Employers willing to pay ‘premium’ for AI-skilled workers, survey finds
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Companies are addressing the AI talent crisis by partnering with educational institutions and using on-demand and gig workers.
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The Internship/Apprenticeship Model Benefits Everyone in Higher Ed
MindMax
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Note: This piece is part four of a multi-part blog series on alternative pathways in higher education. If you haven’t already read the first three pieces, you can find them here: Alternative Pathways in Higher Ed: Setting the Stage PLAs: How Many Credits Do You Get for Living? The Gig Economy is Here to Stay – What Does That Mean for Higher Ed?
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Jewish groups sue UC system over alleged ‘unchecked spread of anti-Semitism’
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
University of California and UC-Berkeley officials permitted discrimination through student groups' anti-Zionist policies, the lawsuit says.
If the HE plane goes down, there’s little in place to protect students
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Student Protection Plans were supposed to protect students from the market. Jim Dickinson argues they're not working - and are an inadequate cushion from today's riskier HE sector The post If the HE plane goes down, there’s little in place to protect students appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Internship/Apprenticeship Model Benefits Everyone in Higher Ed
MindMax
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Note: This piece is part four of a multi-part blog series on alternative pathways in higher education. If you haven’t already read the first three pieces, you can find them here: Alternative Pathways in Higher Ed: Setting the Stage PLAs: How Many Credits Do You Get for Living? The Gig Economy is Here to Stay – What Does That Mean for Higher Ed?
Demand still uncertain for lifelong learning entitlement
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
New polling shows that demand for for lifelong learning entitlement fee loans is not where the government may hope. Patrick Thomson from Phoenix Insights tells us more The post Demand still uncertain for lifelong learning entitlement appeared first on Wonkhe.
UK: satisfaction among overseas postgrads higher than domestic – report
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The satisfaction of postgraduate taught students in the UK is decidedly higher among international students than domestic students, a report has indicated. Advance HE , a member-led charity for higher education providers, released its annual Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey with nearly 84,000 responses from across 101 HEIs, and the results showed mixed reviews for international students.
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AI companions to replace the prospectus?
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Generation alpha will be researching university options and applying in the next five years. They have lived their entire lives supported by the internet and report feeling as comfortable online as they do in real life. These students were pacified as babies using gaming apps and they have grown up building their own digital worlds with interactive platforms such as Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite and socialising through instant messaging.
Too Many Students Still Aren’t Finishing College, New Report Says
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
By Calli McMurray Less than two-thirds of students earn a degree within six years of enrolling — a rate that hasn’t budged in three years.
A Black Scholar’s Journey in Shaping Study Abroad Programs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
As a Black man whose research focuses on Japan, Dr. Dyron K. Dabney says he has often felt like a “unicorn.” “When I was in Japan, I had to accept the fact that I was going to be one of a few in this profession, but also in Japan, percentage wise,” says Dabney, an associate professor of politics and Japanese studies at Earlham College, a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana.
How community engagement is helping these colleges develop student career readiness
University Business
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Colleges and universities itching to strengthen their students’ workforce readiness may seek to partner with employers. If Amazon or Google are still out of reach, institutions may already be sitting on a goldmine: community and regional nonprofits. Employers are keen to believe that c ollege graduates lack the necessary soft skills to contribute to their workforce.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Proposes Cuts to DEI Office
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Chancellor Rodney Bennett recently announced proposed budget cuts to various institutional operations, including an $800,000 reduction in funding for the university’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office. The cuts stem from a broader five-point plan to overcome a projected $58 million budget shortfall at the University of Nebraska (NU) by 2025.
St. Cloud State President to Exit Amid Tensions
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
St. Cloud State President to Exit Amid Tensions Josh Moody Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM Robbyn Wacker is set to leave office next year after a tenure marked by enrollment challenges, deep job cuts and clashes with faculty.
Foundations of a Successful Academic Career Starts January, 2023
Rena Seltzer, Leader Academic
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Join us for this dynamic ten-week group for faculty members as we address how to survive and thrive in academia. “I am a happier, healthier, higher-impact, and more productive academic, thanks to Rena’s coaching and book.” – Dolly Chugh, Associate Professor, NYU Stern School of Business The winter session will start in mid-late January, 2023 and will meet for ten weeks, with the day and time determined by early registrants.
HBCUs Increase Black Students’ Likelihood of Graduating
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A recent report from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University suggests that the type of college where Black students initially enroll could narrow racial disparities in degree completion and influence students’ long-term financial outcomes.
Black enrollment is up at this university thanks to this service that aids student belonging
University Business
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
As vital as institutions’ support services are to cultivating student belonging, many miss the mark , especially among Black students and other persons of color. Thanks in part to feeling a lack of belonging, Black students have lower six-year college completion rates , according to the Lumina Foundation. However, a new study out of California State University, Northridge illustrates that minority and underresourced students introduced to a third-party peer connection tool improved their r
Worries of Harm Lead to Scientific Censorship
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Worries of Harm Lead to Scientific Censorship Johanna Alonso Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM The authors of a new paper make recommendations for reducing scientific censorship by improving transparency in the publication of academic research.
Aus: students react to headlines suggesting cap
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Students are already reacting to media reports that Australia could place a cap on international student numbers, in addition to a proposed tax on overseas scholars. Despite various reports – in publications such as The Sunday Telegraph , Sky and opinion pieces in national papers – the government has not confirmed that it will introduce a limit on international student numbers as pressure mounts to find a solution to the housing crisis in major cities.
Emory Ph.D. Student Workers Unionize, Join Organizing Wave
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Emory University Ph.D. student workers have voted to unionize, the National Labor Relations Board announced Tuesday. The vote was 909 to 73, the agency said. Emory’s provost, Ravi V. Bellamkonda, sent Ph.D. students a memo Tuesday saying the university “respects the outcome of the vote, and we are committed to bargaining in good faith with the Union as your representative consistent with our mission, vision and values.
