Women’s colleges are going co-ed to survive. Does it threaten their missions?
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The number of women's colleges has dwindled, raising questions about the best way to adapt to a changing enrollment and social climate.
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Confronting the challenges of working as a contractor in higher education
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Casual contracts are still a reality for many university staff. Katherine Mansfield reflects on how she coped with nine years as an hourly-paid lecturer. The post Confronting the challenges of working as a contractor in higher education appeared first on Wonkhe.
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The per diem problem: how virtual cards streamline student travel expenses
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Many higher-education organizations still rely on cash to get the job done when funding student-athletes and student-group travel.
Why is it so hard to use data to address student wellbeing?
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Jim Keane and Andrew Cormack from Jisc address some common problems faced when using provider-collected data to help support student wellbeing. The post Why is it so hard to use data to address student wellbeing? appeared first on Wonkhe.
It takes all of us — college presidents, faculty and students — to cultivate a culture of free speech on campus
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Two college students lay out steps to make campuses a place to stretch minds and encourage freedom of expression without fear of reprisal.
How Pedagogy is Helping Students Feel Like They Belong
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Nicholas Cochrane never thought he would be a teacher one day. He grew up in the projects, and most of his friends and peers ended up in jail or lost their lives. He assumed his path would be similar, and he dropped out of high school at 16. Eventually, he found his way back to education 13 years later. Nicholas Cochrane, associate professor of business and economics at Mount Wachusett Community College.
2U reports flat revenue a year after edX acquisition
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The company, which helps colleges run online programs, also reported that its net loss doubled year over year to $120 million in the third quarter.
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Learn how better campuswide data can improve profits and reduce waste
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
ID management technology is a core campus capability that touches all aspects of the student experience.
The value of contingent jobs for Ph.D.s seeking the tenure track (opinion)
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Category: Carpe Careers Morris Grubbs and Austin Trantham explore the conundrum of contingent faculty jobs for academics seeking tenure-track positions. Show on Jobs site: Image Source: erhui1979/digitalvision vectors/getty images Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Multiple Authors: Morris Grubbs Austin Trantham Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?
Student demographics: Big changes are forcing reinvention on campus
University Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A lot of higher ed trends have been upended over the last few years, but gradually changing college student demographics is not one of them. Unlike in past economic slowdowns, financial turmoil and spikes in unemployment during the early months of the pandemic did not send large numbers of students fleeing the job market into higher education. “People had needs at home and they had health concerns,” says Thomas L.
Binghamton University Looking to Hire 30 Replacement Faculty and 36 New Faculty with $6.5 Million SUNY Grant
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Binghamton University (BU) has received a $6.5 million SUNY grant and is looking to hire 30 replacement faculty and 36 new faculty, Pipe Dream reported. The grant – part of a $53 million SUNY-wide hiring initiative – will go towards creating faculty positions with a heavy focus on research. The end goal is to boost BU’s national research profile, according to the school.
Racial Incident Roils U of Kentucky, Leads to Arrest
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A white University of Kentucky student was arrested by campus police Sunday after social media video showed her attacking two black students, and shouting racial slurs at them. Sophia Rosing was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, fourth-degree assault, and third-degree assault (of a police officer). Her bond was set at $10,000, WKYT reported.
Universities Need to Prioritize Educational Investments to Reverse the Great Resignation Trend Among Professors
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The Great Resignation was born out of a pandemic that saw employees leave their jobs en masse in search of more autonomy, higher pay, and new lines of work. Unfortunately, even as places of work and education are opening their doors again, not everyone is eager to walk back through them. For higher education specifically, the Great Resignation of educators stands to have a long-lasting negative impact on the next generation unless colleges adapt to the changing landscape, invest in educators, an
[eBook:] Equity Is Impossible without Communication Skills
University Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Not all students are set up for success the way they should be when it comes to communication skills. Unfortunately, students who cannot communicate effectively will be limited in how they can express their value, contribute to the classroom, and eventually build a successful career. Download this eBook to learn five steps higher ed institutions can take to advocate for equity and equip students with the skills and tools they need to communicate effectively.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Announce HBCU Student Tutoring Initiative to Address Learning Loss
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced an initiative to address learning loss through a tutoring partnership between the Urban League of Hampton Roads and Greater Richmond and four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Gov. Glenn Youngkin The four HBCUs are Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, and Virginia Union University.
