Fall 2023 enrollment trends in 5 charts
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
We’re breaking down some of the biggest developments this term, based on initial figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
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Is resilience really what we want for students?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Should higher education be trying to cultivate tough, resilient students? Jon Rowlands makes the case for developing courage instead The post Is resilience really what we want for students? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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President Speaks: Colleges need an overhaul to meet the future head on
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Higher education faces an existential threat from forces like rapidly changing technology and generational shifts, one university leader argues.
Can the Secretary of State tell UKRI what to do?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In the wake of Michelle Donelan's letter, David Kernohan analyses the legislation that governs the way ministers and UKRI get along The post Can the Secretary of State tell UKRI what to do? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Students tend to withhold low SAT scores from test-optional colleges, study finds
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The research indicates students take colleges’ word that they will not be penalized for opting out, a new working paper said.
The state of student recruitment in 2023
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The chief executive of the Institute of Student Employers shares the findings of this year's survey of student recruiters The post The state of student recruitment in 2023 appeared first on Wonkhe.
Notre Dame of Maryland University to acquire graduate health college
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Roman Catholic institution will take over the Maryland University of Integrative Health early next year.
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Panel Explores a Diverse Workforce at HACU Conference
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
CHICAGO-- The journey to diversify the workforce can be long and arduous, but should be one of the nation’s top priorities, said a group of corporate executives who appeared on a panel at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) annual conference. “When we talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and a diverse workforce, always be centered on your why,” said Olivia Jefferson, vice president of philanthropic programs at UnitedHealthcare, who said that for
AI is “expected” in edtech products – investors
The PIE News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The use of AI in edtech products and services is now an expectation, rather than bonus, for venture capitalists looking to invest in new companies, according to funders. Speaking at a virtual conference organised by Edtech Insiders , representatives from private equity firms discussed how the emergence of AI and sophisticated language learning models like ChatGPT has impacted the current edtech landscape.
Does the government have any legal basis for asserting a duty of care to students in higher education under Common Law?
HEPI
OCTOBER 30, 2023
T his HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Robert Abrahart, Lead Campaigner at ForThe100, and Balwant Kaur, Independent Suicide Prevention Researcher. ForThe100 is a national group campaigning for higher education students to be owed a minimum standard of legal protection enshrined in a statutory duty of care. The group wants a clear and transparent legal requirement for institutions to act reasonably and responsibly, so that students are not harmed by things institutions do (acts) and/or things
ICEF introduces new agent code of conduct
The PIE News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
ICEF has introduced a new code of conduct and additional vetting for its education agents, in a move it says will accelerate the self-regulation of the industry. All agents with ICEF Agency Status are now required to endorse and comply with a fresh set of best practices, which ICEF said provides a “simple and clear standard” for professional conduct in the sector.
How to Fix the Awkward Administrator-to-Professor Transition
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
It is time to shift how higher ed talks about, pays, and makes use of presidents, provosts, and deans who return to the faculty. By Lisa Jasinski It is time to shift how higher ed talks about, pays, and makes use of presidents, provosts, and deans who return to the faculty.
States Lead the Way with Evidence-Based Models that Support Student Success
IHEP
OCTOBER 30, 2023
By Elenaor Eckerson Peters Last week, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. The webinar , “State Lessons for Implementing Evidence-Based Postsecondary Success Programs,” explored two recent case studies about data and evidence-based programs that are helping more students complete college.
Higher Education Website Organization: Start with the Big Three Questions
Caylor Solutions
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What’s the best approach to higher ed website organization? Start by asking yourself the Big Three questions. Let your answers lead the way. The post Higher Education Website Organization: Start with the Big Three Questions appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Council of Graduate Schools Releases New Report on Graduate Applications and Enrollment
Higher Education Today
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Title: Graduate Enrollment and Degrees 2012-2022 Author: Brian D. McKenzie, Enyu Zhou, and Alessandro Regio Source: Council of Graduate Schools The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) produces an annual report on graduate enrollment and degrees drawing from its yearly survey of the same name, which is co-sponsored by Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).
Bereaved parents say review into student suicides in England is ‘slap in the face’
The Guardian - Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Parents say government’s planned review has too short a timeframe and will not be sufficiently rigorous Bereaved parents whose children have killed themselves while at university have criticised the government’s planned review of student suicides in England, describing it as “a slap in the face” for families. The higher education minister, Robert Halfon, announced the national review earlier this year amid mounting concern over student mental health and a series of suicides that attracted widesp
Understanding an Institution’s Return on Investment: Measuring the Price-to-Earnings Premium
Higher Education Today
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Title: 2023 Price-to-Earnings Premium for Four-Year Colleges Author: Emily Rounds Source: Third Way Measuring an institution’s return on investment (ROI) remains a key factor in the college selection and enrollment process and provides valuable information for policymakers and higher education administrators. A new report from the Third Way provides one metric for understanding returns on.
