Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Students sued the Nashville university and 16 other top-ranked colleges early last year, alleging they had illegally conspired on their financial aid formulas.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Florida Approves Controversial Anti-DEI Regulations Johanna Alonso Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM Students expressed worry that the broad definitions of diversity and activism laid out in the regulations will severely restrict free expression on campus.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Ivy League institution said it’s cutting off funding for the groups, which it accused of repeatedly flouting policies on hosting events.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

HBCUs Without Presidents Josh Moody Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM At least 18 four-year HBCUs lack permanent leaders. Experts say presidential turnover harms relationships with donors and alumni and undermines continuity.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Plaintiffs alleged the now-closed institution misled them about academic options when it was being absorbed by Northeastern University.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

By Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle; Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images Texts and emails made public as part of a defamation lawsuit detail behind-the-scenes attempts by students, faculty, and alumni to draw attention to the professor.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’re rounding up some of our top stories from the week, including proposed layoffs at Bradley University and another Christian college acquisition.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The small liberal arts institution will need to overcome long-term underfunding challenges to reach 1,200 students by 2028, President Richard Corcoran said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I, Adriel A. Hilton, a young Black professional at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), wrote an op-ed in Diverse Issues in Higher Education , entitled “Are career paths of young Black professionals in higher education being impeded by implicit racism?” I concluded that the answer is yes. Dr. Adriel A. Hilton Referencing Professor Pearn Kandola ’s article, How Micro-incivilities Can Impact Wellbeing , I outlined the various ways in which young Black professionals in higher education are

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Last month, 95% of the California Faculty Association union authorized a strike as contract negotiations stalled.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Only over a tenth of students receiving Title IV aid (13%) who start at community colleges ultimately earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years, according to a U.S. Department of Education (ED) report. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Using data from ED’s National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), the authors looked at outcomes of approximately 620,000 Title IV students from 50 states who enrolled in community colleges as their first postsecondary institutions in 2014 ,

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has appointed Renée V. Ferranti as special assistant to the director for sexual assault and harassment prevention and response implementation. In her new role, which she began on Nov. 5, Ferranti addresses agency-wide challenges and recommends organizational improvements. She coordinates cross-agency enterprises, advances policy, provides expert analysis on program issues, and evaluates prevention and response programs and procedures.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Through and through. Dr. Ruth M. López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. Dr. Ruth M. López "I've been in the classroom on and off, but I've been supporting youth and students in different ways throughout that time,” says López, who is starting a new chapter of her career as a tenured associate professor in educational leadership and policy in the Unive

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Finding qualified leads is the biggest challenge for international student recruitment agents, new research has shown. The ICEF Agent Voice 2023 survey, which garnered 662 responses, found that 43% of agents see sourcing qualified leads as their top issue. Some 30% ranked visa processing and support as their biggest challenge, with delays, long processing times, access to appointments, requirements and rejection rates all noted as problematic. “With agents having to invest considerable t

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Liaison International

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

November 11 is a day to remember, admire, and celebrate the people who’ve willingly put their lives in jeopardy for our safety. It’s with great pride that we share the names and photos below of the veterans and active members closest to Liaison employees. To the names and faces listed below, thank you for your service. Charles Greer , USA – nominated by his daughter, Jess Lanning Robert A Moyer , Master Chief Petty Officer, USN (and turned 101 this year) – nominated by hi

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University Business

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When you think of Aspen or Vail, Colorado, it’s most likely images of waxed snowboards, iridescent Oakley sunglasses and plume layers of snow. And your assumption would be right: ski resort retreats for the world’s wealthiest are getting so popular here that Aspen’s private airport might expand. But ski aficionados can’t cruise down a mountain face without operators or first responders prepared to alleviate any slip-ups.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Conversations about artificial intelligence have taken the world by storm. In the education industry especially, it can feel like its existence brings more questions than answers, particularly because of its ever-evolving nature. However, with responsible implementation, AI presents significant opportunity to revolutionise education and assessment. Effective operational use of AI ETS has been a leader in AI for more than 20 years and we’re deploying it in a variety of ways throughout our operati

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

More than 50 colleges and universities in Kansas waived their application fees this week as part of a state initiative to improve accessibility and encourage residents to consider postsecondary education.

