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Humanities and Social Sciences graduates hold the answers to the world’s most pressing questions

Wonkhe

Introducing a new report from the British Academy, Ian Diamond finds humanities and social sciences graduates playing an essential role in modern society. The post Humanities and Social Sciences graduates hold the answers to the world’s most pressing questions appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Discover concludes student loan probe

Higher Ed Dive

While the card company said it has finished its own investigation into its student loan servicing practices, it may still be subject to regulatory probes.

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A Common Mistake Academics Make With Their Personal Websites

The Academic Designer

This common mistake may be hurting your Google Search results. Is your personal academic website showing up on the 1st page when someone searches your name?

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How library collections can help colleges diversify

Higher Ed Dive

Academic libraries can lead institution-wide DEI goals through material acquisition and improved accessibility, according to a new report.

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The truth about the QAA Subject Benchmarks

Wonkhe

The QAA's chief executive, Vicki Stott, puts the record straight on Subject Benchmarks. The post The truth about the QAA Subject Benchmarks appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Florida public university leaders object to proposed tenure rules tied to controversial state law

Higher Ed Dive

Officials criticized the draft policies for lacking due process and said they would in essence destroy tenure.

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Interdisciplinarity needs commitment, integration, and accreditation

Wonkhe

Nicky King explains how institutions can successfully embed interdisciplinary study to equip students with the skills they need to enact change. The post Interdisciplinarity needs commitment, integration, and accreditation appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Research, development, and super massive fiscal holes

Wonkhe

The Autumn Statement is today and University Alliance's Ellie Russell argues that maintaining research funding is central to the health, wealth, and future of the UK. The post Research, development, and super massive fiscal holes appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Yale, Harvard law schools drop out of U.S. News rankings, saying they undermine legal profession’s tenets

Higher Ed Dive

The Ivy League schools’ rejection adds fuel to an already-raging debate about the rankings' validity.

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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Specifically, in comparison to 2019, the previous assessment year, average mathematics scores for grade 4 students were lower in 2022 for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, students of Two or More Races, and white students (see [l

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The Political Prophet Harvard Didn't Want

The Chronicle of Higher Education

In our age of global conflict, István Hont is finally having his moment. By Danielle Charette and William Selinger. The Chronicle, photos from Getty and Alamy. In our age of global conflict, István Hont is finally having his moment.

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Museum Studies Program Seeks to Diversify the Field

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since 1804, the New-York Historical Society (New-York Historical) and its stewards have been preserving and showcasing history. For the past three years, it’s been teaching others to do the same, seeking to expand what the face of museum studies looks like. Dr. Valerie Paley Through a partnership with the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS), New-York Historical has been teaching CUNY students the ins and outs of museum operations via a graduate degree in Muse

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

Creating Pathways to Academic Medicine — A.T. Still University of Graduate Health Studies. The Office for Diversity & Inclusion at A.T. Still University of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU) is a founding partner of the Academic Medicine Consortium of Arizona, a group of medical schools that collaborate to identify and nurture students toward academic medicine.

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The Impact of Storytelling on Learning

Campus Technology

The benefits of storytelling in teaching and learning are well established — and digital tools can help make stories more interactive, boost engagement, and convey ideas more effectively. Here's how to make the most of technology and sidestep common mistakes in the use of storytelling for learning.

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Introductory STEM Courses Drive Out Underrepresented Female Students at Higher Rates

Insight Into Diversity

The likelihood of obtaining a college degree within the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) after receiving a low grade in just one introductory course is disproportionately lower for underrepresented female students compared to White male students, causing a diversity gap and talent loss in such fields. That finding comes from the study “Do Introductory Courses Disproportionately Drive Minoritized Students out of STEM Pathways?

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UK unis voice concerns on supporting students with dependants

The PIE News

Rising numbers of international students bringing dependants with them to the UK while they embark on their studies is leading to concerns about universities’ ability to support students and their families adequately. . Clear and prompt messaging about accommodation and advice about making preparations a long way in advance is the new modus operandi – universities are not required to provide housing for students arriving with families but are keen to support them.

