Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2023
Federal law merely suggests that training providers confer a credential, but they are not required to do so, denying some participants an economic edge.
Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2023
As the sector seeks recruitment opportunities in Africa, Latin America and Asia, Sunita Abraham, Jordan Blanchard-Lafayette, Nafisa Baba-Ahmed, and Richard Budd make the case for decolonising university admissions processes The post Decolonising university admissions appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2023
Colleges across the country, from Middlebury College in Vermont to UCLA, say they may have been swept up in the mass hacks.
Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2023
The need to generate multi-disciplinary cross-sector research is by now well established. But Katherine Welch, Siobhan Morris and James Paskins argue for further consideration of the expert roles required to make this happen The post Boundary crossing research needs knowledge brokers appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2023
Colleges and universities continue to struggle with shrinking enrollment and retention as students choose education alternatives or jump ship to competing institutions.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2023
Taiwan’s government watchdog has accused three ministries of failing to protect overseas students from exploitation as the island sets out plans to attract 10,000 more international students over the next four years. The Control Yuan, which acts as a government ombudsman, issued a statement in June criticising the ministries of education, labour and foreign affairs for failing to protect international students from exploitation.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2023
North Carolina students and families earning under $80,000 a year will benefit beginning in 2024.
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Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2023
An ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis was floated for the job at Florida Atlantic University — but he wasn’t named a finalist.
Higher Education Today
JULY 10, 2023
Title: Recruiting ‘Gen P’ Authors: Lizzy Donaher, Anne Dodson, Michael Koppenheffer, Pamela Kiecker Royall Source: EAB The Education Advisory Board (EAB) has released a new paper that provides insights on how the pandemic has changed college searches and recruitment for “Gen P,” the generation of students whose college decisions were impacted by their pandemic experience.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Clemson University will ban social media platform TikTok on all of its campus networks. The app, which has drawn the ire of some lawmakers over possible security concerns involving the Chinese government, will not be accessible through the school network, both wired and Eduroam Wi-Fi, effective Jul. 10. The move to protect the “integrity of information and resources connected to the Clemson network,” according to Clemson officials, was announced to the campus last week.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
The consequences for public universities could be quite dire. By Keith E. Whittington Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image The consequences for public universities could be quite dire.
Campus Technology
JULY 10, 2023
Here, Mark Frydenberg, a Distinguished Lecturer of Computer Information Systems and director of the CIS Sandbox at Bentley University, shares his experiences using AI in education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Advice on how to create campus programs to help students with cognitive disabilities continue their education. By Cate Weir Advice on how to create campus programs to help students with cognitive disabilities continue their education.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Some Native Americans are calling for U.S. higher ed institutions – many of which were built on tribal lands – to make amends and give reparations, The Washington Post reported. “You have these schools that have tens of millions of dollars at their disposal, but they are not looking at any ways they can improve living situations for Indigenous peoples today,” said An Garagiola, a descendant of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
American Confidence in Higher Ed Hits Historic Low Featured Image at Top of Article ryan-jacobson-cXUOQWdRV4I-unsplash.jpg jessica.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Here are two big things colleges can do right now to increase diversity. By Josh Wyner Pat Kinsella for The Chronicle This is how to expand access after affirmative action.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
Speaking publicly about issues central to free speech and higher ed autonomy is every college president’s responsibility, writes R. Barbara Gitenstein. The future of higher ed, and thus democracy, is at stake. Many experts on the current state of higher education, including several in these pages, have called on the senior leadership of colleges and universities to break their collective silence and speak out on important issues of the day.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Stephen Latson Stephen Latson has been named interim executive director of institutional advancement at Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Latson earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, and a master’s in education from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; images from Steve Cannon, AP; Florida Atlantic U. FAU Board Chair Brad Levine (left), State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues (top), and State Rep. Randy Fine (center) The state university system chancellor effectively ordered the pause, prompting Florida Atlantic University and its search firm to defend themselves.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
AI Has a Language Diversity Problem. Humans Do, Too. Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-200402852-006 shhh.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Colleges must follow the law. But they don't need to help the court fulfill its worst ambitions. By Richard Thompson Ford Alex Williamson for The Chronicle Colleges must follow the law. But they don't need to help the court fulfill its worst ambitions.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
Funding from the National Science Foundation will help create seven new National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes at campuses throughout the country to “advance a cohesive approach to AI-related opportunities and risks,” according to a press release issued by the NSF in May. A $140 million investment from the NSF will support research at seven universities, each covering a different potential use or risk associated with advances in AI, including in cybersecurity, climate studies, ethi
Caylor Solutions
JULY 10, 2023
Data management is a vital, often overlooked strategy for higher ed marketers. By taming data chaos, marketers can unlock strategic advantages and drive success in the competitive higher education landscape. The post 5 Reasons to Invest in Data Management appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
West Virginia University is financially struggling, resulting in a budget shortfall, cuts to programs and staff, and tuition increases. While some data appears to show that WVU has done little to slow its spending and hiring of non-faculty employees over the years, the university disputes this. The WVU Board of Governors approved a $1.256 billion budget on June 23 for Fiscal Year 2024, which begins July 1, a 4% increase from its current $1.207 billion budget.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
Over 370 faculty members and a few dozen others have signed a letter supporting “antiracist faculty” at Pennsylvania State University and criticizing the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR) and a lawsuit it’s supporting.
