Wonkhe
MARCH 8, 2023
Paul Gratrick explains how current events are going to impact student outcomes and graduate employability in 2023 The post Four areas of focus for graduate employability right now appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
Digital-first libraries already existed in higher education. But librarians have concerns about adopting them for all disciplines and materials.
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Wonkhe
MARCH 8, 2023
International students are more than a source of export revenue - they bring cultural and educational benefit. Bashir Makhoul worries that students are becoming a political football The post The HE sector must make more of the true value of international students appeared first on Wonkhe.
Deans for Impact
MARCH 8, 2023
In a brightly-lit corner of the library at Rochelle Middle School, aspiring math teacher Angie Saldana smiles encouragingly as she guides her tutee to compare different fractions using “greater than,” “less than,” and “equal to” signs. The low-volume atmosphere and organized displays of books and student artwork around them may convey a typical K-12 setting for after-school tutoring, but for Saldana, this particular environment evokes deeper sentiment: it’s the very school she attended herself a
MindMax
MARCH 8, 2023
“What are you not going to do?” Most good coaches or time management programs encourage business leaders to answer this key question. The reason is simple: every individual and every organization has a finite amount of time and resources to apply to achieve their goals, so prioritization is essential. You simply cannot afford to chase bad opportunities at the expense of better ones.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 8, 2023
Moderately selective colleges also saw enrollment declines among racial minorities the more they relied on the funding model, new research shows.
Wonkhe
MARCH 8, 2023
On university mental health day, Student Minds' Rosie Tressler calls on universities and governments to offer students the support they need The post We need to re-focus our efforts on student wellbeing appeared first on Wonkhe.
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The PIE News
MARCH 8, 2023
The UK public’s concern around overall migration levels “appears far more muted” now than compared with the time before the Brexit referendum, a key report into the country’s migration system has suggested. The Immigration after Brexit: Where are we going? report by UK in a Changing Europe and the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford also highlights a “sustained shift” in positive attitudes towards migration in general.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Image: The fluffiest member of Western New England University’s campus police force, Bear, is a 9-month-old golden retriever who loves belly rubs, ice cubes, treats and comforting students in a crisis. While comfort dogs are not an unusual sight on college campuses, they’re most likely to make an occasional appearance, such as during stressful exam weeks.
The PIE News
MARCH 8, 2023
Canada is considering an inquiry into Chinese interference in elections after pressure from opposition parties and ordinary citizens. It comes after an investigation found that international students from China were threatened and used as pawns in a scheme by the Chinese consulate in Toronto to nominate preferred candidates for Canada’s parliament in 2019.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
Testing and research giant ETS, is offering a number of scholarships for underrepresented students who demonstrate academic excellence. The scholarships – administered by the organization's Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) – include the ETS Presidential Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the ETS-Trenton Central High School (TCHS) Scholarship; the ETS Cares Scholarships; the Lenora M.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Applying a growth mind-set–by–design approach encourages students to leave the classroom with a sense of agency, writes JT Torres. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: faculty teachinglearning Section: Teaching and Learning Editorial Tags: Career Advice Teaching Today Show on Jobs site: Image Source: David Schaffer/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) have made a pledge for educational equity, and institutional and organizational partnerships will help make that pledge a reality. The seven community colleges in the CCC system currently have a 30% completion rate for Black students and 33% completion rate for Latinx students. But CCC has committed to reaching a 55% completion rate for all by fiscal year 2032.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Image: Up until February, a student walking into one of Northwestern University’s four dining halls would likely see a small sign beside each dish denoting its ingredients and calorie counts: 270 for a serving of baked ziti or 100 for low-fat vanilla yogurt. But midway through the semester, the university’s dining services removed those signs, though calorie and nutritional information for food served in the dining halls can still be found online and ingredient lists are still availa
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
How a British baking show is (and isn’t) a reasonable metaphor for the academic hiring market. By Karin Sconzert Getty Images How a British baking show is (and isn’t) a reasonable metaphor for the academic hiring market.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Not a day goes by that I don’t read something that shocks me, annoys me, frustrates me, rouses me, or inspires me. I may read fewer novels than when I was younger, but I read much more non-fiction: a seemingly unending torrent of books and articles, editorials, essays, social commentary, blog postings, tweets, and other long and short-form texts.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara will become vice president for academic affairs, provost, and dean of the college at Teachers College, Columbia University, effective Jul. 5. Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara O’Meara is currently professor of higher education, a distinguished scholar teacher, and special assistant to the provost for strategic initiative at University of Maryland (UMD).
Kortext University Leaders' Blog
MARCH 8, 2023
International Women’s Day (IWD) is annually on March 8 th around the world to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for gender equality which is still very present in this day and age. The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity – to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough.
The PIE News
MARCH 8, 2023
Indian agents have called on Australian universities to reverse a decision to suspend recruitment from regions of North India, saying the move borders on discrimination. Around 12 universities have now temporarily stopped recruiting students from the states of Punjab and Haryana, according to Ravi Lochan Singh, president of the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Image: Addressing students’ mental health remains a top concern for higher education professionals. A survey from virtual health services provider TimelyMD found 50 percent of college students identified their mental health struggles as their top stressor for 2023, and 71 percent of students surveyed indicated they struggle with issues such as stress, anxiety and depression.
