Wonkhe
APRIL 20, 2023
Ed Foster examines the role that data and technology can play in supporting student engagement The post Personal tutors can’t solve the crisis of student engagement alone appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
Proposed legislation would ban tenure for public college faculty hired after July 2024.
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Wonkhe
APRIL 20, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes a free ride on the ChatGPT bandwagon The post Higher education postcard: artificial intelligence appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
A new report shows how easy-access materials can decrease costs for students and boost representation in academic work.
Wonkhe
APRIL 20, 2023
This week on the podcast the Office of the Independent Adjudicator has published its annual report. Should we worry that it’s handled a record number of complaints? The post Podcast: Complaints, student voice, research funding appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
The plan aims to allow those without college degrees to attain high-paying jobs.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
By Sarah Brown Brandon Bell, Getty Images Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick of Texas Lawmakers’ campaign to reshape public higher education in the state reached a rare milestone: A tenure ban won approval in a legislative chamber.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would limit how state public universities can promote equitable access to higher education and foster campus diversity, The Texas Tribune reported. Sen. Brandon Creighton Senate Bill 17 – filed by Sen. Brandon Creighton – passed along party lines in a 19-12 vote Apr. 19. It aims to make universities shut down diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices, ban mandatory diversity training, and restrict hiring departments from asking for diversity stateme
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 20, 2023
The biennial Prize for Community College Excellence grants each institution $500,000.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Federal support, funding opportunities, and advice were the topics of discussion at a Virginia Union University (VUU) webinar about STEM research at Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Dr. James L. Moore III The webinar, “Federal Funding and HBCUs,” held on Wednesday, centered on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) efforts to support STEM research and education at HBCUs.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
By Kate Marijolovic The 39-page Senate Bill 83 would ban mandatory diversity training and diversity statements, while also overhauling faculty evaluations and campus mission statements.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. A credential earned after high school changes an individual’s career trajectory and typically leads to higher wages and more stable employment. And it is not just about a job. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates.
The PIE News
APRIL 20, 2023
Post-study work rights are a “driving influence” when looking to study abroad, according to new research surveying over 20,000 international students. In the third iteration of Emerging Futures research from IDP Connect , 63% of the respondents said it would directly influence their choice in where they study – and 44% even said they would consider changing their choice if the post-study visa options were shortened.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Complete College America (CCA), a national non-profit organization with the mission of raising postsecondary attainment in the U.S., has released a report titled, "Using a Measurement System to Strengthen Student Success Reforms" along with a companion workbook that provides step-by-step guidance and tools toward the effective and impactful use of data.
Faculty Focus
APRIL 20, 2023
Since the pandemic, our student audiences are distant, both literally and figuratively. Anecdotal reports of student disengagement are soaring, and more classes are being offered in hybrid and online formats. Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. Initially, we want to establish tone in our digital communications much like we do in an in-person classroom at the beginning of the semester.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Dr. Rhonda Phillips will become president of Chatham University, effective Jul. 1, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Dr. Rhonda Phillips Phillips is currently the inaugural dean of the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. Phillips said she aims to create sustainable financial models, enrollment numbers, and programs, as well as refresh some programs and build upon strong course offerings such as health sciences and liberal arts.
The PIE News
APRIL 20, 2023
English UK has launched its new campaign positioning paper in a bid to regain the UK ELT sector’s world-leading position. The paper, titled Help us become the world’s premier ELT destination again, contains nine asks of government and includes expansion of the youth mobility scheme, youth group travel for children and resumption of the List of Travellers scheme.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Dr. Ron K. Patterson has been appointed president of Chadron State College. Dr. Ron K. Patterson Patterson is currently vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at University of North Alabama. As president, Patterson will kick off with a listening tour of the campus, community, and surrounding area, he said. Patterson has previously served as vice president for enrollment management at Marietta College and director of admissions and enrollment services at University of Central Ar
FIRE
APRIL 20, 2023
A new report from FIRE finds that attempts to punish college and university scholars for their speech skyrocketed over the past two decades, from only four in 2000 to 145 in 2022.
