Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Legislature will choose all of the community college system’s board members, similar to how it selects the University of North Carolina’s board.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Mike Grey says that leading Careers Services in universities is getting harder - and has thoughts on what would help The post How to cope with the complexity of careers service leadership appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Top officials spoke at NACAC, acknowledging the shift in many institutions no longer mandating the SAT and ACT.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
UKRI has published their response to the call for input on the government’s New Deal for Postgraduate Research. James Coe takes a look whether the new deal looks like a good deal for PGR students. The post Precarity and the new deal for postgraduate research appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The commitment stems from the College Cost Transparency Initiative, led by 10 higher education associations.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; image from 636Buster, Wikimedia Commons It's not professors’ fault that the university can no longer afford to support its current lineup of academic programs, the office of the provost wrote in a document shared with department chairs.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The commitment stems from the College Cost Transparency Initiative, led by 10 higher education associations.
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Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
AAUP, Itself a Union, Is Locked in a Contract Fight With Its Own Staff Union Ryan Quinn Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM Sabbaticals, in-person workdays and guaranteed raises are elements of a dispute that’s meant staff members at the American Association of University Professors have been out of contract for a year.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
What should we make of the return of Sigmund Freud? By Hannah Zeavin PJ Loughran for The Chronicle What should we make of the return of Sigmund Freud?
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
College Completion Most Influenced by Who’s Teaching and How jessica.blake@… Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM A new study found that high school GPA and socioeconomic status are not as determinative as instructors in helping students pass introductory college math and earn degrees.
Campus Technology
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
How does a university take the inordinate amount of data it collects and somehow make sense of it to build strategies for driving change in the classroom? And is it worth the investment?
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Higher Ed Groups Have a Plan to Improve Financial Aid Offers Katherine Knott Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM Nearly a year after the Government Accountability Office said that colleges are failing to tell students how much their education will actually cost, a new initiative aims to provide students with more clarity. But skeptics say Congress still needs to act.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
By Calli McMurray Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Louisiana State University's new database of museums, libraries, and other cultural-heritage institutions will highlight risks and suggest steps to prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A Clash Over Student Journalism Johanna Alonso Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM Ted Daniels, the former adviser for The Collegian at Ashland University, believes his contract was not renewed because he taught students investigative journalism. Administrators deny his claims.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Thanks to digital platforms increasing students’ awareness of postsecondary opportunities, colleges’ recruitment processes have become crowded with other suitors. With nearly three-quarters of students (69%) finding the Common App as the most appealing method to apply for college, it’s no wonder that this year’s graduating seniors sent out an average of 10 or more college applications, according to a new report from Spark 451 , an enrollment strategy firm.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
End the Student Loan Interest Racket Elizabeth Redden Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM It’s time to stop charging interest on federal student loans, U.S. Representative Joe Courtney writes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Dr. Lynn Akey will become chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, effective Jan. 2. Dr. Lynn Akey Akey is currently vice president for student success, analytics, and integrated planning at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In this role, she has improved re-enrollment, retention, and graduation rates for the school. “Dr. Akey’s leadership at Minnesota State Mankato has steered our University’s direction to be one of student focus and data-driven priorities,” said Minnesota State M
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Pacific Oaks College Reaches Hispanic Learners With Podcast Ashley Mowreader Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM A Hispanic-serving institution uses Title V grant funding to support Hispanic and Latino student success with a podcast, decoding the hidden curriculum of higher education in English and Spanish.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Infrastructure providers will soon be able to establish operations on behalf of universities in India’s GIFT City, giving institutions the chance to set up branch campuses without fronting the cash. India’s special economic zone is open to the top 500 ranked foreign universities, free from the regulations that govern the rest of the country. But setting up operations abroad can be a serious risk for institutions and some may be reluctant to part with the cash required.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Too many students make a rash decision to leave graduate study during their first semester. By David D. Perlmutter Dave Cutler for The Chronicle Too many students make a rash decision to leave graduate study during their first semester.
