Higher Ed Dive

JULY 31, 2023

Explore how Gradescope uses AI to help educators transform grading into learning.

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Wonkhe

JULY 31, 2023

Jim Dickinson is on the other side of the earth at an edtech conference - but suddenly feels good about education again. Why? The post Does it matter if technology makes us feel good about learning? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 31, 2023

The plan would increase the maximum Pell Grant by $250 and give the Education Department funding to support borrowers entering repayment.

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Wonkhe

JULY 31, 2023

After #MeToo, Anna Bull lays out the next steps for reporting and disciplinary processes to handle gender-based violence and harassment The post Higher Education after #MeToo appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 31, 2023

More than a dozen survivors and their family members are suing the university and its trustees for the release of 6,000 documents.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

What to consider in drafting your own course policy on students’ use of tools like ChatGPT. By Kevin Gannon What to consider in drafting your own course guidelines on students’ use of tools like ChatGPT.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 31, 2023

Mark Welsh III stepped in to lead the university upon the sudden departure of former president Katherine Banks just days ago.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

A spokesman for UH said the data of about 28,000 current and former employees and students was compromised in June, 2023. The criminal entity — which UH said had a confirmed history of posting stolen information when an agreement was not reached — put officials on notice. College officials said they made the difficult decision to prevent sensitive information of tens of thousands from being dumped on the internet.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Philander Smith College will be transforming into a university, the school announced Aug. 1. As a university, the Little Rock liberal arts school will look to expand academic offerings and research opportunities. The transition signals Philander Smith’s “continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and meeting the evolving needs of its students and the community,” according to college officials.

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Terminalfour

JULY 31, 2023

10 examples of universities captivating students through innovative YouTube content Is there still room for innovation on YouTube? Discover how some universities are finding new ways to engage audiences with interactive virtual tours, captivating educational content, alumni successes, and more.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Tuba Özkan-Haller Tuba Özkan-Haller has been named dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Özkan-Haller holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey, and master’s and doctorate degrees in civil engineering from the University of Delaware.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 31, 2023

Wesleyan University was the first elite college to end legacy admissions after the affirmative action ban. President Michael Roth explains why he made the jump and whether others will follow. When Michael Roth announced two weeks ago that Wesleyan University was doing away with legacy admissions preferences, he braced himself for a bombardment of criticism from alumni.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

The University of Louisville and Simmons College of Kentucky are partnering on a project to investigate the relationship between the characteristics of a neighborhood and the health of its residents. Dr. Nancy Seay The effort entails an 18-month study – funded by a $500,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – to identify features neighborhoods should have to promote resident health.

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The PIE News

JULY 31, 2023

A member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria has recently proposed a bill to the federal government to address the underlying factors that drive young Nigerian professionals en masse to study or seek better opportunities abroad. Philip Agbese introduced the bill titled The Need to Declare Emigration of Young Nigerians Abroad a.k.a ‘Japa’ Syndrome a National Emergency in a bid to tackle brain drain and the loss of manpower.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Robeson Community College (RCC) in Lumberton, N.C., has partnered with higher ed virtual health company TimelyCare to offer students and employees free access to mental health support and medical care, starting this fall, The Robesonian reported. Curriculum and continuing education students whose classes meet on a regular basis throughout the semester and both full-time and part-time employees will be eligible.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 31, 2023

Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest historically Black college fraternity in the country, is moving a planned 2025 convention out of Florida because of the “harmful, racist and insensitive” policies of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Associated Press reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

A report released by the Harvard University Graduate School of Education (GSE) highlights elements of the college admission culture that could be contributing to the stunting of the ethical growth of students. The report, titled Turning the Tide, falls under the umbrella of Harvard GSE’s Making Caring Common Project and includes recommendations on how to promote greater ethical engagement among aspiring students, reduce excessive achievement pressure, and level the playing field for students fro

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

By Emma Pettit Nathan Howard, AP David Grusch stands after delivering his explosive testimony to lawmakers last week. A former intelligence officer told Congress the U.S. government is hiding evidence of alien life. Prove it, academics say.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

An Eastern Nazarene College dorm will provide emergency shelter for up to 58 families facing homelessness, including newly-arrived migrants, The Boston Herald reported. And a second “welcome center” in Quincy, Massachusetts – in the Cove Fine Arts Center on Eastern Nazarene's campus – will be a place to access state shelter and services, the Healey administration said.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 31, 2023

Alderson Broaddus University faced a vote from a state oversight board that could have prompted its closure. Then the governor stepped in, though without a clear plan. With a state board vote to decide its fate scheduled for Friday morning, Alderson Broaddus University faced a likely closure. But on Thursday afternoon, the Baptist university in West Virginia got a reprieve when the governor stepped in.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

McLean Fahnestock McLean Fahnestock has been appointed chair of the department of art and design at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Fahnestock holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach.

