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Pennsylvania’s budget leaves funds flat for Penn State and others

Higher Ed Dive

Although the budget contained funding increases for some colleges, it fell short of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s earlier vision to overhaul the state’s higher education.

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The future of the LLE under Labour

Wonkhe

There are several compelling reasons why the new government might want to rethink the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. Michael Salmon goes over the politics and the policy The post The future of the LLE under Labour appeared first on Wonkhe.

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GOP lawmakers raise pressure on Education Department after Chevron decision

Higher Ed Dive

In a letter to the agency, Reps. Virginia Foxx and James Comer said they will ensure adherence to the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision.

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Dickinson State’s Entire Full-Time Nursing Faculty Resigns

Inside Higher Ed

All seven full-time nursing faculty members at Dickinson State University in North Dakota resigned Wednesday in response to high workloads and accreditation concerns, according to KFYR-TV, Bismarck’s NBC affiliate.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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This week in numbers: 3 Columbia administrators stripped of titles

Higher Ed Dive

We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from employees losing their positions over text exchanges to an abrupt for-profit college closure.

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AP Exams Face a Security Test

Inside Higher Ed

An international cheating ring led to an uptick in AP score cancellations this year, expediting plans to digitize the exams. Will that make them more secure? Last week, high school students around the world received an email telling them their Advanced Placement exam scores were under review for potential academic integrity violations—and, if corroborated, they could be canceled.

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Curricular Trauma, Vaporous Politics, and Field Death

The Chronicle of Higher Education

When books become venomous, the humanities suffer. By Len Gutkin Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock When books become venomous, the humanities suffer.

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Harvard Reduces Suspended Students’ Sanctions

Inside Higher Ed

Five Harvard University students who had been suspended for as many as three semesters for participating in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus earlier this year have had their sanctioned reversed, The Harvard Crimson reported.

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Thomas to Retire from Morehouse in 2025

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. David A. Thomas has announced plans to retire as president of Morehouse College. Dr. David A. Thomas "In my inaugural address, I promised to do the absolute best I could for Morehouse, and I have since risen each day dedicated to delivering on that promise," said Thomas, who retires June 30, 2025. "Serving as president of Morehouse has been the honor of a lifetime,” he said.

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FAMU President Resigns After $237-Million Botched Donation

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Jasper Smith Florida A&M University Larry Robinson ( center ) at the announcement of the donation at spring commencement Larry Robinson's announcement comes in the wake of scrutiny over a gift that seemed too good to be true.

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For better and worse, Durham’s student population has an impact on locals | Letters

The Guardian - Higher Education

David Duell says growth in the ability to teach more students has not been paralleled with the ability to accommodate them; Alan Pearson has long lived next to students and enjoys it “Nice cathedral. Shame about all of the students,” a visitor to Durham told me earlier this year. It’s a feeling held by many of the remaining residents of the city too.

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Northwestern College Accused of Lying About Transfer Options

Inside Higher Ed

Northwestern College, a for-profit institution in Illinois that closed abruptly last week, has been accused of lying to students about transfer agreements that don’t exist, local media reported.

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International students at fake Michigan university can sue US govt

The PIE News

The ruling, declared on June 25, reverses a lower court decision that had thrown out a lawsuit filed by a student against the fake university. The Court of Appeals ruling highlighted that the US government wasn’t immune from the lawsuit filed by Teja Ravi – a former international student at the fake ‘University of Farmington ’ on behalf of himself and all the other affected students – since it took the tuition fees but never provided educational services or returned the money.

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New Ministers a ‘Signal of Intent’ on Tackling U.K. Sector Issues

Inside Higher Ed

Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries in the U.K. raise hopes that the new government can get a handle on issues quickly. Hopes have been raised that the U.K.’s new Labour government can make “rapid progress” on the issues facing the country’s universities after the appointment of a new ministerial team that includes several unexpected faces.

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Robinson to Leave Post as FAMU President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Larry Robinson has announced plans to step down from his role as president of Florida A&M University (FAMU). Kristin Harper “We have achieved remarkable gains and record-breaking years under President Robinson’s leadership,” said FAMU Board of Trustees Chair Kristin Harper. “I am honored to have served with fellow trustees alongside our president.

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Embracing a Strategic Advantage in Asset Management

Inside Higher Ed

Colleges and universities that roll back DEI efforts when it comes to their investments are only hurting themselves, warns Kerin McCauley. Efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses are increasingly under fierce attack. In April, the University of Texas at Austin laid off dozens of employees formerly working on DEI initiatives in response to a new state law.

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Goldsmiths’ redundancy plan shows a lack of commitment to Black British literature | Letter

The Guardian - Higher Education

A group of academics express their concerns that Prof Deirdre Osborne, the co-founder of the MA Black British literature course at Goldsmiths, is facing the threat of redundancy We, like many others, are greatly dismayed by the news that Prof Deirdre Osborne, co-founder of the MA Black British literature course at Goldsmiths, is facing the threat of redundancy as reported in your article ( Goldsmiths ‘determined’ to close Black British literature course, critics say, 3 July ).

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North Central College President Out After a Year

Inside Higher Ed

After just one year in the job, Anita Thomas is out as president of North Central College. She had already been on a leave of absence since May 30 for unclear reasons, the Chicago Tribune reported. North Central officials did not explain why Thomas had been on leave or why she exited suddenly. She took the helm of the private Illinois college on July 1, 2023.

