000 domestic and international students – recognise student satisfaction at higher education institutions in 126 countries. This year’s top institution for overall Global Student Satisfaction was the University of Navarra in Spain.
BRIAN BENN
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Brian Benn Brian Benn has been appointed vice president and chief information officer at Clark Atlanta University. He served as chief information officer and senior vice president of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Benn holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics at the University of Alabama at Huntsville and an MBA from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi.
The Crucial Role of Financial Literacy in School Leadership
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2023
How many people understand advanced financial concepts and processes? What about successfully managing money in large amounts? How about being able to identify trusted sources of financial information and accurately use them to compare and make decisions? At what age do people develop or demonstrate this type of fiscal expertise? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) states that these milestones happen in stages sometime between adolescence (age 13) and early adulthood (age 21).
Relationship Building in Student Recruitment: Leveraging your WHY
Liaison International
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The Power of First Impressions With every new relationship, you are left with an imprint of that first moment that carries on. Details can fade, the vision grows murky, but the feelings persist. In higher education, the marketing communications you send to prospective students are often the first step in creating a relationship. These communications help to create a bond and tell a story, crafting a path for them to—and through—your institution, and helping them envision thriving on your campus.
No, Disruption Isn't Coming for Higher Ed
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Our system is more resilient than would-be disrupters think. By Mark Garrett Cooper Adam Niklewicz for The Chronicle Our system is more resilient than would-be disrupters think.
Czechia: one in five students are international
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The international student population in Czechia has grown significantly over the last 20 years – and now one in five students are international, research has shown. What’s more, almost half of those choose to stay to work in the country. The number of international students in Czechia has jumped from 11,000 to 55,000 since 2002. Data from the Czech Statistical Office shows how the landscape of inbound international study has notably evolved – even since 2012, when 40,000 inte
Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 3
AACC
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Reading Area Community College (RACC) recently launched a $19.6 million project to renovate and redesign Weitz Hall, turning it into the Weitz Healthcare Pavilion. The Weitz Healthcare Pavilion will dramatically increase classroom and lab spaces for the 14 healthcare programs currently at RACC and allow for nine new healthcare programs. Guests: Dr. Susan Looney, president Read More » The post Community College Voice Podcast, Season 8, Episode 3 first appeared on AACC.
ASQA: ‘new intel will help target risk areas’
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The new integrity unit will give regulators in Australia intel to identify non-compliance, after ASQA cancelled or rejected 30 registration in the past year, regulators say. Following government rules handing regulators more powers in Australia to combat serious noncompliance and fraudulent practice in the international education industry, spokespeople joined AIEC delegates to inform further on what they have in the works.
The Crucial Role of Financial Literacy in School Leadership
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2023
How many people understand advanced financial concepts and processes? What about successfully managing money in large amounts? How about being able to identify trusted sources of financial information and accurately use them to compare and make decisions? At what age do people develop or demonstrate this type of fiscal expertise? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) states that these milestones happen in stages sometime between adolescence (age 13) and early adulthood (age 21).
Québec int’l fee change to “reverse French decline”
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In a move to reduce the use of English in the province, the Québec government is changing the tuition fee structure for international students attending three English-language universities. The minister of higher education, Pascale Déry, has announced that the province plans to keep the first $20,000 of an international student’s tuition payment at McGill University , Concordia University and Bishop’s University.
Showcasing Your School’s User-Generated Content
Caylor Solutions
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Nate Jorgensen shares how to leverage user-generated content to boost enrollment through empathy and authentic storytelling. The post Showcasing Your School’s User-Generated Content appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
The Online Consortium of Oklahoma: From Grassroots to Greatness
WCET Frontiers
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Today we continue the 2023 WOW Awards series here on Frontiers! If you missed the first post in our series, check out the post about RIOPACT from Rio Salado College. This week, we’re joined by Brad Griffith, Associate Vice Chancellor of Innovation with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Brad outlines the history of the Online Consortium of Oklahoma and how this group collaborates within the state to impact student success.
Does the multiplication of alternative providers call for a new review of higher education?
HEPI
OCTOBER 19, 2023
T his post was kindly authored for HEPI by Gill Evans, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge. Last week, HEPI published a new Policy Note on the Robbins Report and this blog is in a series we are running to mark the 60th anniversary of the Report’s publication in October 1963 – you can access them all here.
