Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 19, 2023
White and Asian students also reported more activities and leadership roles in their college apps, but students largely held leadership positions at equal rates.
Higher Ed Data Stories
APRIL 19, 2023
The College Board has finally put new AP data up on its website after a hiatus of a couple of years. I had previously blogged about their decision to take it down from their website, after some attention that removal had received in the national press , and, unfortunately, some amplification by the right-wing elements who believe that differences in scores by ethnicity are driven by innate biological attributes, rather than things like parental attainment, family income, and opportunity, all of
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Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 19, 2023
A University of Iowa Ph.D. candidate worries low compensation will make it harder for the region’s universities to draw talent to graduate programs.
Wonkhe
APRIL 19, 2023
We tend to think of student mental health as something outside of educators' control - but does our system make it worse? Wendy Garnham calls for learning that boosts self-esteem The post Our education system covertly fuels a mental health crisis appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 19, 2023
The Axim Collaborative aims to improve outcomes among disadvantaged students.
Wonkhe
APRIL 19, 2023
Jim Dickinson reviews the higher education ombud's annual report and finds a system that is increasingly ignoring student concerns The post Providers and their regulator aren’t learning from student complaints appeared first on Wonkhe.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
Research has repeatedly found that higher education programs in prisons reduce recidivism. And the higher a degree an incarcerated person earns, the less likely they are to re-offend, down to a 0% recidivism rate for those who have earned a master’s, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Now, Colorado, which has the fourth-highest recidivism rate in the United States , has taken one of the boldest steps of any state to incentivize people in prison to get a credential.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, will be the keynote speaker at Morehouse College’s 139th commencement. Gov. Wes Moore The event will take place 9 a.m. May 21, on the College’s Century Campus, and Moore will also be given an honorary doctorate. Dr. Roderic Ivan Pettigrew, CEO of EnHealth, and the late William “Bill” Russell, NBA All-Star and activist, will also be awarded honorary doctorates.
Campus Technology
APRIL 19, 2023
At its 11th annual conference in 2023, educational company Coursera announced it is adding ChatGPT-powered interactive ed tech tools to its learning platform, including a generative AI coach for students and an AI course-building tool for teachers.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
Students are the lifeblood of higher education. All of the energy that faculty, staff and administrators devote to their universities is directed toward improving the student experience, student outcomes and lifelong student success. Without students, there would be no universities, no IT departments and no technology decisions to be made. Engaged student bodies bring campuses to life and invigorate classroom discussion, whether that’s done in a lecture hall or through a computer screen.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
The Aspen Institute’s This Is Planet Ed initiative has launched its Higher Ed Climate Action, which will aim to accelerate higher education’s progress on climate action, create an overarching framework, and identify policies to scale climate action across the sector. Dr. Kim Hunter Reed “Colleges and universities are anchor institutions that serve as community hubs, prepare the next generation’s workforce, produce vital research, and support students in facing our most pressing challenges,” said
The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2023
Some 75% of agents responding to a recent survey have said they expect to send more students to the UK in 2023, while US and Australia have also been slated to anticipate growth in student numbers. The survey of 1,068 education agents in 70+ countries by INTO University Partnerships suggested that South Asia will be the “key driver for growth”, together with the Middle East & Africa.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
Gena Brodie Robbins Gena Brodie Robbins has been named director of galleries at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. Robbins, who co-founded and directed the Hollingsworth Gallery in Palm Coast, Florida, holds a bachelor’s degree in art education from Valdosta State University in Georgia and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Savannah College of Art & Design.
Campus Sonar
APRIL 19, 2023
Monitoring and listening seem like the same thing, right? It can be hard to understand the difference between these two activities. You’ve probably even used the words interchangeably. We’re here to tell you there are critical differences between them; differences that prove monitoring alone is not enough. Once you start listening, you’ll realize the moments and opportunities you missed when you thought you were listening.
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 19, 2023
A mentoring program being developed at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UB SDM) will support the professional development of dental faculty to help curtail turnover and increase faculty diversity. The Support, Training, Early-/Mid-career Enhancement, and Retention (STEER) program is enlisting senior-level faculty members across varying disciplines to serve as mentors for early-career faculty.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
By Adrienne Lu André Chung for The Chronicle Attendees at the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education conference in Baltimore. We asked four diversity, equity, and inclusion officers what doing their work is like when it's under political attack.
Educause
APRIL 19, 2023
In addition to improving our individual DEI education and practices, it is essential that we begin tackling structural and systemic inequity to make progress toward more inclusive organizations.
Higher Education Inquirer
APRIL 19, 2023
US higher education enrollment has been declining slowly and consistently since 2011. The declines have been small enough for many people outside of higher education to miss this phenomenon. In 2026 and 2027 we expect a more significant drop: a result of declining fertility rates during the 2008-2009 recession. So where does US higher education enrollment go after 2026?
