Wonkhe
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Campus security is supposed to keep students safe - but can it also have harms? Remi Joseph-Salisbury, Laura Connelly and Siobhan O’Neill find areas of concern The post Campus security services can have a concerning impact on students appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The credit ratings agency cited high labor and wage costs, elevated interest rates and uneven enrollment gains across the sector.
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Wonkhe
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Social mobility is an important objective for apprenticeships, but it is not the only one. Daisy Hooper explains why apprenticeships policy needs to be more honest about the trade-offs involved The post Government must extend, not limit, opportunity for apprenticeships appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Polling data indicate widespread self-censorship. By Marc Lynch and Shibley Telhami Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Polling data indicate widespread self-censorship.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Clare Matysova's research highlights how much better higher education employers could be doing on family leave The post Family leave is a gender equity issue appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 5, 2023
3 Presidents on the Hot Seat Katherine Knott Tue, 12/05/2023 - 08:05 PM In a four-hour hearing, the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT steadily defended themselves, their institutions and free expression. Lawmakers remained skeptical.
University Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The working person can thank their degree for helping them land the big job , but where that credential was earned says a lot about their potential as the nation’s next leader, according to a new analysis from TIME. As might be expected, the Ivy League Pluses were responsible for producing the majority of leaders across sectors such as law, media and academia.
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Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT Face Grilling on Capitol Hill Katherine Knott Tue, 12/05/2023 - 03:00 AM The House education committee invited the leaders to testify about their institutions’ responses to allegations of antisemitism—and to demand that they take stronger action.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
International education provider Study Group has announced an expansion across the US with three new university partnerships. The three institutions – California State University San Marcos in San Marcos, Towson University in Maryland and University of Nebraska at Omaha – will open up “outstanding avenues for students keen to experience America and to benefit from the career opportunities it offers”, according to Study Group’s chief executive officer, Ian Crichton. “The news of
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The exclusion of the undefeated ACC Champion Florida State University Seminoles from the college football playoff has sparked a significant debate. This decision marks the first time an unbeaten Power 5 conference champion has been denied an opportunity to compete for the national championship in the college football playoff era. While the ramifications of this decision are evident within the world of sports, there are valuable lessons that higher education institutions and other organizations c
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The UK international educator sector has reacted to the Home Office’s announcement on legal migration restrictions, including its review of the Graduate Route visa. On December 4, home secretary James Cleverly announced that, in a bid to “prevent abuse” and “protect the integrity and quality of the UK’s outstanding higher education sector”, the Migration Advisory Committee has been asked to review the Graduate Route.
Educause
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Colleges and universities often need to balance educating a great number of students with the desire to encourage interactive and engaging teaching styles. One innovative approach is learning-in-the-round classroom design.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Short-Staffed, Colleges Outsource Financial Aid Offices Josh Moody Tue, 12/05/2023 - 03:00 AM Last month Kentucky State U and Bethany College outsourced financial aid services. Such moves reflect a challenging environment for professionals in the field.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Ten years ago I sat in a pub in Sheffield with international students. The mood was grim. All around a growing debate about immigration was catching international students in its wake. Our precious global community of talent and diverse perspectives felt under attack. Stereotypes we didn’t recognise. We decided to push back. And we weren’t alone. The whole sector came together – universities large and small, ancient and modern, comprehensive urban institutions and specialist providers – to speak
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Jeremy Carter Jeremy Carter has been appointed associate dean of campus culture and religious life at Philander Smith University in Little Rock, Arkansas. He serves as director of housing and residential life. Carter holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Philander Smith University.
