Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
New evidence shows how universities that commit to pay the Living Wage are benefitting their lowest paid staff. The research team lays it out The post The impact of the Living Wage in higher education appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The agency did not announce a new deadline for the two proposals, though advocacy groups worry about keeping the current rule in place.
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Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Universities need to integrate climate as a strategic driver, argue Thomas Owen-Smith and Jen Summerton The post Climate change will affect every part of universities’ work. Here’s what they need to do appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges Doug Lederman Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM Changes in Carnegie Classifications will simplify requirements for top research category and give colleges multiple labels instead of one, to make it easier to compare peers.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Stephanie M. Lee Melissa Golden for The Chronicle The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, in Atlanta The Michael C. Carlos Museum will transfer ownership of five objects to Italy. The decision follows a Chronicle investigation that raised questions about its acquisitions.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Feeling Adrift Drives Anxiety, Depression in Young Adults jessica.blake@… Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM A study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education found that three in five young adults felt their lives lacked meaning and purpose.
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Colleges and universities nationwide have incrementally ramped up initiatives around their campuses to help their LGBTQ+ students feel seen, heard and supported. Efforts have ranged from providing LGBTQ+-inclusive housing to scholarships and sports teams. With students coming ever closer to relaxing into their safe space, one prestigious university has identified the next step in supporting not just queer students—but members of society beyond.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Professors have always preferred to teach content over skills. But shifting that focus might just revive our graduate programs. By Leonard Cassuto Professors have always preferred to teach content over skills. But shifting that focus might just revive our graduate programs.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In ‘Buyer’s Market,’ Tuition Increases Haven’t Outpaced Inflation kathryn.palmer… Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM The College Board’s 2023 “Pricing and Student Aid” report shows that average published tuition and fees increased this year, but the increase was less than the rate of inflation.
Today's Learner
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence, or AI , is the term to describe the creation of computer systems that are capable of carrying out tasks that traditionally require human intelligence. AI is used in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, finance, and entertainment. It is developing quickly and altering how we live and work―but most importantly, it is changing the way we learn.
WENR
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The shift towards virtual mobility has had a profound impact on international education, creating new opportunities and challenges for both students and institutions. The post Shifting Tides: Exploring the Rise of Virtual Student Mobility in International Education appeared first on WENR.
Helix Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
College athletics is exciting. Season after season, campus arenas and stadiums are packed with passionate fans who have the power to create an electric environment that boosts a team to victory. Dedicated season ticket holders, rabid student sections, spirit squads comprised of cheerleaders, dance teams, and marching bands (along with our loveable mascots!
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Students registering to take the ACT standardized exam this December can receive an additional credit that can be used to take another ACT test for free. The results of both tests can then be combined into a “superscore,” which will take a student’s best performances across both tests and put them into one score in order to represent that student’s capabilities in each subject.
Coursera blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
New course follows DeepLearning.AI and Andrew’s successful AI for Everyone course By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, I am thrilled to announce Generative AI for Everyone from DeepLearning.AI, a new course taught by global AI leader Andrew Ng. The course is designed to help learners everywhere navigate the profound shift generative AI is bringing to the world.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Diversity Abroad—a membership consortium that inspires and supports educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in and through global education and exchange—kicked off its annual this week, drawing hundreds of participants to Chicago from across the nation. The annual meeting—now in its 11 th year—comes as many universities are struggling to rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted study abroad programs across the world.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
On Wednesday, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) President Liz Magill announced a new action plan that will take steps to address growing instances of antisemitism at the Ivy League school. In a letter to the UPenn community, Magill emphasized the university’s commitment to combating antisemitism both on campus and beyond. She acknowledged the challenging times the world is currently facing and the corresponding impact on the university.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA California State University faculty have voted to authorize a strike, in pursuit of higher pay, lower class sizes, and more manageable workloads, the Press-Telegram reported. Members of the California Faculty Association — a union representing 29,000 lecturers, librarians, counselors, and other employees — voted 95% in favor of authorizing a walkout, CFA said in an Oct. 30 statement.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Ireland’s Higher Education minister has revealed new regulations for English language schools in the country during a trip to Korea. The new rules are designed to highlight which programs have met national quality standards that ensure learners are having the best experience possible through an International Education Mark. The idea of a statutory quality mark has long been floated, dating back to at least 2017.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Taylor Swaak Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Admissions staff shared various ways they're using — or thinking about using — artificial intelligence.
ACRLog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In the past couple of weeks, I’ve attended a few library webinars focused on Generation Z out of my own curiosity. For full transparency, I am a fairly young librarian; I took one gap year in between undergrad and library school. I’m in that liminal space of not quite a millennial, not quite Generation Z (I’ve seen it referred to as a “ zillennial ”).
