Higher Ed Ethics Watch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Give Credit Where Credit is Due I’m always on the lookout for articles about the use of ChatGPT, especially as it pertains to ethical behavior. I recently read an instructive piece on the Educate Wiser website. In it, the author points out some of the limitations of ChatGPT that include: Generating inaccurate or unreliable information. Reflecting biases that are present in the text it has been trained on.

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Wonkhe

AUGUST 2, 2023

Jim Dickinson continues his Denver diaries with reflections on an academic integrity giant's decision to withdraw from trying to detect use of AI The post Of course you can’t detect students’ use of AI. So what next? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

At private colleges in the state, students accused of violence aren’t guaranteed a right to cross-examine their accusers during live hearings, the judge ruled.

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Wonkhe

AUGUST 2, 2023

Ellie Thompson and Piers Wilkinson draw on the history of disability justice to interrogate universities' approach to disability inclusion The post For disabled students, understanding the past helps us fix the future appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Vermont college is expecting a higher number of returning students than usual, in part due to pandemic-related delays in education.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you could spend five minutes with anyone from the international education sector, who would it be and what would you ask them? Introducing The PIE’s latest series, Five Minutes With… where we speak to leaders from across the sector and ask them all the big questions. Hailing from Kazakhstan, Serik Meirmanov made his way into the Japanese higher education sector and cemented his work at the centre of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu’s international education strategy.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

The news comes as more former football players come forward with hazing allegations in lawsuits against the university.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Ramirez Family Foundation, which promotes Christian education, bought the property after the institution closed in May.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

The start of this year’s application cycle was more momentous than usual, as colleges introduced new essay prompts and adjusted requirements for a post–affirmative action world. Even in a typical year, Aug. 1 is a big day for college admissions. It’s launch day for the Common App, the 1,000-member platform for college applications, and the beginning of many months of preparation and nervous anticipation for parents and applicants of all ages.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Letitia Williams Letitia Williams has been named associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of the West Indies, a master’s in education policy and leadership and a Ph.D. in education policy from the University of Maryland College Park.

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University Business

AUGUST 2, 2023

Colleges and universities faced a starkly different admissions process this year with the end of affirmative action and the rise of new generative AI tools like ChatGPT. With the Common Application opening its digital doors on August 1st, a fresh roll of applications is surging, and institutions are flexing their adaptability. As this marks the first admissions cycle to take into account the Supreme Court’s ruling, the Common App and institutions alike found ways to comply while leaving av

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Coursera blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO The job market is changing rapidly, and to meet new employer and student demands, universities must also evolve. Today, I’m excited to announce that Coursera and the University of Texas System (UT) have launched a new industry micro-credential program with a goal to prepare every UT campus student, faculty, staff, and alumni for the state’s workforce demands, at no cost to them.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Stephanie M. Lee Illustration by The Chronicle; image from TedXTrentoStudio, YouTube Collage of pages from a disputed paper, and a portrait of Francesca Gino Francesca Gino, the Harvard Business School professor and dishonesty expert, says her university punished her unjustly, and the blog Data Colada launched a "vicious" campaign against her.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

Middlebury lacks sufficient housing for all the students planning to attend this fall. After exhausting other options, the college plans to pay 30 students $10,000 each to stay away. In an effort to ease overenrollment this coming fall semester, Middlebury College in Vermont is doing something that appears to go against all conventional wisdom about how to run a college: it’s paying students not to attend.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Maggie Hicks Lee Klafczynski for The Chronicle Aniket Bera, an associate professor of computer science, and Javier Gomez-Lavin, an assistant professor of philosophy, lead AI-focused courses at Purdue that blend technical skills and ethics. The discipline offers a potential model for integrating ChatGPT and other artificial-intelligence tools into the curriculum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Alderson Broaddus University (AB) will no longer be allowed to award degrees starting Dec. 31, the Associated Press reported. Its board of trustees has also voted to develop a plan of dissolution. West Virginia’s Higher Education Policy Commission announced the change during an emergency meeting about the school’s financial issues, such as owing the city of Philippi $775,000 in utility debts.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Patrick Deneen redefines conservatism as a revolutionary movement. By Jason Blakely Getty Images Patrick Deneen redefines conservatism as a revolutionary movement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Neporcha Cone Neporcha Cone has been appointed dean of the College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University. Cone has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in science education from the University of South Florida.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Since India announced it will open its doors to foreign universities wishing to set up offshore campuses, higher education institutions have jumped at the chance to establish operations in the world’s most populous country. Australia’s Wollongong and Deakin universities are expected to be the first to begin teaching Indian students at the country’s Gujarat International Finance Tec City, also known as GIFT City.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected 15 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to receive the MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) award. The 15 awarded schools included Bethune-Cookman University; Prairie View A&M University; The University of Texas at El Paso; and University of California, Irvine, among others.

