Wonkhe
OCTOBER 5, 2023
A university has been found to have assumed, and failed to uphold, a duty of care to students reporting sexual misconduct. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake unpick the judgement. The post A judge has ruled that universities do owe a duty of care to students appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Starting next week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.
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Wonkhe
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Emma Whewell and Helen Tiplady reflect on the needs of neurodivergent students in higher education The post What neurodiverse learners told us they needed in order to thrive appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The accreditor is seeking public comment on its new draft policy over colleges’ relationships with online program managers and other third parties.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 5, 2023
This week on the podcast the government is to consult on “minimum service levels” during industrial action at universities. What could happen next? The post Podcast: Strikes, woke science, immigration, learner analytics appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The private institution may have averted closure through a state lifeline, but questions remain about its financial plan.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 5, 2023
How has the the staff-studio ratio in universities been changing as the value of tuition fees declines? Jim Dickinson dives into the data The post What is happening to the SSR? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Wonkhe
OCTOBER 5, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag brings a card with a family connection (for him) The post Higher education postcard: Lady Margaret Hall appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The employer is rewriting job descriptions to allow for either a relevant degree or the skills needed for the job.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that gives community college students transferring to HBCUs a one-time grant of up to $5,000. Gov. Gavin Newsom Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images Given that the state of California itself does not have any HBCUs, students who want to attend and experience one have to pursue it out-of-state but may miss out on state aid in the process.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Universities UK International is placing international students at the heart of a new campaign celebrating their impact on the UK. #WeAreInternational: Transforming Lives highlights real-life stories of students studying, working and volunteering in the UK, their chosen study destination. The initiative is designed to look beyond the £41 billion international students contribute annually to the UK.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Our current system isn't working for society. Digital alternatives can change that. By Michael D. Smith Sam Green for The Chronicle Our current system isn't working for society. Digital alternatives can change that.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The state of Michigan is expanding a program that provides a tuition-free community scholarship to adults ages 21-24 who have not yet earned college degrees, FOX 2 reported. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Al Goldis/AP The program – it was created in 2021 and was previously limited to adults 25 and up – has had more than 132,000 Michigan residents in total apply.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
On Katalin Karikó's triumphant vindication. By Megan Zahneis On Katalin Karikó's triumphant vindication.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The Baltimore Police Department has released surveillance video of persons of interest sought in connection with the mass shooting at Morgan State University and are asking the public to help identify them. Handout/Baltimore Police Department The gunfire Tuesday night – which wounded five people with non-life-threatening injuries – appears to have been the result of "a dispute between two smaller groups, and one individual was a target of two individuals who had weapons," said Baltimore Police C
Liaison International
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place on October 8, 2023, and we have some brave team members lacing up for 26.2 miles around the Emerald City. As most marathon runners train, they also choose an organization to raise money for concurrently. Our team decided to fundraise for an organization called Oasis for Orphans , a group committed to aiding children in Kenya stuck in a generational cycle of poverty.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 5, 2023
There is more responsibility than ever for college faculty to deliver outstanding instruction in the classroom. According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
It's time to support the humanities there. By Ted Hadzi-Antich Jr. Sam Kalda for The Chronicle It's time to support the humanities there.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Dr. Chelsea Haines Chelsea Haines has been named chief of staff in the Office of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech. Haines holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Mars Hill University in North Carolina, an MBA from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Tailoring lessons and material to each student’s interests and strengths is a goal most faculty members aspire to achieve. The remote instruction of the pandemic highlighted its value and uncovered how this different approach often helps students learn the material better. More recently, remote and hybrid instruction have opened the door for universities to better leverage resources and provide differentiated learning to students by extending an instructor’s reach to new communities.
