Wonkhe
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The University of London's Jo Fox has been mapping our little-discussed national arts and humanities research infrastructure The post Uncovering the UK’s hidden arts and humanities research infrastructure appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The practice — which notifies students that they’re admitted before they even apply — is taking off at public systems and some private institutions.
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Wonkhe
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Across the UK post-compulsory education policy is adopting a more "tertiary" approach - but how tertiary is defined shapes what happens in policy and practice. Chris Millward synthesises the reflections of an expert panel The post What does the tertiary turn in higher education policy mean in practice? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The library director of a small Pennsylvania college lays out what leaders should consider when their institutions are struggling to stay open.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Non-need-based merit aid has surged in the past decade, especially at struggling public institutions looking to boost enrollment. Some say it’s an unacknowledged equity issue. Merit scholarships are widely seen as exactly what their name suggests: financial awards institutions dole out to deserving students based on proven academic achievement. But a growing chorus of scholars and higher ed experts believes that deepening enrollment challenges have turned those scholarships into something else e
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Kathy Hochul’s statement comes after the leaders of Harvard, Penn and MIT drew ire for their remarks on antisemitism during a congressional hearing.
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
BY MATTHEW BOEDY It’s that time of year again for professors across the nation. End of the semester review. What worked well? What didn’t? What can or should I change next time? And how might I make it all more relevant?
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Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A Michigan Tech professor allegedly called Young Americans for Freedom members “idiots” in class—and was then removed from the class. A free expression group is criticizing the university it ranked No. 1 nationally for student free speech after that same university allegedly punished a professor for using his own speech to criticize a student demonstration.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Dr. Nicholas Bowman The presence of underrepresented racial minority (URM) and first-generation college students in a course is related to higher STEM grades for all students in the class, especially for the minority students themselves, according to a recent study published in AERA Open. The December-published study, " The Role of Minoritized Student Representation in Promoting Achievement and Equity Within College STEM Courses ", examined the effects of having URM and first-gen students in und
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
“Postvention” protocols are valuable tools for colleges dealing with a suicide. But not every university is as prepared as it should be when a tragedy occurs. What happens when a death by suicide occurs at a small, rural college campus that lacks the mental health infrastructure to support all the students gripped by grief, guilt or fear? In the past, those students might have been forced to navigate the aftermath all alone or draw on the surrounding community—which might be constrained by its o
HEPI
DECEMBER 11, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor Christopher Smith , Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The modern PhD in the UK is usually dated to the years immediately after the First World War. It is a relative latecomer then, and the complex articulation of a three-cycle process (undergraduate, masters, doctorate) through the Bologna Process is even more recent, and dates to the end of the 20 th century.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
DePaul University staffers are piloting a zero-credit course to connect incoming neuroscience students and provide a resource hub for them during their first year. To ensure incoming undergraduates are best prepared for college life, staff in DePaul University’s neuroscience department are piloting an asynchronous course this year, automatically enrolling all new students and providing success resources throughout the first year.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Mandy Distel Mandy Distel has been named chief financial officer at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She serves as vice president and treasurer and was previously interim CFO. Distel holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Kay Kimball Gruder describes how to be more intentional about this career practice so it’s a great process for you and those you ask for a recommendation. Have you ever experienced feeling awkward, scrambling in the moment, to ask people to serve as your references or to write a recommendation letter for a job opportunity for which you are applying?
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
D2L is offering a free course called "Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance." D2L built the course and partnered with AI law specialists INQ Consulting to provide the content.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The presidents’ answers were not so much wrong as they were deaf to the moral imperatives of the moment, Karl Schonberg writes. In public hearings before a congressional committee last week, why could three presidents of some of the country’s most prestigious universities not make a straightforward statement that advocating genocide was unacceptable on their campuses?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Beth McMurtrie and Beckie Supiano Our readers told us how.
The Guardian - Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Boss of elite French university Mathias Vicherat has been interviewed by police and denies claims against him The director of once of France’s most prestigious higher education colleges, Sciences Po in Paris, is to stand down temporarily after being interviewed by police over accusations of domestic violence. Mathias Vicherat said he would withdraw from his position for a period, the length of which was to be decided by the establishment’s governing bodies.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Eric Kelderman The university’s governing board met Monday but did not issue a public statement about her future.
totallyrewired
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The following video was made entirely with AI tools. I copied the comment from the Day 4 of the 12DoAI on AI video creation into a Word document. I then asked Claude to summarise the document for me and then I used the summary as a script to create a video using One Hour. Hope you like the Aussie accent!
