Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 18, 2023

A merger of the two private nonprofit Pennsylvania colleges could happen as soon as this spring or summer, officials said.

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Wonkhe

APRIL 18, 2023

EAB’s Ed Venit reviews how student success metrics have evolved over time—and where they might go in the future The post How will we measure student success across the next decade? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 18, 2023

New CUPA-HR data reveals White women account for about half of admissions workers at all job levels.

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Wonkhe

APRIL 18, 2023

Access to AI tools is not currently equitable. Xue Zhou and Lilian Schofield call on universities to work to level the playing field The post Towards an inclusive approach to using AI in learning and teaching appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 18, 2023

The new group will provide crisis management training and response services at public and private K-12 school systems and higher ed institutions.

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HEPI

APRIL 18, 2023

This blog has been kindly written fro HEPI by Professor Marion Thain, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Culture and Technology at King’s College London. Join Marion, Lord (Jo) Johnson, Molly Morgan-Jones and Bobby Duffy at a free event on 26 April to discuss how the UK can make more of its leading expertise in humanities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

SUNY Old Westbury will be transitioning into a university, effective Jul. 1, The school made the announcement Apr. 14, during the inauguration of Dr. Timothy Sams as its president. Sams had been appointed president of the school two years ago, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and his inauguration had been held off as the school began to return to full swing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Higher education is expecting a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill cases argued Oct. 31, 2022. The cases, led by anti-affirmative action activist and SFFA President Edward Blum, allege these institutions discriminated against Asian American applicants by unfairly prioritizing underrepresented minority applicants in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

To improve representation in medicine and better address health inequities in underserved populations, the Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford Medicine) has created the Racial Equity to Advance a Community of Health (REACH) Initiative, which is comprised of existing and new programs. “The REACH Initiative will help ensure that we continue building on our progress in a coordinated effort to diversify our academic community while enhancing academic opportunities in health equity res

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

By J. Brian Charles André Chung for The Chronicle Rickey D. Frierson ( right ) of Colorado State U. and Randi Congleton ( left ) of Baldwin Wallace U. chat at the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education conference. Nineteen states are considering legislation that would cripple their work. Six states want to ban the employment of DEI officers outright.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

Medical School and Veterans Affairs Partnerships Advance Research, Innovation Since the end of World War II, when an overwhelming number of veterans returned from deployment in need of care, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the nation’s medical schools have successfully partnered to advance innovations — and the impact of this 77-year partnership continues to influence education, health care, and research.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2023

The University of Kent has indicated it will be closing its satellite campus, known as the Brussels School of International Studies , leaving many students without a clear plan for the completion of their courses. The student body at BSIS have been campaigning on social media for clarity from Vice Chancellor Karen Cox, believing the process has been grossly mishandled with no prior consultation with concerned staff, students and local administration.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

The national shortage of farm and livestock veterinarians could have serious ramifications for animal welfare, food safety, and disease transmission, and potentially stifle the economies of hundreds of rural communities. Critical policy changes are needed to correct the problem, says Clinton Neill, PhD, assistant professor in veterinary economics for the Cornell University Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Part 1 reviews the challenges associated with various course delivery modes and is available to read here. Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn by selecting the delivery mode that best suits their needs for each session. “Don’t compare synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Instead, focus on the benefits of both modalities.

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HESA

APRIL 18, 2023

After three blog posts looking at historical data on financing (see here , here and here ), I thought I should do one final one which tries to tease out some lessons. Let’s focus on what I think are the key graphs from yesterday: Figure 1: Total Institutional Income per FTE Student by Source, Canadian Universities, 1962-63 to 2020-21, in constant $2022 Figure 2: Total Institutional Income per Full-Time Student by Source, Canadian Colleges, 1976-77 to 2020-21, in constant $2022 Figure 3: Total In

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

18 April · Episode 151 Framework Leadership: An Innovative Approach to Higher Ed Growth 36 Min · By Drumm McNaughton How Framework Leadership helped Southeastern University grow and stabilize over the last 12 years and saved itself from organizational decline. Presidents and other higher ed leaders that want their institution to grow and sustain that growth can easily replicate Southeastern University (SEU)’s success.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

In 2020, the Almeda Fire ravaged rural communities of Jackson County, Oregon, destroying more than 2,500 homes. To document the stories of those who experienced this disaster, and help them envision their hopes for the future, researchers at the University of Idaho (U of I) held a creative mapping workshop for residents to share their experiences and visualize through artwork how they will rebuild.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

“Allow yourself to be terrified to take risks and take those risks anyway.” By Rachel Toor Reginald Cunningham “Allow yourself to be terrified to take risks and take those risks anyway.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

