Lifetime college returns differ significantly by major, research finds
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 25, 2024
Engineering and computer science showed the best return out of 10 fields of study that were examined.
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Why aren’t students engaging any more?
Wonkhe
APRIL 25, 2024
Where did all the students go, and can we get them back? Wonkhe's new Community and Policy Officer Mack Marshall argues that working out who the "we" is going to be essential to fix the sector's engagement problem The post Why aren’t students engaging any more? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Transfer Students Need Support from Both Two and Four Year Institutions
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
Two new reports and an online dashboard from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, are part of an ambitious effort to tell the story of transfer students. These resources break down how many students are able to successfully transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution, with or without an associate degree or certificate, and how many of those transferred students are able to achieve a bachelor’s degree at the end of their journ
REF2029 is in listening mode on open access
Wonkhe
APRIL 25, 2024
The open access policy for REF2029 is still up for debate. Dinah Birch and Steven Hill are open to change on open access The post REF2029 is in listening mode on open access appeared first on Wonkhe.
What’s Behind the ACT’s For-Profit Pivot?
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
What’s Behind the ACT’s For-Profit Pivot? Liam Knox Thu, 04/25/2024 - 03:00 AM The testing nonprofit was bought by a private equity firm last month, raising concerns about accountability and illuminating key forces of change in the assessment industry.
Podcast: Franchising, Labour, misogyny, dropping out
Wonkhe
APRIL 25, 2024
This week on the podcast a parliamentary report calls for changes to regulation on franchising. Does it go far enough? The post Podcast: Franchising, Labour, misogyny, dropping out appeared first on Wonkhe.
Chester crowned top for int’l at 2024 WUSCAs
The PIE News
APRIL 25, 2024
The University of Chester was crowned international university of the year at the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards in London on April 24. The institution in northern England beat off competition from nine other shortlisted finalists in the international category. In 12 categories, the University of Sheffield was named University of the Year, as well as top for Students’ Union.
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UNCF Celebrates 80 Years
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
The United Negro College Fund is celebrating its 80 years as the nation’s leading advocate for education equity and economic mobility. Dr. Michael L. Lomax "As we mark UNCF's 80th anniversary, we reflect on the incredible progress we have made through the generous support of individual donors, corporate partners, and philanthropists to advance the educational opportunities for African American students and other underrepresented students,” said UNCF President and CEO Dr.
Students Increasingly Uncomfortable Sharing Political Opinions
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
In the latest iteration of the Harvard Youth Poll, conducted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, one-third of students between 18 and 29 said they feel uncomfortable sharing their political views on campus for fear of negative repercussions—a share that has climbed since 2015, when 13 percent responded that way.
France promotes India as exchange destination
The PIE News
APRIL 25, 2024
With France looking to attract 30,000 Indian students by 2030 as a part of the Franco-Indian roadmap, India in turn is being promoted as an exchange destination for French students. A panel discussion titled ‘India, place of talents and innovation’, organised by CNCCEF India (French Foreign Trade Advisors) and the National Commission for Training in France last month, intended to provide a perspective on modern India to French students who may want to choose the country for exchange semesters, i
University of Illinois Starts Computing School With $50 Million Gift
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is using a $50 million donation to launch a new school focused on technology. The four-year public university announced Wednesday that it had received the multi-million dollar donation from alumnus Thomas Siebel, who now serves as the CEO of C3.ai, a publicly traded company focused on artificial intelligence (AI).
LYDIA SERMONS
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
Lydia Sermons Lydia Sermons has been named vice president and chief communications officer at Howard University. She served as vice president of strategic communications and marketing at Spelman College. Sermons holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Temple University and a master’s in broadcast journalism and public affairs from American University.
A Settlement—and a Push for Change—Over Mental Health
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
A Settlement—and a Push for Change—Over Mental Health Johanna Alonso Thu, 04/25/2024 - 03:00 AM A former Howard University student faced major barriers continuing his education after a mental health crisis. Now he’s on a mission to help others in the same situation.