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WCET Frontiers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

WCET would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and show appreciation for our veterans and military affiliated families. Thank you to those who currently serve and have served in the U.S. Armed Services. WCET Frontiers would like to honor our veterans by sharing about the history of Veterans Day and also share some updates on federal policy issues for institutions to watch that affect the process and delivery of Veterans benefits.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In 2020, Colorado started putting $100 into a 529 savings account for every newborn or adopted child in the state. The hope was to encourage families to start saving for college early on, and recent data show that it’s working.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

By Brian O’Leary and Nick Perez Explore how state and federal support has declined as a share of overall revenue — putting a greater burden on students — at more than 1,500 public colleges and universities between 2002 and 2021.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A Stopgap for AMA FOMO Kylie Kinnaman Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM How to continue your learning journey and professional growth, even when budget constraints limit conference attendance.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

At Carlow University on Thursday afternoon, members of the Pittsburgh Promise, with community and higher education groups and representatives from the local, state, and federal governments, came together to address the issue of food insecurity on college campuses. According to research presented at the event, some 90,000 college students in Pennsylvania are battling food insecurity.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A Gift Guide for Higher Ed Leaders Who Have Everything bridget Thu, 11/16/2023 - 06:00 Blog Post Burnout Higher Ed Leadership Just in case we didn’t already have enough to think about, the season of gift-giving is upon us once again. And while the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is known for institution-sized thinking and future-forward ideas for higher education, we’re also a collection of individual people with individual passions, preferences, and day-to-day needs.

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totallyrewired

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The following post is entirely generated using AI. It is based on the sixth AI Conversation session that took place today where Elliot Burns and James Irwin answered questions around the topic, Ethical Curating with AI Tools. The session was recorded in MS Teams, which automatically created a transcript. The transcript was summarised in Claude and the blog post was generated using ChatGPT4.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tanya Tran Tanya Tran has been named dean of enrollment management at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California. She served as director of admissions at the university. Tran holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Cal State University.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This week’s episode of The Syllabus, from the Office of Open Learning at American Jewish University and Inside Higher Ed, features a discussion with Evan Morris, a professor at Yale University and self-described

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EAB

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Blogs Building awareness of your law program is more important than ever Here’s how 3 schools did it effectively *Institution names in this post are pseudonyms. It’s no secret that law school funnels and enrollments have been in constant flux for the past couple of years, impacted by the pandemic and a shifting economic landscape, as well as other factors.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The University of Washington found race was “inappropriately considered” in a recent faculty hire, it admitted last month. After the review was completed in September, the results indicated that race was inappropriately considered in the hiring of an assistant professor position in the department and violates university policy. The race-based hiring of the assistant professor was completed even after the faculty received guidance from leadership that such a practice was inappropriate

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totallyrewired

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

PLAY RECORDING of AI Conversation with Elliot Burns and James Irwin – lecturers at UAL.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After announcing its founding in 2021, the University of Austin has won approval to issue liberal arts degrees and is now accepting undergraduate students for fall 2024, The Texas Tribune reports. The University of Austin is now undergoing the accreditation process after the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board authorized its ability to issue a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies for the next two years.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Matthew Pittman, assistant professor in the Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, explains why Twitter’s rebranding to X hasn’t gone well.

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AACC

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Editor’s note: This update from the government relations office at the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) provides the latest on what’s happening in Washington and how AACC is advancing policies to support community colleges and students. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu. Appropriations Update: Labor-HHS-Education bill report language Electronic Announcement on Borrower Defense Read More » The post Advocacy Quick Hits — 11/10/2023 first appeared on AAC

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Columbia College Chicago’s part-time faculty members began striking Monday over the institution’s plan to eliminate 350 course sections across the fall and spring semesters, among other issues, their union president said. It’s been a restive year for higher education labor organizing and striking: this makes the 18th strike in 2023 by faculty members, postdoctoral workers, graduate student assistants, undergraduate workers or staff members, according to the National Center for the Study of Colle

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AACC

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

AACC Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Overtime Rule (PDF) The post AACC Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Overtime Rule first appeared on AACC.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

By Karin Fischer Illustration by The Chronicle; images from an open letter from Israeli President Isaac Herzog to U.S. college presidents Isaac Herzog has called on American college leaders to exercise “moral leadership” and to condemn Hamas “publicly and unequivocally.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Columbia Suspends 2 Pro-Palestine Groups Johanna Alonso Fri, 11/10/2023 - 05:58 PM In an announcement, a Columbia official said the groups failed to follow the university's events policy. The groups held a walk-out on Thursday.

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