Higher Ed Dive
JULY 21, 2023
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities said the public views these policies as “expanding privilege instead of opportunity.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Research has well established the importance of academic advisors to students from underrepresented backgrounds, but less work has been done on advising that highlights the identities of the schools that educate them, the 859 minority serving institutions (MSIs) that enroll 35% of all undergrads in the U.S. Now, a new report from the Rutgers Center for MSIs has been released to fill that gap, painting a picture of advising at MSIs and offering recommendations for further development.
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Higher Ed Dive
JULY 21, 2023
The undergraduate Best Colleges list is due to publish in a couple of months. Where do things stand after colleges’ defections?
EAB
JULY 21, 2023
Blogs Why customer service matters for community colleges Learnings and recommendations from EAB’s 2023 customer service survey I just talked to someone in registration, and they told me to call you! I’ve retold my story to two other people; can’t you see that I was here yesterday? I just want to be able to do this online—why can’t I do this from my phone?
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 21, 2023
“A number of properties” could accommodate a UC campus, including student housing, according to Mayor London Breed.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Carmen R. Lugo-Lugo further explores its genesis and history, which she divides into three parts. A few months ago, I published an op-ed titled “Who Can Really Teach Ethnic Studies?” After its publication, I received numerous emails from scholars asking me to reconsider my position, since my main criterion for teaching ethnics studies was training in the field.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Some people experience a mourning period after earning their doctorates. What to expect and how to cope. By Christina Katopodis Some people experience a mourning period after earning their doctorates. What to expect and how to cope.
University Leadership Central brings together the best content for university leaders and administrators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Sheree M. Ohen Sheree M. Ohen has been appointed chief equity and inclusion officer at Amherst College. Ohen served as associate dean for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
By Erin Gretzinger Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M University M. Katherine Banks She is the second person to quit after the botched hiring of Kathleen O. McElroy, a prominent Black journalist.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Dartmouth College has launched the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life (IBICL), a research center focused on the study of the Black diaspora. The institute is part of "Toward Equity," a three-year strategic plan to improve Dartmouth's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Dr. Shontay Delalue, senior vice president and senior diversity officer at Dartmouth, said that centering on the Black community is meant to uplift individuals from that community, create a hub of creativity,
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
There are three ways esports programs can be emphasized in a higher education setting: through competition, community and curriculum. The three prongs represent the wide range of opportunities esports programs offer colleges and universities. And, as we’ve shared before, the most successful institutions find ways to incorporate all three.
The PIE News
JULY 21, 2023
Organisations marketing Russia as a study destination plan to take advantage of the upcoming high level Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg in late July to strike deals with African governments. The organisations, including the study in Russia body Racus and state universities, are also optimistic that along the sidelines of the summit taking place July 27-28, deals will be clinched resulting in more African students enrolling in Russian universities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Texas A&M University President Dr. M. Katherine Banks resigned from her post on Friday amid conflicts over the school’s shifting job offers to Dr. Kathleen McElroy, a journalism school director candidate who ultimately declined the position after political pushback about her diversity work, The New York Times reported. Dr. M. Katherine Banks Banks’s resignation comes after the resignation of the dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences stepped down.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Lasell University will eliminate majors in global studies, sociology, English and history, all in the liberal arts. The university will also eliminate its major in fitness management, The Boston Globe reported.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
By Nell Gluckman Wesleyan University Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University A handful of colleges that don’t admit many legacy students have recently said goodbye to the practice. For Wesleyan, the chance to make headlines was a factor.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
‘Teaching on Eggshells’: Students Report Professors’ Offensive Comments Featured Image at Top of Article Untitled design.png jessica.
The PIE News
JULY 21, 2023
The sudden devaluation of the naira has left Nigerian students abroad struggling to pay their tuition fees on time, while those hoping to start courses overseas this autumn are scrambling to find extra funds. Nigeria’s central bank allowed the currency to drop on the official market in June in an effort to unify the exchange rate after years of over-valuation.
AACC
JULY 21, 2023
Join us for a federal policy update webinar on August 1, 2023, at 3:00PM Eastern. In this free webinar, the AACC government relations team will bring you up to speed on all you need to know about the latest federal policy developments. Topics will include federal funding, Dept. of Education regulations, short-term Pell legislation and […] The post AACC Federal Policy Update Webinar: The Latest from Washington first appeared on AACC.
The PIE News
JULY 21, 2023
Spain’s neighbouring European nations are sending students to the country in record numbers, overtaking the figures coming from South American nations. In the 2021/22, Spain hosted a total of 224,080 international students including those on exchange programs, soaring by just shy of 50,000 from the previous year when 175,382 enrolled in the country Italy and France took first and second place respectively on the table of data released by Spain’s ministry of universities.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
In Statehouses, Tenure Was Bruised, but DEI Was Walloped Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1497009572.