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The University of Virginia School of Law is launching a new Education Rights Institute to enhance understanding, scholarship, and resources for K-20 schools and disadvantaged students. The institute’s mission includes elevating scholarship about the federal right to a high-quality education that prepares students to be college- and career-ready; helping schools understand their obligations to protect students’ civil rights and helping districts locate federal resources; and enhancing research an
Liaison International
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In recent years, Indigenous Peoples’ Day has become a widely recognized holiday in the United States, replacing or coexisting with Columbus Day. This holiday provides an opportunity to honor and recognize the enduring legacies of Indigenous peoples in the Americas, while also shedding light on the often overlooked and misrepresented pieces of their history.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Becky Bangs Becky Bangs has been named executive director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at Oregon State University. Bangs holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Oregon State University and a master’s in intercultural service, leadership, and management from the School for International Training Graduate Institute in Vermont.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 5, 2023
There is more responsibility than ever for college faculty to deliver outstanding instruction in the classroom. According to the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) , today’s universities lean on strong teaching skills from their instructors, including adjunct instructors, and research shows a direct correlation between classroom management skills and higher retention rates and increased on-time graduation rates.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
A look at the opportunities and challenges of being gender-diverse in leadership positions in higher education. By Jamie G. MaKinster A look at the opportunities and challenges of being gender-diverse in leadership positions in higher education.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The US international education sector has welcomed a piece of legislation that seeks to keep STEM graduates in America. However, concerns remain that political hurdles and a possible government shutdown will make the legislation difficult to pass. The Keep STEM Talent Act was introduced earlier this year by bipartisan lawmakers including US representatives, Bill Foster, Mike Lawler, Wiley Nickel and Sylvia Garcia.
Continuous Learning Institute
OCTOBER 5, 2023
( A. Solano ) The 5E's is an instructional model based on the constructivist approach to learning, which says that learners build or construct new ideas on top of their old ideas. In addition to instruction, it's also a framework to help make presentations more engaging and meaningful for audiences. The 5E's are applicable in all modalities: in-person, online, remote, hybrid, etc.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Transnational education and edtech strategy consultancy Wells Advisory has been acquired by one of Australia’s largest law firm that was set up almost 200 years ago. MinterEllison announced the acquisition of the higher education advisory specialist on October 4. It comes at a “critical time as education providers are adapting and innovating to remain student-centric and sustainable”, according to MinterEllison CEO Virginia Briggs.
Caylor Solutions
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Guy Kawasaki, former chief evangelist at Apple shares his insights into AI, marketing, and campus tours. The post Marketing Insights From Guy Kawasaki appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
EAB
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Inside A Community College’s Streamlined, Custom Enrollment Data Warehouse Implementation Case Study: North Iowa Area Community College About North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is a public community college in Mason City, Iowa with 2,500 students, about half of whom attend full-time. Quick Facts Automated accuracy auditing of enrollment data from Canvas and Colleague Extensive CIO input during implementation and setup Decreased demand on IR since enrollment dashboards now update automatic
University Business
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Colleges and universities are always actively seeking ways to boost their retention and persistence rates. With student engagement fledgling , some colleges are turning to edtech tools to drive student interest and academic success. Students at Arizona State University enrolled in an introductory biology course were nearly twice as likely to earn an “A” lab grade using VR technology that combines explorative education pedagogy with cinematic story techniques compared with their peers in traditio
Helix Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Establishing a new charitable crowdfunding program at your institution can be intimidating. You are tasked with things like building a web platform, working with advancement services to find a way to accept payments, creating an application for project proposals, and educating project teams. When you are just starting, many people involved will be brand new to fundraising.
WCET Frontiers
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Introduction Online learning, hybrid learning, hyflex learning, blended learning, and distance education. What are the differences between these terms that necessitate the creation of novel words for variations of modality? What goes into the institutional decisions on defining these terms? WCET – the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies, gathered information relating to institutional definitions, policies, and procedures relating to digital learning definitions (such as distance, onli
Helix Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Fundraising is at a crossroads. We face a generosity crisis , with many organizations down on donors and wondering how they will meet their future goals. All of our budgets are tight, and economic uncertainty means wary donors. Today’s donor is much more concerned about impact and the “why” of giving over supporting a long-standing charity logo just because it is expected.
University Business
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Walmart has eliminated college degrees as a requirement for hundreds of its corporate roles. The retail giant said last week that it would get rid of ‘unnecessary barriers’ that prevent career advancement, and that job applicants would start seeing updated job descriptions next year. The move is part of a wider trend in the US jobs market.
Helix Education
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Fundraisers love pictures. Whether it’s campaign charts, funnel diagrams, or about a million “pyramid” models, it’s helpful to visualize your donor base. You can find out how your donor base looks by digging into your data. And you’ll find some interesting things when you paint a picture. The number of supporters you have at a base level, your group of middle and leadership givers, and those big major and principal givers can make or break your campaign based on how they are distributed.
University Business
OCTOBER 5, 2023
For the first time to date, researchers out of Northwestern University developed an artificial intelligence that can design a robot completely by itself. The team gave the AI a prompt, “design a robot that can walk across a flat surface.” Seconds later, the AI created this purple block. Northwestern University’s AI learned to walk within seconds.
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