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Learning lessons from medical imaging about what AI transformation really means

Wonkhe

Gary F Fisher and Dean Fido explain what the experience of medical imaging professionals can teach academics about the future impacts and opportunities of generative AI The post Learning lessons from medical imaging about what AI transformation really means appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Some HBCUs are seeing enrollment surge. Here’s why.

Higher Ed Dive

Leaders experiencing head count increases attribute them to a racial awakening, student success efforts and new funding.

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A manifesto for teacher education

Wonkhe

The teacher training outlook in England is showing no signs of improvement. Jackie Dunne and Alex Bols make the case for universities’ role in putting things right The post A manifesto for teacher education appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Marquette announces $31M in cuts over 6 years

Higher Ed Dive

The private Wisconsin university is in a "strong financial position," but officials said they're moving to protect its viability long term.

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32 nuggets to note in OfS’ September and December board papers

Wonkhe

Paperwork from England's higher education regulator board meetings has emerged again. David Kernohan reads too much into what isn't redacted so you don't have to The post 32 nuggets to note in OfS’ September and December board papers appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Cornell University employees ask SCOTUS to address retirement plan circuit split

Higher Ed Dive

The case concerns whether ERISA plaintiffs must “plead and prove additional elements and facts not contained” in the law’s text.

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It’s Time to Start Teaching Your Students How to Be a Student

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The role that professors need to take in today’s college classrooms departs sharply from the one they tend to prefer. By Emily J. Isaacs The role that professors need to take in today’s college classrooms departs sharply from the one they tend to prefer.

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A Legal Fight Over “Widespread” and “Severe” Hazing at Maryland

Inside Higher Ed

A Legal Fight Over “Widespread” and “Severe” Hazing at Maryland Johanna Alonso Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The University of Maryland says it had good reason to suspend alcohol-related and new-member activities among Greek organizations. Some fraternities disagree.

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“Not all bad news” as first impact of UK policy hits sector – The PIE Live

The PIE News

Major student source markets for UK universities are seeing declines in applications in the latest admissions cycle sparking concerns about enrolment numbers in the next intake. Speaking at The PIE Live Europe in London on March 19, university representatives detailed that postgraduate applications from India, Nigeria, and to a smaller extent China, are down.

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How to build more flexible academic pathways for the changing college student

University Business

Students need more reassurance than ever from higher education that skills acquisition from a college or university is well worth it. Some institutions are discovering that the best way to build students’ confidence is by providing them with experiential learning quickly and the ability to switch gears into other avenues as they continue to evolve as rapidly as the world around them.

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UK Grad Route suspension would be ‘nuclear option’

The PIE News

The economic benefit of international students is well understood by policy makers in Westminster but the international education sector is “fraught with risk”, including threats to the Graduate Route, a former universities minister said. Recruitment for recent intakes have been hampered by “significant attrition” and “very late decision making” from prospective students, Jo Johnson said during the PIE Live Europe in London. “ Removing the rights for tau

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Pepperdine University Professor Seeks to Give High School Students a Head Start

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Pepperdine University professor has been working on a pilot instructional program to give high school students a head start when it comes to understanding math. Now, approaching its second year, the program has gained momentum. Dr. Kendrick Roberson Black and brown students have historically been on the lower end of educational attainment, said program creator Dr.

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Can a Marketing Push Solve UW Madison's Political Woes?

Inside Higher Ed

Can a Marketing Push Solve UW Madison's Political Woes? Liam Knox Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Wisconsin's flagship spent the past year entangled in political battles with state lawmakers. Could a new advertising campaign put it back in their good graces?

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Science Reporter Wins The Chronicle's Prize for Young Journalists

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Chronicle Staff Courtesy of Calli McMurray Calli McMurray The Chronicle has named Calli McMurray, a reporter with a deep interest in the scientific enterprise, as the winner of its 2024 David W. Miller Award for Young Journalists.

