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Troubled for-profit ASA College to lose accreditation

Higher Ed Dive

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education will yank ASA’s accreditation by March over issues with its governance and resources.

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Campus shutdown case goes to state supreme court

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The Florida state Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it would hear a lawsuit against the University of South Florida over campus shutdowns and remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The higher court could overturn an earlier decision by a circuit court in June that denied USF’s motion for dismissal and paved the way for an eventual jury trial.

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Final arguments unfold as Sweet v. Cardona settlement nears conclusion

Higher Ed Dive

U.S. District Judge William Alsup heard arguments this week from the Biden administration as well as colleges that oppose the deal.

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Education Department to start part of FAFSA simplification early

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The U.S. Education Department is moving forward to carry out some parts of the FAFSA Simplification Act before unveiling a simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid next fall. For colleges and universities, that means updating how the total cost of attendance is calculated—a key measure used to add up financial aid offers. Guidance released this week provides institutions with details on how to calculate a new cost-of-attendance figure, which will be used to calculate fina

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How higher ed can engage veterans — from a university president who is a veteran

Higher Ed Dive

Identify how veterans differ from traditional students and support them accordingly, says the president of the University of Montana.

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For frictionless syllabus access, some bypass the college

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Humans write syllabi, which means they make subjective choices about words, tone and content. And students read them—or not, depending on whether they have access, find them approachable or understand their significance. Even when students read these documents, their past experiences may influence how they make sense of them. Some professors who recognize that syllabi are not neutral documents have experimented with creating liquid syllabi—public, accessible, mobile-friendly w

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ART MALLOY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Art Malloy Art Malloy has been named the next vice president for student affairs at the University of North Dakota. Malloy earned a bachelor’s degree in film and television from Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., a master’s in African/African American studies from Ohio State University, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Georgia.

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African American Transfer Tipping Point Study with Dr. Darla Cooper

Continuous Learning Institute

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Learn about factors that increase the likelihood of African American students transferring to four-year universities. In this episode, I interview Dr. Darla Cooper, Executive Director of the RP Group , a nonprofit research and planning organization focused on supporting California community colleges to increase student success and equity.

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Russia will require universities to teach course on "fundamentals"

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A course soon to be required by Russian universities has prompted warnings about political ideology increasingly entering the country’s classrooms. The “fundamentals of Russian statehood” course, which is expected to be taught at institutions across the country next year, is reportedly being developed by researchers and officials loyal to the government.

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Dual Enrollment, Multiple Benefits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On Spanish radio stations near Wenatchee, Wash., advertisements air for Wenatchee Valley College (WVC). Brochures, fliers, and information sessions are bilingual, and intentional connections built with area Latinx community groups ensure that future students know they are welcome at WVC even before they graduate high school. WVC, an associate’s and bachelor’s degree granting institution, has two dual enrollment programs: Running Start, which brings students to WVC, and College in the High School

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Status of student veteran enrollment at selective colleges (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Staggering longitudinal insight for this year: colleges that want more veterans, that look for more veterans, are finding and enrolling plenty of qualified veterans. Some leaps this year in my annual survey for Inside Higher Ed of how many veterans selective colleges and universities are enrolling: College. 2017. 2018. 2019. 2020. 2021. 2022. Brown U. 17. 17. 21. 26. 36. 41.

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‘An Existential Threat’: Experts Talk Impact of Student Loan Forgiveness Ruling

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Texas district judge ’s decision to str ike down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Thursday is a significant blow to the future of the program, according to experts. Dr. Robert Kelchen, head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville “ It appears to be a pretty serious threat ,” said Dr.

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How open admissions is dismantling educational barriers for art students

University Business

The educational and career landscape is shifting fast. Students and administrators alike are asking the same questions: how can students best prepare for the future? How can they access the best education? What’s apparent is that obtaining a college degree is still the dream for many students. And this desire to learn means more than just fulfilling a dream or exploring potential paths.

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A Free-Speech Survey in Wisconsin Was Delayed After a Chancellor Resigned. Now It's Going Ahead.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Megan Zahneis. Chronicle Illustration; photo by DPST, Newscom. The survey, like those administered in Florida and North Carolina, will be sent to students in the University of Wisconsin system on Monday.

