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Inside the effort to improve transfers between community colleges and top-ranked schools

Higher Ed Dive

Relatively few two-year college students go on to selective institutions, but some higher ed leaders are creating new pathways to change that.

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Why everyone has their own graduate outcomes metric

Wonkhe

As Graduate Outcomes data for 2020-21 is released, Ben Cooper wonders why it is so hard to get from the open data to the regulatory indicators The post Why everyone has their own graduate outcomes metric appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Think twice about outsourcing campus mental health services

Higher Ed Dive

The president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors urges institutions not to save money by cutting counseling staff.

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We need better ways to measure social mobility

Wonkhe

For David Winter, salaries and outcomes are used to map social mobility because data is available rather than because they are a good tool for the job The post We need better ways to measure social mobility appeared first on Wonkhe.

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The King’s College to lose accreditation amid mounting financial difficulties

Higher Ed Dive

Middle States Commission on Higher Education said it is yanking accreditation partly because the liberal arts institution is in “imminent danger of closing.

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Most New Presidents at Top Research Universities Are Now Women

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By David Jesse A new study found that 53 percent of leaders appointed to R1 research universities since the fall of 2021 are women, though men still lead 70 percent of those institutions.

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Education Department delays final Title IX rules until October

Higher Ed Dive

The agency still needs to work through hundreds of thousands of public comments on the two regulatory plans.

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Education faces flat funding under debt ceiling deal

Higher Ed Dive

The bill needs approval by the House, Senate and president before a June 5 default deadline.

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Upgrading Stadium Wi-Fi Connects Fans to Their Universities

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

More than 37 million people attended college football games in 2022. That’s a full rebound from pre-pandemic levels and a reminder to university administrators and IT leaders that the ecosystems that develop on game days can be as challenging to manage as the campus itself. The largest venues in higher education can fit more than 100,000 fans, and the capacity even medium-sized football stadiums can dwarf entire campus enrollments.

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The Hypocrisy of English-Only 'Decolonization'

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How dare colleges preach diversity while slashing language study? By Eric Adler Randall Enos for The Chronicle How dare colleges preach diversity while slashing language study?

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Clark Atlanta University and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Launch Institute, to Host Convening

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) have launched the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., Institute for Leadership, Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment and Social Justice (NCBCP TWD Jr. Institute) at CAU. Part of the launch will be a 2-day event – May 31-Jun. 1 in Atlanta – to bring together leaders in civil rights, economic, labor, education, environmental, youth, and social justice to share strategies and research, build coalitions and col

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Learning from Public Libraries

ACRLog

Inspired by April Hines’s recent tweet about what academic librarians can learn from public librarians, I’ve been thinking about the topic myself. It’s been especially front of mind as someone who transitioned from working at public library branches to working at a community college library. Similar to April, I’ve also heard academic librarians shy away from conferences that they consider to be too focused on public library issues, such as social work and safety and/or security

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Turnitin: Of 38M Submissions Since April 4, 3.5% Had At Least 80% AI-Written Text

Campus Technology

In the first six weeks of educators using Turnitin’s new AI writing detection feature, the platform processed 38.5 million submissions, and the results — as well as plenty of feedback from educators and administrators — led Turnitin to tweak the detector and to further explain the meaning and accuracy rates of the detection scores.

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NCAA Sponsors 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit and Names Champions of Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student-athletes, professionals, and athletic influencers convened at the 2023 Black Student Athlete Summit. The Eight HBCU Student-Athlete Fellows The four-day event – the NCAA Department of Inclusion, Education, and Community Engagement (IECE) was a sponsor – was hosted by The University of Southern California. It featured corporate recruiting; presentations; engagement activities; and sessions on topics such as mental health, performance and success in life; and brand development.

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Dealing With Disreputable Donors

Inside Higher Ed

Dealing With Disreputable Donors Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-154428054.

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Journey to a Million – How UCAS’ plans affect higher education

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

Last week, the third and final of  UCAS’ three-part essay collection  was published, with the focus on their  Journey to a Million   debate being closely analysed by the likes of Wonkhe. It will have a profound effect on the infrastructure of higher education, with particular emphasis on the balance between in-person and virtual learning. What is ‘Journey to a Million’?

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Defending the critical work of DEI in Higher Education

ACPA

ACPA – College Student Educators International expresses our profound sadness and alarm on the ongoing threats to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within U.S. Higher Education. ACPA is committed to this work and to reinforcing the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. Our position statement on Social Justice , as well as our Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization , are guiding principles for our work and why we must speak

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Existential threat: Students worry AI will replace their skills and knowledge

University Business

Artificial intelligence is unavoidable on today’s college campuses, and its proximity to higher education is only getting closer. While first scrambling to come to grips with the technology, it has catalyzed multiple partnerships and revamped college curricula. However, the existential crisis that some professionals have warned AI will dole to humanity is now leaking into higher education alongside its embrace.

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Visa restrictions could cost UK £10 billion yearly

The PIE News

University leaders were warned about the potential impact on the UK economy of government changes to dependent visas during the recent QS higher education festival in London. Matteo Quacquarelli, director of strategy and analytics for QS, outlined the current position of strength for the UK in an increasingly competitive global marketplace for international student recruitment but made it clear that stakeholders cannot ‘shy away’ from the potential impact of visa changes.

