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Universities may be a priority for reform but they are not a priority for investment

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Rachel Wolf argues the tuition fee rise doesn't signal Labour's confidence in universities - they must show value to communities and working people The tuition fee rise shouldn't be seen as vote of confidence in universities, argues Rachel Wolf.

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Creating Active Virtual Learning Communities in Asynchronous Online College Courses: Why it Matters and Ideas to Try 

Faculty Focus

As the number of universities offering fully online-only courses increases, a new set of challenges arises for students and professors. The ability to create professional learning communities (PLCs) amongst peers and professors in their fields has become a challenge for online-only students. Factors such as technological isolation caused by geographical distance and stakeholder digital fluency may hinder the ability of students to receive the full spectrum of support that in-person PLCs provide

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Foundation year cuts need a rethink

Wonkhe

The government's plan to cut funding for classroom-based foundation years will have an impact on access to our most selective universities.

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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CANCUN—What started off in 2014 as a simple idea, has blossomed into a major convening, drawing more than 700 educators from K-12 school districts and colleges and universities together to strategize and share best practices on how to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing urban schools around the globe. Dr. Chance W. Lewis The International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) has become the sought-after space where ideas are shared, and collaborations are formed.

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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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Creating Active Virtual Learning Communities in Asynchronous Online College Courses: Why it Matters and Ideas to Try 

Faculty Focus

As the number of universities offering fully online-only courses increases, a new set of challenges arises for students and professors. The ability to create professional learning communities (PLCs) amongst peers and professors in their fields has become a challenge for online-only students. Factors such as technological isolation caused by geographical distance and stakeholder digital fluency may hinder the ability of students to receive the full spectrum of support that in-person PLCs provide

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Sacramento State Creates Native American College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State has announced the creation of the Sacramento State Native American College —a new university initiative aimed at advancing Native-based education and creating pathways for academic and professional service. The announcement was made last week during Native American Heritage Month at the state California state Capitol during California Indian Culture Education Day celebrations.

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Addressing financial challenges in the HE sector: Mills and Reeve reflects on an October roundtable with university leaders

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Matthew Howling , Principal Associate at Mills & Reeve LLP; Poppy Short , Partner at Mills & Reeve and Richard Sykes , Partner at Mills & Reeve. There was not one dropout from the 25-strong esteemed group of university and sector group leaders who attended our joint dinner with HEPI on 10 October 2024 at the Royal Society in London.

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It’s Hague v Mandelson for the Oxford chancellorship – but do students care?

The Guardian - Higher Education

While Peter Mandelson and William Hague are thought to be the front runners for the 800-year-old post, students are concerned with more mundane lifestyle issues After Donald Trump’s victory, concern has been expressed in liberal circles that democracy is under existential threat. But next week that ancient Greek ideal of people power has the opportunity to reestablish its credentials in the more rarefied setting of the University of Oxford, where a new chancellor will be elected.

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2024 TOP-bottom report: Virginia private, regional colleges

College Viability

Here is the link to the 2024 TOP-bottom report for private, regional colleges in Virginia.

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The Sooner, The Better: Building Financial Literacy Among Black Students (and Communities)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

HAIRSTON: Growing up in a home that included my mother and one brother, I learned many life lessons. Watching my mother continuously work two and sometimes three jobs was normal life for me. It wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized that from all of the life lessons learned in our low income household, financial literacy was not one of them.