Wonkhe
MAY 13, 2024
UCAS has a new tool showing successful students' actual grades on entry to their courses. Debbie McVitty got a sneak preview The post A first look at UCAS’ new grades on entry tool appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 13, 2024
Restoring public trust in higher education will require more than public relations and crisis management strategies, argues a Bipartisan Policy Center official.
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Wonkhe
MAY 13, 2024
Charlotte Hallahan, Nia Oatley and Asha Noor explain how engagement with the community can help a university develop an admissions policy that takes account of context The post Giving communities power: Developing contextual admissions with parents appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 13, 2024
Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx, head of the House education committee, panned the university's negotiations with pro-Palestinian student protesters.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
2 Virginia Universities Won’t Require DEI Classes After Governor’s Review, Board Pushback Ryan Quinn Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Years-long efforts to create and mandate diversity-themed coursework at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth fizzled after an unusual intervention by Glenn Youngkin and last-minute actions by board members.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 13, 2024
Data about the diversity of wealthy colleges' asset managers remains opaque, new Knight Foundation research finds.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
Paul Berman, a leader of the ’68 protests at Columbia U., warns of an intellectual crisis. By Evan Goldstein Erica Lansner, Redux Paul Berman, a leader of the ’68 protests at Columbia University, warns of an intellectual crisis.
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HEPI
MAY 13, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Annabel Dukes, Research Associate at the Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York. In current discussions of the value of humanities research, two concerns come across most strongly: the extent to which humanities research creates skills, and the extent to which humanities research is financially lucrative for individuals, the government and the economy.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
From Jubilation to Crisis: Pausing a $237 Million Gift kathryn.palmer… Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Florida A&M admits it doesn't know the value of 14 million shares of stock from a little-known entrepreneur. One expert puts the likelihood the donation is worth $237 million at "about zero.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
The Thomas Edison State University (TESU) Accelerated BSN BAYADA Scholars Track at Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) offers an enriched education for nursing students. It is the result of a partnership among TESU, BAYADA Home Health Care Inc., BAYADA Education, and Cooper. At the announcement of the new nursing education partnership (left to right) Wesley Trice, President of BAYADA Education, David Baiada, CEO of BAYADA Home Health Care; Mark Baiada, founder and Chairman of BAYADA Home He
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
An analysis of 553 campus protests between April 18 and May 3 found that demonstrations related to the war in Gaza have been overwhelmingly peaceful, with little serious violence and limited property damage, according to a report by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) Project, a nongovernmental organization.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
Student newsrooms at select historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can expect thousands in additional monetary support soon thanks to an initiative at Howard University. Members of The Hilltop pose with a check from Howard University's Center for Journalism & Democracy, from which fund will go toward technology and staff for the newsroom.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
Undergrads Suffer the Impact of BU’s Graduate Student Strike Johanna Alonso Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Boston University’s graduate student strike is entering its eighth week. Students in some writing courses haven’t had class since, and now they have to grade themselves.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
In their first year on campus, students of color and students from lower income households are less likely to be satisfied with their college experience. And a third feel as though they’ve been discriminated against because of their identities, according to a new EAB report. Michael Koppenheffer The report draws on responses to EAB’s 2024 First-Year Experience Survey, which asked almost 13,000 2023 high school graduates a series of questions related to overall college student perspectives, exper
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
A lawyer representing a University of Texas at Austin lecturer says the institution fired his client Wednesday. A state trooper had charged the Richard Heyman with “interference with public duties” as the trooper tried to break up a pro-Palestinian encampment.
The PIE News
MAY 13, 2024
Setting an enrolment limit on international students is the easiest way to bring down migration figures without sparking electoral backlash ahead of the federal election early next year, according to Australia’s association for international education. The Albanese government is set to bring in new legislation, giving the minister of education the power to set a limit on international student enrolments at any institution from January 2025, The PIE has learnt.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
Arizona State University has suspended and referred to Tempe police a postdoctoral research scholar who, according to a viral video on social media, followed a young woman in a hijab on a sidewalk, got in her face and insulted her. “You’re disrespecting my religious boundaries!” repeats the woman in the video as she backs away from Jonathan Yudelman.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
Jonathan Alger Jonathan Alger has been appointed president of American University. He served as president of James Madison University. Alger holds a bachelor’s degree from Swarthmore College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
A few days after summoning Northwestern University President Michael Schill to testify in a hearing next week, the House Education and Workforce Committee announced it is opening an investigation into how the university has responded to reports of antisemitism on campus.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
Dr. Amanda L. Krause has been appointed dean of the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Evansville (UE). Dr. Amanda L. Krause "I am excited and honored to lead the William L. Ridgway College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Evansville," said Krause. "I look forward to collaborating with UE's exceptional faculty, staff, and students to forge connections, prioritize student needs, and bring innovative solutions that will enhance the college and the univers
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
Some members of board of trustees, which voted for divestment, cited students’ Gaza protests as reason for redesignation of funds On Monday, the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill announced that it would divert the school’s entire $2.3m diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) budget toward public safety and policing. Some members of the board of trustees, which voted for the divestment, cited students’ recent anti-war demonstrations as a reason for the redesignation of funds to the ca
Campus Technology
MAY 13, 2024
For the first time, Educause's Teaching and Learning Horizon Report has added a separate category for artificial intelligence in its list of the top trends shaping the future of teaching and learning in higher education.