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US institutions recalibrate internationalisation priorities post pandemic

The PIE News

Internationalisation activities at US campuses have been mapped in a new report, which suggests that, although not a priority for the majority of institutions, many are looking to rebound activities in the years ahead. The latest Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses report , published every five years by the American Council on Education , indicates that student mobility – which has been a top priority for internationalisation since 2016 – will continue to be a key priority beyond the p

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Honoring Veterans, Past and Present

Liaison International

November 11 is a day to remember, admire, and celebrate the people who’ve willingly put their lives in jeopardy for our safety. It’s with great pride that we share the names and photos below of the veterans and active members closest to Liaison employees. Sergeant Byron Gibbs, USMC – nominated by his wife, Sarah Gibbs. Lieutenant Colonel Chris Lucier, USA, 1989 – 2001 – nominated by several members of Sales & Marketing.

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LOVELL PUGH-BASSETT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett Lovell Pugh-Bassett has been named president of Camden County College. She previously served as the vice president of institutional effectiveness, advancement, and strategic initiatives at the college.

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Ex-Coach at Yale Sentenced to 5 Months in Prison

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf sentenced Rudolph Meredith, formerly the head women’s soccer coach at Yale University, to five months in prison for his role in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal. In 2019, Meredith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and honest services wire fraud and one count of wire fraud and honest services wire fraud.

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ROSIE RIMANDO-CHAREUNSAP

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap has been appointed chancellor of Seattle Community Colleges. She served as president of South Seattle College. Rimando-Chareunsap earned a bachelor’s degree in English and ethnic studies from Washington State University, an MPA from University of Washington, and a doctorate in education from WSU.

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Including minoritized faculty in inclusive teaching (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Category: Conditionally Accepted Some tenets of inclusive teaching can undercut the career trajectories, classroom respect and mental health of instructors who are minoritized in our fields, writes Kerstin M. Perez. Ad keywords: faculty Editorial Tags: Career Advice Show on Jobs site: Image Size: Thumbnail-horizontal Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?

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The Guardian view on university cuts: jeopardising a precious heritage | Editorial

The Guardian - Higher Education

Proposed job losses at Birkbeck, University of London are part of a pattern that is a disservice to a proud tradition Founded as the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823, Birkbeck – which since 1920 has been part of the University of London – belongs to a rich tradition of which Britain should be proud. Preceded by two years by the pioneering School of Arts of Edinburgh (now Heriot-Watt University), Birkbeck’s mission was to extend the Enlightenment to working people.

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UNO Students Vote Against Student Experience Fee

Inside Higher Ed

Students at the University of New Orleans voted against a $300-per-semester fee that would have allowed the university to start several new sports programs, according to a Wednesday press release from the university’s athletics department. The referendum was struck down by a 38 percent margin, with 69 percent voting against and 31 percent voting for the measure.

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The State With Too Many Campuses

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Audrey Williams June and Brian O’Leary Pennsylvania's higher-ed landscape faces steep challenges. Its large number of colleges relative to its traditional-age student population is a big reason.

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Black Students at Grinnell Seek Changes

Inside Higher Ed

Black students at Grinnell College are demanding changes after a series of racial incidents, The Des Moines Register reported. In October, at least 14 cars were covered with racist and white supremacist graffiti. The Black Student Union also reports that Black students have been the targets of racial harassment by white drivers in the area. The college administration has condemned the racist incidents.

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Some of Our Favorite Conversations With Higher Ed Leaders

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Some of Our Favorite Conversations With Higher Ed Leaders. Weekly Wisdom Highlights From the 2021-22 Academic Year. bridget. Thu, 11/17/2022 - 06:00. Higher Ed Leadership. Inside Higher Ed. Weekly Wisdom. . . . . . . The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) is proud to host the Innovating Together Podcast , a regular feature designed to bring you current thinking and insider views around all things higher education.

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Friday Fragments

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean On Tuesday, my “election brain” was so bad that I misread emails, lost keys and was just generally discombobulated for the better part of the day. That night I couldn’t even focus long enough to write a blog post. The major local headline, as far as I’m concerned, is that The Girl voted for the first time.