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Educational Equity Key to Progress and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tina Tchen, left, and SLN CEO Yolonda Marshall sit in conversation at the Whole Girl Education National Conference. NEW YORK On the last day of the Student Leadership Network’s (SLN) Whole Girl Education National Conference: Closing the Gap, CEO Yolonda Marshall reminded attendees why they must continue to elevate and educate young women and gender expansive students: because the political and societal climate is dire.

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Small Liberal Arts University Relocates Satellite Campuses to Bolster Transfers

Inside Higher Ed

Small Liberal Arts University Relocates Satellite Campuses to Bolster Transfers kathryn.palmer… Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Lakeland University has moved some of its learning centers onto two-year college campuses to create a steady pipeline of transfer students from the colleges.

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Diverse Recognizes Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs at ACPA Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The winners of this year's Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs gathered at the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) conference in Chicago to accept an award jointly presented by ACPA and Diverse. Student Affairs staff and students from Elon University, one of this year's honorees. The Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (PPWSA) study was first proposed by Ralph Newell at Diverse as a partnership with ACPA-College Student Educators International in 2011.

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BRICS nations launch Unis Association

The PIE News

State universities from BRICS countries have established an academic association encouraging greater international cooperation and inviting global institutions to sign up for free membership. Eight founding institutions from Russia, India, Argentina, Brazil and Ethiopia established the BRICS+ Universities Association which has seen 125 institutions from 28 countries join the alliance during its first month of operation.

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Single Parents Breaking Barriers Through Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we approach National Single Parents Day on March 21, it is imperative to shine a light on the extraordinary journey of single parents across the United States. Their resilience, determination, and strong commitment to their families serve as an inspiration to us all. At Generations College, nestled in the heart of Chicago, we have witnessed firsthand the life-changing power of education for single parents.

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These are the states with the highest student enrollment rates

University Business

A new analysis by Wealth of Geeks has uncovered which states have the highest proportion of collegegoers relative to their population. The financial advice service analyzed 2023 enrollment figures from the National Student Clearinghouse and compared them to June 2023 population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau, culled together by World Atlas , one of the largest publishing resources in geography and demography.

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Lumina Foundation Awards $3.1 Million to Help Streamline Admissions Process for Underserved Students

Campus Technology

Seven higher learning institutions or agencies have been named as grant winners in education equity organization Lumina Foundation's "Great Admissions Redesign" challenge out of over 70 who applied.

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The Machine-Translated Web: Signs of a New Educational Reality

Educause

A new study reveals the extent to which AI translations already dominate the internet. What does this mean for educators?

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JEFFREY A. DOGGETT

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jeffrey A. Doggett Jeffrey A. Doggett has been named president-elect at Wagner College. He serves as executive vice president, CFO, and chancellor of learning and student success at Merrimack College. Doggett holds a bachelor’s degree, an MPA, and an MBA from Northeastern University as well as an Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Cultivating a Culture of Civility and Meaningful Dialogue on Campus During Elections

Higher Education Today

Elections always present a unique chance for university leaders to transform their campus into a space for constructive dialogue, educational opportunities, and critical thinking. In 2024, as divisive election rhetoric intensifies, we have a greater responsibility than ever to foster a culture of civil discourse on our campuses. A presidential election year is a perfect opportunity to lean in on pressing.

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Cisco Acquires Splunk, Promotes AI Focus

Campus Technology

Cisco has acquired data analytics firm Splunk for an estimated $28 billion. In their respective announcements, the two companies described the deal as a vehicle to "power and protect the AI revolution.

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San Antonio College President Reassigned for Handling of Campus Event

Inside Higher Ed

San Antonio College (SAC) President Naydeen González-De Jesús was reassigned to an administrative position Monday after a short and rocky tenure at the helm of the community college, Texas Public Radio reported.

