Wonkhe
JANUARY 29, 2024
As student maintenance support and high inflation puts pressure on home and international students alike, Adrian Wright and colleagues call on universities to help students find benefits in part-time work The post Student part-time work is on the rise. Here’s what universities can do next appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 29, 2024
The ruling deals a blow to the students who brought the lawsuit, which accused the state of intentionally discriminating against the historically Black university.
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Wonkhe
JANUARY 29, 2024
Jim Dickinson identifies the policy implications for the sector from a recent coroner's report into the death by suicide of a student at the University of Southampton The post What role should staff play in preventing student suicide? appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
By Eric Kelderman A group of nearly 150 campus leaders, mostly at community colleges, aims to counteract negative stereotypes about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Wonkhe
JANUARY 29, 2024
Scotland's commissioner for fair access John McKendrick introduces his first annual report on access to university for socio-economically disadvantaged groups The post Recommendations for fair access in Scotland appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
Governor Proposes ‘Bold’ Plan to Restructure Pennsylvania Higher Ed jessica.blake@… Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM The proposal calls for a sweeping overhaul of the state system as part of an initiative focused on workforce development and shoring up 25 public institutions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
An exploitative system has made STEM unappealing to would-be academics. By Beryl Lieff Benderly and Hal Salzman Lars Leetaru for The Chronicle An exploitative system has made STEM unappealing to would-be academics.
University Leadership Central brings together the best content for university leaders and administrators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Rhodes College has announced its membership to the American Talent Initiative (ATI) collective. Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. “Ensuring that students from all backgrounds can enroll and thrive at Rhodes, regardless of their financial circumstances, is one of our core institutional commitments.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access Katherine Knott Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face systemic challenges in accumulating substantial endowments, according to a new joint study by UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. “ Investing in Change: A Call to Action for Strengthening Private HBCU Endowments ” found that a lean endowment factors into whether an HBCU can ensure institutional stability and growth and qualify education for its students.
The PIE News
JANUARY 29, 2024
Edtech startup, HEX, has signed its first major agreement in Australia with the University of Sydney, which will allow students to gain academic credit before arriving at the Group of Eight institution. The School of Record partnership with the research intensive university paves the way for students to obtain university-level academic credit as they “upskill in innovation and entrepreneurship”, the partners said.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Stephanie Harris Stephanie Harris has been named director of the Africana studies program at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Harris holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Maryland as well as a master’s and a Ph.D. in African American studies from Temple University in Philadelphia.
University Business
JANUARY 29, 2024
Cleveland State University and Notre Dame College have met to discuss the university potentially absorbing the struggling private college. Meetings between officials from the two schools took place three times last fall, Cleveland State officials told Signal Cleveland. It remains unclear what “absorbing” could look like for either institution or how long the process could take.
Dr. Josie Ahlquist
JANUARY 29, 2024
How can social media strategy make an impact on campus life? Social media platforms provide a vibrant space to share valuable content and ignite discussions that empower and educate — from academic support to life skills in higher education.
University Business
JANUARY 29, 2024
Building strong pipelines between K12 school districts and postsecondary education has long been an elusive puzzle piece. Districts and colleges that can’t get on the same page see their strategies fizzle out. But those who succeed have the opportunity to grow K12 graduation rates and postsecondary enrollment numbers for nontraditional students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Student leaders at the University of Florida (UF) are preparing for the Fifth Annual Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate ® Bagel Day Program in an effort to combat record levels of antisemitism on college campuses. Rabbi Jonah Zinn Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate ® is a program established by University of Florida Hillel to proactively combat antisemitism through education, outreach, awareness, and partnerships.
ACRLog
JANUARY 29, 2024
To kick off our institutional change theme , we asked some librarians this question: In the New Year, what kind of institutional change are you encountering? Are you looking forward to it, dreading it, or some kind of in-between feeling? Given the subject matter, we opted to anonymize this post. If you have thoughts on institutional change, sound off in the comments or reach out to us to do a guest post!
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture plans to invest nearly $1 million in a new project at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to help advance environmental justice in agriculture through the school’s Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI.) Xochitl Torres Small USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently visited N.C.
The PIE News
JANUARY 29, 2024
A UK newspaper has come under fire after releasing an investigation into universities allegedly allowing international students into their institutions “despite having lower grades than domestic students”. The Sunday Times article saw undercover reporters pose as students’ parents and vie to get onto “secret” pathway programs. It said recruitment officials had indicated that exams were so easy that they were formalities.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
A judge has cleared the way for the Catholic University of America to auction off a gingham dress that Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz, rejecting a legal challenge from someone who claimed ownership rights to the dress.