Muskegon Community College paying $400 to help you prepare for college
University Business
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Applications are being accepted until Friday, Oct. 20, for readiness workshops at Muskegon Community College. The free program helps prepare you for college courses and pays a $400 stipend. 13 ON YOUR SIDE reported on the program back in April when MCC first introduced the “Kick Off” program. It’s made possible by state funding given to all community colleges so that they’ll offer programs to help students catch up after learning loss because of the pandemic, or for adults simply interested in
Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning
EAB
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Blogs Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning 8 tactics to benefit your alumni—and recruit more adult leaners Professional, continuing, and online leaders too often overlook one of the most fruitful recruitment pools: alumni, many of whom are excellent candidates as adult learners. According to research by Sunil Gupta, Donal Lehmann, and Jennifer Ames , your current customers (in this case, students) are your best prospects as they have a great impact on organizational
The Competition for Talent Never Ends. How Can You Win?
PeopleAdmin
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Looking towards the ever-evolving future of HigherEd, one thing is sure: the competition for talent never ends. Human resources teams in higher education institutions face a unique set of challenges when it comes to recruiting and hiring, as they must continually adapt to changing trends in academia, technology, and workforce expectations, along with shifting perceptions of HigherEd as a workplace.
New College Sees Spike in Dropouts, Retention Issues - Josh Moody, Inside Higher Ed
Economics and Change in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Between fall 2022 and fall 2023, the college lost 27 percent of its student body—or about 186 students—according to a letter sent from NCF’s interim provost to faculty members and obtained by The Sarasota Herald-Tribune. That figure compares to 13 percent and 14 percent drops in the prior two years, the letter said. The newspaper also reported that NCF experienced the lowest retention rate in its history: from fall 2022 to fall 2023, just 64.9 percent of students returned.
Advocacy Quick Hits
AACC
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Editor’s note: This weekly update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Labor-HHS-Education bill introduced on the House floor, Speaker’s race continues Read More » The post Advocacy Quick Hits first appeared on AACC.
Grounding Our Inquiry and Change Work in Equitable Post-Graduation Success
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Community colleges and baccalaureate institutions have experienced a topsy-turvy ride over the last decade, which included the Great Recession and its enrollment impacts, significant social unrest generated from both sides of the political aisle, and the global COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Against this backdrop, colleges and universities are engaged in significant work to improve outcomes for their students – and to make them more equitable for under-represented students of color.
Now Accepting Nominations for the Inaugural CAE Awards!
ACPA
OCTOBER 19, 2023
We are excited to announce the ACPA Commission for Assessment and Evaluation inaugural awards! You do not need to be an ACPA member to be selected. Nominations are due November 1st. These awards are for early career professionals and those centering equity in their assessment. We are accepting nominations, and self-nominations, through the link, below.
Podcast: Student numbers, belonging, Israel/Gaza, social mobility
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
This week on the podcast a fresh debate over controlling student numbers in England’s HE system has kicked off. Would doing damage access? The post Podcast: Student numbers, belonging, Israel/Gaza, social mobility appeared first on Wonkhe.
What's Different About Student Activism Over the Israel-Hamas War
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
By Maggie Hicks Paul Hennesy, Anadolu, Getty Images Students at the U. of Central Florida hold a rally in support of Palestinians on October 13. The demonstrations and the reactions to them stand out in the long history of campus protests, experts say.
Pennsylvania universities still waiting for subsidies following legislative budget standstill - University Business
Economics and Change in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Four of Pennsylvania’s universities are plugging budget gaps while they await hundreds of millions of dollars in aid that has been snarled in a partisan dispute among lawmakers in a state that has one of the nation’s most abysmal records for funding higher education. The University of Pittsburgh, Penn State, Temple and Lincoln are in line to receive about $623 million, a 7% increase proposed by Democratic Gov.
Middle East conflict continues to stir backlash, compromise safety across college campuses
University Business
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Commuters, shop customers and dorm students all stopped what they were doing and peered out the window or crawled on the street to see one particular truck strolling around Harvard campus. One by one, the digital billboards plastered on the truck’s body displayed the names and headshots of students affiliated with the 30+ student groups that condoned the Harvard public letter blaming Israel for the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia reported on US campuses as war continues
The PIE News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Jewish, Palestinian and Muslim students are reporting harassment and abuse on US university campuses as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Campuses have become a hotbed for tensions, with protests breaking out supporting both sides of the conflict and university leadership under fire for their positions or silence on the war. Palestinian and Muslim students have spoken of experiencing rising Islamophobia since the war began.
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