Gen Z values education — but doesn’t think a four-year degree is the only option
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 30, 2023
A new survey found that high school students are weighing the time investment college requires as seriously as the financial investment.
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3 of Francesca Gino’s Allegedly Fraudulent Studies Will Be Retracted
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
By Stephanie M. Lee ILLUSTRATION BY THE CHRONICLE; IMAGE FROM TEDXTRENTOSTUDIO, YOUTUBE The Harvard professor is now on administrative leave after a series of allegations about research fraud.
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Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 30, 2023
The president had tried to cancel student loan debt for those earning up to $125,000 a year, which conservatives deemed financially imprudent and unfair.
Trust and Transparency Are Key Factors When Using AI in Academia
Campus Technology
JUNE 30, 2023
Much can be learned from embracing artificial intelligence in the teaching and learning process. Here, two professors share their experiences using ChatGPT freely in the classroom.
University of Missouri System to end scholarships that factor in race or ethnicity
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 30, 2023
The campuses will honor financial aid commitments already awarded, as those were issued under previous interpretations from the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court’s Admissions Ruling Mainly Affects Selective Colleges. They’re a Tiny Slice of Higher Ed.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
By Audrey Williams June and Jacquelyn Elias Institutions selective enough to use race in admissions are influential, but most students never experience a process that considers race.
Teacher retirement fund TIAA hit by MOVEit breach
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 30, 2023
The financial services firm serves over 5 million clients across the world in academic, government and other nonprofit fields.
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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
ACPA
JUNE 30, 2023
ACPA College Student Educators International vehemently opposes the U.S. Supreme Court 6-3 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College , and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., v. University of North Carolina. As an Association, we are disappointed with the Court’s decision against Affirmative Action. The decision determined that the Harvard University and University of North Carolina policies violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
4 Tips for Securing and Keeping Cyber Insurance Coverage
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
Cyberthreats continue to be an issue for universities, putting them at risk for compromising massive amounts of sensitive data or experiencing service interruptions. Cybersecurity insurance has proved its value, but coverage is becoming more difficult to obtain. Universities face increased scrutiny of their security measures, user training, and where and how data is stored and used.
Marketing virtual campus tours to reach prospects near and far
Terminalfour
JUNE 30, 2023
Prospective students are no longer limited to scheduled in-person university tours. Virtual tour technologies allow them to see everything your facilities have to offer—all at their own convenience. Is your school making the most of this opportunity?
How the Supreme Court Ruling Will Change Admissions
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
Some workers will have to approach their jobs very differently. By Jon Boeckenstedt Sarah Jones for The Chronicle Some workers will have to approach their jobs very differently.
A Rise in Job Satisfaction Among Faculty Since Pandemic
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
A new study by Course Hero, an online learning platform for educators, suggests that a rise in job satisfaction among faculty has improved since the start of the pandemic. During a time when educator retention is experiencing a sharp decline, the data suggests a trend of positive experiences and feelings by educators who are making moves to stay in their field, even as new concerns are emerging in academia.
Some Colleges Will No Longer Consider Race in Awarding Student Scholarships
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows They've adopted the interpretation that the Supreme Court's ruling on race in admissions also applies to decisions about financial aid.
The Antidote to the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action? The Essay Will Keep Us Talking About Race
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
As university administrators and admissions officers scramble to comply with the Supreme Court’s opinion, here’s the counterintuitive way out. Be color blind. But keep talking about race. I’ve always talked about race. And now, I’m upping the volume. The Supreme Court made me do it. The six conservatives may have on their race blindfolds (the ones they want everyone to wear).
US Supreme Court decision a concern for all committed to inclusive global education
The PIE News
JUNE 30, 2023
While it may not be a clear connection to some in our field, yesterday’s Supreme Court decision to essentially eliminate affirmative action – specifically race conscious admissions – should be of concern for all who are committed to advancing inclusive student success through equitable access to global education opportunities. In Diversity Abroad’s analysis earlier this month we highlight several areas of concern: A significant number of the institutions that send the most students to study abro
KIMBERLY HOGAN
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
Kimberly Hogan Kimberly Hogan has been appointed chief executive officer for Middlesex Community College. She served previously as interim CEO at Middlesex. Hogan holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Glassboro, New Jersey, and a master’s in educational leadership from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut.
Australia: sector and students back work cap
The PIE News
JUNE 30, 2023
The majority of international students, graduate and education stakeholders in Australia are behind the government’s decision to reintroduce a work cap for students, research has shown. The survey of more than 6,000 international students, graduates, education providers and stakeholders found that the length of preferred work allowance varies across students, graduates and providers.
KATRINA SPENCER
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
Katrina Spencer Katrina Spencer has been appointed senior associate vice president and deputy chief financial officer at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Spencer served as the deputy chief financial officer at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and an MPA from Columbia University.
The Supreme Court's Ruling on Admissions Exempts Military Academies. What's Up With That?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
By Nell Gluckman A footnote in the majority opinion leads those in higher ed to ask, isn't our national role important, too?
FIRE statement on the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis
FIRE
JUNE 30, 2023
The Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis is a resounding victory for freedom of expression and freedom of conscience.
Overturning Affirmative Action Was a Power Play
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
The Supreme Court used a distorted, incoherent argument to end race-conscious admissions. By Richard Lempert The Supreme Court used a distorted, incoherent argument to end race-conscious admissions.