SRHE
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
by Peter Goodyear This third SRHE Landscapes of Learning symposium – Assemblages – was a deeply engrossing and thought-provoking event. In this response, I want to do three things: pick and connect some particularly fruitful points from each talk – there were many, so this is hard; comment on assemblages and assemblage thinking in relation to current and future learning arrangements, and segue into the practical work of realising better spaces for learning in better universities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Amanda Distel Amanda Distel has been named vice president and treasurer at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She served as senior associate vice president for finance and treasurer at Northwestern. Distel holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Reading Time: 8 minutes In a globalized world, international student recruitment is no longer an option but a necessity. Schools engaging in recruiting international students are not only working towards their growth and success but also playing a vital role in fostering global citizenship and cultural exchange. However, schools needing more resources and strategies may need help navigating the competitive educational landscape to attract qualified prospects.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
A 21-year-old junior at Cornell University was arrested Tuesday and charged with allegedly making threats over the weekend to kill Jewish students on campus.
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In the ever-changing landscape of higher education, colleges and universities must adapt to stay relevant and competitive. Shifting demographics, technological advancements and economic pressures are reshaping institutions, and challenges from regulatory updates to evolving student needs make the need for agility more pronounced than ever before. Managing change can be a daunting task, especially when it involves multiple stakeholders and complex processes.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
While international education is a “naturally collaborative endeavour”, the sector must work to make sure cooperation is not stymied as people work in their “institutional” silos, especially on work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, a new report has said. Models of Change: Equity and Inclusion in Action in International Education highlights case studies and the work done so far to promote equity and inclusion in the sector, and was put together by partners IIE and Dickinson College.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What Leadership Programs Should Offer Sarah Bray Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM Jacob J. Ryder, C. K. Gunsalus, Elizabeth A. Luckman and Nicholas C. Burbules describe the combination of practical tools and principled grounding that is key to creating successful experiences. Byline(s) Jacob J. Ryder C. K. Gunsalus Elizabeth A. Luckman Nicholas C.
The Guardian - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The chances of being admitted are higher than many students think, writes Megan Lee I work in admissions at the University of Oxford. Your article ( ‘I didn’t think I’d get an interview’: students start first Oxford-wide foundation year, 23 October ) about the Astrophoria foundation year did a great job of capturing the importance of this scheme for expanding higher education to students who have experienced significant educational disadvantage.
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Data is integral to higher education. Data plays a pivotal role in advancing solutions to complex issues such as enrollment and affordability, as well as improving decision-making, student success and diversity. As colleges and universities continue to develop into ultra-intelligent institutions , data will be a requisite for navigating change and improving student learning experiences.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln explores budget cuts and program changes, obscure major programs may be on the chopping block. These program cuts come as impacts of the $58 million predicted university budget deficit by the end of the 2024-25 school year, as reported by university President Ted Carter in June. The NU Board of Regents has not announced specific cuts or intended programs that will be leaving the university.
EAB
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
How Howard University’s Holistic Approach to Strategy is Leading to New Levels of Excellence Howard University's Partnership with EAB's Strategic Advisory Services About Howard University (Howard) is a private, federally chartered historically Black research university in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1867, its mission is to provide exceptional educational opportunities at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
A long-awaited international strategy is on the horizon for education in Poland, but how might it tie in with the next government after a hard fought election? The national agency for academic exchange in Poland met in October to discuss a new national strategy for the “internationalisation of science and higher education”. “Increasing the level of internationalisation of the Polish academic sector will only be possible when all institutions involved in this process – e.g. universities, co
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Arcadia University mishandled complaints that a professor was sexually harassing students, violating Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights said Tuesday.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
We spend five minutes with Bosco Anthony, head of strategy and growth for Global Rev Gen. He tells us how he became an international speaker with 900 events under his belt, and getting caught in a snowstorm with escaped convicts. Tell me about a defining moment in your career. It was 2016 when I stepped onto the red dot of the TEDx stage in Vancouver Canada.
Georgia Tech President's Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Our achievements depend not just on what we do but also how we do it — the example we set for others and the ways we respond when we or others make mistakes or do something wrong.
Today's Learner
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence, or AI , is the term to describe the creation of computer systems that are capable of carrying out tasks that traditionally require human intelligence. AI is used in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, finance, and entertainment. It is developing quickly and altering how we live and work―but most importantly, it is changing the way we learn.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
This blog was kindly authored by Helena Vine , Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). HEPI published a Policy Note earlier this year on the topic of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) – you can read that piece here. The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) provides a tuition fee loan entitlement equivalent to four years of post-18 education – £37,000 in today’s fees.
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