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Sustained DEI Efforts Lead to Greater Overall Outcomes for MUSC

Insight Into Diversity

Over the past seven years, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has continuously worked to revamp its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Leaders throughout the institution have sharpened their focus and prioritized the enrollment and support of underrepresented students, along with improving health outcomes in underserved communities. .

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UK and India reveal scheme for young graduates

The PIE News

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled a scheme together with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to allow 3,000 young Indian graduates to work and live in the UK for up to two years. The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme will be reciprocal and the launch is a “significant moment” for the two countries’ bilateral relationship, according to the UK government. “I know first-hand the incredible value of the deep cultural and historic ties we have with India,” Su

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Researchers Create Toolkit to Address Disparities in Transportation and Mobility

Insight Into Diversity

Experts say the lack of accessible, affordable, and safe transportation remains one of the largest obstacles in addressing economic and racial disparities in the U.S. To address this critical issue, university researchers across the country are examining the effects of transportation disparities in underserved communities. . A new online toolkit is one way they hope to identify and address gaps in policy and infrastructure.

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MU students condemn white supremacy at rally

University Business

MU students gathered at Speakers Circle Monday afternoon, calling on administrators to condemn white supremacy on campus. In recent weeks, white supremacist propaganda was posted on campus. It is not known whether the posters were posted by a member of the community or a student. The protest started around noon, and there were about 14 people in attendance when it began.

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Morgan State Receives NSF Grant to Study Human Behavioral Responses to Fire

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morgan State University has received $596,383 for a human behavior study regarding responses to environmental indications of fire, with the findings expected to help in improving fire safety systems and building design. The grant – from the National Science Foundation (NSF) – is a first-of-its-kind awarded to a historically Black college or university (HBCU) through the NSF Decision, Risk and Management Sciences , Office of Integrative Activities , and HBCU Excellence in Research (EiR) inte

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Meet the Parents Who Completed Their Bachelor’s Degrees Online During the Pandemic

Coursera blog

We recently caught up with two of UNT’s May 2022 graduates, Venessa Ricketts and Adan Salinas. Hear why they chose to enroll in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program at UNT, what aspects of the program they found most valuable, and their advice for anyone who wants to finish their college degree online. Back in 2020, Venessa, a Logistics Scheduler for an e-commerce leader, and Adan, a Senior Team Lead in Sales at a telecom giant, weren’t thinking about a career change.

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IU Business School Partners with Black Fraternity for Fellowship Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Indiana University (IU) Kelley School of Business is partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-lettered fraternity for African American men, inviting fraternity members to apply for a fellowship program for the Kelley School’s MBA Program. “We are proud of a heritage at Kelley that highlights the importance of developing leaders who reflect our increasingly diverse society through a learning environment that is supportive for all,” said Dr.

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Inclusion, Support Are Key Goals of UC Berkeley’s Faculty Link Program

Insight Into Diversity

Educators from underrepresented backgrounds and diverse disciplines at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) continue to build a campus-wide support system and sense of community through Faculty Link, an opt-in program now entering its third year. The initiative allows faculty to engage with each other across departments for career mentorship, work-life balance advice, discussions on racial and sexual identity, and more.

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How HBCUs Can Address the Device Access Dilemma

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

“Information is the greatest currency,” says Camesha Whittaker, senior vice president of innovation and design at the Propel Center. In 2022, access to that currency often comes from the devices that connect us to the rest of the world: cellphones, laptops, tablets and computers. Unfortunately, students at many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are feeling the effects of the digital divide.

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Programs on the Rise to Help Younger Generations Achieve Financial Literacy

Insight Into Diversity

One of the most significant transitions in the lives of young people is moving from high school to college, partly because it’s often the first time they take on financial responsibilities. Many are unprepared. To help students avoid developing bad spending habits that can lead to unpaid debts and other economic hardships, state legislators, colleges, and universities are working to advance financial literacy among young people.

