Ransomware threat against colleges grows, survey finds
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 10, 2023
Nearly 4 in 5 surveyed higher education institutions said they’d had a ransomware attack in the past year, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
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The way universities listen to survivors of sexual violence can mean they are not heard
Wonkhe
MAY 10, 2023
"Listen to survivors" is often a rallying cry of anti-sexual misconduct work, but Sunday Blake argues that universities can do so in a way which limits their agency and privileges the voices of others The post The way universities listen to survivors of sexual violence can mean they are not heard appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Education Department: Colleges should place more Federal Work-Study students in K-12 support roles
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 10, 2023
Within two years, institutions should try to use at least 15% of work-study funding to employ students in community service activities, the agency said.
The UK’s shadow higher education regulators
Wonkhe
MAY 10, 2023
Away from the Office for Students and funding councils there is a whole world of effective, if sometimes burdensome, higher education regulation. David Kernohan prepares for validation The post The UK’s shadow higher education regulators appeared first on Wonkhe.
Title IX audit: Hesston College pressured sexual assault survivors to forgive alleged abusers
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 10, 2023
A review of the small Kansas institution, associated with the Mennonite Church, shows systemic failings in addressing sexual violence.
What the public thinks about university funding
Wonkhe
MAY 10, 2023
Just in time for party conference season we'll get some great data on how the public really sees funding for higher education. Ed Dorrell introduces some serious polling. The post What the public thinks about university funding appeared first on Wonkhe.
A Controversial Blog at U. of Iowa Shuts Down. Are Lawmakers to Blame?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from University of Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Alamy Chris Jones (center), a U. of Iowa research engineer, and two Iowa state senators, Dan Zumbach (left) and Tom Shipley (right) A recent saga illustrates how tough the climate for environmental researchers can be in a state dominated by the agriculture industry.
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University of Delaware Investigate Swastika Drawn on Office Door of Jewish Professor
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
University of Delaware (UD) police are investigating after an English professor who is Jewish found a swastika drawn on a poster on her office door with the words, "We Are Everywhere," Delaware Online reported. The swastika was drawn on a poster promoting a drag performance the professor organized years ago. "This incident is in direct opposition to our institutional values supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and we unequivocally denounce this and all expressions of hate, prejudice and d
The Importance of Cybersecurity in University Research Projects
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
Matthew Williams, executive director of information security for the University of Cincinnati, says it’s impossible to provide the same protection for users and systems across a large university. “If we tried to deploy all the same controls across everything, it would slow the university down to a screeching halt,” he says. “We would stop functioning.
Mobility championed by UK ed minister
The PIE News
MAY 10, 2023
The UK’s education secretary gave an impassioned speech about international education and her pride of the UK sector, including the Turing Scheme, during the 2023 Education World Forum. “Innovation and collaboration are essential for economies at every level and in every corner of the Earth. “No country has a monopoly on bright ideas so the more we talk to one another, the greater the scope for coming up with solutions,” said Gillian Keegan, secretary of state for educati
Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
In a career that has included both academia and the private sector, Dr. Teik C. Lim is now leading the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) into the future. Growing up in Malaysia, Lim wanted to skip college, join the military and pursue the dream of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, he could not meet the 20-20 eyesight requirement. Thankfully, he moved on to Plan B.
Verusha Maharaj, Red & Yellow Business School
The PIE News
MAY 10, 2023
Verusha Maharaj heads up Red & Yellow, a creative business school based in Cape Town. She discusses how the institution is preparing young Africans to enter a world of work dominated by new technology. “We’re all shaking because the robots are coming to take our jobs,” says Verusha Maharaj, managing director of Red & Yellow Creative School of Business.
Seeking Payment for Social Work Internships
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
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South Korea hosts 200,000 international students, hits 2015 target
The PIE News
MAY 10, 2023
South Korea hit an all-time high for international student numbers in 2022, new data has revealed. The data, released by the Korean Educational Development Institute , comes after an announcement by the country’s immigration service that Korea had passed 200,000 international students. The 205,167 international students enrolled in March 2023 means the country hit a target set in 2015 of hosting 200,000 foreign students by 2023.
New college graduates are overestimating their starting salaries by $30,000, report finds
University Business
MAY 10, 2023
Today’s undergraduates expect to make about $84,855 one year after graduation, according to a survey of college students by Real Estate Witch, part of real estate site Clever, in March. Yet, the average starting salary for recent graduates is just shy of $56,000, Real Estate Witch found, a difference of nearly $30,000. The disconnect between perception and reality only worsens over time.
Credentials and student housing priorities for BC
The PIE News
MAY 10, 2023
Streamlining foreign credential recognition and investing in student housing are among the actions set out to tackle labour shortages in British Columbia. Forecasts predict there will be more than one million job openings over the next decade in the Canadian province and, with more people leaving the workforce than joining, immigration will be crucial to plugging the gaps.
