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How private colleges are grappling with growing partisan divides

Higher Ed Dive

Leaders shared how these issues are affecting their campuses during the Council of Independent Colleges’ annual Presidents Institute.

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Starmernomics and its consequences for research and innovation

Wonkhe

James Coe revisits Starmer's big speech and sets out how research policy could look under a Labour government The post Starmernomics and its consequences for research and innovation appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Investing in DIII athletics doesn’t guarantee higher enrollment, analysis finds

Higher Ed Dive

Half of Division III institutions that didn't add varsity sports or head coaches still saw their headcounts rise, the Urban Institute found.

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How Colleges and Universities Nationwide are Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As Dr. Martin Luther King Day approaches this year, colleges and universities across the nation are gearing up once again to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Morehouse College With programming ranging from panels and performances to service in the community – and much more in between – many institutions are planning to commemorate the occasion for longer than just the one day itself.

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Kentucky bill would bar ‘divisive concepts’ in college trainings

Higher Ed Dive

The legislation's sponsor took aim at colleges' diversity, equity and inclusion efforts when announcing the proposal.

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Workforce Development, State Funding Among Higher Ed Leaders’ Policy Priorities

Inside Higher Ed

Workforce Development, State Funding Among Higher Ed Leaders’ Policy Priorities jessica.blake@… Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM A new survey of state higher ed officials also found that providing students a return on their investment was a top concern.

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Student loan servicers failed to meet borrower needs as payments resumed, CFPB finds

Higher Ed Dive

In October, consumers waited over an hour on average to speak with a loan representative, the agency said.

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DOL independent contractor final rule announced, will take effect March 11

Higher Ed Dive

The rule adopts a six-factor, “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework for analyzing worker-employer relationships.

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A Browne Levy on Overseas Student Fees

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Jeff Frank, Professor of Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London and Norman Gowar, Professor Emeritus at the University of London. HEPI has published the third version of its analysis of the economic benefits of our universities hosting overseas students. It finds a substantially increased gross benefit, £41.9 billion, to the UK economy arising from the 2021/22 cohort.

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A State Calculates the Costs of Dual Enrollment

Inside Higher Ed

A State Calculates the Costs of Dual Enrollment Sara Weissman Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Ohio’s state auditor finds that half of colleges lose money when accounting for all costs of their programs for high school students.

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Revealed: Australian universities’ top agencies working onshore

The PIE News

There are more than 430 agencies and student recruitment companies working onshore in Australia that have at least two university partners, new research by The PIE News has found. Analysis of data collected in October-November 2023 has identified close to 40 agencies – with offices in the country – that are working with at least 20 universities. AusEd-UniEd International and IDP Education are the agencies in Australia that work with the most universities in the country, with 40 partners.

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Report: Microcredentials Not a Strategic Priority for Many Colleges

Inside Higher Ed

Report: Microcredentials Not a Strategic Priority for Many Colleges kathryn.palmer… Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report finds that while most colleges surveyed embrace alternative credentials, many have a decentralized approach for creating and managing them.

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‘You Hand Them a Knife’: After Claudine Gay’s Ouster, Historians Worry About Weaponization of Plagiarism

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Stephanie M. Lee John Tomac for The Chronicle At their annual conference, the scholars pondered a new reality in which citations and footnotes become new fronts in the culture wars.

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Will New House Bill Help Pregnant Students?

Inside Higher Ed

Will New House Bill Help Pregnant Students? Katherine Knott Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The bill aims to ensure that college students don’t feel pressured to have an abortion. But it doesn’t address other issues facing pregnant or parenting students.

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Free College Programs in New Mexico and Arizona Can Help More Students Receive an Economic Return from Higher Education

IHEP

By: Genevieve Garcia Kendrick and Kim Dancy While scope and design vary across states, one thing has become increasingly clear: f ree college programs are an important policy lever to increase affordability and expand the delivery of postsecondary value. T wo programs in New Mexico and Arizona demonstrate promising approaches to us ing state resources to help students afford college and ultimately ensure they receive an economic return on their investment in higher education.

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On Plagiarism: Don’t Let the Billionaires Drive the Bus

Inside Higher Ed

On Plagiarism: Don’t Let the Billionaires Drive the Bus johnw@mcsweeneys.net Tue, 01/09/2024 - 12:07 PM A guest post on the Great Plagiarism Debate.

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CSU to Increase Salary Pay 5 Percent

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The California State University (CSU) announced it will provide all instructional faculty, librarians, counselors, and coaches with a 5% general salary increase. Cal State LA The measure means that CSU and the California Faculty Association (CFA) have concluded the last step in the collective bargaining impasse procedure – the “ factfinding ” process.

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Career Prep Tip: Specialized Programming for Neurodiverse Students

Inside Higher Ed

Career Prep Tip: Specialized Programming for Neurodiverse Students Ashley Mowreader Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM As the number of college students with disabilities grows, more institutions are investing in individualized programs and initiatives to support their career development and workforce readiness.

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ARCHIE L. BOUIE II

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Archie L. Bouie II Archie L. Bouie II has been named vice president for finance, administration, and business innovation at Edward Waters U. in Jacksonville, Florida.

