Wonkhe
MAY 29, 2023
What's the point in a degree in dance? And how many dancers does the country need? Eleanor McCarthy reflects on the pattern of provision that ensues when metrics take over The post Even dance degrees are valuable appeared first on Wonkhe.
HEPI
MAY 29, 2023
Dr John Cater is the Vice-Chancellor of Edge Hill University. Last month, he demonstrated that he was not a ‘proper’ geographer. This article demonstrates that he is not a ‘proper’ economist. A Utility Equation is a mathematical construct, a formula doubtless known to Rishi Sunak and all who followed the discipline to Level 3 at 18. The construct is grounded in microeconomics, an abstract value you gain from a preference, the satisfaction you gain from a selection.
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Wonkhe
MAY 29, 2023
Ahead of a parliamentary debate on student mental health and disability, Jim Dickinson reviews the results of a Petitions Committee survey of students and parents The post Where is the line between tailoring and universality in mental health support? appeared first on Wonkhe.
The PIE News
MAY 29, 2023
An ongoing marking boycott could prevent international students from staying in the UK once they graduate, a leading university has warned. In a joint statement , Cambridge University and the Cambridge branch of the University and College Union, warned that academic strikes could mean that international students are unable to apply for post-study graduate visas on completion of their course.
Higher Education Today
MAY 29, 2023
Title: A Dream Derailed? Investigating the Causal Effects of College Closure on Student Outcomes. Authors: Rachel Burns, Ellen Bryer, Kelsey Heckert, Dustin Weeden, and Lynneah Brown Source: State Higher Education Executive Officers Association The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has released the second of three reports as part of a research collaboration between.
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
MAY 29, 2023
Recruiting Modern Learners for Online Programs: A Guide for Admissions Advisors Choosing to take the leap to pursue higher education is one of the most significant decisions of a prospective student’s life. Between the cost and the time commitment a degree requires, the stakes are high, and success is essential. Because of this, choosing the right program and then completing the enrollment process can often feel overwhelming to students and, in some cases, can even deter them from moving forward
The PIE News
MAY 29, 2023
New data from BridgeU shows how interest from international school graduates in key global markets, combined with a focused recruitment and marketing strategy, can cushion a predicted undergraduate “enrolment cliff” in the US. In 2018, Nathan Grawe, economist at Carleton College , predicted that the college-going population will drop by some 15% from 2025 to 2029.
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Higher Education Today
MAY 29, 2023
Title: Satisfactory Academic Progress: Making Financial Aid Work for Today’s Students Authors: Richard Davis Jr. and Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield Source: Higher Learning Advocates College students who lose financial aid eligibility due to satisfactory academic progress (SAP) criteria face significant financial barriers to continuing in or returning to higher education.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
Playing the Fool Matt Reed Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
The PIE News
MAY 29, 2023
Finland has long been an attractive alternative to the major study destinations for international students. After being voted the happiest country in the world six years in a row, it’s got quite a bit to show for itself – and a destination that thousands of students across Europe and the world are beginning to flock to each year. Numbers are recovering after the pandemic, with some universities overwhelmed with applications and the government even having issues with a visa processing bottleneck
Creatrix Campus
MAY 29, 2023
Understanding Outcome Based Education: Definition, Implementation, and Benefits editor Mon, 05/29/2023 - 06:35 According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93% of employers believe that a candidate's ability to demonstrate essential outcomes is more important than their degree completion. The survey further testifies that 80% of businesses believe that colleges and universities should place a greater emphasis on outcome-based education.
The PIE News
MAY 29, 2023
Ireland’s Technological University of the Shannon has opened a Student Liaison Office in Lagos, Nigeria, which it will use to coordinate recruitment and placement of students from the country as well as from the larger Sub-Saharan Africa region. In what could be the beginning for a major push for students from Africa’s most populous country and from the region in general, the university said the opening of the office was the culmination of efforts to develop ties with African countries.
Caylor Solutions
MAY 29, 2023
Collaboration is key in higher ed marketing. External marketing agencies bring a wealth of industry experience, from understanding current trends to translating institutional knowledge into actionable strategies. They work in concert with in-house teams to harmonize each party's unique strengths. The post A Sweet Symphony: Aligning Roles With an External Marketing Team appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2023
Largest Catholic University in US Faces $56 Million Budget Gap. DePaul University is facing financial pressure after the pandemic intensified declining enrollment and widened the Chicago private school’s budget gap. To narrow the growing gap between revenue and expenses the largest Catholic university in the US is starting to cut its budget. It is offering a voluntary separation program to about 15% of the school’s 1,400 full-time staff and administration, according to an April 4 notice by DePau
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
Common App Will Let Colleges Not See Applicants’ Races Scott Jaschik Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2023
Over the past decade, institutions’ expenses outpaced their tuition increases, putting some in precarious financial positions. Although higher education experts feared the pandemic would exacerbate these issues, many colleges instead saw their finances improve through federal relief funding, budget cuts and historic investment returns. However, the report’s authors expect these gains to be shortlasting.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
Small Provision on Student Loans in Debt-Limit Deal Scott Jaschik Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
College Viability
MAY 29, 2023
The undeclared financial exigency.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
Liz Cheney Cheered, Protested at Commencement Scott Jaschik Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 29, 2023
Former professor who argues trans people cannot expect all rights afforded by biological sex is due to speak at Oxford Union Kathleen Stock, the gender-critical feminist whose address to Oxford university students on Tuesday has prompted planned protests, has insisted that she is a “moderate” and has a right to cause upset to the trans community. Before her contested appearance at the Oxford Union, Stock said it was her trans activist opponents, who want the event cancelled, who were extreme.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
Tales of a Lecturer and Director, Part 2: Power Tools Are Power kjohnsonbowles… Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
Mental Health in Rural New York: Academic Minute Doug Lederman Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2023
New Title IX Regulations Delayed Katherine Knott Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM
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