Transfer Applicants Mainly White, High-Income
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 10, 2023
The college transfer process may be falling short when it comes to serving underrepresented students, according to a new report from the Common App that shows transfer applicants are predominantly White students from high-income families. The report from the Common App, an online platform that allows students to apply and transfer to institutions using one standardized form, provides a glimpse into underlying trends among transfer applicants from 2018–19 to 2021–22.
Ask the Chair: ‘How Do You Get Professors to Respond in the Summer?’
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
A timely question this month as department heads eagerly anticipate the “summer break.” By Kevin Dettmar A timely question this month as department heads eagerly anticipate the “summer break.
After a Cyber Attack: Dos and Don'ts for Higher Education IT Staff
Campus Technology
MAY 10, 2023
For most colleges and universities, it's a question of when, not if, they will experience a cyber attack. Here are seven key considerations for handling the aftermath of a breach.
NCAA: Kentucky State Falsified Football Player’s Eligibility
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
NCAA: Kentucky State Falsified Football Player’s Eligibility Josh Moody Wed, 05/10/2023 - 03:00 AM
Majority of U.S. Education CISOs See Cyber Attack as Likely in Next 12 Months
Campus Technology
MAY 10, 2023
A majority of chief information security officers in the U.S. education sector believe they’re likely to experience a material cyber attack in the next 12 months, and a majority have dealt with a material loss of sensitive data in the previous 12 months, according to the newest Voice of the CISO report published this week by cybersecurity company Proofpoint.
Dr. Kelly Ryan Appointed President of Eastern Oregon University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
Dr. Kelly Ryan will become president of Eastern Oregon University (EOU), effective Jul. 1, The Observer reported. Dr. Kelly Ryan Ryan is currently interim chancellor of Indiana University Southeast (IU Southeast). She previously served as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs; dean of the school of social sciences; coordinator for the department of history; coordinator of the Gender and Women’s Studies program; and professor of history at the school.
Diversifying Course Materials: A How-To Guide
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
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LAMAR BUNTS
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
Lamar Bunts Lamar Bunts has been appointed chief transformation officer at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Bunts served as the chief revenue officer at Bitwise Industries, a Fresno, California-based education technology company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University.
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Are you ready to experience two exciting days of learning, networking, and social activities in the Windy City? Join your peers, power users, and experts in the Liaison CAS community on July 24 th and 25 th in Chicago to celebrate opportunities and share proven strategies for navigating institutional challenges—those that continually dog decision-makers.
Second AP Exam Has Technical Problems
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
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A Law-School Rankings Formula After Ron DeSantis’s Own Heart
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
"U.S. News" is devaluing faculty expertise at the worst possible time. By Brian Soucek Derek Brahney for The Chronicle U.S. News is devaluing faculty expertise at the worst possible time.
A Revived Call to Boycott Israeli Universities
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
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Transitions: New Presidents Named at U. of Indianapolis and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
Appointments, resignations, retirements, deaths. By Julia Piper The University of Indianapolis names Loyola University New Orleans' provost as its next president and the University of Wisconsin at Platteville makes its interim chancellor permanent.
The Day No Students Came to Class… or Did They?
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
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Rutgers University Union Members Vote to Ratify Tentative Agreements
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
About 93% of Rutgers University educators, researchers, and clinicians have voted to ratify tentative agreements reached by their bargaining committees, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. “This vote is the culmination of months of intense efforts by so many people who walked the picket lines and organized with their colleagues,” Dr. Rebecca Givan, president of Rutgers AAUP-AFT, said in a statement.
Former Virginia Governor Calls for Firing of VCU President
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 10, 2023
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Education Department Calls on Higher Ed and School Districts to Increase College Students Supporting K-12 Youth
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has released a Dear Colleague Letter that calls on higher ed and school districts to bolster the number of college students supporting school-aged children and youth in K-12 schools and out-of-school time programs. Dr. Miguel Cardona “Our colleges and universities have always been a driving force in solving America’s greatest challenges; and, today, we’re calling on these critical institutions to stand up once again by using Federal Work Study and other doll
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MAY 10, 2023
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Mental health: The nation needs help. Higher education can fix it.
University Business
MAY 10, 2023
While the nation commemorates mental health awareness month this May, too many Americans struggle to access critical care. As of September 2022, the CDC Household Pulse Survey estimated roughly 31% of U.S. adults reported experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Yet, according to The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an estimated 156 million Americans live in areas without access to a mental health professional.
How would CT colleges respond to proposed budget shortfalls? - CT Mirror
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
In response to the proposed budget shortfalls, the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system prepared a mitigation plan for the Board of Regents for Higher Education, which oversees the system. The board won’t act on any plan until after the next state budget has been approved. The regional university and college system could eliminate more than 3,500 full- and part-time jobs — including 654 layoffs.
This college celebrates its largest incoming class in 5 years after nearly merging
University Business
MAY 10, 2023
Hampshire College, the private liberal arts college known for its experimental teaching style, admitted 13 students in 2019. Its president attempted a merger facing nosediving enrollment and financial troubles, and it proved her downfall. She resigned less than a year into her tenure. Hampshire College is now set to welcome more than 300 students, its largest class since 2018.
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