The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2023
Tuari Potiki is using his lived experience to enhance the lives of Indigenous students in Otago and beyond, through the Indigenous student exchange program at the University of Otago. Despite the program being young in age, its impact is palpable, providing its students with authentic, tailored experiences and inspiring other institutions to follow suit.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 19, 2023
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The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2023
India’s National Forensic Sciences University has become the first state institution to launch a campus abroad in the East African country of Uganda. It comes just a month after it was announced that India was drafting regulations for universities on setting up overseas campuses in Africa and Asia. The university has partnered with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to open the branch in Lake Victoria city of Jinja , in response to what it says is high demand fo r forensi
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 19, 2023
Reading Time: 9 minutes Every admission strategy for colleges needs to factor in follow-ups or any type of communication that occurs with prospects after they’ve expressed their interest in a school. A strong follow-up process is a great way to entice your prospects to explore your school, all while learning more about them. Through this type of interaction, you can begin fostering a deeper relationship that transforms prospects into enrolled students.
The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2023
Cambridge University Press has announced a new open access initiative that aims to support authors in low-and middle-income countries. The Cambridge Open Equity Initiative , in which over 100 countries are represented, will help those “who wish to publish their research open access but do not have access to funding”. 50% of Cambridge University Press’ articles were published with open access in 2022 – however, they are working towards majority open access publications by 2025. “
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 19, 2023
Leveling the Playing Field in Texas Featured Image at Top of Article TSUS campus.
HEPI
APRIL 19, 2023
This HEPI Blog was kindly written by Stephanie Smith, Deputy Director of Policy at the Russell Group. Plans to look again at the UK’s Integrated Review – the document setting the tone for our foreign policy and defence priorities – were announced during the short-lived premiership of Liz Truss. Picked up by the current Prime Minister, the refreshed framework for the UK, published in early April 2023, will have implications for universities and the wider Research and Development (R&D) sector
University Business
APRIL 19, 2023
Students are beginning to voice their frustration with the “faceless bureaucracies” of community colleges as they navigate their supposed potential for a viable career prospect. However, support from 4-year institutions and legislation to tackle the nation’s nursing shortage may help reap benefits for the healthcare workforce and students alike.
The Guardian - Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
Higher education adjudicator expresses concern about ‘increasing levels of distress’ among university students University students made a record number of complaints last year to the higher education watchdog in England and Wales, which expressed concern about “increasing levels of distress among students who are struggling to cope”. The Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) received 2,850 complaints in 2022 – its highest ever number and a 3% increase on the previous year – which resulted
University Business
APRIL 19, 2023
There’s an urban legend that Henry Ford, creator of the commercial automobile, said, “If I would have asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” As creatures of habit, a technological leap can be difficult to adjust to. The same can now be said for today’s increasingly data-driven world. Determined to leverage these tools in higher education, the University of North Texas and Reynolds Community College (Va.) are building a culture of faculty and adminis
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 19, 2023
‘Initial Quality’ and Starting Salaries Matt Reed Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00 AM
University Business
APRIL 19, 2023
For this episode of Crosscut Reports, host Sara Bernard talks with reporter Andrew Engelson about how the end of affirmative action affected who goes to college; what the University of Washington has done since the 1998 ban to work toward campus racial diversity; and the implications of UW’s challenges and outcomes for higher education across the country.
Creatrix Campus
APRIL 19, 2023
11 ways University Chatbots are transforming learning and teaching in higher education editor Wed, 04/19/2023 - 04:51 Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users, typically over the internet. They have become increasingly popular in recent years, with businesses and organizations using them to automate customer service, sales, and other interactions.
University Business
APRIL 19, 2023
The announcement was made on Friday, during the inauguration of Timothy Sams as the institution’s sixth president. The campus’s official name will change from “State University of New York College at Old Westbury” to “State University of New York at Old Westbury.” Still, most will refer to the institution as SUNY Old Westbury, as it is known now. Read more from Long Island Business News.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
People around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Publishing his findings today in Politics, Philosophy & Economics, Dr Merten Reglitz, Lecturer in Global Ethics at the University of Birmingham, calls for a standalone human right to internet access – based on it being a practical necessity for a range of socio-econ
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 19, 2023
Georgia System Board OKs Posttenure Review Change Ryan Quinn Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00 AM
University Business
APRIL 19, 2023
A new report criticizes how Hesston College responds to reports of sexual assaults and misconduct. Last fall, students staged a walkout, claiming victims were dropping out of school while their accused attackers were not punished. In response, Hesston College hired an independent research organization, Cozen O’Connor, to review the school’s policies and practices related to “sexual and gender-based harassment and violence” under Title IX and the Clery Act.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 19, 2023
Free College for Native Americans in Minnesota Johanna Alonso Thu, 04/20/2023 - 12:00 AM
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 19, 2023
University of Nebraska President Ted Carter again promised that students will not bear the brunt of the university's budget woes. But he's not yet ready to talk about where tuition goes from here. The legislature's appropriations committee advanced a budget increase of 2.5% for the university system — Carter had asked for 3%, and Gov. Pillen proposed 2%.
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