Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
At least 90 of those institutions aren’t requiring the SAT or ACT through fall 2024, according to FairTest, a group advocating for limited use of assessments.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
A lengthy economic downturn is forecast. Chris Rea looks into what this would mean for students entering the labour market. The post What would a recession mean for graduate employment? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
College closures are most likely to affect for-profit college attendees, according to an analysis of 140,000-plus students.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Tania Struetzel and Colum MacKey explain how a partnership empowered students to lead in community wellbeing. The post How a pandemic response became best practice for student retention. appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
An expanded partnership aims to make participation in the One Million Degrees program automatic for 3,000 students within four years.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Ahead of the Autumn Statement Graeme Atherton surveys the state of the levelling up agenda. The post The cost of living crisis meets levelling up appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The Kellogg School of Management is waiving the GMAT requirement for laid-off IT workers.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Criticisms against Penn State’s moves regarding racial justice are amassing, Spotlight PA reported. In recent months, Penn State officials decided to cancel its plans for a Center for Racial Justice and not to initially cancel a Oct. 24 event involving far-right activists. More than 400 professors and lecturers questioned new President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi’s commitment to racial justice in a letter.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
For decades, Black colleges have been portrayed as deficient. What changed? By Oyin Adedoyin. Illustration by The Chronicle. Advocates say the Black Lives Matter movement, proud and famous alumni, and a sustained public-relations campaign have resulted in an uptick in positive headlines, donations, and enrollment. But they wonder if it’s enough, and how long it will last.
Coursera blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
By Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer at Coursera. Today, we’re pleased to announce the Technology Consultant Professional Certificate from SAP, a new Coursera industry partner. This certificate prepares learners of all backgrounds for an entry-level SAP technology consultant role – no college degree or prior experience required. Businesses rely on technology consultants to advise and manage the implementation of new computer network systems, as well as provide guidance when training staff
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Image: Four bargaining units representing 48,000 graduate teaching and research assistants, readers, tutors, postdoctoral scholars, and academic researchers across all 10 University of California campuses and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory went on indefinite strike Monday—accusing the university of unfair labor practice violations and of generally negotiating new contracts with them in bad faith.
University Business
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
What are the top 10 most regretted college majors? What may just as noteworthy as what’s on that list is that nearly half of all current job seekers regret their choice of college major, a new ZipRecruiter survey says. The survey asked graduates whether they would choose the same major if they could do college all over again. The happiest respondents earned their degrees in computer and information sciences, and criminology.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Image: A new report finds that the closure of a college or university has a devastating effect on the educational attainment of the students enrolled at the time. The study, produced by the National Student Clearinghouse and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, followed 143,215 students who were enrolled in 467 institutions that closed between July 1, 2004, and June 30, 2020.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has launched a digital toolkit to help higher education governing boards proactively oversee equitable student success. Henry Stoever The toolkit includes leadership principles, a guide to board responsibilities, a planning playbook, among other resources, and pays special attention to issues of equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
For years we have been discussing well-documented concerns about the mental health of college students. The Center for Collegiate Mental Health reported a 30 to 40 percent increase in students utilizing services from 2009 to 2015, even as enrollment only went up slightly (5 percent). In 2019, nearly 90 percent of college counseling center directors reported increases in students seeking services.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Dr. Alex Red Corn Recently at our Indigenous Peoples Day gathering at Kansas State University, Chief Ben Barnes of the Shawnee spoke from the heart about matters related to Shawnee histories and their ongoing presence as a Native nation. He emphasized a word which he believes speaks to the systemic issues and status quos which we must continually confront: Pernicious.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Blog: Leadership in Higher Education I was at a family wedding a couple of weeks ago, and my nieces and nephews observed that I never give them advice about their lives and careers. I was surprised by this, but as I thought about it, I realized it was true. I am generally very reluctant to give people advice, even when they seek it. Life and leadership are all about context.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Dr. Brady DeSanti Recent data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that while life expectancy in the U.S. declined nearly a year from 2020 to 2021, non-Hispanic American Indian-Alaskan Native people (AIAN) experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy, declining 6.6 years from 2019 to 2021. According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, as of 2021, Native Americans’ life expectancy of 65.2 years was equal to the life expectancy of the total U.S. popu
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Many established scholars see their careers flounder because they fail to stay up-to-date and do not work hard to find productive new uses of their time, warns Michael S. Weisbach. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: faculty Editorial Tags: Career Advice Show on Jobs site: Image Source: ChrisGorgio/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?
The Change Leader, Inc.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Changing Higher Ed Podcast 129 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Chris Kuberski: Is Culture the Secret Sauce for Higher Ed Performance? In this episode of Changing Higher Ed podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton, a leading expert on transformational change management in higher education, and Chris Kuberski, president of Highland Community College in Freeport, […].
