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Now DfE proposes to scrap a huge part of Disabled Students Allowance

Wonkhe

The government is proposing to abolish a central funding allowance that allows disabled students to access specialist nonmedical support. Jim Dickinson explains the justification The post Now DfE proposes to scrap a huge part of Disabled Students Allowance appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Goddard College in Vermont to close

Higher Ed Dive

With insolvency looming, the institution moved to shutter permanently and struck a teach-out partnership with Prescott College in Arizona.

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The continuing value of subject benchmark statements

Wonkhe

As the Quality Assurance Agency publishes a set of 13 refreshed subject benchmark statements, Andy Smith and Laura Sperry consider the value these documents bring to the UK sector The post The continuing value of subject benchmark statements appeared first on Wonkhe.

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‘Crisis of credibility’: FAFSA rollout panned during congressional hearing

Higher Ed Dive

One financial aid expert said trust is eroding in data from the U.S. Department of Education as issues continue to plague the new form’s debut.

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There’s a major problem with post-pandemic nursing – and it’s students who could suffer

Wonkhe

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has major concerns over post-pandemic nursing standards not being met. Jim Dickinson considers the case for compensation The post There’s a major problem with post-pandemic nursing – and it’s students who could suffer appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Dartmouth basketball vote shows unionization ‘can happen anywhere,’ attorney says

Higher Ed Dive

The Ivy League school’s saga isn’t over yet, but the potential wage-and-hour implications of the vote are vast.

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Goddard College Announces Closure

Inside Higher Ed

Goddard College Announces Closure Josh Moody Wed, 04/10/2024 - 03:00 AM The small, progressive Vermont college will close at the end of the spring semester. It’s another blow to a state that has lost a number of higher ed institutions in recent years.

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FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill

Inside Higher Ed

FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill Katherine Knott Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:20 AM A House committee held its first hearing Wednesday on the disastrous launch of the new FAFSA.

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What Does an A Really Mean?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

We asked professors, students, and high-school counselors. By Beckie Supiano Joan Wong for The Chronicle We asked professors, students, and high-school counselors.

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Real Talk Higher Ed: Steering Through Chaos with a Wellness Compass

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Let’s face it: April in higher education is pure chaos. Deadlines dance in our heads, inboxes are overflowing, back-to-back events are scheduled, student and community crises loom, and summer just can’t come quick enough.But what if, instead of just surviving through the academic year — we lean into this work with humanity intact?

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UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

The PIE News

Sustainable growth in international education in the UK will not be possible if the government does not “commit to a suite of evidence-informed policies” to allow for an equitable and inclusive sector, a new paper has said. The recommendations from the UK’s national advisory body on international students, UKCISA, say that language used in government policy and campaigns needs to be “positive” and “acknowledge the strength and contributions of international st

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Preparing for Our New AI Workforce in Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

Preparing for Our New AI Workforce in Higher Education jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 04/10/2024 - 03:00 AM The rapid development of Generative AI has opened the possibility of far more efficient and cost-effective use of technology to assume roles currently performed by people.

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France welcomes 412,000 international students

The PIE News

The number of international students studying in France has exceeded 412,000, making up 14% of the country’s students, latest statistics show. In the academic year 2022/23, some 412,087 international students were enrolled in French higher education institutions, a 3% increase in the last year and a 17% increase over five years. At the global level, France maintains its spot as the sixth most popular host country for international students. “Overcoming the bar of 412,000 internationa

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Are DEI Office Name Changes Enough?

Inside Higher Ed

Are DEI Office Name Changes Enough? Johanna Alonso Wed, 04/10/2024 - 03:00 AM As DEI bans impact colleges nationwide, many institutions are renaming their offices to something more innocuous. The results have been varied.

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Ninth Cohort of ELEVATE Fellows Announced

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Katina Lang-Lindsey, an assistant professor at Alabama A&M University, has been named among the newest cohort of Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators ( ELEVATE ) at the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Dr. Katina Lang-Lindsey The center has announced its plans to host this ninth annual early-career faculty training program June 12-14.

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Virtual Coffee, Ice Cream Shops Help Students Learn Business

Inside Higher Ed

Virtual Coffee, Ice Cream Shops Help Students Learn Business Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 04/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Business schools are moving beyond case studies or site visits and utilizing virtual reality in classrooms to help students master supply chain management.

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Risk ratings could ‘damage’ long-term health of Aus education sector

The PIE News

The latest release of immigration risk ratings for international education providers in Australia has raised questions about the best approach to ensure the sustainability of the sector. In the wake of soaring international student visa rejections , 11 Australian universities and up to 100 colleges have recently had their risk rating downgraded, prompting further questions about government immigration policies and the competitiveness of the Australian education sector on the global stage.

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Credentials Awarded Drop for Second Year in a Row

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Undergraduate credentials awarded in the 2022–23 academic year fell by 2.8%, continuing its downward trend for the second year in a row. More students earned certificates than any year in the past decade, while associate degrees awarded fell to its lowest point in a decade and bachelor's degrees awarded fell to its lowest since 2015–16 academic year.

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GAO Finds Faculty Diversity Lacking, Discrimination Complaint Processing Slow

Inside Higher Ed

College faculty don’t reflect the diversity of the students they teach, according to a new study the Government Accountability Office released Tuesday.