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This design firm may have just the branding blueprint you need to appeal to Gen Z

University Business

Incoming traditional college-aged students from Gen Z might seem as complex to understand and appeal to as the state of today’s rapidly changing world. Their personalities are so unique and nuanced that off-campus residencies hoping to attract them should rethink their standard for an adequate living design, Ankrom Moisam declares in its latest report.

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The W Proposes New Name

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mississippi University for Women announced its new proposed name as Mississippi Brightwell University. The announcement comes after a 15-month-long process and multiple constituent conversations. If approved by the state legislature, Mississippi University for Women will rebrand as Mississippi Brightwell University. The W, located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States.

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Cape Breton rolls out new agent code of conduct

The PIE News

Cape Breton University’s new code of conduct, rolling out this month, is set to improve international student recruitment standards for the university, as well as the wider international student experience. The new process will see all recruitment agents who are working in partnership with the university required to review and agree to the new rules , and also be required to participate in continual training throughout the duration of their agent agreements.

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Collegiate Food Services Organization Publishes ‘Campus Dining: 2030 and Beyond’ Report

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has released its “ Campus Dining: 2030 and Beyond ” report, adding that it reveals the values of a new generation of students and non-student staff and management. NACUFS President and CEO Robert Nelson NACUFS provides its member schools with programs and resources to help improve food services on their campuses.

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‘Depending on the Context’

Inside Higher Ed

‘Depending on the Context’ Elizabeth Redden Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:44 AM Walter M. Kimbrough considers the context for a high-profile presidential resignation. Byline(s) Walter M.

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AMARDEEP KAHLON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Amardeep Kahlon Amardeep Kahlon has been named vice president of education and learning at Central New Mexico Community College. Kahlon served as the vice president of academic affairs at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix. She holds a master’s in computer science from Binghamton University in New York and a doctorate in higher education leadership from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Reviving Critical Community on Campus

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How to make campus culture welcoming, but still argumentative. By Paul Brest Jason Hoffman for The Chronicle How to make campus culture welcoming, but still argumentative.

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Revisiting Mind-Set

Inside Higher Ed

Revisiting Mind-Set Sarah Bray Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM When you read Carol Dweck’s examples, you may see bits of yourself in them—and be displeased enough to want to change, writes Rachel Toor.

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4 Ways Universities Can Extend the Life of Aging Devices

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

For a variety of reasons, many higher education institutions around the country are entering 2024 facing budget cuts and other types of financial belt-tightening that will have ripple effects throughout campus. It’s a sharp pivot from just a few years ago, when institutions poured millions into the tech that carried them through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Connecticut Budget Deficit Prompts Buyout Offer, Tuition Increase

Inside Higher Ed

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system is offering employee buyouts and raising tuition in response to a $140 million budget deficit, CT Insider reported.

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Mind the Gap: Strategies for Unifying the Student Digital Experience

Educause

Six strategies can help develop intentional, effective structures to improve students’ digital experiences.

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Creating an AI Policy for Your Marketing Communications Team

Inside Higher Ed

Creating an AI Policy for Your Marketing Communications Team Kristine Maloney Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Your marketing and communication teams serve a unique purpose for your college or university. That means you need a generative AI policy tailored to their specific functions.

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18 Christian Colleges Closed Since the Start of COVID-19 - DANIEL SILLIMAN, Christianity Today

Economics and Change in Higher Education

A new study from Higher Ed Dive found three dozen colleges and universities have closed or merged since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eighteen of them are Christian, including Methodist, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Church of Christ, and Independent Christian Church institutions. One minute they were there—seemingly as solid as the buildings, invested with the mission of integrating faith and learning, full of students’ hopes and ambitions—and then they were gone.

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A Look at the Success of Two of 2023’s Emerging Programs: Creator Economy and Smart Plants

Gray Associates

Join us on a journey through the world of emerging academic programs as we revisit two of our past predictions from our annual Emerging Programs Webinar. We'll delve into the performance of two programs from last January, offering insights into their growth and impact. Explore the dynamic Creator Economy and the captivating Smart Plants, and see how these fields have evolved since our predictions.

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Which Colleges Spent the Most Money on Research?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Audrey Williams June Twenty-nine institutions spent more than $1 billion on research and development in the 2022 fiscal year, according to new federal data.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

9 January · Episode 189 The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI 45 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, listeners will gain an overview of how technology is reshaping the EdTech arena and the potential risks of the current state of OPMs. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast , listeners will gain an overview of how technology is reshaping the EdTech arena and the potential risks of the current state of OPMs.

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Call for Speakers Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education 2024: Building the Future-Ready Institution

Campus Technology

Taking place in Summer 2024, the annual conference from the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal will focus AI, cybersecurity, data, ed tech, and other emerging trends in K–20 education.

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Crews called to numerous fires in Ann Arbor after University of Michigan victory

University Business

The Ann Arbor Fire Department was called to numerous fires throughout the city after the University of Michigan football team won the national championship on Monday, Jan. 8. There was a fire raging in front of Good Time Charley’s after the game ended. Reporters at the scene said there were at least a thousand people near the bar, located at 1140 S.