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The PIE News

JULY 31, 2023

A phrase floating around for some time has suggested that 90% of international students in the US enrol at just 10% of the country’s institutions. Is this actually the case? According to the National Center for Education Statistics , the number of Postsecondary Title IV schools totalled almost 6,000 schools in 2021. Of these schools, 2,877 were invited to partake in the Open Doors survey in 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $4.6 million grant renewal to support cybersecurity workforce development programs. Dr. Yuliang Zheng The Scholarship for Service grant renewal – from the National Science Foundation (NSF) – seeks to help fill the growing need for a national cybersecurity workforce prepared to deal with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 31, 2023

Professors Craft Courses on ChatGPT With ChatGPT Featured Image at Top of Article TeachingChatGPT_illo copy_0.jpg Lauren.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

The humanities matter when we make them matter. By Elisa Tamarkin Wikimedia Commons The humanities matter when we make them matter.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 31, 2023

UNC Board Changes Admissions, Hiring Policies on Race Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1271618214.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Student success organization Catalyze has opened grant applications for the third round of its Catalyze Challenge. Dr. Michelle Cheang This round seeks to support learners ages 11-22 by funding efforts focused on career exploration for young adolescents and activating employer partnerships. “Successful career-connected learning should help young people cultivate their unique career identities and bring employers into the conversation through innovative cross-sector partnerships,” said Dr.

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AACC

JULY 31, 2023

Season 7, Episode 8 Grow with Google at Dallas College This episode is about the Grow with Google program at Dallas College. Our guest is Greg Morris, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Services at Dallas College. The post Community College Voice Podcast, Season 7, Episode 8 first appeared on AACC.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Maureen McGuinness Maureen McGuinness has been appointed Title IX coordinator for the University of North Texas System. McGuinness holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, and master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education from the University of North Texas.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

How self-serve stores are changing the game Have you ever used the self-checkout lane at the grocery store, or ordered something from a self-serve touch screen or kiosk? A 2020 study by USA Technologies found that 56% of consumers prefer to use self-checkout kiosks or vending machines to purchase goods and services, compared to just 44% who would rather interact with a human cashier.

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The PIE News

JULY 31, 2023

The student housing market has experienced significant growth and transformation, becoming a pivotal sector in the real estate industry. The increasing number of international students, along with the rising demand for high-quality accommodations, has contributed significantly to this trend. However, this growth is accompanied by unique challenges, including the need to meet evolving student preferences, tackle fluctuating demand, and update amenities and services to meet the ever-evolving expec

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EAB

JULY 31, 2023

Blogs Prospects are tired of your advertisements. Organic social media can change that. Tips to guide your professional and adult education unit through developing social media content for today's market Digital marketing, despite its potential to reach more customers than any other type of marketing, is seen by most consumers as distracting, intrusive, and inauthentic.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

The bottom line on college tuition is that there is no bottom line. At most four-year institutions, admitted students are quoted all sorts of different prices. Often masquerading as “merit aid” or “scholarships,” the discounts are aimed at persuading students to attend, much like online retailers dangle coupons to persuade you to purchase the items in your shopping cart.

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WENR

JULY 31, 2023

What will the future of Chinese international student mobility to the U.S. look like? Developments in China may hold the clue. The post Still No. 1. But for How Long? The Future of Chinese International Student Mobility to the U.S. appeared first on WENR.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

The rate of international F-1 student visa denials has increased worldwide in the past eight years, save a few European countries, Brazil, Australia and China. But no continent comes close to the rate of visa denials than Africa. A report published by the Higher Ed Immigration Portal and conducted by Shorelight and the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration found that U.S. immigration authorities denied 50% of African student applications between 2015 and 2022.

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Caylor Solutions

JULY 31, 2023

Email is still a fundamental pillar of higher ed marketing. Here's how to maximize its effectiveness. The post Email Marketing Best Practices for Higher Education appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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University Business

JULY 31, 2023

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. However, three institutional leaders managed to escape national headlines and step down prematurely under either peculiar or contentious circumstances.

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