Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

A joint report from two advocacy groups found that number shrunk due to the pandemic and challenges to DACA.

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UW Presidential Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

As we announced this afternoon , the University of Washington will be joining the Big Ten Conference starting with the 2024-25 season. This is an exciting time for our student-athletes, our fans and our University. The Big Ten is a leading athletic conference with excellent athletic and academic traditions, and a strong future. The move to the Big Ten will enable our Husky teams to continue to compete at the highest level on a national stage, while also providing the stability and resources that

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Sophos surveyed 200 colleges across 14 countries to find out how they respond to these types of attacks.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

College students struggling with hunger has been a growing concern for some time. Over the last decade, the number of food pantries on campuses has swelled from 80 to around 800. But surveys on the issue have been limited to colleges that participated voluntarily, leaving the true extent of the problem unknown. Now, new data from the 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study has provided the first nationally representative picture: more than one in five undergraduates experience food insecur

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

Texas A&M announces it will pay Kathleen McElroy $1 million and concludes that the university’s prior president, despite protestations to the contrary, played a key role in the mess. The Texas A&M University system will pay $1 million to settle legal claims by Kathleen McElroy, the Black journalist whose botched hiring embarrassed the system’s flagship campus and led to its president’s retirement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Some faculty at Spartanburg Community College (SCC) are criticizing what they allege is heavy-handed governance and changes without faculty input by the school administration since new leadership in 2020, The Post and Courier reported. There have even been calls for outside oversight agencies to investigate SCC. Meanwhile, SCC claims that it has had to intervene to quell distracting discontent.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

Researchers long wanted a federal data set to back up their own work and make it known that college students suffer from hunger and homelessness. Over the past decade, universities and community organizations alike have increased their efforts to support students struggling to access basic needs like housing and food. But even as researchers tried to study how best to help those students, one significant hurdle stood in their way: no one knew exactly how many homeless or hungry students were out

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Texas A&M University has reached a settlement for $1 million with Dr. Kathleen McElroy, a Black journalism professor whose hiring was sabotaged by backlash over her past diversity work, the Associated Press reported. Dr. Kathleen McElroy The school admitted “mistakes were made during the hiring process.” “I hope the resolution of my matter will reinforce A&M’s allegiance to excellence in higher education and its commitment to academic freedom and journalism,” McElroy said.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Much of what is being reported and communicated by Dutch media and government is a misrepresentation of what is actually happening with internationalisation of education in the Netherlands. This is why the new bill proposed by the Dutch education ministry, aiming to effectively manage the number of international students coming to the Netherlands, should be abolished!

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Zachary Schermele Illustration by The Chronicle; photo by Zoonar GmbH, Alamy New hires are typically matters reserved for deans, chairs, and a few others. Not so at Texas A&M.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 4, 2023

US higher education institutions will fail in their recruitment efforts if they take the view of international students as “cash cows”, according to CEO of NAFSA Fanta Aw. Speaking to The PIE News , Aw highlighted the necessity of recruiting international students in helping the US survive the upcoming enrolment cliff – as one of many strategies. “We do believe there is ample capacity at US colleges and universities to welcome them,” Aw said, referring to the thousands of institutions who have f

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Eric Kelderman Illustration by The Chronicle; images from David J. Turner, Macalester College; DePauw University; Lonnie Timmons III, Colorado College Suzanne M. Rivera, president of Macalester College; Lori S. White, president of DePauw University; and L. Song Richardson, president of Colorado College The small share of college presidents who are women isn't a supply problem; according to some of them, it's bias.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Debate on government proposals to reduce the numbers of international students in the Netherlands by cutting back English-taught programs is continuing as a public consultation has launched. Last year, Dutch minister for Education, Culture and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf, told The PIE in an exclusive interview that the country was searching for an “optimal” number of international students, while he praised the role of student and researcher international exchanges.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

AP Psych Course ‘Effectively Banned’ in Florida Featured Image at Top of Article 279223763_438508334748134_3170508146696811956_n.jpg jessica.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

How systematic snags too often block the path from community college to a bachelor's degree. By Scott Carlson Bureaucracy, institutional self-interest, and seemingly minor systemic snags can make moving from community college through a four-year institution almost unbearably difficult.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Alliance for International Exchange held a community conversation on trends in student mobility, visa denials and immigration reform in the US. The Alliance promotes the power of international exchange, spearheads advocacy efforts on behalf of members and offers a variety of professional development opportunities. Executive director Mark Overmann led the discussion with guest speakers Maureen Manning, vice president of strategy and insight at The PIE, and Jill Welch, senior policy advisor at

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Kelly Chandler-Olcott Kelly Chandler-Olcott has been named dean of the Syracuse University School of Education, where she served as interim dean and is the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence. She earned an Ed.D. from the University of Maine.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

William Cunion describes what guidance from his fitness coach has reminded him about the importance of feedback in teaching. One of the best parts about working in higher education is having the opportunity to be a part of college life—the athletic events, the student performances, the lectures. You have developed your own list, I am sure. Once in a while, those aspects do more than just entertain or enlighten—they offer a vivid and uncomfortable reminder of the hard work of fulfilling our insti

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Pueblo Community College is offering free career advancement programs for select fields, The Durango Herald reported. The programs come as part of Career Advance Colorado, a workforce development initiative training people for in-demand jobs through Colorado’s 19 community and technical colleges. Pueblo will offer programs in nursing, firefighting, law enforcement, construction, and education.

