Wonkhe
MARCH 4, 2024
Charlotte Brooks presents research on the complex landscape of university admissions policies for those with criminal records The post The reasons why applicants are still required to disclose criminal records are not always clear appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 4, 2024
An Idaho legislative committee advanced a resolution that would allow the Legislature's leaders to file a lawsuit over the transaction.
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Wonkhe
MARCH 4, 2024
Ukraine’s Deputy Minister with responsibility for higher education shares the exceptional ways in which structural transformation is preparing Ukraine for a victorious and prosperous future The post Ukraine’s universities will continue to modernise in spite of the war with Russia appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 4, 2024
Elon University’s Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak offers her thoughts on how engaged learning can support students in overcoming self-doubt and building the confidence needed to succeed in college and beyond.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) offer more upward mobility for their students when compared to Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), despite having fewer resources. By examining a decade’s worth of data, including what percentage of students see at least one economic quintile jump after graduation, Rutgers University’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) has reemphasized the critical role that HSIs play in creating access and opportunity for all their students, including thei
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 4, 2024
The private nonprofit in Indiana will announce which degrees are ending by the beginning of fall 2024.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows A campus group at Rice University, which isn't subject to a new Texas law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, offered honorary membership to peers at other colleges.
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Terminalfour
MARCH 4, 2024
This week, we look at higher education college fairs and how you can tailor your digital strategies to stand out, connect with your audience, and drive engagement, so you can leave a lasting impression on prospective students.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 4, 2024
An N.Y. Law Mandates Campus Polling Sites. Why Are There Still So Few? Johanna Alonso Mon, 03/04/2024 - 03:00 AM Activists were excited about a law requiring polling places on campuses with more than 300 registered voters. But its implementation has proven slow and erratic.
University Business
MARCH 4, 2024
Administrators from Notre Dame College in Ohio have announced that the century-old Roman Catholic school in Ohio will be closing its doors at the end of the semester. The college has already coordinated Teach-Out agreements with several neighboring colleges and universities to ensure the closure does not hurt its students. “We are all saddened by the need to make this decision, but rest assured that as we move forward, we are doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition for our st
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
The University of Maryland, College Park, has suspended social events involving alcohol and new member recruitment for 21 fraternities and 16 sororities pending an investigation into alleged misconduct. Dr. James McShay The university officials sent a letter informing the organizations that the Office of Student Conduct and the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life had reason to believe multiple chapters within the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council (PHA) had been condu
Academe Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
BY JONATHAN REES I read the AAUP’s Redbook from back to front. What I mean by that is that when a problem comes up, I ask myself, “I wonder what the AAUP has to say about this?
University Business
MARCH 4, 2024
The University of Florida has officially disbanded all activity related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, 13 full-time faculty members have been fired, the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer has been relinquished and all outside vendor contracts related to the initiative have been nullified. The $5 million allocated to DEI programming has been transitioned into a faculty recruitment fund, according to a memo.
Campus Technology
MARCH 4, 2024
Higher education research, guidance, and project design organization Ithaka S+R has announced in a release that it is working on a "new, public, nonprofit, national credit mobility website" to launch later in 2024 in collaboration with several higher education institutions across Connecticut, South Carolina, and Washington.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
Notre Dame College (NDC) in South Euclid, Ohio, has announced it will close its doors at the end of spring 2024. The NDC Board of Trustees secured agreements with nine partner colleges and universities to help current NDC students in good standing continue their college careers through a Teach-Out program or as a transfer student. Dr. John Smetanka The board’s decision reflects the liberal arts college’s long-standing challenges related to declining enrollment, a shrinking pool of college-age st
The PIE News
MARCH 4, 2024
Fees from international students should not be the main source of funding at universities but it will always be key for finances, an Australian shadow minister has said in a wide-ranging interview. Speaking on the Group of Eight’s podcast, DebateGo8 , Australia’s shadow minister for Home Affairs, James Paterson, acknowledged that engaging in international education is “a fundamentally healthy thing” for universities. “It should just never be the dominant or the majo
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
Marchon Jackson Marchon Jackson has been appointed associate vice president in the Office of Research at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He served as assistant vice president for sponsored programs at the University of Maryland, College Park. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from DePaul University in Chicago and an MBA from Howard University.
Jon Boeckenstedt
MARCH 4, 2024
One of my favorite quotations is so delightfully complex and paradoxical that it’s often attributed to Yoga Berra, who almost certainly didn’t say it: “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
Brown University plans to continue legacy preferences, retain its “early decision” admission option, and reinstate its college entrance exam requirement. Brown President Dr. Christina H. Paxson recently accepted these recommendations from a committee that examined undergraduate admissions practices to ensure they uphold the university’s commitments to academic excellence, access, and diversity.