Lauren Jones In 2019, I realized that the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) work that we were doing at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), while meaningful, was not cohesive or strategic. The guest speakers, lunches for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and students of color), and orientation events would not lead to structural change.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2023

The government in Western Australia has announced it will inject $13.1m into the province’s international education sector. The funding will aim to build on last year’s $41.2m investment in last year’s State Budget. $6m of the revealed budget will be spread over two years to help showcase “the State’s world class education and training providers”, as well as job opportunities and the state’s “strong” economy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Renarde D. Earl Renarde D. Earl has been named vice president of public safety and chief of police at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. He served as associate vice chancellor for police/public safety and chief of police at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Earl holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Central University.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 18, 2023

Hispanic children in low-income families are more likely to experience tooth decay and dental disease, which can contribute to physical and mental illness into adulthood. To address the critical needs of this population, two community clinics operated by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry provide accessible and affordable dental care.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2023

French president Emmanuel Macron made a fresh welcome appeal to Chinese students considering studying in France during his three-day state visit to China. During the speech where he delivered the remarks at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, he also said that France hopes to send more scholars and students to China. Crowds of excited students gathered outside of the university to welcome Macron on April 7.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Monika Williams Shealey Monika Williams Shealey has been appointed chair of the board of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. She serves as senior vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Rowan University in New Jersey. Shealey received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Florida, and she holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of Central Florida.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2023

International education stakeholders in Nepal are raising concerns that the government has stopped issuing No Objection Certificates for non-higher education programs needed to study abroad. Those impacted are non-university level students, such as those applying for language, vocational and advanced diplomas overseas. It is thought that the government restrictions aim to keep Nepalese young people in the country.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Christopher Cano Christopher Cano has been named the Riverside Community College District chief of police. Cano served as a lieutenant with the El Monte Police Department. He is a graduate of Mt. San Antonio College with a degree in emergency medical services and holds an MPA from the University of La Verne.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2023

The way in which international students are afforded uncapped work rights in Australia has “become a bit of a Ponzi scheme”, a leading international education executive has said. A joint standing subcommittee on foreign affairs, defence, and trade commenced a public hearing between April 18-19 to hear evidence from universities, student accommodation, education agents, and professional bodies about sector recovery and future growth.

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Campus Technology

APRIL 18, 2023

Effective change management addresses the cultural and workforce shifts that accompany technology transformations in higher education. Here's how to take a holistic approach to IT change across the institution.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

By Megan Zahneis Seven out of 10 admissions coordinators and counselors have been in their jobs for three years or less, according to a new survey.

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Campus Technology

APRIL 18, 2023

Cybersecurity training and certification organization SANS Institute has partnered with Google to launch the SANS Cloud Diversity Academy (SCDA), a training initiative aimed at helping underrepresented groups pursue a career in cybersecurity, with a particular focus on cloud security.

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ACRLog

APRIL 18, 2023

Last semester, I taught my first semester-long class at the community college where I work. Many community colleges offer both credit courses and classes that are for continuing education, workforce training, and recreation — my class was one of these, based on a class that a previous librarian taught. That librarian presented a series of discussions of literary classics, largely ones that were banned in the 1960s-1980s.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Benjamin E. Rohdin Benjamin E. Rohdin has been appointed vice president for enrollment management at LaGuardia Community College in New York. He served as associate vice president for enrollment management and student success with New Jersey City University. Rohdin has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Fordham University and an M.P.A. from Baruch College.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2023

A new landmark research publication has claimed that there has been a gradual shift from the “ideal of mother tongue fluency” towards a more contextualised approach, among other findings. The Future of English: Global Perspectives , which was published by the British Council and is the first of a “major program of research and global engagement”. Amid the rise of different types of English being spoken around the world, as opposed to American vs British English, Mark Walker, director of English

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 18, 2023

Part 1 reviews the challenges associated with various course delivery modes and is available to read here. Bi-modal flexible course delivery offers students the ability to control how they learn by selecting the delivery mode that best suits their needs for each session. “Don’t compare synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Instead, focus on the benefits of both modalities.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Every college and university has data storage needs, and student records are just the beginning. IT systems demand storage as well: Internet logs, security events, building systems, security cameras and more all require storage. But storage is the easy part of the data management problem; the challenge is making use of the data once you have it. In addition to storing data for higher education institutions, data warehouses and data lakes can help make data useful.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 18, 2023

Looking Back and Looking Ahead Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1369917180.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

University and College Union to go ahead with industrial action after members reject offer on pay and working conditions Students face potential delays in their degree results and graduations this summer after the University and College Union said it would go ahead with industrial action over pay that could result in exams and essays being left unmarked.

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