[Infographic:] 5 Ways to Foster a More Equitable Learning Environment with Grammarly for Education
University Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Communication is an equity challenge for higher ed institutions, but with the right resources, it becomes an opportunity. Equipping students with next-level writing support fosters inclusive learning by helping students develop clear, confident, and compelling communication skills, no matter where they are starting. In this infographic, learn five ways to help level the playing field and support more equitable student outcomes through improved communication, and how Grammarly for Education can h
Preparing the community for in-demand careers
Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
For 60 years, Lorain County Community College has been the trusted place our community members and employers turn to as they prepare for the jobs of the future. We are the number one training location for Lorain County’s first responders. Half of Lorain County families have someone who has taken classes at LCCC or the University Partnership. And after graduation, they find career success right here in our region, as 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio.
College Is a Dividing Line in Politics. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
By Sarah Brown, Carolyn Kuimelis, and Grace Mayer. Randy Lyhus for The Chronicle. In the past three elections, the gap has widened between voters with college degrees and voters without them.
AMBER WILEY
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Amber Wiley Amber Wiley has been named the Matt and Erika Nord Director of the Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale University, a master’s in architectural history from the University of Virginia, and a Ph.D. in American studies from George Washington University.
Be Honest: Why Do You Care About Data?
Liaison International
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Is it to: Advance institutional goals? Improve quality and efficiency? Strengthen student outcomes? Enhance teaching, learning, and advising? Maybe. But the HONEST answer may surprise you. Product Manager, Jeff Morgan, and Manager of Data Curation, Alexis Tshudy, shared their insights at experience: Liaison | Boston. Find out what they had to say. View the Full Report Summary.
Foreign Office vetting deterring top scientists from UK, Royal Society warns
The Guardian - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Frustration growing at delays that leave some unable to take up prestigious posts for up to seven months UK politics live – latest news updates The best international scientists are being deterred from heading to the UK due to a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) vetting scheme that is leaving researchers in limbo for months, the Royal Society has warned.
EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Impacts of IT Supply-Chain Disruptions
Educause
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
As institutions and technology units continue to experience supply-chain disruptions that fall beyond their control, integrating flexibility into planning and procurement processes can enable the development of creative solutions to these challenges.
In an Era of College Mergers, Why Is One Large Public University Splitting?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
By Lee Gardner. Indiana and Purdue Universities' joint campus in Indianapolis was bifurcated from the beginning.
McPherson College Receives Gift of Up to $500 Million
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
McPherson College in Kansas could be the recipient of a $500 million gift, depending on donor matches. An anonymous donor has reportedly pledged to contribute $2 for every dollar donated by others, with a cap of $500 million. The gift to the McPherson College endowment— announced Friday —is believed to be the largest gift to a small liberal arts college in history, according to the college.
Can the UK reimagine European student recruitment?
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Just a few years ago, the number of students studying in the UK from Europe outstripped numbers from China as the number one international source market. They constituted about a third of all international students in the UK in 2020/21. Direct comparison to non-EU markets, however, is misleading. At that time, EU students paid domestic fees, had access to finance and freedom of movement, and in Scotland they enjoyed free education.
Professor Apologizes for ‘Thriller’ Halloween Costume
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Holly O’Neill, a professor of chemistry and interim assistant dean of the College of Arts and Science at Washburn University, has apologized for a costume she wore to an on-campus Halloween party, KSNT News reported. “I sincerely apologize for the unfortunate incident that occurred on October 27th and I am cooperating fully with Washburn’s review of the event,” said a statement from O’Neill.
