Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 30, 2023
Athletic departments must diversify their administrative and coaching ranks while prioritizing mental health, the CEO of the Jed Foundation writes.
Wonkhe
JANUARY 30, 2023
University of York Vice Chancellor Charlie Jeffery makes the case for a devolved approach to R&D focused on using the research expertise within the N8 and beyond. The post The great north run away appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 30, 2023
FSA received 90,000 complaints in 2022, many of which related to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment programs.
Wonkhe
JANUARY 30, 2023
Helen O’Sullivan, chair of the PSF Review Steering Group, on how comprehensive consultation led to a professional standards framework by the sector, for the sector The post Introducing the revised professional standards framework appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 30, 2023
New research documents a different kind of gender bias harming men in predominantly female fields and women in largely male fields.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
There's a reason Ron DeSantis feels threatened by AP African American studies. By Roderick A. Ferguson Joan Wong for The Chronicle There's a reason Ron DeSantis feels threatened by AP African American studies.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
One of the realities of moving up the executive leadership ranks, whether in higher education or other sectors, is that the higher you ascend, the fewer people you have with whom to commensurate or in whom to confide. The truth be told, for numerous reasons, even the most confident executives are often hesitant to turn to persons inside their organization, in ranks above them, to run an idea past them or to seek advice.
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The PIE News
JANUARY 30, 2023
A UK university has closed international applications to some of its courses beginning in September 2023 due to high demand. The University of Bradford, which had 1,815 international students in the 2020/21 academic year, said it had seen an increase in overseas interest in postgraduate taught courses since the pandemic. The university has now closed applications to some of these courses including International Business and Management, Human Resource Management and Social Work.
HEPI
JANUARY 30, 2023
Today’s HEPI blog is the text of a speech by Nick Hillman, Director of HEPI, to a joint meeting of the Senate and Council at Lancaster University. It is a great pleasure to be back at Lancaster University. I have visited many times before of course, perhaps most notably for a debate hosted by some of your students in which I defended the current tuition fee system against the (then) Labour politician Chris Williamson.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
Beyond the new technology's implications for the classroom, what can ChatGPT teach academics about their own writing? By James M. Lang and Michelle D. Miller Illustration by The Chronicle, iStock Beyond the ChatGPT's implications for the classroom, what can the technology teach academics about their own writing?
Higher Education Today
JANUARY 30, 2023
Title: College Enrollment Disparities: Understanding the Role of Academic Preparation Authors: Sarah Reber and Ember Smith Source: Brookings Institution Center on Children and Families A new report from the Brookings Institution Center on Children and Families examines how college enrollment is impacted by academic preparation, race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
The PIE News
JANUARY 30, 2023
Students in China who have been studying international courses online must now travel to overseas study destination countries, authorities in the country announced on January 28. The Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange had permitted students to study online as a result of Covid-19 travel restrictions, but the temporary rules have now been lifted.
Higher Education Today
JANUARY 30, 2023
Title: Pell for Incarcerated Students Working Group Report Source: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) The signing of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act canceled the ban on access to Pell Grants for formerly or currently incarcerated adults. This will provide over 700,000 incarcerated adults with opportunities to pursue postsecondary education, whether on a.
University Business
JANUARY 30, 2023
A new study from Brookings analyzed the college enrollment rate of students across a variety of demographics: race, socioeconomic status (SES), and gender, and the results point to some troubling data: While academic preparation is important for higher enrollment rates among less financially advantaged students, students from a more privileged background are enrolling at a more successful rate regardless.
Insight Into Diversity
JANUARY 30, 2023
In the wake of the Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols, leaders at more than 20 colleges and universities have released statements condemning the incident and offering support to students and faculty. On Jan. 7, Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was pulled over for what police claimed was reckless driving. After attempting to flee the scene on foot, five officers beat Nichols with a baton and kicked and punched him.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 30, 2023
Image: Stanford University officials’ response to a shared image of a student reading Adolf Hitler’s autobiography has drawn a sharp critique from a national free speech advocacy organization. The image of the student reading Mein Kampf was shared on the social media platform Snapchat and led to the filing of an online complaint with the university, according to an email from Jewish faith leaders addressed to Jewish Stanford students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
The Jackson State University (JSU) faculty senate voted no confidence in JSU President Thomas Hudson on Jan. 26, the Clarion Ledger reported. Thomas Hudson “This Resolution sets forth that there is no confidence in President Thomas Hudson and various leaders of the administration,” said JSU Faculty Senate President Dr. Dawn Bishop McLin, also adding, “The Jackson State University faculty senate executive committee and the faculty senate are calling for a restoration of shared governance, transpa
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
The academy is a haunted house. By Alicia Andrzejewski The academy is a haunted house.
