Mon.Oct 28, 2024

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The value of history

Wonkhe

History remains prominent in public life and an attractive study option – yet university departments are cutting jobs and courses.

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The crucial role of family engagement for first-generation students

Higher Ed Dive

As the number of first-generation students continues to rise, a family engagement strategy is necessary to facilitate student success.

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Student bus travel should be free

Wonkhe

As the Westminster government prepares to scrap the £2 fare cap, Mack Marshall examines the case for free bus travel for students As the Westminster government prepared to scrap the £2 bus fare cap, Mack Marshall examines the case for free bus travel for students

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Applications spike for MBAs in 2024-25, study says

Higher Ed Dive

The Graduate Management Admission Council found students were particularly interested in programs “with longer legacies at business schools.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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The Hidden Parallels Between Higher Education and Healthcare

MindMax

When tackling complex problems within an industry, some of the most valuable insights can come from looking outside it. A higher education news article I came across recently made the interesting point that higher ed can learn a great deal from healthcare —and I couldn’t agree more. Healthcare has been grappling with the need to optimize business processes and improve operational efficiency for decades.

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Metropolitan College of New York looks to sell main campus amid financial woes

Higher Ed Dive

The private college plans to sell the space “either in whole or in part” as part of an agreement with bondholders allowing it to delay a $1.7 million payment.

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Post-Tenure Review as a Union-Busting Strategy

Academe Blog

BY THERESA A. KULBAGA Standing in solidarity with colleagues for better wages and working conditions is what being a union means. It’s no surprise, then, that management’s first union-busting tactic is always to attempt to divide workers and turn us against each other.

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Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Must Leave Harvard After 8 Years. They’re Calling for That to End.

Inside Higher Ed

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Must Leave Harvard After 8 Years. They’re Calling for That to End. Ryan Quinn Mon, 10/28/2024 - 03:00 AM The university’s contingent teachers unionized in the spring. Before they sign their first agreement, they want administrators to stop limiting their contract renewals.

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New Zealand’s full post-Covid recovery expected in 2025 

The PIE News

New Zealand saw an “extraordinary” 67% year-on-year recovery after experiencing the longest and most restrictive Covid policies of the English-speaking world, said Studymove managing director Keri Ramirez. In 2019, more than 115,000 New Zealand was home to international students, but total enrolments fell by two-thirds to 40,000 students in 2022. Last year’s increase to nearly 70,000 is still down 40% on 2019 levels, but the rate of growth is expected to continue, reaching pre-pandemic figures

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Biden Moves Forward With Next Debt Relief Plan Despite Legal Challenges

Inside Higher Ed

Biden Moves Forward With Next Debt Relief Plan Despite Legal Challenges jessica.blake@… Mon, 10/28/2024 - 03:00 AM The long-awaited proposal is likely the last piece of Biden’s ambitious debt relief agenda, which has mostly been thwarted by the courts.

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A-list investment in local F.C. a game changer for Wrexham Uni’s global appeal

The PIE News

Comedy actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny snapped up the ailing football club in 2020, documenting the club’s journey to renewed success in a blockbusting Disney+ documentary that first aired in 2022. But the nod from Hollywood hasn’t just changed the fortunes of Wrexham F.C. for the better. According to Dan Griffiths, international marketing and recruitment manager at nearby Wrexham University , interest in studying at the institution from international students has seen a notic

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Struggling N.Y. College to Sell Off Manhattan Campus

Inside Higher Ed

Metropolitan College of New York will sell off all or part of its Manhattan campus as part of a deal officials struck with bondholders after the college broke bond covenants, Bloomberg reported. MCNY has another campus in the Bronx.

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Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now.

The Berkeley Blog

A UC Berkeley researcher pitted hundreds of humans against generative AI platforms. Humans wrote more creative stories, but AI is advancing — quickly. The post Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Translating Mentoring Experiences Into Skills

Inside Higher Ed

Translating Mentoring Experiences Into Skills Elizabeth Redden Mon, 10/28/2024 - 03:00 AM Victoria Hallinan and Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan offer advice for translating skills learned through mentoring in your career search.

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University of Notre Dame invites all students to attend summer study abroad programs

The PIE News

At the University of Notre Dame, we provide undergraduate students an opportunity to study abroad, allowing them to engage with a global experience, whether in research, internships, service learning, or community engagement. Study Abroad is part of the academic curriculum and the student experience for over 76% of the student body. Dating back to as early as 1964, when Notre Dame established its first study abroad program in Innsbruck, Austria, these international experiences have since become

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Professors Should Discuss Elections in Class

Inside Higher Ed

Professors Should Discuss Elections in Class Elizabeth Redden Mon, 10/28/2024 - 03:00 AM Survey results showing that most professors don’t plan to discuss the upcoming election in the classroom are troubling, Clarissa Unger writes.

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Are Passkeys Right for Your University?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Passkeys are the latest version of an advanced web-based authentication, WebAuthn. Reducing the risk of phishing and data breaches, passkeys can be a great answer to the problem of passwords and two-factor authentication systems. What Are Passkeys? Passkeys are a form of public/private cryptography used for authentication. With passkeys, a user's browser (or hardware token) generates a public/private key pair for each web application.

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State AGs Urge Columbia Not to Divest

Inside Higher Ed

A coalition of half of the nation’s attorneys general wrote a letter to Columbia University leaders raising concerns about antisemitism on campus and urging them not to divest from companies with ties to Israel.

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IDP unveils new look at AIEC

The PIE News

The brand refresh includes a new visual identity, updated messaging and a revamped website. Another significant part of the rebranding is updating IDP ’s verbal identity, said a spokesperson for the company, which includes the language used to engage with students and test takers. IDP, co-hosted the 2024 AIEC conference in Melbourne with IEAA , and the education agency is positioning the new look as part of its commitment not only to its students pursuing their global goals, but client partners

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Is the Fix In?

