Wonkhe
MARCH 27, 2024
Caron Gentry issues a plea for more widespread valuing of arts, humanities and social science education even - or especially - in times of financial pressure The post False economies – why cutting SHAPE courses is bad for HE and bad for the country appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
The notice from the U.S. Department of Education marks yet another delay in the fraught rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Wonkhe
MARCH 27, 2024
Karen Clegg sets out a team based approach for PhD supervision and highlights the positive consequences for research culture The post A team approach to PhD supervision appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
State Support Turns Minnesota’s Enrollment Tide Liam Knox Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Enrollment at public colleges rose for the first time in a decade. Higher ed leaders credit historic state funding and innovative college access initiatives.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Albany State University recently announced its president, Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick, had been appointed executive vice president for administration and chief of staff at Georgia State University, effective July 1. Her departure from the university meant she would step away from her role as president one year before the conclusion of the school’s 2025 strategic plan.
The PIE News
MARCH 27, 2024
Ontario is expected to give 96% of its allocated study permit applications to public colleges and universities, as a result of the cap requirement handed down to provinces from federal government. The Globe and Mail reported that language schools, private universities and unspecified “other institutions” will receive the remaining 4% share, while career colleges will not be allocated any applications.
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Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
Citing FAFSA Mess, Colleges Want Relief From New Gainful Rule Katherine Knott Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM The Education Department asked for two years’ worth of data by July 31—a task that will be “a significant institutional undertaking,” administrators say.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
By Maggie Hicks Courtesy of Kenneth Stern Kenneth Stern An effort to better understand the frequency of violence toward Jews has become an excuse to shut down protests. The Chronicle spoke with Kenneth Stern about the potential consequences.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
Birmingham-Southern Announces Abrupt Closure Josh Moody Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Denied a lifeline from a tailor-made state loan program, the small, private Christian institution will close in May after years of financial issues.
The PIE News
MARCH 27, 2024
A study conducted in Sweden has shown efforts on recognition of foreign qualifications are making big contributions to integration in Swedish society – and offering advantages to women in the process. Sweden’s Council for Higher Education (UHR) released the Integration in the Labour Market, Skills Supply and the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications report, showing recognition statements are significant for immigrants in both the “short and long term”.
University Business
MARCH 27, 2024
Continuing education programs, which institutions are using to create lifelong learning modalities for working adults and retirees, are continuing to catch fire nationwide, according to a new report by Modern Campus. However, insight from its survey respondents suggests that the nascent academic offerings are suffering setbacks that constrain them from reaching full institutional buy-in.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Arturo O'Farrill Arturo O'Farrill has been appointed as a full professor with tenure at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music and Mannes School of Music and will serve as the Bill Evans Fellow. The multi-GRAMMY Award-winning artist has also served as a member of the part-time faculty at School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.
The Guardian - Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Union claims up to a quarter of all academic roles at financially pressed London institution face the axe Plans for mass redundancies at Goldsmiths, University of London, have been called a “horrifying act of cultural and social vandalism” and the “biggest assault on jobs at any UK university in recent years”. The job cuts, which are now subject to a consultation, are the latest in a series of redundancies at Goldsmiths and elsewhere in the higher education sector, as universities struggle with
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
Online Continuing Ed Programs See Improved Staffing but Problems Remain Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report finds online programs focused on continuing education getting increased support and faculty, but struggling for respect among other departments.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men’s basketball coach at Rice University. Rob Lanier “I think great institutions have an identity and an umbrella that the athletic departments and other departments on the campus represent,” said Lanier. “You want (your players) to aspire to something beyond athletics. Well, when you commit to Rice, you’ve already done that.
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
MARCH 27, 2024
Strategies for Increasing Student Enrollment The traditional paradigms of higher education enrollment have shifted, driven by technological advancements and changing student demographics. The industry is undergoing not just surface-level adjustments that require minor alterations to enrollment strategies, but rather a deeper evolution that reimagines the very fabric of educational delivery and consumption.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MARCH 27, 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes The digital advertising landscape is evolving rapidly. Due to mounting concerns about internet security and user privacy, data collection presents a significant challenge for educational marketers, decreasing the reliability of tools like Cookies. Quality data is a crucial part of educational marketing as it facilitates targeting based on metrics like demographics, personal interests, and online habits.
Academe Blog
MARCH 27, 2024
BY CAPRICE LAWLESS Most community college faculty are paid poverty-level wages and so can’t afford the laptops they need to teach, especially when they teach remotely. Even so, neither state lawmakers nor college administrators budget for them.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
Six new bachelor’s degrees programs have been approved at campuses within the California Community Colleges system, according to a news release from the system’s chancellor’s office. The system now offers, or will soon offer, 39 bachelor’s degree programs in total.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MARCH 27, 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes The digital advertising landscape is evolving rapidly. Due to mounting concerns about internet security and user privacy, data collection presents a significant challenge for educational marketers, decreasing the reliability of tools like Cookies. Quality data is a crucial part of educational marketing as it facilitates targeting based on metrics like demographics, personal interests, and online habits.
