Wonkhe
MARCH 7, 2024
Zak Coleman explains why universities are threatening to walk away from the banks financing the catastrophic climate impacts of the fossil fuel industry The post UK universities are walking away from fossil fuel financing appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 7, 2024
For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills.
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Wonkhe
MARCH 7, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag tells of a book you should probably put on your reading list The post Higher education postcard: Microcosmographia Academica appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 7, 2024
Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.
Wonkhe
MARCH 7, 2024
Anna Anthony reveals five tried and tested principles for successful evaluation of access and participation plans The post How to evaluate an access and participation plan appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
Your faculty members say they are struggling to teach disengaged students. Can administrators be part of the solution and not part of the problem? By David D. Perlmutter Your faculty members say they are struggling to teach disengaged students. Can administrators be part of the solution and not part of the problem?
Campus Sonar
MARCH 7, 2024
Reddit filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange last month, and I paid close attention. Its prospectus highlights the impact the anonymous forum site has on public trust—and how higher education leaders can leverage the insight within its 17 billion posts and comments to rebuild trust and inform a proactive, audience-centric market strategy.
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HEPI
MARCH 7, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor Amanda J. Broderick, Vice-Chancellor & President at the University of East London. The impact of the earliest years of life BusinessLDN – the independent voice of business in London – has recently published a report with KPMG and the Central District Alliance analysing the business impact of the lack of affordable, quality childcare.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
Yale University has pledged $10 million toward an initiative to strengthen its relationship with historically Black colleges and universities in the realm of research, teaching, and student access. Dr. Peter Salovey The initiative is part of a redress following Yale President Dr. Peter Salovey and Senior Trustee Josh Bekenstein’s Feb. 16 acknowledgement of the university's historical role in and associations with slavery and apology for the ways its early leaders participated in slavery.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
By Forest Hunt About 20,000 nonacademic student workers across the California State University system voted to unionize last week. There are now 22 such groups across the country representing undergrad students.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 7, 2024
One of the most pressing issues for higher education within the last several years is the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the heart of composition faculty in particular, but of the entire higher education community as well, are those of us looking for solutions for students using AI to write papers. As others and I have discovered, there is finally hope in sight.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
University of Arizona Eyes Consolidation With UAGC Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 03/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The deal, subtly mentioned in a letter to Arizona’s governor, left more questions than answers as the university remains under fire.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
Two political leaders allege that a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form error is preventing students with contributors, including parents and spouses, who do not have a Social Security Number from completing the U.S. Department of Education’s new FAFSA form. Sen. Padilla Alex “We remain concerned about the Department’s plan to address the ongoing error that does not allow for contributors without a Social Security Number (SSN) to complete the FAFSA application, the impact of th
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
Columbia Has Changed Its Protest Policy—Again Johanna Alonso Thu, 03/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The university established controversial demonstration guidelines after Oct. 7. Now, it has implemented new ones—this time incorporating faculty and student feedback.
Liaison International
MARCH 7, 2024
Higher education finds itself at a critical juncture in the advancement of AI technology. As universities and institutions continue to integrate AI into their processes, ethical questions arise. It’s no longer solely about hiring skilled developers or acquiring cutting-edge tools; the focus shifts toward the responsible and ethical use of AI. But what does responsible AI entail?
Cisco blogs - Education
MARCH 7, 2024
If the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the increasing need for state-of-the-art student, faculty and staff experiences, security, and the pending enrollment cliff in the US have you… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
Lynn Byrd Lynn Byrd has been appointed division director of human resources for the Office of Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech. She served as senior manager of human resources and as interim division director. Byrd holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Averett University in Virginia.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
Demand for Online Classes Prompts Closure of Satellite Centers in Iowa kathryn.palmer… Thu, 03/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The University of Iowa’s learning centers used to hold in-person classes for graduate business and social work students, but those students have preferred remote learning since the pandemic.