Texas tramples First Amendment rights with police crackdown of pro-Palestinian protests
FIRE
APRIL 25, 2024
More than 50 arrested after state police storm protestors at University of Texas at Austin.
Diversity at HBCUs Explored at NCAA Inclusion Forum
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum. The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initi
A President Battered but Not Broken
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
A President Battered but Not Broken jessica.blake@… Thu, 04/25/2024 - 03:00 AM On a visit to the Columbia campus, House Speaker Mike Johnson added to the mounting criticism of Minouche Shafik as pro-Palestinian protests rage on.
Many Students Are Facing Campus Discipline for Protesting. What Could That Mean?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
By Sonel Cutler and Alecia Taylor Activists who have been punished for putting up encampments face the possibility of formal warnings, eviction from campus housing, interim suspension, or expulsion.
For Pell Grants to Help Incarcerated Learners, Credits Must Transfer
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
For Pell Grants to Help Incarcerated Learners, Credits Must Transfer quintina.barne… Thu, 04/25/2024 - 03:00 AM Transfer advocates will be essential to improving credit mobility of higher education in prison programming.
At Emory, Protesters Face Gas and Police Force After Setting Up Encampment
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
By Nell Gluckman The university initially said the demonstrators were “not members of our community.” After evidence appeared to contradict that claim, it walked back its original assertion.
Lessons from the FBI: Students and Cheating
Faculty Focus
APRIL 25, 2024
Given suspicions that a student has cheated in a course, one of the most common recommendations is that an instructor meets with the student to discuss those suspicions. No one wants this meeting. Guilty or innocent, no student wants to be accused of cheating. For the instructor, leveling accusations, even in the presence of stone-cold certainty, is almost equally unpleasant.
Turning Point Workers Admit Harming Arizona State Instructor
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
Two Turning Point USA workers have admitted to charges from an October incident in which they followed and filmed a queer Arizona State University instructor on campus, with one of them eventually pushing the instructor face first onto the concrete.
Lessons from the FBI: Students and Cheating
Faculty Focus
APRIL 25, 2024
Given suspicions that a student has cheated in a course, one of the most common recommendations is that an instructor meets with the student to discuss those suspicions. No one wants this meeting. Guilty or innocent, no student wants to be accused of cheating. For the instructor, leveling accusations, even in the presence of stone-cold certainty, is almost equally unpleasant.
Hampton Mourns the Loss of President Hudson
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
The flag flew at half-staff April 24, honoring the memory of Hampton University’s 10th President Dr. Roy Davage Hudson. Dr. Roy Davage Hudson Hudson served from 1970 to 1976 at Hampton, then known as Hampton Institute, and played a significant role in shaping the institution's history and fostering its growth. “During his tenure, President Hudson exhibited a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success,” said Hampton President Darrell K.
Universities Boost Spending to Curb Cyber Attacks
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
Higher education institutions have increased their cybersecurity budgets as more universities fall prey to cyber attacks, Moody’s Investor Service says in a report. The bond ratings agency reports that higher education institutions allocating a portion of their budget to cybersecurity increased more than 70 percent from 2019 to 2023.
