Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of two dozen events to help college officials plan their calendar for next year.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Do ‘Women in STEM’ Programs Violate Title IX? Liam Knox Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Civil rights complaints against initiatives for women in male-dominated STEM fields are piling up. But it’s not clear that such programs are actually illegal.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The California State University Employees Union is encouraging its members to vote in favor of the deal, but another union is moving closer to a strike.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Social-media managers' work often comes with high stress and little guidance. By Megan Zahneis mustafahacalaki, Getty Images Social-media managers' work often comes with high stress and little guidance.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’re rounding up some of our biggest stories this week, from a new direct admissions effort in Wisconsin to falling ACT scores.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. “You can see that there are gender disparities across higher ed — outcomes, enrollment — and generally find that men have worse outcomes than women,” says Dr. Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to California’s most critical higher educati

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Around 370,000 international students were enrolled at German universities in the first semester of the 22/23 academic year, marking a new record for the country. This was a 5% rise on the previous year, which saw 350,000 non-domestic students at the country’s universities. According to new figures released by Germany’s academic exchange service DAAD , Indian students overtook the Chinese to become the largest nationality group for the first time, with approximately 46,000 Indians at German ins

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Is Substack a Brave New World for Academic Publishing? Marjorie Valbrun Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM The platform offers scholars a way of building a profile and livelihood away from universities, but what makes a successful Substacker, and is there really room for everyone?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The shock waves that erupted following the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing the use of affirmative action in the higher education admissions process continue to ripple across the nation. After an organized disinformation campaign by conservative groups and individuals about the scope of its impact on the higher education community, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education offered guidance and clarification to the public about what colleges and universities are now permitted to do as th

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Campus Involvement: The Tech Connection colleen.flaherty Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Some students say they lack awareness of campus events and activities, according to new Student Voice survey findings. Many want a comprehensive campus events calendar and see technology as a way to enhance campus involvement.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Quickly suspending or firing an accused employee is worth the legal risk. By Donald E. Heller Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from Mike Mulholland/Getty Images; Alamy Quickly suspending or firing an accused employee is worth the legal risk.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As education practitioners, we must consistently reimagine the delivery of secondary education and how it will meet the needs of both higher learning experiences, and of course, the future of work. In this reimagining, we know that teacher engagement in high school is critical to student success, and that learner ownership – of student voice, choice, and agency – must be fostered early to encourage students to become global learners and leaders that can solve the most complex issues

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dr. Marcia Pecot Marcia Pecot has been appointed director of alumni relations at Xavier University in New Orleans. She held positions at the Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University. Pecot holds a master’s from Georgia State University and a doctorate in education from Northeastern University in Boston.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fresh fears surrounding international student sentiment in Australia have been expressed as a new report explores the implications of a proposed levy on international student fees. The paper by Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education expressed further concerns with the levy including creating equity between higher education institutions and the redistribution of fees, among others.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Overcoming Higher Ed’s Tech Hiring Hurdles Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Speakers at the Educause ed-tech conference described experimenting with new hiring methods to attract and retain tech talent.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The diplomatic row which sparked a tense standoff between India and Canada appears to be settling down, with agents saying Indian student numbers are already recovering. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau initiated what has been a tense few weeks between the two countries when he said there was “credible evidence” India may have been involved in the killing of Sikh Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

By Taylor Swaak Jensen Sutta The exhibit hall at the 2023 Educause conference, in Chicago Fresh-baked cookies, Groucho glasses, and other bait filled the exhibit hall.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dropout rates are up and student retention is down at New College of Florida amid a conservative overhaul driven by Governor Ron DeSantis, who tasked a swath of new trustees appointed in January with remaking the state’s only public liberal arts institution.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Higher education IT leaders became major players on university campuses sometime around March 2020, the minute institutions realized they would need to pivot to remote learning modalities powered by new and emerging technology. That sense of collaboration allowed institutions, students and faculty to come together to find solutions to difficult problems — a lesson that Joe Kalinowski, vice president for information technology and CIO at Clark University, says colleges should remember as the worl

