Minnesota could make college free for families earning under $80K
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 9, 2023
The North Star Promise would bridge the gap between tuition costs and students' grants and scholarships, according to proposed legislation.
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As our international population changes and grows, universities must change too
Wonkhe
MAY 9, 2023
As speculation mounts over potential changes to immigration rules impacting universities, Wendy Alexander reviews the issues involved in supporting the new cohort of international students The post As our international population changes and grows, universities must change too appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Ensuring the success of future teachers to enact foundational skills literacy instruction
Deans for Impact
MAY 9, 2023
Deans for Impact partnered with Instruction Partners to reflect on the importance of fostering a continuum of support for pre-service and in-service teachers to enact evidence-based early literacy instruction. Read more about in-service support on the Instruction Partners blog. At West Sabine Elementary School in East Texas, a class of second-grade students engages with rapt attention and curiosity as they read a new book about Brooklyn, New York, with their teacher.
Euro visions: Getting mouthy in Belgium
Wonkhe
MAY 9, 2023
As generative AI puts pressure on assessment of digital assets as a proxy for learning, Jim Dickinson comes across oral exams as a tradition and potential solution across Europe The post Euro visions: Getting mouthy in Belgium appeared first on Wonkhe.
Transfer applications mostly come from wealthy areas, Common App finds
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 9, 2023
Over four years, only 6% of transfer applicants lived in zip codes with a median household income in the lowest bracket.
Proving commitment to a civic agenda
Wonkhe
MAY 9, 2023
Universities say a lot about local activity, but are less clear about demonstrating how value it is. For Richard Brabner, there is much that could be learned from industry The post Proving commitment to a civic agenda appeared first on Wonkhe.
Florida public colleges need permission to take grants from China, other ‘countries of concern’ under new law
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 9, 2023
Colleges will be not able to work with nations including Russia, Iran and Cuba on activities like study abroad without governing board approval.
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Class of ’23 brings tech chops to the workforce — no matter their degree
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 9, 2023
Even nontech majors possess data and IT proficiencies and are eager to add to that knowledge, according to a Handshake report.
NSF Announces 7 New AI Research Institutes at Universities Nationwide
Campus Technology
MAY 9, 2023
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a $140 million investment in seven new National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes on themes spanning trustworthy AI, next-generation cybersecurity, AI for decision-making, AI-augmented learning, and other important topics.
Coursera’s 2023 Learner Outcomes Report highlights the real-world impact of online learning
Coursera blog
MAY 9, 2023
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Coursera’s mission is rooted in serving the world through learning so everyone – regardless of location, socioeconomic status, or personal circumstance – has the power to unleash their full potential. This impact is most profound when learning on Coursera unlocks new job opportunities and career advancement.
Diversity Improves Among Medical School Applicants
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 9, 2023
As medical school applications return to pre-pandemic levels, greater numbers of women, Black, and Hispanic applicants continue to matriculate into these institutions, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). More efforts are needed, however, to address the historically low representation of Indigenous and veteran students. In the current academic year, women account for 57 percent of medical school applicants, 56 percent of matriculants, and 54 percent of total enrollee
Melvin C. Terrell Scholars Dive into Research
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 9, 2023
Delnita Evans dreams of being a dean because she wants to help underrepresented students succeed. “I saw that people that looked like me did not matriculate. We weren’t graduating,” said the master’s candidate in higher education student affairs at the Morgan State University School of Education & Urban Studies. “Sometimes, all a student needs is someone who looks like them to have a conversation so that they can understand that they can do this.
These college programs are helping students afford basic needs amid skyrocketing rent
University Business
MAY 9, 2023
The University of New Mexico discovered yesterday that across the state’s college and university system, 60% or more of its students suffered basic needs insecurity, such as food and housing. In January, 49% of students at 39 Washington higher education institutions experienced food or housing insecurity. As troubling as these numbers are, they point to a trend that has slowly developed since the pandemic started.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 9, 2023
Tsai Lu Liu Tsai Lu Liu has been named dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech. Liu served as the head of the department of graphic design and industrial design at North Carolina State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, an MBA from Georgia State University, and a Master of Industrial Design degree from Auburn University.
Uniting our sector to help international students thrive
The PIE News
MAY 9, 2023
Recently I attended the Parliamentary Friends of International Education event in Canberra hosted by the International Education Association of Australia. The event, attended by government ministers, international education peak bodies and sector leaders, celebrated the return of international students to Australian shores. Importantly, it also acknowledged the rich social and cultural contribution international students make to Australia.
Leading with Impact – how universities can maximise their impact on place
HEPI
MAY 9, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Richard Calvert, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University. In this article, he explores the challenge of understanding how we make a difference to the towns and cities where we’re located and argues for a sharper and more strategic approach to measuring and maximising impact. Being civic… For all the turbulence of the last decade, one theme which remains at the forefront of our politics is the need to address regional inequality.
What social media platforms do students use in 2023 to choose their university
Terminalfour
MAY 9, 2023
TikTok may be the top choice for social media entertainment but do students use it to research which university to apply to? And how do other social platforms compare?