‘A cautionary tale’: colleges in states with affirmative action bans report racial disparities
The Guardian - Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
Data from Universities of California and Michigan show how the bans have adversely affected Black and Indigenous student enrollment The supreme court’s decision to strike down race-consciousness in college admissions will upend the academic landscape for millions of people. But students in nine states already live in a post-affirmative action world.
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules That Student Lawsuit Over COVID-19 May Continue
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 30, 2023
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules That Student Lawsuit Over COVID-19 May Continue Scott Jaschik Fri, 06/30/2023 - 06:21 AM
Is Less More?
idfive agency
JUNE 30, 2023
Is less more? This summer, idfive decided to FAFO. Starting June 2, our team started chopping Fridays in half for the whole summer—strategically, of course. We asked ourselves: would our deadlines and work quality suffer with 240 minutes less time each week, or would happier employees lead to more meaningful hours spent fulfilling our mission—enhancing the good being done by our clients?
Canada: concern remains around deportations
The PIE News
JUNE 30, 2023
The Canadian government needs to find a permanent solution to international student deportations, a letter sent from NGOs to Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship has said. The letter was signed by some 19 migrant Justice organisations and South Asian diaspora groups from across Canada. Signatories of the letter called for a “definite stop” to the deportations and said the students should not have to bear the burden of proof because of fraud committed by consultants and recr
Untangling affordability from profitability in the university funding crisis
LSE Higher Education Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
University leaders claim to face a trilemma of access, quality and affordability when it comes to funding HE but is it an explanation that adds up?
CEO to CEO Newsletter #239
AACC
JUNE 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 | Issue # 239 Earlier today, AACC sent a statement to all members about this week’s Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and Student Loan Forgiveness. In case you missed it, here is what I had to say: “In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions on Affirmative Action and student loan […] The post CEO to CEO Newsletter #239 first appeared on AACC.
Governor approves state budget while vetoing funds for school districts and the university - Tim Bradner, Anchorage Press
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
Other education cuts included $17.5 million for building system upgrades at the University of Alaska Anchorage along with major maintenance projects like roof replacements and safety code upgrades at the university’s Fairbanks, Juneau and rural campuses. University of Alaska System capital projects will experience reductions of approximately $36.7 million but other initiatives such as roof repairs at the Fairbanks campus, the drone program in Fairbanks and library funds for UAA were retained in
Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Debt-Relief Plan
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 30, 2023
The 6-to-3 decision stops the Biden administration from moving forward with plans to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for eligible Americans. The Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is “devastating” for millions of borrowers and likely will further complicate plans to restart student loan payments in two months, advocates said.
What does a data management platform actually do?
EAB
JUNE 30, 2023
Blogs What does a data management platform actually do? 5 ways a data management platform can benefit your college To anyone who doesn’t work with raw data directly, data management might seem esoteric. It certainly sounds good to improve data management, but in a tangible sense, what does that mean? What benefits do staff, faculty, and students gain from better data management?
SCOTUS Decision on Student Loan Forgiveness
ACPA
JUNE 30, 2023
ACPA College Student Educators International is disappointed in and frustrated by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Biden v. Nebraska related to the current administration’s plan for student loan forgiveness. The plan would have forgiven up to $10,000 in student loan debt (or $20,000 for those who received a Pell grant). We empathize that many of our members, stakeholders, and students we support would have been positively affected by the student loan forgiveness plan.
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Student-Loan Cancellation for Millions of Borrowers
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
By Sarah Brown, Helen Huiskes, and Zachary Schermele Olivier Douliery, AFP, Getty Images The scene outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday as the justices overruled President Biden’s plan to forgive billions of dollars in federal student-loan debt. The plan, which had been a priority for President Biden, would have forgiven up to $20,000 in student debt.
University of Wisconsin President Warns of Campus Closures, Tuition Hikes if GOP Cuts Budget - Associated Press
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
The University of Wisconsin System’s top leader says he may have to close campuses and raise tuition if the Legislature’s Republican-controlled finance committee follows through with proposed budget cuts. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has called on the committee to cut $32 million from the system over the next two fiscal years, an amount he says is equal to what it spends on diversity and equity officers biennially.
Highlights from Higher Ed: Online Stop-Out Students, International Graduate Applications, Admissions Policies, Social Media Blues
Liaison International
JUNE 30, 2023
More than 40% of students in online programs previously “stopped out” Students who had previously attended college but stopped before graduating account for 42% of those currently enrolled in an online degree-level or certificate program; first-generation students make up 33% of the population. Among those described as stop-outs, 44% are first-generation learners.
US sector recommits to diversity, equity and inclusion after Supreme Court ruling
The PIE News
JUNE 30, 2023
International education stakeholders working to promote diversity, equity and inclusion across the sector have decried a decision by the Supreme Court in the US to end affirmative action. The ruling, with six conservative justices on the highest court in the country outvoting the three liberal justices, means a change to race-conscious admissions programs in the US.
Supreme Court Rules Student Loan Forgiveness Unconstitutional
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 30, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court dashed the hopes of 40 million student borrowers Friday, striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The plan would have offered $10,000 of relief to borrowers making under $125,000 and $20,000 to those who had received Pell grants, for an estimated $430 billion of forgiveness. The court ruled 6-3 along partisan lines that a program with such a large impact was beyond the power of the Department of Education to enact without the approval of Congre
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