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Poll: SCOTUS Should Not Block Affirmative Action Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The majority of adults in the U.S. say that the U.S. Supreme Court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, but few believe students’ race should be a major factor, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll – conducted in May with 1,680 adults – found that 63% of respondents do not want the court to block schools from factoring in race or ethnicity in admissions. 13% said they think race is very or an ext

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Higher Ed Received Billions in Covid-Relief Money. Where Did It Go?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Brian O’Leary and Audrey Williams June Mark Harris for The Chronicle, Getty Images The distribution of pandemic-relief funds highlights the structure and priorities of academe, according to an analysis by The Chronicle.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harold Wallace III Harold Wallace III has been appointed director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Wichita State University in Kansas. He served as director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Wallace holds a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies, business, and sociology from Wichita State University and a master’s in college student personnel from Arkansas Tech University.

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Everyone Thinks They’re a Marketing Expert

The Chronicle of Higher Education

An enrollment administrator inherits the marketing office and explores how to merge two very different professions. By Aaron Basko François Berger for The Chronicle An enrollment administrator inherits the marketing office and explores how to merge two very different professions.

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Broadening the Fulbright Program’s Reach

Inside Higher Ed

Broadening the Fulbright Program’s Reach Featured Image at Top of Article Leeza in Japan.

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For These Colleges, Covid-Relief Money Was a Lifeline

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Jacquelyn Elias Mark Harris for The Chronicle, Getty Images More than $76 billion in federal aid during the Covid-19 pandemic helped keep many colleges afloat amid a very rough economic time. But which institutions relied on these funds the most?

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Toronto: sexually assaulted during work at Domino’s

The PIE News

An Indian student has claimed she was sexually assaulted while working at a Domino’s pizza store in Toronto, Canada. The student recently posted a video on TikTok saying that the assault took place while she was working at the Domino’s store which is located at 478 Yonge St. in Toronto. “Hey guys, can you see the store behind me? I used to work here,” the student said, naming the member of staff who allegedly assaulted her.

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The Power of Choice: Unlocking Student Engagement in the Online Classroom

Faculty Focus

As online education continues to evolve, the challenge to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences is paramount. Traditionally, the one-size-fits-all approach to assessment has been dominant, with all students completing the same activities throughout the course. This method, however, often leads to a lack of student engagement and, consequently, less effective learning.

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Uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ Leaders in Higher Education

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Welcome to Pride Month, a time of celebration, reflection, and activism for the 2Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, +(2SLGBTQIA+) community and its allies. The importance of Pride extends beyond parades and festivities. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+, including transphobia, biphobia, homophobia.

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Poll: Most Americans Favor Modest Affirmative Action

Inside Higher Ed

Poll: Most Americans Favor Modest Affirmative Action Sara Brady Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Post-Alumni Participation Rate Game: 3 Actions for Higher Education Annual Giving

Helix Education

The bombshell announcement last week by US News and World Report that annual alumni participation rate in giving (APR) would no longer be part of their annual college rankings starting in 2024 set annual giving offices abuzz and my phone on fire. We are suddenly free from a game we’ve had to play to appease the rankings gods (and important campus stakeholders), often leading to some problematic fundraiser behavior.

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Michigan State Students Allege Professor Charged $99 to Fund Own Advocacy

Inside Higher Ed

Michigan State Students Allege Professor Charged $99 to Fund Own Advocacy Ryan Quinn Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00 AM

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How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines

EAB

Blogs How dual enrollment can combat enrollment declines Innovative tips to build and sustain dual enrollment momentum This story was originally published in the League for Innovation’s Innovatus Magazine (March 2023). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education.

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More high-school grads forgo college in hot labor market

University Business

More high-school graduates are being diverted from college campuses by brighter prospects for blue-collar jobs in a historically strong labor market for less-educated workers. The college enrollment rate for recent U.S. high-school graduates, ages 16 to 24, declined to 62% last year from 66.2% in 2019, just before the pandemic began, according to the latest Labor Department data.

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Navigating Modern Edtech Challenges for IT Support

Educause

The imperative for hybrid learning requires educational institutions to take a new approach to managing IT support. Advanced remote access technology is the key to keeping IT support staff efficient and stress-free in this new environment.

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Redefining cultures of excellence: A new event exploring models for change in recruiting researchers and setting research agendas

SRHE

by Rebekah Smith McGloin and Rachel Handforth, Nottingham Trent University Research excellence’ is a ubiquitous concept to which we are mostly habituated in the UK research ecosystem. Yet, at the end of an academic year which saw the publication of UKRI EDI Strategy , four UKRI council reviews of their investments in PGR , House of Commons inquiry on Reproducibility and Research Integrity and following on from the development of manifesto, concordat, declaration and standards to support Open Re

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Cal Poly Apologizes to Family of Student Murdered in 1996

Inside Higher Ed

Cal Poly Apologizes to Family of Student Murdered in 1996 Johanna Alonso Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Paranoia Struck the U. of Alabama Over a Greek-Life Film. Here's What's Actually in It.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Kate Hidalgo Bellows We know you've been waiting for The Chronicle' s analysis of Bama Rush.

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