The PIE News
APRIL 20, 2023
East Asia is unlikely to regain its position as a “global growth engine” for the UK, but the students it sends will continue to be world-class, a new British Council report has predicted. The 2023 East Asia Mobility Review for East Asia made a number of predictions about the future of mobility from the region, based on the recent past and data from HESA. “Two years after the pandemic, the student mobility picture from East Asia remains in flux. “With China abandoning its
Educause
APRIL 20, 2023
Imagining how the future might unfold, especially for emerging technologies like AR and VR, can help prepare for what does end up happening.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Or, how to declutter an officeful of books and maybe restore your love of teaching, too. By Catherine M. Roach Or, how to declutter an officeful of books and maybe restore your love of teaching, too.
The Berkeley Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
co-authored with Tymofiy Mylovanov (Kyiv School of Economics) Corruption has been humanity’s scourge since the beginning of time. We may debate when corruption started but frankly it does not matter whether it was Eve or the serpent who corrupted Adam or somebody else who committed this sin for the first time. The important thing is.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
By Katherine Mangan The Chronicle Amarillo and Imperial Valley Colleges were recognized for such innovative practices as dispatching professors to teach at local high schools and overhauling their relationships with local employers.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 20, 2023
House Debt Plan Would Mean Higher Ed Spending Cuts Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1251959724.
Liaison International
APRIL 20, 2023
One-year MBA programs are now the preferred choice among potential graduate students A new survey conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) indicates that a one-year MBA program is the most popular option among potential graduate school applicants, with 22% of respondents saying that would be their first choice. However, it’s a close race.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 20, 2023
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HEPI
APRIL 20, 2023
This guest blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Robert Partridge, Executive Director of Student and Academic Services at the University of Glasgow. Over the pandemic years, the number of students enrolled on degrees taught outside the UK has continued to grow. According to UUKi’s 2020/21 report , there were over half a million students enrolled in transnational education (TNE) degrees: a 13% increase on the previous year.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 20, 2023
U of Arkansas Trustees Appear Divided on Purchase of U of Phoenix Scott Jaschik Thu, 04/20/2023 - 06:24 AM
Faculty Focus
APRIL 20, 2023
Since the pandemic, our student audiences are distant, both literally and figuratively. Anecdotal reports of student disengagement are soaring, and more classes are being offered in hybrid and online formats. Thus, it’s pressing for instructors to collaborate on concrete ways to create a welcoming tone and build rapport in digital spaces. Initially, we want to establish tone in our digital communications much like we do in an in-person classroom at the beginning of the semester.
The Guardian - Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Certificate at Exeter to include teaching about existing therapies and research in psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience A UK university is launching one of the world’s first postgraduate qualifications on psychedelics to teach healthcare workers about using psilocybin, LSD, MDMA and other psychoactive drugs in therapeutic work. The certificate from Exeter University cements psychedelics as an area of scientific importance in the UK.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Stacy Gee Hollins Stacy Gee Hollins has been appointed interim associate provost of academic affairs at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis. Hollins serves as dean of the university’s Anheuser-Busch School of Business. She holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational studies and communications from Saint Louis University, an MBA from Fontbonne University in St.
Campus Technology
APRIL 20, 2023
Arizona's Mesa Community College is renovating its classroom audio systems with a variety of solutions from conferencing, collaboration, and streaming technology provider ClearOne. The goal: to "enhance the flexibility and quality of remote learning experiences" for the institution's 20,000 students, according to a news announcement.
University Business
APRIL 20, 2023
Higher education institutions are in a race to replace 20-year-old administrative systems to modernize the faculty and student online experience, yet new findings show that investments across student, finance and human capital management technology systems dipped harshly following a surge in 2022. The Tambellini Group’s “2023 U.S. Market Share, Trends and Leaders Reports for Student, Finance and HCM Systems” found that last year’s investment declines contradict a decade-w
Coursera blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Meet Kenia! A photographer from Toole, Utah whose passion for the camera sparked an interest in learning new computer skills. Read more below about Kenia’s journey and how, through the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program, she’s on her way to a new career in tech. I’m a bilingual photographer, mother, and now a certified Google IT Professional thanks to Coursera!
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
APRIL 20, 2023
Busy faculty and staff at most higher ed institutions have so much on their plates that they should not have to worry about low computing power. That is especially true when there are powerful, portable and economical notebook choices available like the ASUS ExpertBook B7 Flip. Laptops for educators should be able to fill multiple roles. They may have to support remote learning, or classes in both small classrooms and large lecture halls.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 20, 2023
Judge Reappoints 2 Emporia State Professors Ryan Quinn Fri, 04/21/2023 - 12:00 AM
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