The PIE News
JANUARY 30, 2023
Some 200 students have been affected by the sudden closure of an English language college in Ireland. International House Galway, which is part of the International House group of 150 schools, shut down on January 26 after going into liquidation. All of the students are covered by mandatory insurance that was taken out when they booked their courses and have now been relocated, according to Lorcan O’Connor Lloyd, general manager at Marketing English in Ireland.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
Dr. Chris Gilmer will become president of West Virginia University Potomac State College, effective immediately, MetroNews reported. Gilmer has been interim president of the school for the past nine months. Dr. Chris Gilmer Gilmer will also continue as tenured professor in WVU’s Division of Liberal Arts. Previously, he was president of West Virginia University at Parkersburg; executive director of the Vicksburg, Mississippi, campus of Alcorn State University; and vice president for academic affa
The PIE News
JANUARY 30, 2023
The study abroad industry in China saw accelerated growth in the past 20 years, along with the expansion of China’s higher education and the growth of average household income, self-sponsored studying abroad has become increasingly popular for many Chinese families. Even with the drastic decline in 2020 primarily attributed to the pandemic, China remains the primary sending country of international students to traditional study abroad destinations like the US, UK, Australia and Canada.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
Stony Brook University will receive $12 million to increase research faculty to drive innovation and expand student opportunities. The $12 million – announced by State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Dr. John B. King, Jr. – is from the state’s $53 million annual investment. The money will go towards hiring faculty that help expand research funding and productivity, increase faculty diversity, and address instructional needs.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
By Megan Zahneis Virginia State University is offering $10,000 toward a down payment or closing costs for local homes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
Jennifer Hamer Jennifer Hamer has been named special adviser to the president of Pennsylvania State University for institutional equity. Hamer earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a master’s in sociology from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin.
Academe Blog
JANUARY 30, 2023
BY STEVE EASTON This blog post, which we are publishing without any changes, was submitted by the author in response to a January 26 post by John K. Wilson.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 30, 2023
Blog: Higher Ed Policy More than 80 percent of U.S. colleges and universities do not require applicants to take standardized tests like the SAT or the ACT. That proportion of institutions with test-optional policies has more than doubled since the spring of 2020. And for the fall of 2023, some 85 institutions won’t even consider standardized test scores when reviewing applications.
Campus Technology
JANUARY 30, 2023
Each year, the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival convenes practitioners, policymakers, and dreamers for an exploration of the future of education. Coming to Austin March 6-9, the event for education and industry professionals will offer a diverse array of workshops, mentoring opportunities, film screenings, competitions, performances and other learning experiences designed to deliver inspiration, connection, and meaning.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JANUARY 30, 2023
In both the US and the UK, students described being told that they were beneficiaries of affirmative action It has become common, in some circles, to view elite universities as places of left-leaning “wokery”. A recent Daily Mail article ranked higher education institutions according to their penchant for promoting a range of “politically correct” tropes – and placed Cambridge and Oxford in the top spots.
The Higher Ed Marketer
JANUARY 30, 2023
Alumni and students have so many incredible authentic stories to tell about their colleges and universities. But higher ed marketing teams can sometimes get in their own way by curating those stories till they’re just another batch of overly processed advertisements. People want to hear about real experiences. But if schools want to share those stories, they first have to find them.
PeopleAdmin
JANUARY 30, 2023
PeopleConnect Live 2023 May 24 & 25 Austin, Texas PeopleConnect Live is your opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. We are bringing together higher education professionals to share how they’re tackling today’s challenges and discuss the future of HigherEd. Learn, share, and collaborate through hands-on sessions, expert keynotes, and inspiring insights.
EAB
JANUARY 30, 2023
Blogs What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? Review our poll results to find out. Each year, EAB surveys enrollment leaders at our partner institutions to learn what issues are top of mind for them. In addition to helping set an editorial agenda for our research publications (see here , and here , and here for past examples), this work gives us a unique read on what’s happening in higher education markets around the country.
University Business
JANUARY 30, 2023
Long before the pandemic plunged our country deeper into an educational crisis, colleges were already failing to teach students the basic analytical skills they need to succeed. More than a decade ago, I was sitting with a senior named Rachel, reviewing her recent class presentation. I commended her research but observed that she had neglected to spell out the questions she was investigating.
EAB
JANUARY 30, 2023
Blogs Two ways to improve support services for adult learners with learning disabilities In our new survey , 100% of university presidents and provosts identified graduate and adult learner enrollment as a priority. With this increased focus on adult learner enrollment should come a growing emphasis on adult learner success. Surveyed adult learners consistently identify student support services as an important factor when making an enrollment decision.
Gray Associates
JANUARY 30, 2023
The total number of international students enrolled at US institutions has finally rebounded after falling sharply in 2020-21, and if your institution is looking to boost your international enrollment, our December Program of the Month could be for you. According to our data on program pageviews, international student interest for our December Program of the Month was up 21% over the past three months!
University Business
JANUARY 30, 2023
(The Center Square) – A North Carolina man was sentenced to more than four years in prison this week for a scheme to steal over $400,000 in federal student aid from taxpayers. U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan on Thursday sentenced Jerry Johnson Jr. of Clayton to four years, five months in prison and three years of supervised release, and ordered him to pay $289,403 in restitution to the U.S.
EAB
JANUARY 30, 2023
Blogs Things have changed—has your Annual Giving strategy? By Brad Shafer As advancement leaders, we need to be good market watchers and even better communicators. Over the past few years—since 2020 in particular—the methods we use to make connections with potential donors have changed. My colleagues recently shared hot takes influencing today’s annual giving , and as a new member of the team, I want to add what I’ve noticed on my own journey.
University Business
JANUARY 30, 2023
I t has become common, in some circles, to view elite universities as places of left-leaning “wokery”. A recent Daily Mail article ranked higher education institutions according to their penchant for promoting a range of “politically correct” tropes – and placed Cambridge and Oxford in the top spots. Beyond the culture wars caricature, universities such as Harvard and Yale, Oxford and Cambridge, remain highly conservative institutions that align with the interests of privileged groups to per
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