Intern Hiring Is Stable for 2024: NACE Survey
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
Eight in 10 employers surveyed expect to maintain or increase the number of interns they bring in for 2023-24 compared to the 2022-23. National Association of Colleges and Employers New research suggests that the levels of hiring college students for internships will remain stable this year. Eight in 10 employers taking part in the National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) 2024 Internship & Co-op Survey expect to maintain (47.2%) or increase (32.2%) the number of interns they br
How AI impacts on academic publishing
HEPI
APRIL 25, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Priya Madina, Director of External Affairs and Policy at Taylor & Francis. The London Book Fair 2024 shed light on numerous critical issues currently impacting the publishing industry. On March 14th, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion addressing one of the most recent and swiftly evolving changes—generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Foreign states targeting sensitive research at UK universities, MI5 warns
The Guardian - Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
Ministers considering more funding to protect important research sites, with China seen as a particular concern MI5 has warned universities that hostile foreign states are targeting sensitive research, as ministers consider measures to bolster protections. Vice-chancellors from 24 leading institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London, were briefed on the threat by the domestic security service’s director general, Ken McCallum, and National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) chie
The Integration of AI in Higher Education: Perspectives from Industry Leaders
Caylor Solutions
APRIL 25, 2024
Explore how AI in higher education is transforming the industry from enhancing student engagement to improving administrative efficiency. The post The Integration of AI in Higher Education: Perspectives from Industry Leaders appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Police Arrest at Least 30 Protesters at UT Austin
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
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What drives student interest in study abroad in 2024?
University Business
APRIL 25, 2024
Today’s college students are more interested than ever in study abroad, itching to travel after spending much of their formative high school years in a pandemic. The education and real-life experience that come from travel are irreplaceable for students, as they acknowledge studying abroad is important for personal and professional development. But perhaps the greatest benefit is an expanded worldview – confirmed by 83% of the college students we surveyed in Terra Dotta’s 2024 Voice of the Stude
Decoding Generative AI and Equity in Higher Education
WCET Frontiers
APRIL 25, 2024
In case you haven’t noticed, the higher education world is highly focused on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the present and future of postsecondary education. AI’s impact has been and will be felt in many facets of our field, especially within digital education. That is why the WCET team has focused on the topic for a large portion of our events, resources, publications, and posts.
Struggling Mountain State College closes its doors
University Business
APRIL 25, 2024
After 136 years of serving the educational needs of the community, Mountain State College has closed. The college had its last day for students on March 14, said college director Judith Sutton on Wednesday. “Unfortunately, it was a very heartbreaking decision for us,” she said. “As a result, due to low enrollments we decided not to begin our spring term.
University of St. Thomas to cut 26 staff positions, leave 30 open positions unfilled - Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
The University of St. Thomas has informed employees it will lay off 26 staff members and keep 30 open positions unfilled, among more cost-cutting decisions to come, as it seeks to narrow a $10.5 million budget gap for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. No academic programs or faculty positions were among the announced cuts. University President Rob Vischer informed faculty and staff of the budget challenges in a letter this week and held a “budget town hall” on Friday at the O’Shaughnessy Educ
Amid falling public confidence, forum speakers defend value of a college degree
University Business
APRIL 25, 2024
While public perceptions of the value of going to college have diminished in recent years, experts argue the lifelong earning potential for someone with a bachelor’s degree is worth the investment. That was the message Wednesday from a forum about the future of flagship universities held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While ideological battles over diversity programs, curriculum and funding continue, universities must forcefully advocate for their value to society, the panelists said.
University of Arizona shortfall reduced to $52M - Paul Ingram, TucsonSentinel.com
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 25, 2024
After months of financial wrangling, the University of Arizona faces a $52 million deficit—down from a $177 million estimated hole in January—said John Arnold, the UA's interim chief during a meeting with the Arizona Board of Regents. On the UA campus Thursday, Arnold presented a new budget forecast that included sharp cuts to administration, a moderate cut to the UA's Research Innovation and Impact, and continued consolidation of the IT and human resources departments.
Medication Awareness for a Healthier Tomorrow: Academic Minute
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 25, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, explains why you may be taking too many medications.
AACC Federal Policy Webinar: Focus on Regulations
AACC
APRIL 25, 2024
Join the AACC government relations team for a brief overview of the latest legislative developments followed by a deep dive into the most important of the recent federal regulations. We’ll cover the Title IX, overtime pay and gainful employment / financial value transparency final rules. Learn what you need to know about how these new […] The post AACC Federal Policy Webinar: Focus on Regulations first appeared on AACC.
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