Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Shola Lynch Spelman College has scored a major coup with the hiring of award-winning filmmaker Shola Lynch as its Diana King Endowed Professor in Film, Filmmaking, Television, and Related Media in the Department of Art and Visual Culture. Lynch will also serve as the director of the documentary film program at the historically Black college in Atlanta.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The potential benefits for US schools, our communities, and the world are immense. Today, more international students are studying at US colleges and universities than ever in history. The number of mobile students globally continues to climb and is projected to increase from 6.9 million to more than 10 million by the end of this decade. For our academic institutions facing declining domestic enrollment, these growth trends offer a great opportunity.
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Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In higher education, more colleges and universities are integrating life design into the student experience to improve student well-being, academic pursuits and future planning beyond graduation. Life design, which originates from the 2016 book Designing Your Life, uses design thinking principles to help guide individuals as they navigate change and transition, ultimately helping them find meaning and purpose in their lives.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Keystone College—a small, liberal arts college in Northeastern Pennsylvania—had its accreditation withdrawn this week by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Keystone College The school, which has about 1,100 students, pledged to appeal the decision. The decision to revoke the school’s accreditation is connected to its ongoing financial challenges.
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Ghost student fraud costs higher education $5 billion annually as fraudsters use stolen identities to exploit financial aid. California estimates 20% of community college applications—over 460,000—are fake bots taking spots from real students. These "ghost students" never attend classes but access federal loans and aid before vanishing. Remote learning creates perfect conditions for criminals to exploit systems.
University Business
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
An experimental Pell Grant awarded to students in short-term workforce training programs helped increase enrollment and completion rates, but it did not strengthen their outcomes in the job market, according to a federal report. The study, headed by the Department of Education and Institute of Education Sciences, analyzed how un- or underemployed adult learners fared in higher education and beyond if offered federal aid for short-term credentials in high-demand fields.
Helix Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Let’s face it, the world of online higher education is a whirlwind. Between juggling countless tasks and trying to connect with potential students as quickly as possible, it can feel like we’re constantly running on a hamster wheel. But the expansion of AI technology offers a real opportunity to connect with students more and in a way that translates to increased enrollments.
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Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Millions of current and prospective college students were let down last year when the federal rollout of the new FAFSA form was badly bungled and delayed for months. The fallout from the resulting chaos and uncertainty was well-documented and widespread, including a drop in over 5 percent in first-year enrollment for fall 2024 linked at least in part to the FAFSA.
University Business
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In a time when nearly a third of undergraduates do not complete their degree programs, the imperative for colleges and universities to innovate is more pressing than ever. The ramifications of these dropout rates extend beyond individual futures, influencing the broader socio-economic landscape by exacerbating unemployment and underemployment issues.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In a joint statement, the Regional Universities Network (RUN), Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) affirmed their commitment to working collaboratively with government on all sides of politics, and proposed a three-step approach to improve Australia’s international education system. The statement follows last week’s revelation that the Coalition, along with the Greens and the Independents, are set to vote against the contenti
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear from two college leaders about how they’re integrating life design principles into students’ learning and career preparation for holistic support. Colleges and universities are integrating life design into the student experience to improve student well-being, academic pursuits and future planning beyond graduation.
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As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti
Liaison International
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Stephen Naso , Senior Director of Education and Knowledge at Liaison, is a first-generation student. To celebrate one of our favorite education holidays, a few weeks late, we sat down with Stephen to ask him some questions about his journey into higher education. Can you describe your experience when you were applying to schools for your undergrad? Applying to schools started out pretty standard: I met with my high school guidance counselor to figure out my safety schools, reach schools, and the
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Struggling online program management operation 2U has this year been under investigation by both the Federal Trade Commission and California’s attorney general, filings in federal bankruptcy court reveal. Maryland-based 2U, which has faced scrutiny and lawsuits over alleged deceptive practices and has struggled with heavy debt, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal court in Manhattan in July.
