Wonkhe
AUGUST 9, 2023
New research from the Sutton Trust finds a widespread appetite for higher education is dampened by perceptions of the cost of study. The post Yes, the cost of university study does deter disadvantaged students appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The University System of Georgia’s governing board this week approved a new strategic plan, which involves boosting enrollment and student outcomes.
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MindMax
AUGUST 9, 2023
Just like that, another summer is nearly over. In advance of the 2023-2024 academic year, I’m taking time to reflect on recent higher education trends I’ve observed and expect will continue in the year to come. Interestingly, a common thread connects most of these trends: higher education’s imperative to meet students’ needs. Let’s dive in. 1. Breaking Down Admissions Barriers It’s no secret that the college admissions process is complex, confusing, and emotional.
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
More institutions may shut down as operating expenses increase and demographics shift, higher ed experts say.
MindMax
AUGUST 9, 2023
Just like that, another summer is nearly over. In advance of the 2023-2024 academic year, I’m taking time to reflect on recent higher education trends I’ve observed and expect will continue in the year to come. Interestingly, a common thread connects most of these trends: higher education’s imperative to meet students’ needs. Let’s dive in. 1. Breaking Down Admissions Barriers It’s no secret that the college admissions process is complex, confusing, and emotional.
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The longtime administrator said he wants to take a faculty spot in the public flagship’s College of Law.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Grinnell College is launching a Department of African Diaspora Studies. “Part of Grinnell College’s mission is to help create citizens that go out to do wonderful things in terms of social justice and community,” said Dr. Stephanie Jones, an associate professor at Grinnell. “I think we’re living in a time right now of grave misinformation, of suppression of history, and of rolling back of civil and human rights, and we need to know how we got here.
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University Business
AUGUST 9, 2023
Four out of 10 students from your graduating class will be fighting an uphill battle in the employment search as their next interviewer might already be convinced that they’re unfit for the job—and they’re putting the blame on educators, according to a new survey from Intelligent. The online degree ranking service surveyed more than 1,200 business leaders in July and found that 40% believe recent college graduates are “very” or “somewhat” unprepared for the wo
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Design strategy for continuing and professional education at the University of Texas at Dallas August 9, 2023 Lance K. L. Bennet Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support, t he University of Texas at Dallas The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
During the developmental period between adolescence to adulthood, students of color, similar to all students, confront social, academic, and psychological stresses. However, there are major differences in the lived experience of students from communities of color due to structural inequities, racial bias, and discrimination which can exact a toll on their psychological well-being.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
A survey by New America shows Americans aren’t convinced of the return on investment of a college degree. About 70 percent of Americans believe people with a college education have higher earnings and access to a livable wage compared to those with just a high school degree. However, far fewer Americans—53 percent—think accessing high-quality higher education is affordable.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed Shelly Perdomo-Ahmed has been named vice chancellor for student affairs and campus life at the UMass Amherst. Perdomo-Ahmed holds a bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies and cultural anthropology from Mount Holyoke College, as well as master’s and doctorate degrees in educational policy, research, and administration from the University of Massachusetts.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
Colleges are going over race-conscious practices with a fine-toothed comb, anticipating future legal challenges. Critics fear they’re sacrificing values at the altar of prudence. The dust was still settling from the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action when, less than a week later, around 300 students of color at Western Illinois University got an unexpected email from the university: a $1,000 scholarship they’d been promised just months early would no longer be available.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Colleges around the country rolled out their applications for the new admissions season at the beginning of August. Many made adjustments to their essay prompts, given that students are still free to discuss their experiences with race even under the Supreme Court ruling. Others made announcements around dropping early decision policies (Virginia Tech) and legacy admissions (Occidental College).
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Institutions in the UK are “considerably ahead of the game” for the upcoming autumn intake, with overall CAS issuance, deposits and visa issuances up year-on-year. CAS-to-visa issuance rates also have sped up by more than 8% compared to last year, according to the data from student onboarding platform Enroly. Data analysis showed 73% of UK clients had “launched their intake on CAS shield” at least five months before their courses begin.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Sylvia M. Burwell has announced that she will step down as president of American University at the end of the upcoming academic year. Burwell, the institution’s 15 th president and its first female leader, has been in the post since 2017. She cited several reasons for the decision to leave the position, including her belief that the university is in good shape and a desire to spend more time with her family.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
By Zachary Schermele A spokesperson for Arizona State University told The Chronicle that the campus had begun carrying out the change last spring.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Sylvia M. Burwell has announced that she will step down as president of American University at the end of the upcoming academic year. Burwell, the institution’s 15 th president and its first female leader, has been in the post since 2017. She cited several reasons for the decision to leave the position, including her belief that the university is in good shape and a desire to spend more time with her family.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
By Maggie Hicks Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image Last week, a venerable athletics alliance effectively folded in a couple of days — over money. The consequences for higher ed could be drastic.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
By next year, all Michigan public school districts and charter schools will be required to collect specific tribal affiliation data from their students and staff. The data collected will allow for a more accurate accounting of the Indigenous student population and give the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the state's 12 federally recognized tribes a chance to see Native American student achievements and graduation rates.