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Teaching students how to understand science and its denialism (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Teahcing Today We can do more to help those across the political spectrum understand how to apportion their trust in science and be less vulnerable to partisan denialism, says Michael Schwalbe. Job Tags: FACULTY JOBS Ad keywords: faculty Section: Teaching and Learning Editorial Tags: Career Advice Teaching Show on Jobs site: Image Source: Alena Butusava/istock/getty images plus Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?

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Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson to Become President of San José State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, will become the president of San José State University. Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson Teniente-Matson will step down from her current position at A&M-San Antonio and start at San José State in January. She has been president at A&M-San Antonio since 2015. “Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson helped Texas A&M University-San Antonio grow into the strong regional university it has become and we are thankful for her se

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Broken severance agreement leads to $4 million settlement

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The College of DuPage agreed to a $4 million settlement with its former president last week, finally relenting in a legal battle that began in 2015 when the Board of Trustees fired Robert Breuder and then refused to pay his contractually mandated severance of $763,000. That prompted Breuder to sue, ultimately triggering the massive payout. Breuder was fired from the Illinois community college in 2015 amid scandals that included allegations of financial mismanagement.

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New Health Care Schools Open with Emphasis on Workforce Development, Addressing Inequities

Insight Into Diversity

In response to the widespread shortage of health care professionals across the country, a number of higher education institutions over the past year have opened new colleges and schools to educate and train the next generation of health industry professionals — and they are prioritizing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of their efforts to address health care inequities and workforce concerns.

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New Details on Killings at U of Virginia

Inside Higher Ed

The Washington Post has new details on the deaths of three University of Virginia students on Sunday. The students were shot as their class returned from a class trip to Washington to see a play. The Post reported that the course was on African American playwrights, although the professor had invited some students from her other courses to attend as well.

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Dr. Heidi M. Anderson Becomes Chair of American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) is receiving new faces on its Board of Directors. Dr. Heidi M. Anderson Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), has become the association's new chair. She has served on the board since 2020 and chairs AASCU’s Council of State Representatives.

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Honors ed is changing to grow more accessible (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In a recent blog post for Inside Higher Ed , Steven Mintz asks, “Can Public Universities Scale Honors-Like Experiences for a Larger Number of Undergraduates?” He argues, “We must demand that all students, not just the most privileged, have access to the kinds of enticing perks too often reserved for honors students.” As two leaders of honors colleges, we agree.

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Arizona Initiative Extends In-State Tuition to Non-Citizens

Insight Into Diversity

Arizona voters have approved an initiative to extend in-state college tuition to some non-citizen students — a move that supporters hope will spark change for greater immigration reform in Congress. The measure, dubbed Proposition 308, will allow students to pay in-state college rates as long as they attended an Arizona high school for two years and graduated.

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More colleges are doing away with test requirements for good

University Business

During the pandemic, many colleges set aside their test requirements for admissions as students had nowhere to take their exams due to school closures. Like many education policies enacted over the last two years, it seems the practice is here to stay. Today, at least 1,835 U.S. colleges and universities have implemented test-optional or test-free admissions, according to the most recent data provided by FairTest , an organization that advocates for fair and equitable applications of standardize

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Suicide Risk Greater Among LGBTQ+ Students with No Access to Mental Health Services

Insight Into Diversity

Providing campus mental health services to college and university students who identify as LGBTQ+ can greatly reduce their risk of suicide, according to a recent report published by The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ+ youth, provides research, advocacy, education, and crisis services.

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VIRGINIA ROUGON CHAVIS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Virginia Rougon Chavis Virginia Rougon Chavis has been named associate provost at the University of Mississippi, where she served as a professor of graphic design and chair of the department of art and art history. Chavis received her bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Mississippi and an M.F.A. in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.

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