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Revolutionising education in the digital age

The PIE News

The benefits are manifold: from fostering collaboration among students to providing instant access to a wealth of information and resources, technology enriches the learning experience and prepares students for success in a globalised world. At The Language Academy, our blended methodology combines traditional teaching approaches with cutting-edge technology, ensuring that every student receives a well-rounded and effective language education.

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Utah State Fires 4 in the Athletics Department

Inside Higher Ed

Utah State University has fired four athletics officials in the wake of an external review into the institution’s handling of Title IX complaints,

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Indian students to receive internship opportunities in New York

The PIE News

“Several Indian and American companies and organisations have agreed to consider deserving Indian students for internship opportunities,” said a note shared by the Indian Consulate in New York on X. The Consulate has suggested the students apply directly to the companies as per the details provided in the portal and noted that it has no role in the selection for internship.

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BÁRBARA BRIZUELA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Bárbara Brizuela Bárbara Brizuela has been appointed dean ad interim of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. The professor of education also serves as dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Brizuela holds a master’s in education from Tufts and a doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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UK universities face growing struggle to recruit international students

University Business

UK universities face financial turmoil as figures from the Home Office show plunging numbers of international students applying for courses starting in the next academic year. Applications for sponsored study visas have fallen by 28%, suggesting the visa restrictions applied by the previous government continue to hamper recruitment. The Home Office received 28,200 applications last month, compared with 38,900 in June 2023.

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Ask the Chair: How to Cope With a Lone-Wolf Dean

The Chronicle of Higher Education

A department head seeks advice on collaborating with a senior leader who doesn’t play well with others. By Kevin Dettmar A department head seeks advice on collaborating with a senior leader who doesn’t play well with others.

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College Athletes Fight for Employee Status

Insight Into Diversity

A new ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit — which rejected a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the NCAA — may have a significant impact on the employment status of student athletes and even wider implications on college sports in the U.S. This case, Jonson v. NCAA, brought by a group of student athletes, argues that they should be recognized as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws.

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91% of CISOs Say AI Will Outperform Security Pros

Campus Technology

A new survey of CISOs by Bugcrowd indicates AI is already beating security pros in some areas and is expected to take on a larger role in the future.

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Book Club Meetings

ACPA

Join the Coalition for Fat Identities to discuss Da’Shaun L. Harrison’s Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness July 12 at 2 pm EST October 9 at 7 pm EST January 12, 2025 at 5 pm EST Check out our LinkTree for the Zoom link before each Book Club session. We’ll also be continuing the discussion on our Discord server.

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Exploratory learning that counts and professional networking that matters

Coursera blog

The Master of Business Administration (iMBA) from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a great option for learners like Molly Johnson who want to explore continuing their education by first completing stackable courses on Coursera. With these courses, learners can build their skills into a master’s degree.

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U.S. appeals court ruling leaves open possibility of college athletes being considered employees

University Business

A federal appeals court on Thursday refused to rule out the possibility of college athletes being considered employees of their schools under minimum-wage law, as the NCAA had requested, but a three-judge panel sent the case back to a lower court for further consideration of the issue. In an opinion that comes nearly a year and a half after the case was argued before the 3rd U.S.

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Lord Willetts to support UUK to outline HE “deal” for new gov

The PIE News

UUK is preparing a set of whitepaper proposals for the new government Lord Willetts will author the international chapter, due for publication in September 2024 The work will build on the recent MAC recommendations, with a focus on agent regulation, export strategy, Home Office cohesion and university alliances – including extending student finance to outbound study abroad.

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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education hopes to keep in-state tuition freeze

University Business

The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education reaffirmed Thursday its desire to freeze in-state undergraduate tuition for the 2024-25 school year. If PASSHE receives the state funding increase it requested, tuition will stay frozen for the seventh consecutive year. The ongoing rate has been $7,716 per year. “We are grateful for the commonwealth’s increased investment in PASSHE universities in recent years, which has helped us freeze tuition since 2018.

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Five challenges for policy research on higher education

SRHE

by William Locke Higher education research has grown in recent decades. For example, the number of journal articles published on higher education has increased five-fold in the last twenty years ( Seeber, 2023 ). More is known about higher education than ever before, but there does not seem to be a corresponding growth in higher education policymaking being influenced by this expanding evidence base ( Schendel and Knobel, 2024 ).

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President moves: Temple finally nabs its next leader

University Business

Hired Christopher Davis- LeMoyne-Owen College (Tenn.) Christopher Davis is taking over as the permanent president of LeMoyne-Owen College after one year in the interim position. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the HBCU is taking confidence in Davis, who’s had a significant impact on Memphis’ community as a pastor over the past two decades, Commercial Appeal reports.

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French universities narrowly avoid “threat” of National Rally

The PIE News

The surprise victory of the left in France’s general election on July 7 has renewed hope among academics for international collaboration, but a period of uncertainty remains as the country scrambles to form a government. “If we still want a high-quality European education system, we need to protect the freedom of thought in our universities, the freedom to think what you want, to learn what you want, to debate what you want, and to be disruptive.

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Columbia’s President Denounced Her Before Congress. Firing Could Be Next.

Inside Higher Ed

Law professor Katherine Franke has long been outspoken in her support of Palestinians. Now, after House Republicans and her university president called her out in an antisemitism hearing, she faces potential termination. In January, pro-Palestinian protesters on Columbia University’s campus said they had been sprayed with a harmful chemical. Students were hospitalized.

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Charges of Political Favoritism Sunk This University's Presidential Search. It’s Time for Round 2.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Amanda Friedman Florida Atlantic University’s new committee includes Robert Allen Jr., a Republican lawyer who planted the seeds for the conservative takeover of New College of Florida.