University of Tennessee System Adopts Oracle Student
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The University of Tennessee (UT) System has extended its use of Oracle's Cloud applications by adopting the Oracle Student student information system (SIS) across its five campuses to help students manage their education journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond.
Education Department Outlines Strategies for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Higher Education Today
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Title: Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Under Secretary The U.S. Department of Education las month released a report that spotlights promising, evidence-based approaches that institutions can adopt to achieve the objective of increasing socioeconomic and racial diversity in colleges and universities while staying.
CFAC, students hold protest at president’s address - Vivian Richey and Allison Shelton, Columbia Chronicle
Economics and Change in Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Hundreds of students led by the head of the Columbia Faculty union confronted Columbia President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim on Saturday, Oct. 21, demanding that he step down amid growing concerns over measures the college is taking to close a $20 million deficit, including increasing class sizes. The students, along with Diana Vallera, president of the Columbia College Faculty Union, which is currently in contract negotiations with the college, took over a president’s brunch at the Student Center that
Education Department withholds $7.2M payment to loan servicer Mohela over errors
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Missouri-based contractor failed to send bill notices to 2.5 million borrowers on time, the Biden administration says.
HIGHER ED’S BIG TEST - Rob Smith, Seattle Magazine
Economics and Change in Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce and her colleagues are still trying to digest recent Supreme Court rulings that shook the foundation of higher education. In a matter of days, the High Court banned the use of affirmative action during the college admissions process and struck down President Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan. It represented the latest blow to institutions struggling with enrollment and funding shortfalls that have led, in some cases, to steep budget cuts and
U.S Department of Education Announces Withholding of Payment to Student Loan Servicer
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced that it will withhold $7.2 million in payment to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority or MOHELA for the month of October. ED officials alleged that MOHELA failed to meet its basic obligation by failing to send billing statements on time to 2.5 million borrowers – some within only seven days of their payment date - and over 800,000 borrowers being delinquent on their loans as a result.
4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered
EAB
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Blogs 4 Key Questions About the Advancement Landscape, Answered A Q&A with Advancement Expert, Jenny Jones By Dakota Anderson At EAB, innovation and expertise are at the core of our mission to empower institutions with the tools they need to succeed. Today, we are excited to introduce Jenny Jones, the newest addition to the Advancement Marketing Services (AMS) team.
Colleges Are Struggling to Respond to Antisemitism. Now the Feds Are Stepping In.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
By Charlotte Matherly As hate speech escalates on campuses, the Biden administration moves to combat it.
Danish minister calls for international student u-turn amid labour shortages
The PIE News
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Denmark’s higher education minister has called for more university spaces to be opened up to international students, two years after the country capped student numbers on English-language courses. The u-turn comes as Denmark faces labour shortages that are costing the country billions, according to the Danish Chamber of Commerce. In 2021, Denmark’s Social Democrats and several other parties entered into an agreement to reduce the number of courses offered in English at higher education institu
How a Heated Q&A on Israel and Hamas Led to a Department Chair’s Resignation
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
By Emma Pettit The dean asked that no events be scheduled without prior approval from the college, a request the chair called a "transparent" attempt to "quash discussion if it might lead to criticism.
Cornell Jewish center under guard after online threats to students
The Guardian - Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Campus police sent to university center after series of antisemitic comments were posted to online message board Israel and Hamas at war – live updates A Jewish student center at Cornell University is under guard after several online threats were made against students, as the White House warns of a rise in antisemitic hate across the nation. On Sunday, campus police at the university’s location in Ithaca were sent to guard Cornell’s Center for Jewish Living after a series of antisemitic comments
Cornell Jewish Community and Center Targeted with Antisemitic "Threats of Violence" Online
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Cornell University’s Center for Jewish Living was targeted with antisemitic "threats of violence" online this past weekend, prompting the school to notify campus police and the FBI, NBC News reported. WENY News “Earlier today, a series of horrendous, antisemitic messages threatening violence to our Jewish community and specifically naming 104 West — the home of the Center for Jewish Living — was posted on a website unaffiliated with Cornell,” Cornell President Dr.
Amid Rising Campus Tensions, White House Rolls Out Measures to Counter Antisemitism
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 30, 2023
On Monday, the Biden administration announced several measures in response to an increase in antisemitic incidents reported at educational institutions following the attacks in Israel by Hamas earlier this month. Both the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are collaborating with local and state law enforcement agencies to monitor hate-related threats and provide cybersecurity expertise, a White House representative stated during an afternoon press brief
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