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ACRLog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Editor’s note: This guest post has been authored by Stephanie Bennett and Rebecca Shaw. Stephanie is the Liaison Librarian for the Sciences and Rebecca is the Music Librarian at Appalachian State University. Starting a new job can often feel like jumping into an unfamiliar river. You know how to swim, but you’re uncertain about the strength of the current or the temperature of the water.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

The College Board is encouraging Florida schools not to offer AP Psychology classes, after the state education board reportedly told school districts the course cannot be taught if it included lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity, CNN reported. Gov. Ron DeSantis “Any AP Psychology course taught in Florida will violate either Florida law or college requirements,” the College Board said in a statement last Thursday.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

The California State University system’s graduation rates have markedly improved, but significant equity gaps remain, according to a new report from the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California-based research and policy advocacy organization.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Jody Freeman was a board member at the fossil fuel firm for over 10 years and received more than $350,000 a year in salary and stocks Jody Freeman, a renowned environmental lawyer at Harvard University, has stepped down from a highly-paid role at the oil and gas giant ConocoPhillips, following months of public scrutiny and pressure from climate activists.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh will impose layoffs and furloughs and offer early retirement to other employees as part of an effort to close an $18 million deficit, the Associated Press

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FIRE

AUGUST 4, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2023 — On Thursday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit deemed Clovis Community College a poster child for student censorship, ruling that the college must abandon the unconstitutional flyer policy it used to silence conservative students.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

University of California, Los Angeles, chancellor Gene Block is stepping down, effective next summer, ending a 17-year run at one of the most selective public institutions in the U.S. Block, 74, joined UCLA in 2007 after nearly three decades at the University of Virginia.

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PeopleAdmin

AUGUST 4, 2023

PeopleAdmin’s Recent Product Innovations In June and July, PeopleAdmin rolled out new features and updates to increase efficiencies across campus, enable effective academic workflows, and streamline job postings. Here’s what to expect: Faculty Information System updates: CV Templates and Downloads: Academic leaders building CV templates can leverage the ‘drag & drop’ feature to easily reorder activity types such as research publications or service work.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Jayathi Murthy’s term as president of Oregon State University began in September 2022. A mechanical engineer with decades of experience in both academia and industry, she was previously the dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science. She spoke to EdTech about delivering education across Oregon, building a relationship with Oregon State University’s IT department and the critical importance of public higher education.

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University Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

North Dakota lawmakers and higher education leaders are beginning to chart a path for how to respond to neighboring Minnesota’s upcoming program that will offer income-based free tuition to thousands of students. Marketing “the overall quality” of North Dakota programs to Minnesotans will be key, said North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott.

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PeopleAdmin

AUGUST 4, 2023

Building electronic workflows with Des Moines Area Community College Denise Lundberg, Director of Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding at DMACC, has been working with PeopleAdmin for 9 years. Her team uses the hiring and onboarding suite, including Applicant Tracking System, Position Management, and Employee Records, and these tools have streamlined their processes and cut down manual work.

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University Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The University of Idaho has paid a Boise law firm nearly $200,000 so far this year — with almost no explanation. However, it appears that much of Hawley Troxell’s work stems from the U of I’s controversial bid to buy the University of Phoenix. Claiming attorney-client privilege, the university blacked out nearly the entire invoices — including the descriptions of legal services, itemized billings, and even the hourly rates of attorneys who performed work on behalf of the public university.

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Coursera blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Amit Jha, a Sr. Cloud Customer Engineer at Google, recently enrolled in an online Executive MBA (EMBA) degree at IIT Roorkee in an effort to pivot his career towards technology management and product management roles. In a candid conversation, Amit shares his experiences and thoughts on the programme so far (Amit is currently in his 3rd term), highlighting the long-term value in terms of learning outcomes and applicability.

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University Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

Block began his tenure on Aug. 1, 2007; his final day as chancellor will be July 31, 2024. Under his leadership, UCLA has increased enrollment​​​​​​, guaranteed housing to undergraduates, risen to the top of national rankings, nearly doubled its research funding, expanded its geographic footprint throughout Los Angeles and deepened its commitment to access, affordability, diversity and service.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Michigan is making community college free for thousands of people through the new state budget. The proposed budget expands the Michigan Reconnect Program by dropping the minimum age requirement to 21. Previously those looking to take advantage of the program had to be 25 years old or older. According to the state, postsecondary education enrollment has risen over 6% since 2019.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

Discover how the states and the District of Columbia compare with each other and with the nation on demographics, state residents’ highest level of education, faculty pay, college enrollment, diversity, graduation rates, tuition costs, state aid, and more.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 4, 2023

Israeli University Leaders Walk Tightrope Over Knesset Vote Featured Image at Top of Article THE Logo with Background.

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University Business

AUGUST 4, 2023

The College Board is advising Florida public schools not to offer AP Psychology due to a state law that prohibits teaching about LGBTQ+ issues—which have been part of the college-level course for decades. The College Board’s warning came Thursday after Florida education officials told districts that AP Psychology can only be taught if content covering sexual orientation and gender identity is excluded. “The AP course asks students to ‘describe how sex and gender influence soci

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