Higher Education Today
MAY 13, 2024
Recent studies have shown a clear link between workplace culture and well-being. People who feel supported and valued at work experience less burnout, depression, stress, and anxiety. Culture shapes how we feel emotionally, and it even influences whether we consistently engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors. While changing a culture takes time and effort, the benefits for everyone’s well-being make it worthwhile.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
Creating the Job Sarah Bray Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Nana Lee offers advice on how to obtain a position based on your interest, values, skills and life situation, even if it doesn’t exist right now.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
By Katherine Mangan Several have escorted students inside the protest zones for lessons, drawing the ire of some administrators.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 13, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of St. Thomas Week: Seth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing, explores how marketers are reaching us by presenting the world through a virtual lens.
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 13, 2024
In an unpopular move, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has proposed discontinuing the library component of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). ED has faced significant opposition from various academic and library associations. The library data, which has been collected as part of IPEDS since 1988 and annually since 2014, is seen as vital for understanding the role of libraries in supporting higher education institutions.
Liaison International
MAY 13, 2024
First the good news: Liaison’s flagship event of 2024 is only a few weeks away! Join us at experience: LIAISON in June. Now the great news: It’s not too late to join us in Anaheim for two days of admissions, enrollment, and student success insights at experience: LIAISON, June 10 th and 11 th. The event hasn’t sold out yet, so you still have time to register for this important gathering of higher-ed peers, partners, and thought leaders at the legendary Disneyland Resort Hotel.
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 13, 2024
"You are now playing the game of life," said Cynt Marshall, a UC Berkeley alum and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. The post ‘The ball is in your hands,’ keynote speaker tells Berkeley graduates appeared first on Berkeley News.
Academe Blog
MAY 13, 2024
BY MATTHEW BOEDY As Emory University sent police in late April to raid a student protest encampment—during which at least three faculty were arrested, one thrown to the ground—my state’s largest newspaper asked me as president of the state AAUP conference for my thoughts on the national situation that engulfed more than seventy-five public college…
Campus Technology
MAY 13, 2024
Addressing the challenges of new learning spaces requires a new strategic approach to innovative planning, stakeholder engagement, continuous professional development, and a commitment to ongoing evaluation and adjustment.
Academe Blog
MAY 13, 2024
BY HASSAN MELEHY “That flag will stand here as long as I’m chancellor,” Lee Roberts, chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, proudly proclaimed on Tuesday, April 30, after restoring the American flag to the pole adorning Polk Place on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
Six questions to answer first if you’re thinking about opening your own business. By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman Six questions to answer first if you’re thinking about opening your own business.
The PIE News
MAY 13, 2024
Some stakeholders have welcomed the idea of a “soft” cap on international student enrolment, but warned the Australian government not to “risk” the country’s international education market. In a new draft framework , of which the policies included would come into force later this year or in January 2025, the minister of education – currently Jason Clare – would have powers to set a ceiling on new enrolments at any institution.
Campus Technology
MAY 13, 2024
OpenAI is introducing a new iteration of its flagship GPT-4 large multimodal language model.
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 13, 2024
Christopher Ying, who was awarded the 2024 University Medal as the top graduating senior, delivered the following address at UC Berkeley’s 2022 commencement: Thank you Chancellor Christ for the introduction. Good morning professors, family, and hello class of 2024. I am humbled and honored to stand before you today. For all of us, Cal surprised us by […] The post University Medalist to graduates: Look beyond the label. appeared first on Berkeley News.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 13, 2024
With lean IT departments and an ever-increasing number of devices on campus, higher education is a logical environment in which to deploy artificial intelligence in networking. Increased visibility means faster troubleshooting, stronger security and a better user experience — all of which translates to a lighter load for IT. Campus users increasingly expect institutions to deliver seamless, reliable connectivity with fast and easy problem resolution.
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