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Educause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Noteworthy events and innovations highlight the development of microlearning into one of the fastest-growing educational trends today.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Higher education institutions in the UK hosting students from China, Malaysia and East Asian countries should be helping them prepare for industry skills gaps back home, a new report has suggested. The British Council’s Preparing students for the jobs of the future in East Asia report examines how the region’s industry skills gaps are developing, and how UK universities can help “guide” their students to subjects where their home countries will eventually need their expertise.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

What to do, and when, if you are applying for both academic and industry positions. By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman Illustration by The Chronicle; istock images What to do, and when, if you are applying for both academic and industry positions.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 2, 2023

The rise in the number of Bhutanese students moving to Australia is a result of pent-up demand following the pandemic, say recruiters working in the region. Australian immigration granted 5,523 student visas to Bhutanese nationals outside of the country in 2022, compared to 344 the previous year. In 2019/20, before the pandemic, 1,447 student visas were granted to Bhutanese people.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

Meet the Success Professionals of the University of Dayton Featured Image at Top of Article flyer-promise-group-2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Former Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr., is suing the school, alleging trademark infringement by using Jerry Falwell Sr.’s likeness without consulting the family, Religion News Service reported. Jerry Falwell Jr. The lawsuit – filed in federal court on behalf of Falwell Jr. and the family trust – claims that the school is misappropriating the name and image of Falwell Sr., conservative Christian evangelist and co-founder of the school.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Base pay, bonuses, and benefits for 195 chief executives at public doctoral universities and systems in 2022. Base pay, bonuses, and benefits for 195 chief executives at public doctoral universities and systems in 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

To address overcrowding amid an enrollment surge, Middlebury College is offering $10,000 to upperclassmen to delay their studies, the Associated Press reported. The small liberal arts school typically has 2,500-2,600 students, but enrollment this fall could be upward of 2,845, a Middlebury spokesperson said. In an announcement Monday, Dr. Smita Ruzicka, vice president for student affairs, and Dr.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Why the controversy over Atlanta's 'Cop City' development should concern academics. By Davarian L. Baldwin and Joshua Clover Why the controversy over Atlanta's "Cop City" development should concern academics.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 2, 2023

Reading Time: 10 minutes It is not a secret that since its release in 2016, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, particularly among younger demographics. With over 3.5 billion downloads worldwide, TikTok is the place where young generations go to look for entertainment, news, tips, and all sorts of information.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

Admitting the Top 10%, for Geographic Diversity Featured Image at Top of Article photo-grid-210324_campus_020.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Zachary Schermele In 2021 there were 64 threats aimed at colleges and universities. Last year there were 353.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

Today on the Academic Minute: Amber R. Reed, assistant professor of international studies at Spelman College, explores why nostalgia may not be telling us the truth about the past.

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EAB

AUGUST 2, 2023

EAB's new insight paper details perceptions from 160+ community college practitioners of student customer service practices and how they impact enrollment and retention. Thanks for your interest! To access this content, please log in or register for a free guest account. Log In Register The post Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners appeared first on EAB.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

Requirements were aimed mostly at for-profit companies colleges hire to run their online programs. Nonprofits that help students attend and complete college feel caught in the crossfire. Nonprofit groups focused on college access and success worry that Education Department guidance expanding the definition of outside companies that are subject to the agency’s oversight could hinder their efforts to support students.

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EAB

AUGUST 2, 2023

This diagnostic is designed to help your institution identify areas where your college is excelling, as well as areas for improvement, within the realm of student customer service. We’ve grouped the assessment by five themes that correspond to the five recommendations made in our Student Customer Service Perceptions Among Community College Practitioners insight paper.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 2, 2023

Generative AI can be an important assistant in promoting excellence in the role of dean, associate dean, department chair or department head. In recent weeks, we have been identifying ways that we can use generative AI to help with engaging students in classes. In particular, we have been motivated by the urgent need to give learners relevant experience with AI that can be shared when applying for a job.

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