UIA (University Innovation Alliance)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Wisdom Given and Received Higher Ed Leaders Share Advice That’s Helped Them and Can Help You bridget Thu, 10/05/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Professional Development Weekly Wisdom The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) began our Innovating Together Podcast in April 2020. With support from Inside Higher Ed , we’ve used our Weekly Wisdom series to surface a wide array of topics through the perspective of higher education leaders.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Coconino Community College (CCC) has received $4 million to bolster male student enrollment efforts, Knau reported. The donation funds will go towards the creation of a program through Flagstaff High School that will let students concurrently enroll at CCC and work with a success coach. The hope is that this effort will attract people to pursue higher education who may not have considered it before.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Advice on Selecting Service Opportunities Sarah Bray Tue, 09/26/2023 - 03:00 AM Steve Baule describes some service options that might be available to new faculty members and provides advice on those they may want to consider.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Dr. Harry L. Titus Harry L. Titus has been named dean of students at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. He served as director of strategic initiatives and assessment at Coastal Carolina University. Titus holds a master’s in education from Coastal Carolina University and an Ed. D. in organizational leadership from Gardner-Webb University.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges, will close its eight remaining campuses by the end of the month, The New York Times reported Monday.
The Guardian - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Maintenance loan failing to keep pace with rising rents, which have jumped by more than 8% since last year University students in the UK are facing “unprecedented rent rises” amid record demand for accommodation, while the value of the maintenance loan designed to cover living costs stagnates, according to a report. Many students are struggling to find affordable rooms, as rents have jumped by more than 8% overall this year compared with 2022-23, a survey by the real estate services firm Cushman
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The State University of New York at Potsdam may eliminate 14 academic programs—including its bachelor’s degrees in Spanish, French and physics—amid a “$9 million structural deficit,” the institution announced last week.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
London is a city of contrasts, a melting pot of cultures and a hub of innovation and creativity. At London Metropolitan University, we are proud to be embrace and draw strength from this diversity. Our students come from every corner of the globe, bringing with them unique stories, experiences and perspectives. Some are from nearby neighbourhoods, while others travel thousands of miles to be a part of our community.
The Guardian - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Three students share their experience of trying to find somewhere to live as academic year begins As freshers’ events get into swing for Manchester Metropolitan University students this week, mechanical engineering student Karl still doesn’t know where he will be calling home for the first year of his studies. After Karl gained a place on his course through clearing, he quickly realised securing housing would be a struggle.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Weighed down by a $6 million deficit, Chatham University is undergoing a campus-wide reorganization to mitigate the effects of financial hardship. About 8% of staff positions have been eliminated — putting 20 staffers out of a job — and the university leadership team has been restructured, according to school officials. The private university has also consolidated four departments — International Affairs, the Office of Academic & Accessibility Resources, Academic Advising and the Office of C
University Business
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
A former Temple University president is stepping back into the role as the school weathers a sudden loss. The university’s Board of Trustees appointed Richard Englert as Temple’s transitional president on Tuesday, saying he will carry on the work that the late President JoAnne Epps started “and provide a steady hand of leadership while the search for Temple’s next chief executive continues.” Epps, 72, died suddenly last week after becoming ill at a memorial service
Academe Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
BY SUSAN E. MASON May 11, 2023, marked the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. COVID-19 is not gone, to be sure, but we now have a better understanding of the severity and spread of the virus, how to protect ourselves, and how to protect our students.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
From the University of Illinois Chicago to DePaul University and Loyola University, Chicago has recently seen an uptick in armed robberies on or near college campuses at all different times of the day. On Saturday, Loyola University Campus Police sent out an alert, advising that three students were robbed outside Marquette Hall before 4 a.m. Read more from NBC Chicago.
ACPA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Please click the link to watch the recording of the webinar titled “From Arriving to Thriving: Transitioning to U.S. Life as an International Student.” The post From Arriving to Thriving: Transitioning to U.S. Life as an International Student first appeared on ACPA.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 college rankings came out last week, as my colleague Nick Anderson notes , with a somewhat revamped methodology that does not escape what has been growing criticism of the enterprise. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona captured some of the criticism last year when he said that any college ranking system that values wealth, reputation and exclusivity more than economic mobility and return on investment is “a joke.
Coursera blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Hi there! This is it: the final resume stretch. To recap our journey so far, you’ve contemplated your career goals , identified your key job skills , chosen your resume type , and started writing your resume. Today, we’re going to talk through more resume sections that you may want to include: education, certifications, hobbies, volunteer work, and skills.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Affordable AI-powered writing software offers some hope to scholars unfairly criticised for their imperfect English, but more radical change is required, says Natalia Kucirkova. AI writing tools will not fix academia’s language discrimination problem. Last week I received a reviewer comment on my (rejected) paper. “Stay away from trendy progressive jargon like ‘lived experience’, ‘interrogating’, etc,” it recommended, adding: “Just talk like a human being.
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