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Image: The University of Virginia campus is mourning the loss of three students shot and killed Sunday night, reportedly by a classmate, who also injured two other students. The alleged assailant, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 22, was arrested following an hours-long search and has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder. Officials said Monday that those charges could be amended, depending on the results of the investigation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
By Carolyn Kuimelis and Grace Mayer. Brittany Murray, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Getty Images Union workers at UCLA were among the thousands demanding better pay and benefits. Teaching assistants, researchers, and postdocs are calling for increased pay and better benefits.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, dean of the University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Education, has been named the winner of the University Council for Educational Administration's (UCEA) 2022 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig The award – named after diversity and equity advocate Linda C. Tillman – recognizes and commends Vasquez Heilig’s work towards equity in education.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Students’ experiences in higher education goes far beyond the curriculum in their programs. Beyond the classroom walls there are extra-curricular and social activities and numerous other opportunities to gain unique skills and experiences. One such opportunity is for students to become involved in research. This could be in the form of a paid research assistantship (RA), volunteering in a research lab, or by completing an independent project (out of general interest or as a thesis requirement).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Stephanie Oberhausen Stephanie Oberhausen has been named associate vice chancellor and chief development officer for Vanderbilt University. She served as assistant vice chancellor for leadership philanthropy and engagement. Oberhausen holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Vanderbilt University and an MBA and a master’s degree in arts administration from the University of Cincinnati.
University Business
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Female students have put themselves on the plus side of at least one gender gap in K-12 and higher education, new research shows. “In every U.S. state, young women are more likely than their male counterparts to have a bachelor’s degree,” write Richard V. Reeves, the economic studies director, and Ember Smith, a research analyst specializing in children and families, at Brookings, the nonprofit public policy organization.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
No nation has a more successful record of promoting talent to serve state and society. By William C. Kirby. Illustration by The Chronicle, photo from Getty Images. No nation has a more successful record of promoting talent to serve state and society.
ACRLog
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how well my MS/LIS degree and its related experiences prepared me for my job now as a Research and Instructional Services Librarian. It’s important to note that I worked in my undergraduate library for three years while receiving my bachelors. I also worked in my hometown public library for a year before heading off to graduate school.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The steady rise in the number of students opting to study abroad has occurred as the world becomes more interconnected. Popular study abroad destinations have always been in competition to attract and retain the best global talent. Changes to the global economy, labour market and international student populations around the world have led to increased competitiveness in the international education sector, especially in English-speaking countries, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Ca
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows. University of Virginia officials had received a report about the alleged gunman who is suspected of killing three students.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Can digital English testing – adopted by a significant number of universities during the pandemic – continue to support the UK higher education sector? This was the main question at a recent roundtable hosted by The PIE and Duolingo in London. When the pandemic forced the closure of physical testing centres across the globe due to health and safety concerns, students who needed to take a standardised English language test to study in the UK needed an online option.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Students’ experiences in higher education goes far beyond the curriculum in their programs. Beyond the classroom walls there are extra-curricular and social activities and numerous other opportunities to gain unique skills and experiences. One such opportunity is for students to become involved in research. This could be in the form of a paid research assistantship (RA), volunteering in a research lab, or by completing an independent project (out of general interest or as a thesis requirement).
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
The American International Recruitment Council has issued a set of standards seeking to “guide higher education institutions in developing and managing all aspects of international student enrolment” The International Enrollment Management standards comprise five major international enrolment management areas: Mission and Goals; Institutional Effectiveness; Marketing and Recruitment; Admissions and Enrolment; and Student Wellbeing and Services. “These IEM Standards should be
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Blog: Learning Innovation When McKinsey Comes to Town: The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm by Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe. Published in October 2022. For higher ed people, a book about McKinsey is not one that we read for general knowledge. We read about McKinsey for research. Consulting firms like McKinsey are part of the fabric of how university strategies are constructed.
The Guardian - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
University and College Union expresses concern at what it says appear to be intimidatory tactics The University and College Union has condemned University College London’s use of agency workers to cover gaps left by security guards striking for better pay. The UCU, which represents academics and support staff, has written to UCL’s provost and president, Dr Michael Spence, expressing concern at what it says appear to be intimidatory and strike-breaking tactics.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Brown University will use all union labor on all construction projects over $25 million for the next five years as part of an agreement with Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Building Futures, a local apprenticeship program, the university announced Monday. “As Brown continues to invest in spaces for cutting-edge research, dynamic residential life and innovative teaching and learning, we rely on our longstanding partnerships with the talented tradespeople of Provide
HEPI
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Midlands Innovation is a strategic research partnership of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands. Funding was awarded by Research England in 2020 for ‘TALENT’ – a transformation programme to advance status and opportunity for technical skills, roles and careers. The TALENT Commission report was published in 2022. HEPI is running a series of blogs with Midlands Innovation championing the role of technicians in higher education and research.
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