EAB
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Blogs Five ways to boost your advancement team’s morale during the holiday season Show appreciation to your advancement staff during a busy time of year The end of the calendar year marks a busy time for Advancement teams. From wrapping up critical end-of-year fundraising campaigns to processing influxes of year-end donations, advancement staff are working overtime during this final fundraising push.
Caylor Solutions
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Fireflies.ai streamlines content creation, enhances collaboration, and provides deep audience insights, saving your team hours of work. Discover how this tool is perfect for adapting to today’s digital-first demands of higher ed marketing! The post Fireflies.AI: The Next Higher Ed Marketing Tool You Should Try appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Drake University is planning to make cuts to its academic programs and other areas of university operations as it grapples with a budget deficit in the millions. Provost Sue Mattison announced the plans at a recent faculty senate meeting. According to a draft of meeting minutes, she pointed to the university’s operating budget as the main cause of deficits, with a balance sheet boasting significant assets and low debt.
Educause
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The suggested readings—and one podcast—in the fourth installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series challenge leaders to shift their perspectives through reflection and learning.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
S&P Global Ratings is projecting a “bifurcated” outlook for higher education next year, with strong institutions faring well and less selective colleges expected to face challenges.
Educause
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Higher education is experiencing increased pressure from cybersecurity risk. These risks are compounded by cybersecurity workforce challenges. Learn three strategies institutions can use to address workforce gaps.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A suite of LanguageCert’s tests have been approved by the UK Visa and Immigration Authority as Secure English Language Tests for both student and work visas. The company’s Academic and General SELT tests, which have been designed to judge English language ability for UK student and work visas, will be available for use from December 19. “This is a very important milestone for us,” said Marios Molfetas, chief languages officer at LanguageCert, at the UK ENIC conference in early December.
University Business
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In 2015, Tennessee became the first state in the nation to promise a free community-college education to every high school graduate, regardless of income or GPA. Students only had to complete four simple paperwork steps, commit to going to school full time and start classes the fall after they graduated. Three years later, Seattle voters passed a $600 million education levy that included $40 million to launch a similar program called Seattle Promise.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute: Charmeka Newton, clinical assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of North Dakota, discusses a tool kit for healing from harmful messages.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Brian O’Leary Explore the nuances of people's confidence and doubt in higher ed.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The discombobulated budget process that has played out in the Capitol in the past six months has stopped the flow of state money to community colleges and public libraries and left some other legislative priorities unfunded. The vast majority of state-supported operations have been fully funded and operating normally since Gov. Josh Shapiro on Aug. 3 signed into law a $45.45 billion spending bill that had been passed by the General Assembly.
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Gardner Campbell explores "cinematic thinking" and the pathways that lead to it.
Academic Tech Tips
DECEMBER 11, 2023
As we near the end of the calendar year, it’s an excellent time to review changes and updates to the statistical software offerings available through the university. Here are some critical updates to help you stay current as you look toward next semester! Statistical Advising Research Assistants are now available for drop-in statistical advising in the Information Commons (IC 204).
University Business
DECEMBER 11, 2023
A Utah company says it plans to try to acquire a historically Indigenous Oklahoma college it successfully sued to collect a debt. The president of Bacone College in Muskogee characterized the company’s move as “colonization,” according to a report last week by KWGS. Midgley-Huber Energy Concepts, a West Valley City-based HVAC contractor, sued Bacone for more than $1 million in 2021 for work performed during the previous two years.
UIA (University Innovation Alliance)
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Effective Sharing in Higher Ed Leadership Pitching Ideas That Scale bridget Thu, 12/14/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Collaboration begins with sharing ideas in the spirit of all partners benefitting from what each brings to the table. In this episode of the Weekly Wisdom Podcast , Bridget Burns , CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), and Doug Lederman , Editor of Inside Higher Ed , examined pitching scalable ideas from a place of commonality, respect
The PIE News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
London’s SOAS University has partnered with an Indian institution to co-create a master’s degree focused on climate justice, with the same tuition fees for both domestic and international students. The National Law University Delhi will work with SOAS to design, deliver and award a joint postgraduate degree in Environmental Justice in South Asia, aiming to bring together expertise on sustainability issues from the Global South and North.
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