Terminalfour
MARCH 4, 2024
This week, we look at higher education college fairs and how you can tailor your digital strategies to stand out, connect with your audience, and drive engagement, so you can leave a lasting impression on prospective students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
Dr. Gary L. Brown Gary L. Brown has been named vice president for student success, well-being, and belonging at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in history from North Carolina Central University, a master’s in higher education administration from North Carolina State University, a Master of Divinity degree from Shaw University in Raleigh, and a Ph.D. in higher education leadership from North Carolina A&T State University.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
By David Jesse Late Sunday, the governing board voted to refer two trustees for expulsion by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and censured another.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams has been appointed president of Missouri State University. Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams “I’m humbled by the honor and excited by the opportunity to lead Missouri State University toward a future where innovation, collaboration, and excellence define our educational journey,” said Williams, who becomes the university’s 12th president.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 4, 2024
Facing steep financial challenges and unable to secure a strategic partnership, Notre Dame College in Ohio will close at the end of the spring semester, Ideastream Public Media reported.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
The American Council on Education (ACE) has announced winners of the 2024 ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation. Florida Atlantic University and the University of California, Merced (UC Merced) each received a $10,000 prize alongside the recognition. “I am thrilled to be able to present this award to two outstanding institutions that have flourished in the face of adversity,” said ACE President Dr.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2024
By Katherine Mangan A right-wing organization's undercover video highlights the confusion and hysteria around SB 17.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 4, 2024
The University of Maryland has ordered most fraternities and sororities on campus to stop holding social and recruitment events following allegations of unsafe conduct, The Washington Post reported.
HEPI
MARCH 4, 2024
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Dr Helena Lim , Head of Opportunities at evasys. The 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) outcomes were announced on 28 September 2023, figure 1. At that time, just over 20 per cent of provider ratings were still ‘pending’ as they were being finalised by the TEF panel. The OfS website advised that these ratings will be updated when the assessments are concluded.
Caylor Solutions
MARCH 4, 2024
To find mission-fit students for your school, you’ve got to start by answering these fundamental questions on your school website. The post 3 Essential Questions Your School Website Must Answer [Plus BONUS Questions] appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
The PIE News
MARCH 4, 2024
ELT school managers have been urged to focus on retention and smoother onboarding to tackle the teacher recruitment shortage, amid the launch of a new English UK initiative. Teachers who don’t have standard teaching qualifications will be trained on the job through a guided continuous professional development program, named AccessTEFL, which will be available “in the next month”, membership director for English UK Huan Japes said.
Campus Technology
MARCH 4, 2024
Ellucian has announced the acquisition of EduNav, a provider of higher education academic planning and student success tools, according to a news release.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 4, 2024
Webster University can move forward with plans to reclassify $34.4 million in restricted endowment funds, a judge ruled last week, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Today's Learner
MARCH 4, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Based on our conversations with hundreds of Accounting instructors across the country, it’s clear that online learning needs have dramatically changed for both faculty and students. Students need an online learning platform that provides them with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and prepare for the workplace.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 4, 2024
Equal Opportunity Insecurity, Regardless of Race or Gender Doug Lederman Mon, 03/04/2024 - 04:36 PM An essay on being aware of one's weaknesses was marred by a focus on diversity, not humanity.
University Business
MARCH 4, 2024
Program activities of fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland have been suspended indefinitely, the university announced. The University of Maryland’s decision comes after the University of Virginia suspended its Kappa Sigma chapter and all fraternity events following an alleged hazing incident last month that left a student injured.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MARCH 4, 2024
Reading Time: 9 minutes Not so long ago, students who had been accepted to a college or university might expect a phone call, an invitation to an open house, and perhaps some brochures or a catalogue in the mail. What was once a reasonably relaxed time for admissions departments, post-acceptance but pre-enrollment, has become a focus of multi-channel marketing efforts that use social media and much more to sway interested but still undecided prospects.
University Business
MARCH 4, 2024
Speech First, a group formed to advocate for students’ free speech rights, petitioned the court to hear an appeal after a lower court tossed its lawsuit over a Virginia Tech school policy enabling students to anonymously report bias incidents. The bias response team Virginia Tech created would have allowed students to anonymously report incidents of perceived bias to university officials, who would then call the reported student in for a “voluntary” meeting and ask them to explain their words or
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