Faculty Focus
MARCH 7, 2024
One of the most pressing issues for higher education within the last several years is the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the heart of composition faculty in particular, but of the entire higher education community as well, are those of us looking for solutions for students using AI to write papers. As others and I have discovered, there is finally hope in sight.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
Dr. Sherita Hill Golden has stepped down from her role as vice president and chief diversity officer at Johns Hopkins Medicine. The act comes two months after backlash for an email newsletter in which Golden explained the concept of privilege, according to reporting from The Baltimore Sun. In the January newsletter from the Baltimore hospital and research center’s diversity office, Golden wrote that “privilege” was the “word of the month,” defining it as “a set of unearned benefits given to peop
Campus Technology
MARCH 7, 2024
Educational video company Boclips has announced a partnership with social learning platform Perusall to provide access to Boclips' videos and podcasts from within OpenStax course materials.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 7, 2024
A February 23, 2024, article in Diverse headlined “Growing Number of College Grads Earn Less Than the Typical High School Graduate” was based on a report from the HEA Group – a headline mirrored in other national media (including CBS MoneyWatch, Forbes, and the New York Times ). That report examined the median earnings of graduates from 3,887 US “higher ed institutions” and found that 74% of these graduated students who earned more than the estimated earnings of a typical high school graduate (
The PIE News
MARCH 7, 2024
Some 17 years ago, an unlikely love story between two universities on opposite sides of the globe – one in Malaysia and one in the UK – began. The transnational education relationship between Sunway University and Lancaster University has flourished, with over 6,000 students studying programs in Malaysia that are offered together with the UK partner today.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
Colleges, Education Department at Odds Over Inclusive Access Changes Katherine Knott Thu, 03/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The department is sticking by its plan to prohibit colleges from automatically billing students for course materials despite strong opposition from publishers and university leaders.
The PIE News
MARCH 7, 2024
The founder of education consultancy Dfavo has launched new customised edtech software for agents. Based in Norway, Firmli is set to be a purpose-built technology platform for clients in education consultancy, student recruitment and admissions services. The technology “stack” will include lead coverage, marketing, admissions, commissions, invoicing and university agreements.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
The Education Department is investigating allegations of shared-ancestry discrimination at another five colleges and universities, including the University of California, Berkeley, according to the agency’s updated list of open inquiries.
Caylor Solutions
MARCH 7, 2024
How much do the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings matter? Find out more about these influential rankings. The post Behind the Numbers: U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
Delays in processing financial aid applications could threaten the credit or viability of small private colleges that serve students who are low income or come from underrepresented groups, Fitch Ratings warned in an alert Wednesday.
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
MARCH 7, 2024
Whether on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, Influencers are everywhere. So, how can higher education better approach marketing and communications strategies to positively influence current and future students? In this session, three models of student influencer programs will be shared, from low-budget ambassador programs to paid influencer content on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Campus Technology
MARCH 7, 2024
The AVIXA Foundation, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association's charitable arm, has announced the launch of the Brad Sousa Impact Fund to honor the late Brad Sousa, AVIXA board member and AVI Systems chief technology officer.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Assumption University Week: Maria Kalpidou, associate professor of psychology, explores how parents can give their children the best chance to succeed.
University Business
MARCH 7, 2024
Report: How Higher Education is Using Technology to Control Expenses and Accelerate Innovation As higher ed leaders consider their technology investments for the year ahead, they will need to balance the need to overcome immediate challenges with the imperative to strategize for their institutions’ long-term futures. Common challenges include spend management, and the slow, burdensome administrative tasks associated with travel and expense (T&E) reimbursements and vendor payment management.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 7, 2024
Struggling Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio will receive a $6 million lifeline from the state to keep it solvent through the spring, local NBC affiliate WFMJ reported. The move comes after EGCC halted registration in February, citing ongoing financial challenges.
WCET Frontiers
MARCH 7, 2024
A few short weeks ago, WCET staff, presenters, and members joined together for presentations and discussions about the policy and practice of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. The event, which was exclusively offered to WCET members, took place on February 22, 2024. I was not involved in the planning and implementation of this Summit, so while I was invited to serve as a moderator for the session chats, I had no previews of the session content.
University Business
MARCH 7, 2024
A state commission created in 2021 has issued a new report calculating that public universities in Illinois are underfunded by approximately $1.4 billion. It found that dedicating an added $100 million to $135 million annually to public universities would allow the state to bridge the funding gap in 10-15 years. Without state funding the financial burden has fallen on students.
Gray Associates
MARCH 7, 2024
February marks an exciting chapter in higher education as colleges and universities unveil 88 new programs for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, spanning a multitude of disciplines. From healthcare professions tackling critical shortages to cutting-edge offerings in technology, business, engineering, education, and the arts, institutions are poised to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic job market.
University Business
MARCH 7, 2024
Virginia law since 2021 has allowed sports betting through casinos and online sports books like FanDuel and BetMGM, with the exception of wagers on state youth and college sports. Some legislators have gone to bat to change the law. Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, D-Henrico, sponsored Senate Bill 124 this session; his second attempt to get the law off the bench.
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