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Public colleges and universities in Georgia will soon be mailing letters to the state’s 120,000 high school seniors, urging them to apply to any of 45 state institutions.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The University of Kentucky (UK) has been selected to lead a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative to promote equity in drug abuse research. Through a $3.4 million NIH grant, UK will establish the Racial Equity Initiative Coordinating Center to provide training to scientists nationwide on best practices for conducting research with underrepresented populations.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Lincoln Christian University in Illinois will close at the end of the academic year, and its seminary will be acquired by Ozark Cristian College, The State-Journal Register reported Thursday.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The employer is rewriting job descriptions to allow for either a relevant degree or the skills needed for the job, obtained through either previous experience or another type of learning.The move is part of a broader effort to eliminate unnecessary barriers to career advancement, Walmart said, and reflects a broader focus on skills among employers nationwide.

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Helix Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. These challenges, including education, employment, healthcare, and overall well-being, can significantly impact their lives and intrinsically affect their ability to help their children with college planning.

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

St. Olaf College Associate Professor of Physics Prabal Adhikari has been awarded a Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR) grant by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a quantum computing research program aimed at solving open problems in theoretical nuclear physics while simultaneously diversifying the physics student pipeline.

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Gray Associates

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Academic Program Evaluation expert and best-selling author, Bob Atkins shares the many reasons you can’t grow, why you must grow, and how to grow, despite all the headwinds.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Week in Admissions News Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 10/13/2023 - 05:40 PM Georgia launches a new direct admissions program; ACT scores drop again; scores of New York institutions waive application fees. Byline(s) Susan H.

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totallyrewired

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:00 – 13:45 Join Professor Gurnam Singh (Warwick University) in a thought-provoking exploration of the potential for AI to contribute to anti-racist efforts and promote equity and inclusion within educational contexts, in this timely and important conversation. Image: Miriana Greco, Digital Landscapes, 2020, BA (hons) Graphic and Media Design, London College of Communication | UAL This event is part of the AI Conversations series from the Teaching, Learning and Employabi

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Roger Kreuz, associate dean and professor of psychology at the University of Memphis, explores how your identity is tied up in how you speak and write more than you might think.

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Helix Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dr. Lee Noel, 1934-2023 Dr. Lee Noel, one of the founders of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, passed away recently at the age of 89. Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He received his bachelor’s in business from Illinois State University in 1956 and his master’s in educational administration in 1963, before receiving his PhD in educational psychology from Northw

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University Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

One planned residence hall is being swapped for another as the University of Tennessee at Knoxville finalizes its first public-private development agreement to make it easier and faster to build enough housing to keep up with enrollment growth. The agreement to build two residence halls with private funds and management is set to be approved by the UT Board of Trustees Oct. 13.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

IEAA celebrated sector professionals showing “amazing innovations and outstanding contributions” once again at its annual IEAA Excellence Awards. Revealed during the AIEC Conference in Adelaide on October 11, winners included a former CISA president, a student experience champion with a career spanning three decades and an initiative connecting international students directly with employers.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Now that student debt repayments are back in full swing, it is more important than ever to learn about the options student loan borrowers have. Thanks to the Student Borrower Protection Center , a FREE webinar is available to learn about your options. Learn about how to take advantage of all opportunities available to federal borrowers and the steps you may need to take to access them.

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ACPA

OCTOBER 13, 2023

ACPA’s Student Affairs Assessment Institute, sponsored by the Commission for Assessment and Evaluation, provides a guided, curricular experience where participants can develop essential assessment knowledge and skills for their professional toolkit. It offers a balance of instruction and hands-on experience designed to ensure attendees leave with the assessment skills and knowledge necessary to develop and execute quality assessment plans on their campuses.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Appointments, resignations, retirements, awards, deaths By Julia Piper David Lassner, president of the University of Hawaii system, is one of many presidents who have recently announced their retirements.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The private institution may have averted closure through a state lifeline, but questions remain about its financial plan. A potential lifeline came in June, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that makes institutions like Birmingham-Southern eligible for a state loan. The state legislature funded the new program at $30 million. It’s possible that a loan from the government could save Birmingham-Southern College.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A Day of Tension and Protests on Campus Johanna Alonso Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Days after the Hamas terror attacks on Israeli civilians, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups of college students clashed on campuses across the U.S. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso Ryan Quinn Katherine Knott Susan H.

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