“It’s really about the blend”: Bill Gates on AI in the classroom
The PIE News
MAY 9, 2023
AI is going to revolutionise teaching & learning in the same way that it has huge implications for the delivery of healthcare services, but it will never replace teachers, Bill Gates has predicted. AI technology will, however, become better and better at offering effective and personalised tutoring support, he indicated. This was one of the core messages delivered by Gates, founder of Microsoft, at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego this year. “It’s really about the blend,” he
West Virginia Coach Uses Antigay Slur in Radio Interview
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 9, 2023
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Multicloud Adoption Takes Hold in Higher Education
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 9, 2023
At the University of Colorado System, the use of multiple public cloud providers adds complexity to the task of IT management. “When you’re tying together your private cloud with your public clouds, you need close integration and good bandwidth. Latency is also a challenge,” says Lonnie Maynard, system architect and a member of the university system’s enterprise cloud services team.
Survey: Foreign States Considered Bigger IT Security Threat Than Ever
Campus Technology
MAY 9, 2023
A new survey of public sector IT professionals conducted in January by independent research firm Market Connections found that careless or untrained insiders remains the top-ranked threat to higher education institutions’ network security, while the threat of malicious attacks by foreign governments is considered a bigger threat than in years past, according to the survey results.
Sharp Debuts 4 New Interactive Displays in Aquos Board Line
Campus Technology
MAY 9, 2023
Sharp has released a new series of interactive displays in its Aquos Board line, the 4W-B series, in four sizes for collaboration and communication anywhere through a 20-contact-point multi-touch system and adaptable connectivity.
Mapping the Enrollment Landscape
EAB
MAY 9, 2023
This insight paper was created to help enrollment leaders reorient to a higher education marketplace that is being transformed by a historic convergence of disruptive forces, including the pandemic, a persistent labor crisis, a troubled political climate, change in the psychological profile of college goers, and, relatedly, increasingly widespread doubt regarding the value of postsecondary education.
The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 154 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Matt Frank
The Change Leader, Inc.
MAY 9, 2023
9 May · Episode 154 The Value of Micro-Credentials for Higher Ed Institutions By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Understanding micro-credentials' value for higher ed institutions, students, and the ever-changing business world can help institutions grow revenue. Higher ed can be better positioned to meet, enroll, retain, and help future generations of students successfully maneuver the ever-changing business world by embracing micro-credentials appropriately and programmatically.
More than half of college students relied on mental health care in their youth
University Business
MAY 9, 2023
Nearly 60% of college students relied on mental health care in their youth, according to a new survey from TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being provider for college students. The findings point to “the mental health crisis in this demographic that has been brewing for some time,” according to a news release. Students cite the following contributing factors impacting their mental health: Academic pressures Finances Basic needs Societal issues (e.g., mass shootings and economic
Editorial: Marshall athletic budget faces challenges - Herald-Dispatch
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 9, 2023
The money involved in college athletics gets bigger and bigger every year. The latest challenge for boosters and sponsors is coming up with the money needed for name, image and likeness deals to recruit the ultra blue-chip athletes. For the schools themselves, the usual division between the haves and have-nots has a gray area that presents challenges to administrators.
Judge takes down North Idaho College board again over firing of president. ‘It is a sham’
University Business
MAY 9, 2023
A judge on Wednesday denied a request by the North Idaho College Board of Trustees to reconsider an order forcing the college to reinstate its president. Kootenai County District Court Judge Cynthia Meyer upheld her March 3 preliminary injunction requiring the college to keep Nick Swayne as president for the remainder of a lawsuit he filed against the board.
A future for renewable energy at Treasure Valley Community College
University Business
MAY 9, 2023
The conversation of how a future Renewable Energy program will look once it rolls out at Treasure Valley Community College is well underway. TVCC received $2.5 million from the state of Oregon to implement a program with an overall goal of syncing up with the nation’s effort in decarbonizing the global electrical system while also strengthening the grid.
Stillman first HBCU to withdraw from U.S. News Best College Rankings
University Business
MAY 9, 2023
Stillman College is joining a growing group of colleges and universities that are abandoning the U.S. News Best College rankings. While more than 40 law schools and more than a dozen medical schools have stopped providing information to the organization, Stillman is the first Historically Black College or University making the move. Stillman President Dr.
Clark College’s proposed cuts drawing backlash- Griffin Reilly, Columbian
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 9, 2023
Proposed budget cuts are rarely met with anything other than frustration and disdain. But one proposed cut to Clark College’s 2023-24 budget has received noticeable backlash, including written statements from a faculty union leader and verbal opposition at the most recent board of trustees meeting. According to staff, the student affairs department is proposing to cut Valentina Pishchanskaya-Cayanan, a tenured mental health counselor and former Ukrainian refugee.
Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”?
EAB
MAY 9, 2023
Podcast Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention”? Episode 150. May 9, 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. Reporter Jon Marcus joins EAB’s Tara Zirkel to explore the root causes behind steep enrollment declines and poor student outcomes at community colleges.
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