Educause
MARCH 27, 2024
In the face of unprecedented workforce challenges, higher education institutions can advance inclusivity and innovation by embracing displaced talent.
FIRE
MARCH 27, 2024
State-mandated campus censorship violates the First Amendment and will not effectively answer anti-Semitism.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
The clock is ticking toward Microsoft Windows 10’s end of life in October 2025. While it’s not yet a five-alarm fire, the deadline is something that requires IT leaders’ attention, and the sooner you address it, the better. Is your institution prepared for a Windows 11 migration? If not, here are specific actions to take to ensure a smooth shift to the new OS.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Boards in Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Wisconsin, have faced shake-ups and threats of removal recently amid culture war clashes and self-inflicted controversies. Brazen scandals, personal squabbles and partisan politics have prompted shake-ups and recent threats to remove members of governing boards in four states: Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 27, 2024
California Community Colleges (CCC) will soon offer six new bachelor’s degree programs, an initiative aimed at expanding the accessibility and affordability of four-year degrees. The system, which consists of 116 colleges with a variety of additional campus centers and classrooms scattered across the state, announced the news Tuesday. It is the largest system of higher education in the country, serving 1.9 million students each year.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2024
Penn State University plans to cut $94 million from its budget next fiscal year, a change its leaders say will move the university toward long-term stability. The University of Arizona announced a $177 million budget shortfall in January and a plan to "right size" through hiring freezes and budget cuts. Faculty layoffs and discounted degree programs are a result of West Virginia University's $45 million budget shortfall and declining enrollment, President E.
The PIE News
MARCH 27, 2024
Ariane Noronha is an education activist and f ounder of Soul Bilíngue , a social initiative that democratises language learning and international exchange for low -income youth in Brazil. Noronha launched the NGO in 2018, which has reached more than 3,000 students, and was named the best small-size NGO in Brazil by the Best NGOs 2023. Describe yourself in three words or phrases Courageous , brave, and I believe the sky’s the limit.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Ayse Zarakol, professor of international relations at the University of Cambridge, looks back to see how history can help us solve the problems of today. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
The PIE News
MARCH 27, 2024
In the Netherlands, some stakeholders believe that outgoing education minister Robert Dijkgraaf’s bill is “the best chance” the sector has at achieving a balance for both Dutch and international students. If not, the sector could be up against the proposal of a new cabinet led by far-right politician Geert Wilders, who has a majority big enough to form a government but has been unable get partners in a potential coalition onboard.
Helix Education
MARCH 27, 2024
RNL graduate student data helps institutions better target graduate students Cost and flexible program options are two of the biggest enrollment factors. Do you know why your graduate students choose to enroll at your institution? Understanding why your students select the institutions in which they enroll can help you to refine your messaging to focus on the things most important in graduate student enrollment decisions as well as ensuring alignment in your recruitment process.
University Business
MARCH 27, 2024
After a long fight for a loan from the Alabama legislature, Birmingham-Southern College announced Tuesday that it will close its doors on May 31. Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, represents the Bush Hills area near the college and, for more than a year now, has worked on legislation to help give the school a lifeline. She told AL.com Tuesday morning that it was unlikely that a revised loan bill will pass through the House when lawmakers come back from spring break next week.
Helix Education
MARCH 27, 2024
The 2024 RNLNC will feature more than 100 sessions across 7 tracks. If you haven’t registered for the RNL National Conference in Dallas (July 23-25), do so now! We have just finalized our graduate and online track, and it is chock full of sessions that will help you maintain your momentum and keep up with the latest trends and tactics regarding: student preferences and their impact on institutional success; the application of AI to processes and policies; best practices in enrollment expansion a
University Business
MARCH 27, 2024
Two Tennessee state lawmakers want the University of Memphis to become its own school district, seeing that it already houses a high-performing elementary, middle and high school on its campus. While proponents of the bill believe the integration could help the university and the district create academic tracks that better reflect local workforce needs, others are concerned about it might cripple an already struggling urban district.
Today's Learner
MARCH 27, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes Helping students help themselves is key in the Developmental Math classroom , whether your course is in-person, online or hybrid. I help students fill their knowledge gaps in a way that’s timely, meaningful and that respects their privacy and dignity. As a college-level math and statistics educator for over twenty years, I am delighted to share my best practices for guiding students to self-remediate in WebAssign.
Coursera blog
MARCH 27, 2024
By: Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking program under the leadership of Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali where ministries across the country have partnered with Coursera to launch the Guyana-Coursera National Training Initiative. This innovative program offers every Guyanese citizen and public sector employee free education and skill training on Coursera.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 27, 2024
The Erosion of Ritual in Modern Life mprutter@mit.edu Wed, 03/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Navigating a world without formal ceremonies and rites of passage.
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