University Business
JANUARY 29, 2024
A year ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proclaimed the state’s higher education system wasn’t “working.” Declining enrollment, skyrocketing tuition and financially thin institutions paralyzed state leaders on how the best path forward was to keep in-state talent and ensure its colleges and universities remained competitive.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
Failure, Academic Careers and ‘Right Kind of Wrong’ joshua.m.kim@d… Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Care to share your career failures with our Inside Higher Ed community?
The Guardian - Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Coroner in Matthew Wickes inquest raises concern over ‘awareness and curiosity’ of academic staff around mental health A coroner has issued a warning to Southampton University over the “awareness, understanding and curiosity” of academic staff around the mental health of students after a student killed himself on the day his exam results were due. Christopher Wilkinson, the senior area coroner for Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton, said interruptions to academic work and to the rhythms of no
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
Last year, 26 new bargaining units representing over 40,000 graduate student workers, postdoctoral workers or researchers officially formed across the country, according to new data from the National Center for the Study of Collect
Caylor Solutions
JANUARY 29, 2024
Refusing to use artificial intelligence doesn't make us "free-range" marketers. Discover how AI tools can actually enhance creativity, offer unique perspectives, and streamline workflows, all while maintaining your institution's unique voice. The post 3 Reasons Why AI and Authenticity Aren’t Mutually Exclusive appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
Leave Martha alone. On May 10, 1981, graduation day at the University of Rochester, I set my career sights on becoming a president of a small college. My senior year I was the president of the student association. I had worked with senior leadership to create some needed reforms for students, including the first course evaluations and a student-funded teaching award that exists today.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Reliable connectivity is an important component of the university experience for faculty, staff and students. They require a seamless network to manage data from thousands of devices. Cisco refers to the creation and promotion of seamless connectivity as creating an experience-driven institution. The concept entails digital technology and key applications, such as learning management systems combined with stable networking connections.
Creatrix Campus
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Management System Software editor Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:47 Agenda Amidst the dynamic changes in higher education, Learning Management System software emerges as a pivotal force driving institutions toward academic excellence. As we navigate this educational landscape, it's essential to grasp the trends and facts shaping the experiences of decision-makers, educators, and students alike.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
John Holford reflects on the funding for adult education enabled by the first Labour government a century ago, and hopes for something similar today. Plus letters from Ian Barge, Jennifer Basannavar and Jenny Braithwaite Jonathan Michie is, as usual, spot-on in arguing for universities to provide adult education. Whether by accident or design, his letter appeared in your print edition on the centenary of the formation of the first Labour government, 22 January.
Cisco blogs - Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
E-rate, also known as the Schools and Libraries Program, is a federal program that provides discounts on services to ensure that schools and Libraries across the United States can receive affordable… Read more on Cisco Blogs
The Guardian - Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
Move follows reports overseas students face lower entry requirements, a claim universities reject The Department for Education is to investigate allegations of bad practice by agents who recruit international students to study at British universities. It follows reports over the weekend claiming that overseas students are being admitted to prestigious institutions while subject to lower entry requirements than domestic students.
Campus Technology
JANUARY 29, 2024
Georgia State University's (GSU) National Institute for Student Success (NISS) has received a $7.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (ED)'s Postsecondary Student Success Program to study how chatbots affect student outcomes at GSU, its associate institution Perimeter College, and its partner schools, Morgan State University in Maryland, and the University of Central Florida.
University Business
JANUARY 29, 2024
Maybe a PayPal alert or a Venmo deposit, perhaps just a check in the mail — certain UD students have seen payments from their university this month. University of Delaware has seemingly begun issuing cash reimbursements to thousands of current and former students in line with last year’s $6.3 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit over its campus shutdown in 2020.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JANUARY 29, 2024
A probe into endowment funds and a downgraded credit rating have placed Albion College’s financial situation under the microscope of state and federal agencies in the last year. The private college in Calhoun County now has a three-year “budget realignment plan” to balance the books, officials told MLive/The Ann Arbor News on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
University Business
JANUARY 29, 2024
Ever since West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler started developing a new institute on campus to champion “Panhandle values,” he has publicly steered away from any political labels. Wendler even asked employees not to use the word “conservative” when describing the upcoming Hill Institute. Alex Fairly, the wealthy donor who, along with his wife Cheryl, gave the university $20 million for the project, insists it will not be political.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 29, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Henry Knight Lozano, senior lecturer in American history at the University of Exeter, examines two places known for their pleasant weather that may be in for rude awakenings.
The PIE News
JANUARY 29, 2024
The term “bad actors” has been thrown around a lot in the media of late. But, I’m not entirely clear on who these bad actors are. To me it connotes that these actors were acting with malfeasance or in some way knowingly violating the law. So, what did the bad actors do? Break federal law? No. Violate student financial aid? No. Were they out of compliance?
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