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Kogod Business School Infuses Curriculum and Operations with AI Instruction

Campus Technology

The Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington, DC, has announced its curriculum and day-to-day operations will feature artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to ensure that existing and new students and staff will have the training they need to remain current in job skills required for this rapidly advancing technology.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Durmerrick Ross stands beneath lights at an event. Getting into Howard University was a dream come true for Durmerrick Ross. It was fall 2016 and the nation was alive with activism in the wake of Donald J. Trump’s election and upcoming inauguration. Ross jumped into life at Howard with aplomb. He became Mr. Freshman, part of Howard’s Royal Court that promotes campus leadership, representing the best of the best.

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The Lunacy of Indiana’s 'Intellectual Diversity' Law

The Chronicle of Higher Education

It's self-contradictory, for starters. By Eric Sentell Taylor Callery for The Chronicle It's self-contradictory, for starters.

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California Opens FAFSA Alternative to Mixed-Status Families

Inside Higher Ed

California announced yesterday that it has opened the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) to students with undocumented parents as an alternative to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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Content Marketing For Business Schools: Building A Strong LinkedIn Presence

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes As a business school, not only is it imperative that you use the right platforms to reach the right audience, but it’s also crucial that you present a cohesive brand identity to prospective students. With about a billion users in over 200 countries, LinkedIn is considered a powerhouse for networking in the business world. Those interested in pursuing a business education will likely be active on this platform.

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The New York Intellectuals Were a Boys' Club

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Their machismo masked anxiety and insecurity. By Sam Adler-Bell Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock Their machismo masked anxiety and insecurity.

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The Underemployment Problem for College Graduates: Key Podcast

Inside Higher Ed

More than half of bachelor’s degree holders are underemployed a year after graduation, and roughly four in 10 are still underemployed a full decade later. How worried should we be about those rates, and what can colleges and universities do to decrease them?

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Bernardine Evaristo joins calls to save Goldsmiths’ Black British literature MA

The Guardian - Higher Education

Booker-winning author says course ‘shouldn’t be seen as dispensable’ as university seeks to cut 130 academic jobs The Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has criticised the “amputation” of Black British literature and queer history courses at Goldsmiths University in London, as part of a cost-cutting programme in which 130 academic jobs are to go.

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‘I Cannot Even Buy a Used Car’: Readers Weigh In on Higher Ed's Compensation Practices

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Stagnant salaries, opaque raise processes, and other indignities. Pete Ryan for The Chronicle Stagnant salaries, opaque raise processes, and other indignities.

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CJ CHARLTON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CJ Charlton CJ Charlton has been appointed director of the aviation program at Delaware State University. He serves as a United Airlines captain and chair of the Delaware State’s aviation advisory council and serves as a captain for United Airlines. Charlton holds an aviation degree from Delaware State.

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Ban on Transcript Holds Will Help Students, but Make It Harder for Colleges to Collect on Debt

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Kelly Field Similar state rules have cost some colleges millions, but they've also opened the door to more tuition revenue.

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Using Student Data to Bridge the AI Divide

Educause

Knowing your students is essential for bridging the AI divide and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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Guide Offers Playbook for Building an In-House Student Coaching Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new guide from nonprofit InsideTrack offers step-by-step guidance and recommendations to help college and university leaders boost student persistence and completion by building their internal capacity. “ Empowering Teams, Transforming Outcomes: A Guide to Building a Holistic In-House Student Support Program ” includes insights, best practices, and ready-to-use tools to help on-campus teams build internal capacity and to scale high-impact student success practices.

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Report: AI Adoption Hindered by Data Quality

Campus Technology

Study "found that nearly every organization experiences challenges when implementing artificial intelligence (AI), with the top challenge being issues with data quality.

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Penn’s Sniegowski Named Earlham President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Paul Sniegowski has been named the 21st president of Earlham College and Earlham School of Religion. He will take the helm Aug. 1, succeeding Dr. Anne M. Houtman, who will retire in July after a five-year term as president. “Earlham has an important and longstanding place within the distinctive liberal arts tradition in the United States. It is a place that brings together a diversity of people to explore ideas, to learn to think and to go out and contribute to the world for good,” said Snie

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AI is now helping students write millions of K12 and college papers

University Business

How much writing is AI doing for students in K12 and college? While it may be impossible to nail down an exact number, new data released this week from one of the leading AI detector tools shows few students are using artificial intelligence to write entire papers—but many of them are using the rapidly advancing technology. Turnitin, a widely used plagiarism checker, released its AI detection tool a year ago and has since scanned more than 200 million papers for evidence of artificial intelligen

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Disabled veterans urge Youngkin to use line-item veto on budget language affecting college tuition waiver program - Tyler Englander, 8 News

Economics and Change in Higher Education

They were hurt serving our country and now they say Virginia is turning its back on them. We’re talking about military veterans permanently disabled due to their military service. They say language in the state budget that is currently sitting on Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk would change how a college tuition waiver program for families of totally or near-totally disabled veterans is run.

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Microsoft, Nvidia Expand Global AI Footprint

Campus Technology

Microsoft and Nvidia are expanding their AI presence in a widening swath of the globe, with the goal of increasing datacenter power, as well as courting local talent and mindshare.

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