The PIE News
JULY 21, 2023
The Institute for International Education and the AIFS Foundation are highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing within the international education sector. Through a recent report entitled, Mental Health and Well-Being in International Education: Reflections on Providing Support for Students and Administrators , along with a related webinar on the topic, the organisations have joined forces to underscore ongoing concerns and offer recommendations to better support students and
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Texas A&M University’s president and a vice president on Wednesday claimed ignorance and a procedural breakdown regarding the institution’s mishandling of the hiring of a Black professor and journalist.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Katherine Banks leaves role amid pushback over Kathleen McElroy’s work to promote diversity and inclusion in newsrooms Texas A&M University said on Friday its president had resigned, after the hiring of a Black journalist at one of the nation’s largest campuses unraveled amid pushback over her work to promote diversity and inclusion in newsrooms.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Jon H. Larson spent 23 years as president of Ocean County College, and now, after stepping down in June, he’ll stay on the payroll as a part-time consultant for the New Jersey community college, earning $150,000 for a year’s work, according to The Asbury Park Press.
HEPI
JULY 21, 2023
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by GatenbySanderson , a people advisory firm which works with HE leaders. Introduction The role of Head of Academic Department/School is one of the most important senior leadership roles in any university with responsibility for managing education and student experience and research and enterprise activities. Academic leaders at this level play a pivotal role in disciplinary leadership, strategy development, business planning and in leading change.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Months after being at the center of a campus free speech controversy at Stanford University, Tirien Steinbach is stepping down as associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at Stanford Law, according to an announcement from law school dean Jenny Martinez.
University Business
JULY 21, 2023
President Biden’s first student loan forgiveness plan lasted 10 months from its proposal to death by Supreme Court. His next one could take much longer to even implement, let alone challenge. The new plan will be subject to a lengthy rulemaking process under the Higher Education Act (HEA), potentially leaving the fate of relief up in the air well into election season.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
Higher education institutions have long been at a heightened risk for ransomware attacks, with dozens of incidents reportedly impacting more than 1,400 schools just last year, and the tactics used by attackers have only grown more sophisticated over time. In addition to beefing up network security and implementing safeguards such as managed detection and response, many IT departments have also created robust incident response teams to mitigate the amount of data that might be compromised in an a
University Business
JULY 21, 2023
Amid national battles over what children should learn in public schools, Hillsdale is working to export this vision by setting up charter schools in over a dozen states and publicizing its 1776 Curriculum, which emphasizes American exceptionalism. The college says over 8,400 administrators and teachers have downloaded the curriculum, and a growing number of state and local policymakers are also seeking Hillsdale’s guidance.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Intellectual diversity, admissions by lottery and a thank-you note. Ohio has passed a bill to create “intellectual diversity centers” on several public campuses in the state, appropriating $24 million to support them. One would have thought that the campuses themselves were intellectual diversity centers.
University Business
JULY 21, 2023
While the advent of AI chatbots is forcing faculty and staff to scramble and prepare new ways to enforce academic integrity, a larger issue looms: Students are beginning to question how its broader use affects their preparation for the workforce—and they’re holding institutions accountable for their readiness. Cengage Group’s 2023 Employability Survey found that more than half (52%) of graduates said the technology makes them question how ready they are for today’s workforce.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JULY 21, 2023
The OpenAI Academy is set to launch in late 2023. Although there is limited information available about the academy, it is expected to align with OpenAI’s mission of ensuring the benefits of AI are accessible to all. OpenAI has previously collaborated with organizations like the Khan Academy. GPT-4 is used to power Khanmigo, an AI-powered assistant that functions as both a virtual tutor for students and a classroom assistant for teachers, launched in March 2023.
University Business
JULY 21, 2023
Through the tuition revenue they accrue by teaching lectures to the federal grant dollars they gain through sponsored research, faculty may be the financial pulse of an institution. Not only does their work drive revenue, but it also serves as the beacon of a school’s academic reputation. However vital faculty may be to an institution, supporting our faculty’s growth and health seems to be overlooked at many institutions as higher education leaders slowly pick off the cobwebs of the
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute: Bryant Simon, professor of history at Temple University, looks to the past to examine why public bathrooms have long been marked by inequality.
EAB
JULY 21, 2023
Infographic Digital Marketing Strategies for Engaging Alumni and Donors With increasing pressure to make up for revenue deficits and decreasing alumni engagement, advancement teams across the country are searching for innovative ways to reach and activate their audiences. Expanding your digital marketing strategy can maximize your university's fundraising potential through cost-efective, flexible, and targeted tactics.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 21, 2023
This episode of the Pulse podcast features an interview with Cameron Stoker, founder and CEO of SpeechCloud, a teaching platform. In the interview with Rodney B.
SRHE
JULY 21, 2023
by Sam Elkington and Jill Dickinson Wednesday June 14 saw the second instalment of the SRHE ‘Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: prospects for space in higher education’ symposia series, delivered in partnership with series co-convenors Professor Sam Elkington and Dr. Jill Dickinson. This was the second symposium in the series following on from the April launch, where the inaugural symposium event utilised the lens of ‘Networks’ to elucidate a view of higher education (HE) learning space
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