Inside Higher Ed

Is the Fix In? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 10/28/2024 - 03:00 AM A lawsuit accusing the College Board of colluding with colleges to inflate prices raises ethical questions, including about the role of noncustodial parents, Jim Jump writes.

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Making a Complex LMS Migration Effortless at UHSP

Educause

Discover how the University of Health Science and Pharmacy seamlessly migrated from Moodle to Brightspace, overcoming complex LMS migration challenges with expert support from K16 Solutions.

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In some people, psychopathy goes undetected. A recent UC Berkeley study offers a solution

The Berkeley Blog

By using a combination of methods tailored to the multidimensional nature of psychopathy, we could transform how we identify and understand this personality disorder, said Berkeley psychology professor and lead author Keanan Joyner. The post In some people, psychopathy goes undetected. A recent UC Berkeley study offers a solution appeared first on Berkeley News.

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UNCF Honors Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recognized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and for being a champion for educational equity. Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), presents award to Maryland Governor Wes Moore. "When our elected leaders not only talk the talk but also walk the walk, progress follows," said Dr.

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Fleeing Attacks on Academic Freedom, Scholars Look to North America for Refuge

WENR

As threats to academic freedom escalate globally, many scholars are seeking refuge in North America. The Scholars at Risk’s Free to Think 2024 report reveals a staggering 391 attacks on the academic community, prompting a significant wave of academic migration in search of safer environments. The post Fleeing Attacks on Academic Freedom, Scholars Look to North America for Refuge appeared first on WENR.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we enter the final countdown to the election, I find myself grappling with a nagging sense of abandonment by our nation’s leaders and policymakers. I feel like a child whose parents forgot to pick them up at school, and the last teacher on site is asking, “Do you need me to call someone?” The issues closest to my heart—those that affect our students and education equity—are being largely ignored by the presidential candidates.

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A message from Chancellor Lyons: A call for community and compassion

The Berkeley Blog

Chancellor Lyons shares a message about the impact of hateful rhetoric on our campus community. The post A message from Chancellor Lyons: A call for community and compassion appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The First Amendment protects your right to trick or treat

FIRE

Don’t be a free speech ogre on Halloween. Dressing up in costumes and asking for candy are constitutionally protected forms of free expression.

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Survey: Thinking About Life After College  

Inside Higher Ed

Survey: Thinking About Life After College colleen.flaherty Mon, 10/28/2024 - 03:00 AM In the career readiness portion of Inside Higher Ed’s annual Student Voice survey, most students say they’re stressed when thinking about preparing for life after college—but most also express confidence in their future success. Students are “meh” on career centers but enthusiastic about finding internships.

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Universities 4.0 and their role in driving place-based innovation for socio-economic transformation

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Martin Betts, CEO of HEDx and Visiting Professor at Aston University, Professor Aleks Subic, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, and Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils. Place-based innovation is emerging as a global phenomenon, with universities playing a key role in regional and national innovation ecosystems.

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Alumni Engagement for Powerful Digital Storytelling

Caylor Solutions

Digital storytelling is a powerful tool. When used for alumni engagement, it helps higher ed marketers keep alumni connected and invested in their alma mater long after graduation. For a long time, the go-to medium for alumni engagement was the printed magazine. In fact, if your alma mater still sends you one of these marketing […] The post Alumni Engagement for Powerful Digital Storytelling appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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How to align higher ed with industry to foster social mobility

University Business

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. The pandemic brought unprecedented changes to education, further pushing institutions to adapt to modern needs. One key area impacting learning is the rise of new technologies.

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Three key takeaways from AIEC 2024

The PIE News

The student voice must not be lost The theme of this year’s conference was the human element, inviting educators, researchers, policymakers and thought leaders to consider the significance of human connection in the work they do, particularly in this rapidly evolving digital era. Attendees were reminded how the human element underpins every successful student journey, and importance was placed on ensuring the student voice is not lost amid political rhetoric, so-called ‘robocaps̵

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Practice Sharing: Digital learning, social purpose and creative art

totallyrewired

Join for a day of discussions and presentation about current and emerging digital education practices. Sessions will explore themes including: Celebrating different cultures and diversity in the digital environment. Anti-oppressive pedagogies, such anti-racism/sexism/homophobia/transphobia practices Climate justice teaching practices. Promoting staff and student wellbeing in and across the curriculum.

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Colleges of education are falling behind on AI. Here’s how to fix that

University Business

AI training in colleges of education is not keeping pace with the technology, leaving student teachers unequipped to get the most out of artificial intelligence when they arrive in their classrooms. That’s because most colleges of education are only now adding AI training, curriculum and coursework, says a new analysis from the Center on Reimagining Public Education, a think tank at Arizona State University. “Many education schools are more focused on supporting faculty than training

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Stephan Harding obituary

The Guardian - Higher Education

My friend and colleague Stephan Harding, who has died aged 71, was a scientist, ecologist and teacher. At the heart of his work lay his deep feeling for the Earth and his belief in the planet as a living intelligence. As teacher and resident ecologist, he was one of the five founding faculty at Schumacher College, a progressive institution for ecological studies created in 1991 as part of Dartington Hall Trust in Totnes, Devon.

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GSNP Election Information and Candidate Bios

ACPA

Elections for the Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice are officially live! Voting takes place October 28th – November 1st. All active GSNP members should have received a unique link via email today, October 28th, to vote for the following positions: Chair-Elect | Click here for Candidate Bios Vice Chair for Convention Experience | Click here for Candidate Bios Vice Chair for Networking | Click here for Candidate Bios Questions about elections?