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Hundreds of the 2,500 Nigerian students who fled fighting in Sudan are yet to find places in universities back home three months down the line, over what they say are tedious and complicated requirements for gaining admission in local universities. The returnees are blaming a lack of academic transcripts from their former institutions among other documents and bureaucracy at home for their continued state of uncertainty despite their desire for local universities to accommodate them.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
AUGUST 9, 2023
Reading Time: 10 minutes Improving your student recruitment strategy is a big step in boosting your school’s enrollment numbers, making it an essential part of your marketing efforts. There are various approaches you can consider to get the job done, but knowing the right recruiting questions to ask prospective students can be a big help—setting your team off on the right foot.
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2023
If you could spend five minutes with anyone from the international education sector, who would it be and what would you ask them? Introducing The PIE’s latest series, Five Minutes With… where we speak to leaders from across the sector and ask them all the big questions. Starting as an international masters student at the University of Warwick in the UK, Sun Tao wanted to make that dream a reality for as many others as he could.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
In Settlement, Ohio 2-Year College Ends ‘Free’ Online Program Featured Image at Top of Article Eastern Gateway photo.jpg Lauren.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
By Emma Hall A New America survey released Wednesday found that a majority of Americans "see the benefits" of earning a degree despite the cost.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
In Settlement, Ohio 2-Year College Ends ‘Free’ Online Program Featured Image at Top of Article Eastern Gateway photo.jpg Lauren.
The Guardian - Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Despite recent scandals of research misconduct and error, the academic world still seems determined to look the other way Scientific misconduct has enjoyed some limelight lately. The president of Stanford, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, resigned last month after a series of investigations exposed serious problems in his research; an independent review of Tessier-Lavigne’s work found no evidence that he falsified data himself but concluded that his research failed standards “of scientific rigor and proces
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
A new report aiming to “fill the gap” of information on industry-led postsecondary partnerships recommends colleges and employers work more closely together “to strengthen students’ pathways through postsecondary education and into in-demand careers.
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2023
The application and visa process for international students in India is to be made easier with the government’s new Study in India portal. The country’s ministry of education, in collaboration with the ministry of home affairs and ministry of external affairs, has launched a centralised digital platform for global students seeking higher education in India. “The SII Portal, a one-stop platform, will simplify a student’s academic journey in India,” said Dharmendra Pradhan,
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
Hussian College has closed abruptly. The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced on its website last week that it had “received notice that Hussian College has determined it can no longer operate and is closing.
The Guardian - Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2023
Study shows cost of living influencing students’ choice, with fears of limiting effect on career options ‘I’m better off at home’: the commuter student One in three students starting university this year may opt to live at home, according to new research that found rising costs and family needs are affecting the “Covid generation” of school-leavers.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2023
Some things I don’t know about working in higher education. The biggest higher ed questions that nobody is asking are about the university as a workplace. We talk about the university as a place of learning, credentialing and knowledge creation. We worry endlessly (and legitimately) about student debt and graduation rates. Not a day goes by when articles fail to appear on the tenuous financial position and looming demographic cliff that colleges are facing.
Insight Into Diversity
AUGUST 9, 2023
Following an internal investigation, the Texas A&M University System has uncovered the involvement of several high-ranking administrators, including former president Kathy Banks, in the controversy surrounding the botched hiring of journalism professor Kathleen McElroy. As a result of new bans on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs in the state, McElroy told the Texas Tribune last month that outside concerns over her experience in diversity and inclusion and her career at The New
ACPA
AUGUST 9, 2023
2023 Harry Canon Outstanding Professional Award: Gabriel Rodriguez Lemus, Jr. (University of Texas at Austin) Outstanding Men’s Program Award: Men of Color Action Network Tracy Davis Emerging Research Award: Darius Robinson (Florida State University) Outstanding Research Award: Rachel Wagner; D. Chase J. Catalano; Mirangela Bruggs Outstanding Graduate Student/New Professional Award: Kate Freeman (Case Western Reserve University) 2022 Harry Canon Outstanding Professional Award: Joshua Quinn
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Expert Insight Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB's fellowship EAB’s Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship is a six-month, cohort-based experience that aims to build community, develop a depth of expertise in the topics and issues that matter most to institutional strategy, and provide focused professional skills development from EAB industry experts.
University Business
AUGUST 9, 2023
Graduate students still striking will “likely be removed from the system as a course instructor,” Provost Laurie McCauley said in an email Monday. “When instructors choose not to fulfill their teaching responsibilities, it disrupts students’ education, damages the quality of instruction, and can cause other harm,” Provost Laurie McCauley said.
EAB
AUGUST 9, 2023
Blogs Implementing a caseload management model in a newly centralized division August 9, 2023 Melissa Grant Associate Dean of Advisement, Office of the Provost, Pace University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. It has been well established that Academic Advisement services have a positive impact on student success and retention, but the structures and approaches vary widely across institutions and at times, ev
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