MICHAEL SIMMONS
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Michael Simmons Michael Simmons has been appointed assistant band director at Bowie State University in Maryland. He taught music from elementary school to the university levels. Simmons is a graduate of Florida A&M University.
Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules Katherine Knott Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers.
Does Charlie Munger's Death Finally Put an End to Dormzilla?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
By Katherine Mangan Courtesy of UCSB An architect’s drawing of Munger Hall at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The University of California at Santa Barbara was vague on Wednesday about the fate of the $1.5-billion dormitory project, backed by the financier and set to house 3,500 students.
Academic Self-Regulation Interventions Can Promote Success for All
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Academic Self-Regulation Interventions Can Promote Success for All Melissa Ezarik Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM For first-generation students as well as their peers, professors can break down barriers to allow students to excel, writes Pola Ham, an assistant professor of occupational therapy.
The Provost Files: When to Steal Good National Ideas
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A key dilemma for new leaders is figuring out which local practices to protect and which to jettison. By George Justice A key dilemma for new leaders is figuring out which local practices to protect and which to jettison.
Transforming Challenged Academic Units
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Transforming Challenged Academic Units Sarah Bray Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM When a unit becomes dysfunctional, leaders may recognize the problem but not know where to begin to resolve it, write Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman and Nicholas C. Burbules, who offer specific approaches that can help. Byline(s) Jacob J. Ryder C.K. Gunsalus Elizabeth A.
What Universities Can Learn from Artistic Citizenship in Practice
HEPI
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
This blog was kindly written for HEPI by Fiona Walsh McDonnell ( LinkedIn ) , Partnerships and Development Director at the charity Student Hubs , which supports students to engage in social action in their community. In September, GuildHE launched a report which called on the sector to address the balance for small and specialist institutions receiving funding to support their knowledge exchange activities, with these activities being transformative for institutions’ approach to their communitie
7 Landing Page Dos and Don’ts for Your School to Follow
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Reading Time: 10 minutes Effective landing pages can play a pivotal role in the success of your school’s enrollment efforts. As the digital gateway through which prospective students embark on their academic journey with your school, landing pages have the potential to be the driving force behind a thriving enrollment season. However, if you need to follow landing page best practices, they could be why your school falls short of your admissions targets.
Fancy a life of misery? We’ve just the degree for you! | Zing Tsjeng
The Guardian - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Studying sociology, politics or the creative arts may well make you unhappy. But it’s not necessarily a bad choice Recent analysis has revealed the university degrees that lead to the highest life satisfaction , with Celtic studies and sports science coming out on top. At the bottom? Bad news for those who studied sociology, politics, creative arts or media and communications – these degrees are associated with a negative impact on wellbeing.
Malta ELT buoyant but challenges remain
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The English language teaching market in Malta has remained buoyant in the summer of 2023, but challenges remain to maintain numbers, according to the country’s language association. Between July and September 2023, 18,327 students arrived to study at one of 15 member schools of FELTOM , the association for English language schools in Malta, which recently released its 2023 Q3 report.
Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules Katherine Knott Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers.
Is UWGB headed toward the same fate as UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside and others amid state funding cuts? - Danielle DuClos, Green Bay Press-Gazette
Economics and Change in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
At least 200 employees at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are losing their jobs. UW-Platteville is cutting 111 jobs, and 50 positions are on the chopping block at UW-Parkside. UW-Green Bay announced in October layoffs for nine non-faculty positions and earlier in November said it's considering cutting six majors and minors as it prepares for the future reality of higher education.
Spelman Student Sues Morehouse Over Title IX Complaint
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A Spelman College student filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Morehouse College that claims campus officials dismissed her Title IX complaint against a Morehouse student after she reported that he sexually assaulted her. Spelman and Morehouse belong to the Atlanta University Center Consortium, a coalition of historically Black colleges and universities in Atlanta where students regularly interact at joint programs and events.
Higher Education Privatization in South Asia: Current Trends and Future Outlook
WENR
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Higher education in South Asia has become increasingly privatized. India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka all have a growing presence of non-state actors in education. The post Higher Education Privatization in South Asia: Current Trends and Future Outlook appeared first on WENR.
Meghna Ramaswamy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
This week, we spent five minutes with Meghna Ramaswamy, the director of the international office at the University of Saskatchewan. What do you like most about your job? I really love the breadth, the scope of it because it not just covers working with institutions, working with different sectors and NGOs and even government on the alignment and complementarity of institutional policies with their policies.
The Pros and Cons of Standards-Based Grading
Today's Learner
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutes Standards-based grading (SBG) has been ingrained in the American education system for over a century. It has been a determining factor in students’ admissions to colleges, law schools, medical schools, and even driver’s licenses. The University of Wisconsin-Superior describes SBG as “a written description of what students are expected to know or be able to do by a certain time in their educational career.
Archer Education Announces Executive Promotions
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Archer recently announced the promotion of three key leaders to the company’s Online Growth Enablement approach. Clayton has been promoted to Executive Vice President of University Partnerships, following his accomplishments as Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Archer. Clayton has overseen tremendous growth for higher education institutions amidst the enrollment decline, setting them up for success and understanding their challenges.
73% of Jewish college students have experienced or seen antisemitism since start of school year, new survey finds
University Business
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The new poll, released jointly by the ADL and the Jewish outreach organization Hillel International, found that 73% of Jewish college students and 44% of non-Jewish students experienced or saw antisemitic incidents since the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, ranging from antisemitic vandalism to threats of physical violence. Read more from NBC News.
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