Top shelf! – ranking university spirits
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MAY 5, 2023
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Alabama lawmakers throw lifeline to Birmingham-Southern through loan proposal
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 5, 2023
The bill would benefit financially struggling colleges, though it requires them to pledge assets as collateral.
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Statehouses' Targeting of Diversity and Tenure Is Starting to Scare Away Faculty Job Candidates
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
By Megan Zahneis Applications are down, and some prospective professors are rejecting job offers even if they don't have others in hand, say union representatives in Florida and Texas.
Texas scales back bill that would have required SAT, ACT in public college admissions
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 5, 2023
Proposed legislation would still mandate state institutions consider exam scores for graduate programs.
How to Design Online Classes for Higher Engagement and Retention
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
It’s no secret that attracting students in higher education is becoming more competitive. As costs continue to rise and economic patterns become unpredictable, students are more discerning about what they are getting in return for their money. Many student decisions likely will come down to universities offering more engaging learning experiences, something that online programs need to think about.
Administrators' Hysterical Response to Campus Controversy
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
When leaders usurp faculty expertise with kitsch social justice, students suffer. By Elise Archias and Blake Stimson Illlustration by The Chronicle, Getty Images When leaders usurp faculty expertise with kitsch social justice, students suffer.
Seton Hall University Students Protest Alleged Lack of Support for Africana Studies Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
Dozens of Seton Hall University students and supporters staged a sit-in at Presidents Hall on campus last week to protest the school’s alleged lack of support for its Africana Studies program, NJ.com reported. Protestors said the program has no tenured professors and that it was impossible to complete majors or minors in it. The students are demanding that the school hire three or four full-time professors; restore the Africana Studies Department by next spring; appoint a full-time tenured progr
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‘As Bizarre as It Sounds’: At Ohio State, Trustees Will Do the President’s Job
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
By David Jesse Courtney Hergesheimer/Columbus D Ohio State’s Board of Trustees at a public meeting in 2021 The unusual plan, in which the board will oversee administrators until a new leader is chosen, may violate the university’s bylaws and create unforeseen problems.
‘Difficult to justify under any circumstances’: Are legacy admissions coming to an end?
University Business
MAY 5, 2023
During the University of Pennsylvania’s latest admissions cycle, the highly competitive university took a moment to appreciate its tradition of applicants hailing from alumni. It went on to say that these students will be thoroughly considered—but in no way differently than other applicants, according to the university’s admissions page.
Advocacy Group Urges U. of California to Do Away With Boot Camps Run by OPMs
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
By Michael Vasquez John W. Tomac for The Chronicle The Student Borrower Protection Center is calling on the system to end online boot camps, which have drawn criticism from some former graduates.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
Leslie Brunelli Leslie Brunelli has been appointed executive vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Washington State University. She served as senior vice chancellor and treasurer at the University of Denver in Colorado. Brunelli earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and an MBA from the University of South Carolina.
Latin American schools set for int’l ed festivals
The PIE News
MAY 5, 2023
The London-headquartered International Schools Partnership has announced a touring festival to promote international education to students across Latin America. The private school provider, with some 70 schools worldwide, is planning a range of festivals across its schools in Latin America to expand knowledge and awareness to opportunities to study international.
A Former Student Is Suspected in the UC-Davis Stabbings. Here's What We Know.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Two of the three victims died, including a student who was about to graduate. The suspect had been "separated" from the university two days before the first stabbing.
Australia’s regional visa point system could be scrapped as unis call for more support
The PIE News
MAY 5, 2023
The system of awarding additional points to visa applicants who have studied in regional Australia could be scrapped under new recommendations in a report released by the Department of Home Affairs. The landmark review into the country’s migration system said that resettlement alone is not the answer to regional Australia’s challenges. It comes as the network representing Australia’s regional universities continues to call for greater incentives to encourage students to enrol in institutions out
In Proctoring Debate, Stanford Faculty Takes ‘Nuclear Option’
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
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Belgian city of Ghent wins Erasmus accolade
The PIE News
MAY 5, 2023
A city in Flemish Belgium has been revealed as the top Erasmus destination, as voted by representatives of the scheme’s student network among other stakeholders – beating out multiple frontrunners across Europe. The accolade, which was launched in conjunction with the European Commission , was awarded to Ghent (Gent in Flemish) over Italy’s Padua, Toulouse in France, Valencia in Spain and Austria’s capital.
What do DePaul’s Budget Woes Mean for Catholic Higher Ed?
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
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Students occupy schools and universities across Europe in climate protest
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
Twenty-two institutions have been shut down as part of proposed month-long campaign A wave of student occupations has shut down schools and universities across Europe as part of a renewed youth protest campaign against inaction on climate breakdown. Twenty-two schools and universities across the continent have been occupied as part of a proposed month-long campaign.