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Higher education report shows overall improvements, some COVID setbacks

University Business

Oregon has made progress toward reaching a state goal that 80% of young people attain some kind of postsecondary credential, according to a new report from the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission. But a pandemic setback in college-going and college-completion rates could hamper that progress if they continue long-term. Despite overall gains, detailed data through 2021 shows that progress varied across racial and ethnic groups, and that some disparities have actually grown wider ov

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CWI NOW ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS

ACPA

The ACPA Coalition for Women’s Identities (CWI) is now accepting nominations (including self-nominations) for CWI Awards. All nominees must adhere to the following criteria in order to be considered for the awards presented by the ACPA Coalition for Women’s Identities. A nominator may nominate more than one individual for CWI awards (self-nominations are accepted and encouraged!).

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Europe Prepares to Rewrite the Rules of the Internet - Khari Johnson, Wired

Economics and Change in Higher Education

On November 1, the European Union’s Digital Markets Act came into force, starting the clock on a process expected to force Amazon, Google, and Meta to make their platforms more open and interoperable in 2023. That could bring major changes to what people can do with their devices and apps, in a new reminder that Europe has regulated tech companies much more actively than the US.

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Learned Words – how poetry might help staff in HE to feel more at home

SRHE

by Sam Illingworth. Poetry has the potential to build communities and provide shelter for people who otherwise feel isolated. Whether using poetry as a method of spiritual and mental healing in palliative care or being used to foster community development and positive change , poetry has the power to heal, support, and engender action. Similarly, community engagement projects such as Talking Wellness and The Good Listening Project have been designed to develop social capital and enhance communit

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Relatives of Iranian officials’ are studying in US

The PIE News

A prominent journalist hailing from Iran has called out a plethora of officials from the country’s regime for sending their relatives to US schools despite its vitriolic condemnation of the West. As protests continue against the Iranian regime amid reports of executions and murders of women and activists in the country, Misah Alinejad, who has long been known for opposing Iran’s strict Sharia law, posted a video on Twitter detailing the findings.

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Texas Woman’s unveils ‘zero tuition’ guarantee to graduate more students with less debt

University Business

More students could graduate with minimal debt under a new program at Texas Woman’s University that guarantees “zero tuition.”. The initiative fully covers tuition and fees for incoming state students who qualify for federal financial aid. “This is the university’s commitment to provide new students with an opportunity to graduate in four years or less with the lowest amount of debt,” Javier Flores, Texas Woman’s associate vice president for enrollment management, said in a statement.

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When Granite State College merges into UNH, much will stay the same - David Brooks, Concord Monitor

Economics and Change in Higher Education

For the fourth time in its 50-year history, Concord’s piece of New Hampshire’s state university system is about to get a new name, part of a big change that should raise the profile of this often-overlooked institution but not alter its underlying mission. “Most people haven’t heard of Granite State College. I’ll be talking to a neighbor about it and they’ll say, where’s that?

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US judge in Texas blocks President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan; appeal filed

University Business

A U.S. District Court in Texas on Thursday night blocked President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on the grounds that the administration didn’t have the authority to act. The Biden administration has already filed an appeal. The fresh injunction is in addition to a block from the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which put the program on hold nearly three weeks ago while it considered a separate lawsuit brought by six states challenging the program and the presid

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Compelling Visual Representation of Literature: Academic Minute

Inside Higher Ed

Today on the Academic Minute , part of Northern Kentucky University Week: Nicholas Caporusso, assistant professor of computer science, discusses a new form of artificial intelligence that generates art. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?

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Learning Loss and Unfinished Learning: Bridging the Gap

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 4 minutes Paul Coats is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Indiana University. Many students experience learning loss after prolonged breaks in their learning path, whether due to holidays, course scheduling, extreme weather events, or global pandemics. It is a challenge that behooves both the student and the instructor to step up in their own ways, particularly in courses that build on the content and concepts learned in previous classes.

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Creating Compelling Visual Representations of Literature

Inside Higher Ed

Have you seen the AI-generated art floating around the internet? In today’s Academic Minute, part of Northern Kentucky University Week, Nicholas Caporusso discusses this new form of artificial intelligence. Caporusso is an assistant professor of computer science at Northern Kentucky. A transcript of this podcast can be found here. Section: Academic Minute File: 11-11-22 Northern Kentucky - Creating Compelling Visual Representations of Literature.