Asian American Mental Health: Heritage and Roots
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
“ My parents were tasked with the job of survival, and I with self-actualization. The immigrant generational gap is real. What a luxury it is to search for purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.” I came across this tweet written by the user Bo Ren a few years ago and it stuck with me since. It was the mentality I had that was put into words. As an Asian American immigrant myself, I’ve felt the pressure to succeed due to the sacrifices my parents have made to provide me the opportunities they never h
U of Utah Police Will No Longer Say 3 Things
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Jason Hinojosa, the interim chief of police at the University of Utah, has banned three phrases from police work, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. He reviewed body camera footage and said the phrases are common. The university has been working on its policies since the 2018 murder of a student, Lauren McCluskey , killed by her ex-boyfriend. The phrases, used by police officers to McCluskey, are: “There is nothing we can do,” “Why did you wait to report this crime?
2 emerging law school recruitment challenges – and how to address them
EAB
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Blogs. 2 emerging law school recruitment challenges – and how to address them. In the last 20 years, law school enrollment has been anything but consistent. In just a five-year period, from 2010 to 2015, the number of first-year law students decreased by more than 29%. Then, from 2015 to 2020, the number of first-year law students increased by 3%. And in 2021 – due in part to the pandemic, political shifts, and LSAT exam delivery changes – law school enrollment and median LSAT scores spiked.
An Update from Charlottesville
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean. This past weekend TW and I went to Charlottesville to visit The Boy, who is in his fourth year at UVA. (For reasons I still don’t understand, UVA doesn’t use terms like “sophomore” or “senior.” But he’s a senior.) The excuse was a football game, but the real reason was to see him in his daily habitat before it all changes.
The University of Austin has some radical ideas for its future
University Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
“The University of Austin looks more and more like a viable challenge to the higher education establishment. Will its competitors even recognize the threat?” That statement comes from a tweet by The Dartmouth Review describing UATX, a private liberal arts college proposed in 2021 “dedicated to the fearless pursuit of truth.” “So much is broken in America.
UPS Loses SATs From El Paso
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The United Parcel Service lost 55 SAT exams in El Paso, Tex., KTSM News reported. “El Paso [Independent School District] is working closely with the College Board to determine a remedy for the El Paso High School students whose SAT exams were lost in transit after they were securely submitted to UPS. The incident affects students who took the exam on Oct. 27 on campus,” said a statement issued by Liza Rodriguez, a spokesperson for EPISD.
For the first time in over a decade, Illinois community college enrollment is up
University Business
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
For the first time in over a decade, fall enrollment across Illinois community colleges is up. An Oct. 28 report from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) said that enrollment by total headcount is up by 1.5% for Fall 2022; by comparison, the national average is flat. Local schools said flexibility is key in attracting more students. Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Illinois said they accomplish this by making transfers easier, offering more technical programs and offering afford
Colleges start new programs
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Drury University is starting a master of science in physician assistant studies. Indiana University at Indianapolis is launching a master of science and Ph.D. in regenerative medicine and technologies. Kansas State University is starting an online certificate in social media management. Ohio Wesleyan University is starting a major in public health. Southern Connecticut State University is starting a master of public administration program.
Queen Mary and Cornell expand partnership
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Queen Mary University of London and Ivy League Cornell University have signed a research and exchange collaboration that will strengthen mobility of both staff and students. Through the partnership, Cornell’s Global Hubs brand will be extended to the UK, allowing students, staff, and alumni to study, conduct research or teach at both institutions.
Washington State Police Officer Quits, Had Engaged in Sexual Activity on Duty
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A Washington State University police sergeant who engaged in sexual activity while on duty has resigned from the university. The individual had been on home assignment while the allegations were investigated. A university investigation concluded that former WSU Police sergeant Matt Kuhrt violated university policies regarding sexual harassment and that he improperly used university resources and violated provisions of the department’s policy manual.
3 Enrollment Marketing Priorities for 2023
Caylor Solutions
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A proactive enrollment marketing strategy is essential to your school's long-term admissions goals. Here are three things that should be top of mind for higher ed marketers heading into 2023! The post 3 Enrollment Marketing Priorities for 2023 appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
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