Ex–Davis Student Arrested for Stabbings
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
Ex–Davis Student Arrested for Stabbings Scott Jaschik Fri, 05/05/2023 - 06:28 AM
Cheating Giant Chegg, Shrinks (Derek Newton)
Higher Education Inquirer
MAY 5, 2023
[Editor's Note: This article first appeared in The Cheat Sheet , the free newsletter on academic integrity and cheating.] Yesterday, academic cheating company Chegg took yet another major hit on its stock value after the market closed, a decline that continues. Today, Chegg - which is shockingly listed on the New York Stock Exchange - tumbled below $10 a share.
Students at Madison Demand Expulsion for Racist Video
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
Students at Madison Demand Expulsion for Racist Video Scott Jaschik Fri, 05/05/2023 - 03:00 AM
How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors
EAB
MAY 5, 2023
Blogs How schools are expanding student mental health support without hiring more counselors Colleges and universities face a slew of “ pandemic ripple effects ” that pose long-term threats to student success. Of these, the rise in demand for student mental health services stands out as one of the most urgent and swiftly evolving, with as many as three in four students now saying that they considered leaving college at some point over the last six months due to emotional stress.
South Florida State College Presidential Search Fails
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
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Five takeaways from Colorado’s report on college-going trends
University Business
MAY 5, 2023
Colorado’s 2021 high school graduates were even less likely to go to college than those who graduated in the depths of pandemic shutdowns. That’s according to the most recent data released by the Colorado Department of Higher Education on college-growing trends in the state. Overall, about 49.9% of 2021 high school graduates went to college, according to new numbers outlined in a statewide report that annually tracks postsecondary progress.
Alabama Baseball Coach Fired Amid Betting Investigation
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
Alabama Baseball Coach Fired Amid Betting Investigation Josh Moody Fri, 05/05/2023 - 03:00 AM
Hackers hijacked a university’s emergency system to threaten students and faculty
University Business
MAY 5, 2023
Hackers hijacked a Virginia university’s emergency alerts system this week and, in what appears to be a first, used it to issue threats to students and faculty: The university must pay up or their files would be leaked online. In a series of messages sent over Bluefield University’s RamAlert , which sends text messages and emails to students and faculty when there’s a school emergency, hackers pushed university members to put pressure on the school’s president.
How Technology is Making HR in HigherEd More Efficient
PeopleAdmin
MAY 5, 2023
The role of HR in higher education encompasses a wide range of duties. HigherEd Human Resources teams cover a lot of ground. With often limited resources, these departments can handle: Faculty and staff recruitment Interviewing and hiring Job advertising Onboarding and orientation Employee retention Compensation Performance management Labor relations Student employment Leave requests Hybrid work policies Compliance training and professional development Audits and state/federal compliance require
Natural disasters, lack of interest leads to the closing of American University
University Business
MAY 5, 2023
The slog of private universities facing closure is extending beyond America’s mainland. The Board of Trustees of American University of Puerto Rico officially announced it is shutting down operations. Its two campuses in Bayamón and Manatí will close their doors on December 31 of this year, according to a university statement. The 60-year-old institution tried to stay open by negotiating a merger with another institution but the effort proved unsuccessful, according to the Board.
Annotating the Syllabus
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
Annotating the Syllabus Matt Reed Fri, 05/05/2023 - 03:00 AM
Labour has no easy options over student loans, say education leaders
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
Warning comes after party ditched its promise to abolish university tuition fees in England UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has been warned that he has “no easy options” over student loans and higher education financing, after the Labour leader’s decision to scrap an earlier policy of abolishing tuition fees in England. Experts and education leaders who have advised or been consulted by Labour have told the party that universities face greater financial difficulties than before th
Texas Regents Create College to House Civitas Institute
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
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AU deal blamed for $66M cut – and universities want it back - WRDW
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
Georgia higher education chief Sonny Perdue says he hopes state lawmakers will restore $66 million they cut from the state university system’s budget. It’s a funding cut linked to Augusta University. The cut was related to a push by Lt. Gov Burt Jones to allow hospitals to be built in rural counties, including his home of Butts County, without state permits.
Reconsidering Choices and Behaviors: Academic Minute
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
Reconsidering Choices and Behaviors: Academic Minute Doug Lederman Fri, 05/05/2023 - 03:00 AM
Democratic lawmakers call on federal government to scrutinize University of Phoenix
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 5, 2023
Six U.S. senators called for the Education, Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to review the for-profit's eligibility for programs like the GI Bill.
Getting ‘Unwired’
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
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Despite getting more money from taxpayers, Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln universities may still raise tuition - Wyatt Massey, Morning Call
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MAY 5, 2023
Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities are asking the Legislature for a long-awaited budget increase, but the schools’ leaders have not said whether more money would prevent future tuition hikes. As part of his first budget as governor, Democrat Josh Shapiro proposed increasing the general state appropriation to Lincoln University, Penn State University, Temple University, and the University of Pittsburgh by 7.1% each, or more than $40 million collectively.
House Republicans Investigate Medical School Affirmative Action
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 5, 2023
House Republicans Investigate Medical School Affirmative Action Scott Jaschik Fri, 05/05/2023 - 03:00 AM
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