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Why Did Clemson Just Sue Its Athletic Conference?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Nell Gluckman Scott Kinser, Cal Sport Media, AP Clemson plays Wake Forest in an Atlantic Coast Conference football game last fall. The lawsuit is the latest move in a broader realignment of high-powered athletic conferences, which could carry implications far beyond who wins and loses on the field.

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Black Artists and the Making of Transatlantic Modernism

Inside Higher Ed

Black Artists and the Making of Transatlantic Modernism mprutter@mit.edu Tue, 03/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Black art and the politics of identity during the 1920s and 1930s.

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‘Exorbitant’ fees paid to academic publishers better spent on research and education

The Guardian - Higher Education

Australia Institute report author says proposed open-access research library ‘great start’ but research grants reforms are needed to disrupt current model Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s public research institutions are paying $1bn a year to giant academic publishers, new research shows, amid growing calls for taxpayer money to be redirected away from private enterprises.

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DAVID ROBINSON-MORRIS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. David Robinson-Morris David Robinson-Morris has been named executive director of the Institute for Black Intellectual and Cultural Life at Dartmouth College. Robinson-Morris holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Loyola University New Orleans, a master’s in public administration from the University of New Orleans, and Ph.D. in educational leadership from Louisiana State University.

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‘You have to stand out’: six Dagenham teenagers on their future prospects

The Guardian - Higher Education

Final year students from Goresbrook school talk about housing, higher education and social media – as well as hopes and fears Young people becoming less happy than older generations, research shows Social media is like driving with no speed limits, says US surgeon general Zainab Shehzadi has a long list of worries: robots stealing jobs from humans, the damage wreaked on the climate by previous generations, turmoil in other countries, fighting fierce competition to secure a job that pays enough t

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Cultivating a Culture of Civility and Meaningful Dialogue on Campus During Elections

Higher Education Today

Elections always present a unique chance for university leaders to transform their campus into a space for constructive dialogue, educational opportunities, and critical thinking. In 2024, as divisive election rhetoric intensifies, we have a greater responsibility than ever to foster a culture of civil discourse on our campuses. A presidential election year is a perfect opportunity to lean in on pressing.

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Bates President Slams Anonymous BlindTiger App

Inside Higher Ed

BlindTiger, a lesser-known social media app with anonymous posting, is taking fire from a Maine college president after reports of anti-Semitism, misogyny and anti-Arab messages in the app. Garry Jenkins, president of Bates College, penned a letter to the college’s student newspaper calling for students to delete BlindTiger.

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Choosing to disclose…but then what?

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Anna Matthews , Founder and CEO of UMO. University Mental Health Day took place last Thursday, 14th March. You can read our blog commemorating the occasion, from Rachel Spacey and Sam Gamblin, here. When students choose to talk about themselves and the struggles they may be facing—whether mental health, neurodiversity, disability or wellbeing—it is done with trust.

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Some Thoughts on the 2U University Partner Advisory Council Meeting

Inside Higher Ed

What I learned. On February 29, I spent the day participating in a 2U University Partner Advisory Council meeting. These conversations between 2U executives and university leaders are designed to encourage honest exchange and open dialogue. However, in sharing my thoughts on what I learned from the Council meeting, I speak only for myself, and the views expressed in this piece may not reflect the thinking of other members of the Council.

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Employability and Future-Proofing Graduates: Pathways to Success at MDC: Changing Higher Ed podcast 199 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Madeline Pumariega

The Change Leader, Inc.

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the strategic and forward thinking planning of Miami Dade College, led by President Madeline Pumariega. This institution stands out for its pragmatic and innovative approach to higher education, focusing on what students really need to be workforce ready and future proof. With an enrollment of 125,000, Miami Dade is creating new pathways for first gen and low SES students to employment and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the critical skills that today's

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Purdue Adds Two Online Master of Science Degrees in Artificial Intelligence

Campus Technology

Purdue University has introduced two fully online interdisciplinary Master of Science degrees in artificial intelligence: AI and Machine Learning, for "AI builders," and AI Management and Policy, for "AI translators," according to the university.

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