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
JULY 10, 2023
TikTok has become a major platform for Gen Z, and colleges have increasingly used it to connect with potential students, to showcase campus life, and communicate with their community. According to data gathered by Thred, Gen Z are on TikTok for 12.4 hours a week on average. And on the app overall, they make up 60% of the total user base. But Gen Z aren’t the only ones on TikTok.
Terminalfour
JULY 10, 2023
Threads is officially live! Meta’s latest app has been branded a ‘Twitter killer’. It’s scaling quickly, but do you need it in your higher education marketing mix?
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
‘Metaversities’ Face Virtual Learning’s Financial Realities Featured Image at Top of Article Morehouse Microbiology in VR 2021.jpg Lauren.
Campus Technology
JULY 10, 2023
Smart watches, smart earwear, and other wearables are expected to rebound this year after the wearable tech category experienced its first decline in 2022, according to a forecast from International Data Corp. The comeback in 2023 is expected to be modest, with greater growth through 2027.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
Monday’s arraignment was canceled for two University of California, San Diego, graduate student researchers and one postdoctoral researcher who allegedly used chalk and possibly other materials on a new building.
University Business
JULY 10, 2023
Eight U.S. schools feature in the top 15 of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2024 , two better than last year. University of California, Berkeley, and Cornell University are the two new schools, moving up 17 and 7 spots, respectively. On the top of the list sits the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It’s the twelfth time MIT has claimed this position in the 20 editions QS has held an international ranking.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
Success Program Launch: A Transfer’s One Stop Featured Image at Top of Article UCSD triton transfer hub resized.
University Business
JULY 10, 2023
Clemson University has announced that TikTok will be banned from campus networks starting on July 10th. TikTok will no longer be available through the campus network both wired and Eduroam (Wi-Fi). Faculty, staff, and students will still be able to access the application on their private carrier data networks. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster banned TikTok on all state government electronic devices managed by the South Carolina Department of Administration last year.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2023
The 2024 fiscal year budget includes $292 million in operating expenses, a 3.4-percent increase from the 2023 fiscal year, and $130 million in operating revenues, a 4.4-percent increase from the 2023 fiscal year. The deficit will be funded by a $162 million draw from the College’s endowment, a 2.7-percent increase from the 2023 fiscal year. The Board of Trustees approved the budget at its April meeting.
University Business
JULY 10, 2023
At least seven different schools in the region have announced or consummated mergers in the past six years. From the perspective of administrators, this makes sense. It’s been a rough time for smaller universities or colleges, which are buffeted by declining enrollment, lower alumni donations, and dwindling endowments. As they lose the ability to dedicate resources to developing new programs and courses, mergers appear more and more tempting, said Robert Zemsky, a UPenn professor focused on ed
Academe Blog
JULY 10, 2023
BY MARK S. JAMES In section II of his concurring opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2023
The American Anthropological Association has named Ady Arguelles-Sabatier its new executive director, effective July 31.
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