Coursera blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
William’s first encounter with Coursera was through the employee training and development opportunities provided by his employer, The LEGO Group. Because of his company’s use of Coursera, William soon discovered that he could also separately explore transformational degree programs like the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) offered by the University of North Texas (UNT) on Coursera.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 5, 2023
N.Y. Lawmakers Set Sights on Expanding Tuition Assistance Program Eligibility jessica.blake@… Tue, 12/05/2023 - 03:00 AM Legislators are optimistic about bipartisan support for the proposal, which would also increase grant amounts, but they’re keeping cognizant of a looming $4.3 billion budget gap.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
International students are calling on the Canadian government to extend a rule allowing them to work more than 20 hours per week. They say a cap on work hours leaves them open to exploitation and struggling to afford to live amid spiralling costs. Last year, Canada temporarily lifted the limit on the number of hours international students are allowed to work in an attempt to help the country’s labour shortages, but the rule is set to expire on December 31 2023.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new. The rise of ChatGPT, Google Bard, New Bing, and others in the academic space, however, is skyrocketing. My initial encounters with this rising AI were biased. As I scanned topics like academic integrity, academic dishonesty, and plagiarism, I quickly adopted others’ persuasive opinions based on limited information.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the U.S., have launched a series of one-day strikes to demand higher pay and more parental leave for thousands of professors, librarians, coaches and other workers. The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% salary raise and an increase in parental leave from six weeks to a full semester.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
China needs international support to train young people for jobs of the future, particularly in vocational industries, according to a new report from digital agency United Media Solution. Although popular subjects among Chinese students generally include business, management and engineering, this preference could create “a mismatch” between the skills graduates gain and the immediate demands of high-growth industries in China, the organisation warned in a new white paper on the country’s intern
The Guardian - Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Exhausted students fear their studies are being compromised as loans and grants fall far behind Five days a week, the sky is pitch black when George, a first-year student at Liverpool John Moores University, wakes up for work. No buses are available at that time, so he leaves the house at 2.45am to walk the 3.7 miles (6km) to work for his 4am shift.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Terrell Smith Terrell Smith has been named director of marching and spirit bands at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. He served as director of athletic bands at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
By Katherine Mangan Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image A $20-million lawsuit that was filed against the Nevada System of Higher Education highlights foreign students' vulnerability to sexual abuse.
HEPI
DECEMBER 5, 2023
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Emily Pollinger, Policy and Programmes Manager (Education) and Dr Robert Eaton, Curriculum and Academic Development Manager, both at the University of Bath. Find them on Twitter/X. Whilst the (gold) dust may have settled following the announcement of TEF 2023 ratings in late September what might last week’s November release of TEF panel summary statements, alongside provider and student submissions, tell us about the rationale behind the awards?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
By Eric Kelderman While six other major accreditors require member colleges to commit to diversity, this one still won’t.
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nonprofit higher education association Educause recently conducted a study of 350 cybersecurity and privacy professionals in July 2023. The study report outlines concerns of those professionals and shows a growing dissatisfaction with training, work conditions, and time constraints.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The UK higher education sector’s commitment to the UK Agent Quality Framework and the National Code of Ethical Practice has been demonstrated at the BUILA winter conference. A group of universities have signed a formal pledge to follow the UK AQF, a charter that has been designed to promote shared best practice in agent management including robust training and standardised processes.
EAB
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Podcast Top Priorities for Community Colleges in 2024 Episode 175. December 5, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes. EAB experts Dr.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The school says it "cannot meet its core operating costs, which consist mostly of salaries and the day-to-day operations that support teaching, research and student life." Facing a growing deficit and the prospect of debilitating tuition changes, Concordia University is freezing executive salaries, slashing its overall budget by 7.8 per cent and may suspend infrastructure projects.
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Students, faculty, and administrators around the world believe that putting human needs first will make universities more successful and attract and retain more students, according to a recent EY survey.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Education Department did not update its guidelines for financial aid eligibility calculation for the new, simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is set to launch by the end of the month. Many fear that the lack of updated guidance could mean less financial aid for students.
University Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In an effort to expand Utahns’ access to higher education, the overseers of Utah’s public colleges and universities have voted to eliminate application fees for in-state applicants moving forward. The Utah Board of Higher Education voted unanimously to do away with the application fees, which, for some students, are a barrier to entering college, said Utah’s interim Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward.
The Change Leader, Inc.
DECEMBER 5, 2023
5 December · Episode 184 Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan 30 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Perspectives of a long-time R1 / AAU president that current presidents can put into use to overcome current challenges in higher education. In this episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton invites Dr. Brit Kirwan back to discuss the dynamic and challenging landscape of higher education.
University Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis had just taken office in 2019 when the University of Florida lured Neil H. Buchanan, a prominent economist and tax law scholar, from George Washington University. Now, just four years after he started at the university, Dr. Buchanan has given up his tenured job and headed north to teach in Toronto. In a recent column on a legal commentary website , he accused Florida of “open hostility to professors and to higher education more generally.
Coursera blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
A search for higher education requires determination, resilience, and a program that fits your unique circumstances. It was a search like this that led Laura to the Bachelor of Science in General Business (BSGB) program offered by the University of North Texas (UNT) on Coursera. Let’s delve into Laura’s experience with the BSGB program, exploring the flexibility, affordability, and accessibility it offers, as well as the impact it has had on her personal and professional growth.
Educause
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Spectrum Enterprise Group Vice President of Vertical Markets Richard Twilley shares his thoughts on network scalability and data demands.
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