The PIE News
MARCH 8, 2023
A new fintech company plans to provide up to $30 million in loans to help African students access higher education abroad. 8B Education Investments has collaborated with US-based Nelnet bank in a “first-of-its-kind” partnership to get more African students into North American institutions. Although Sub-Saharan Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of people under the age of 30, African students made up approximately 4% of international students in the US in 2021/22.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
A bill proposed in the Missouri legislature may prohibit Missouri public colleges and universities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements when hiring, the News Tribune reported. Rep. Doug Richey HB 1196 – presented by State Rep. Doug Richey, – defines "discriminatory ideology" in state statute; bans public higher ed institutions from requiring applicants, employees, students, or contractors from endorsing it; and stops schools from requiring DEI statements.
The PIE News
MARCH 8, 2023
The number of international students enrolling at universities in Russia is increasing despite negative publicity emanating from the country’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Russian State Universities organisation Racus. The number of those enrolling grew by 9.8% at the height of invasion in 2022 for example, according to an official from the study in Russia organisation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
Hope Chicago is launching a program to support the parents/guardians of Hope Scholars through postsecondary education pathways, thereby reducing economic and social inequity. The Parent Scholar Program includes debt-free higher education options for more than 4,000 Chicago students and their parents. Parents/guardians will get the chance to complete college degrees, build work skills, or pursue a new career.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
By Nell Gluckman Katrina Majkut Concerned about possible violations of Idaho’s restrictive abortion law, Lewis-Clark State College removed three artists’ works from an exhibit on the campus. Lewis-Clark State College pointed to a new rule that makes it illegal to “promote” abortion with public funds. The artists say their work was not advocacy, but meant to inform and prompt discussion.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
Joelle Lester Joelle Lester has been named executive director of the Public Health Law Center at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lester earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and women’s studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School.
College Viability
MARCH 8, 2023
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a valuable resource for parents, students, and educators who want to gather data and statistics about colleges and universities in the United States. Here are.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Joy Bodin , interim president of Hennepin Technical College, in Minnesota, has been named to the job on a permanent basis. Jeffrey R. Breese , provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Mount Union, in Ohio, has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Gwynedd Mercy University, in Pennsylvania. Peter Hopsicker , associate dean for academic affairs at Pennsylvania State University’s Altoona campus, has been promoted to vice chancellor for a
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
Higher education IT teams that are stretched thin due to understaffing or additional remote learning responsibilities may be able to ease their workloads by outsourcing some aspects of faculty and staff device management. Indiana University, for instance, which has multiple campuses in the state, established standard configurations that Dell Technologies applies to new employee computers before they’re shipped to the school.
Liaison International
MARCH 8, 2023
~ As told by Northland Pioneer College ~ Our time spent on February 14th – 17th was well worth it! Our experience began on the 14th as we traveled three hours to the airport to catch our flight, and it ended on the 17th as we flew from Seattle to Phoenix and made the three-hour drive back home. The 15th and 16th, the experience: LIAISON days, were what made the long trip worth our time.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
A racial discrimination lawsuit filed by about a dozen former University of Iowa football players has been settled for $4.175 million, the Associated Press reported. The players, who are Black, alleged the use of racial slurs as well as being required to abandon hairstyles and other aspects of their culture to fit in with what the lawsuit called the “Iowa Way” under Coach Kirk Ferentz.
Campus Technology
MARCH 8, 2023
Online graphic design company Canva has expanded its offerings to include higher education with the launch of Canva for Campus. The new paid subscription for colleges and universities is designed to give everyone on campus, from administrators to teachers, staff, and students, the ability to use its design tools and collaborate on projects, assignments, and more.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
The union that says it includes nearly 2,500 Temple University faculty members, professional librarians and academic professionals is still discussing whether to hold a no-confidence vote in Temple’s “central administration.” The Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP) is separate from the currently striking graduate student workers’ union but likewise affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2023
The kids are not all right. By Mary Gaitskill The kids are not all right.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Nick Swayne is again the president of North Idaho College. The board, which placed him on administrative leave without cause in December, on Monday acted on the orders of State Judge Cynthia Meyer. In her ruling, Meyer said, “The board’s majority has wrongfully locked its captain in the brig while steering NIC toward an iceberg. The board’s decision to keep him on leave without cause is hostile and arbitrary.
Campus Technology
MARCH 8, 2023
Visualization technology company Planar has introduced an EduCare program for K–12 and higher education customers to address budget-conscious needs for training and technical support, according to a release.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, rejected the work of an artist asked to contribute to an exhibition at the college because the work involved discussion of abortions, The Post Register reported. Lydia Nobel, a New York artist, told the news outlet she was surprised to learn her piece, “As I Sit Waiting,” a series of four interviews—three on video and one on audio—with women discussing reproductive health care, including abortions, would not be included in the
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