Liaison International
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Key Takeaways: Enrollment management success hinges on strong relationships with faculty and administrators. Building these connections ensures alignment between enrollment goals and program priorities. Real-time data and analytics allow institutions to make informed decisions that enhance efficiency and responsiveness. Programs designed to meet workforce demands not only attract students but also position graduates for success in competitive job markets.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Saint Augustine’s University—a historically Black college and university in North Carolina—has announced plans to cut half of its employees as administrators, amid financial challenges. The move comes after the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) voted to remove SAU from membership after two years of warnings because of its financial status.
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The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.
University Business
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Last October, Brown and three other Providence-based colleges and universities agreed to provide over $177 million in voluntary payments to the city over the course of 20 years. The Payment in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT, agreement takes the form of a memorandum of understanding signed by Brown, the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College and Johnson and Wales University.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Kerri A. Golden suggests strategies for encouraging—and rewarding—faculty involvement in enrollment efforts. Faculty play a vital yet sometimes underutilized role in enrollment efforts. As experts in their fields and mentors to current students, they are uniquely positioned to make meaningful connections with prospective students. But to fully engage faculty in these efforts, institutions must change the culture surrounding the idea of who owns recruitment and enrollment.
University Business
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Howard Community College President Daria Willis sat in her sunlit office, snapping together gray and orange Lego bricks from a tray on her desk. Nearby was an instruction manual as thick as any course catalogue. Willis says she finds respite in the step-by-step construction between meetings and calls. For much of her nearly three years on the job, Willis has contended with mounting complaints about her leadership.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
At least four Republican state leaders praised the president-elect’s plans to dismantle the agency, citing the need for more local control over K-12 schools. But higher ed experts say they’re overlooking consequences for colleges. An increasing number of Republican state officials are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the federal Department of Education.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Lynne Riach explores why impartial advice and trauma-informed approaches to student conduct disputes helps to reduce unnecessary anxiety for all involved.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away. A decade ago, Pennsylvania State University’s two law school campuses divorced, becoming two separately accredited entities. Now, they’re getting back together. This month, the American Bar Association approved the university’s request to recombine the two similarly named schools: Penn State Law, located at the flagship University Park/State College campus, and Penn
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The North Carolina institution is on probation with its accreditor as it tries to stabilize its operations.
The Academic Designer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Dr. Andrea Rexilius discusses her edited anthology, We Can See Into Another Place, highlighting its multi-genre approach to social justice. This anthology features faculty and writers from the Mile-High MFA Program at Regis University.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Higher education institutions have become more vulnerable to cyberattacks “due to comparatively weak defenses,” analysts wrote.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Oxford has been noisily electing its new Chancellor. Ben Farmer weighs up the runners, riders, and whether it matters for the wider sector Oxford has been noisily electing its new Chancellor.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Financial aid experts recently expressed optimism that this year’s release of the financial aid form would be less chaotic than the last.
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Layers of water and hydrocarbons that, like oil and water, don't mix can explain planets' unusual magnetic fields The post A clue to what lies beneath the bland surfaces of Uranus and Neptune appeared first on Berkeley News.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
State Rep. Taylor Collins, who has staunchly opposed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, will chair the panel.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Five selective colleges launched strikingly similar student aid initiatives last week for low- and middle-income students. What’s behind the frenzy to boost financial aid? For students worried about the cost of attending a selective college, last week was a bonanza.
THE (Times Higher Education)
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Avoiding layoffs is the issue of the hour.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A pregnant Georgetown Law School student will be able to postpone her final exam following an outcry online, The Washington Post reported.
FIRE
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Woodrow Wilson or Franklin D. Roosevelt: which president was worse for free speech? In August, FIRE posted a , arguing that Woodrow Wilson may be America's worst-ever president for free speech. Despite the growing recognition of Wilson's.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Katie Homar offers tips for composing thoughtful thank-you notes. It’s the start of Thanksgiving week in the United States, when many of us express gratitude for family, friends and colleagues and reflect on good things that happened in the past year. Taking time to share your gratitude is an important career skill and essential to effective leadership.
FIRE
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Amidst nearly a decade of culture wars and protests over the foundations of American civil society, Coates explains why history has never been more contentious and calls on writers to “save the world.
THE (Times Higher Education)
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Misappropriation of junior colleagues’ ideas is a betrayal.
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