Higher Ed Dive
JULY 19, 2023
Alabama lawmakers bailed out Birmingham-Southern College. Ricardo Azziz, principal at a higher ed consultancy, explores whether this type of move is wise.
Wonkhe
JULY 19, 2023
Addressing gaps in black attainment can seem challenging, but Jill Childs explains how student collaboration and global partnership led to an authentically anti-racist curriculum and positive student outcomes. The post Collaborating on an anti-racist curriculum appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
JULY 19, 2023
A new AGB report dives into Catholic institutions’ governance. It also found a decline in religious figures as presidents.
Wonkhe
JULY 19, 2023
Meeting student demand for sustainability is an opportunity to develop powerful and coproduced learning argues, Alex Ryan The post How to ensure quality when embedding sustainability into the curriculum appeared first on Wonkhe.
University Business
JULY 19, 2023
Last month, former Texas A&M interim dean José Luis Bermúdez celebrated the hiring of an esteemed journalist and experienced academic leader with balloons and a press package. That leader, Kathleen McElroy, would not only have the chance to revamp the university’s journalism program, but she would be doing so at her alma mater. As of Monday, however, Bermúdez has resigned as dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences, finding his continuation in the role “a needless distra
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 19, 2023
Rhodes College has received an $800,000 grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation to create a new program that will focus on researching and developing curricula related to racial equity, discrimination, and justice in Memphis and the Mid-South region. The Institute for Race and Social Transformation (iRaST) will undertake an in-depth examination of historical and contemporary social issues that impact the local community.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Here's how to fight for academic freedom — and prevent political meddling. By Patricia Okker Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Here's how to fight for academic freedom — and prevent political meddling.
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Higher Education Today
JULY 19, 2023
Title: Rising Above the Threshold: How Expansions in Financial Aid Can Increase the Equitable Delivery of Postsecondary Value for Education Authors: Kim Dancy, Genevieve Garcia-Kendrick, and Diane Cheng The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) has released a new report based on data from over 2,400 institutions examining how changes in funding affect institutions where.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Clarence Thomas may speak for more people than we realize. By Gerald Early Illustration by The Chronicle; Getty Images Clarence Thomas may speak for more people than we realize.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been considered one of most confusing and frustrating governmental forms, a 108-question gantlet of information on finances and family for students trying to pay for college. But for around 18% of FAFSA filers, the burden is even worse. These students are selected for verification, a process in which aid applicants have to provide additional documentation, which can include tax returns, wage statements, and high school diplomas, to ea
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
By David Jesse Illustration by The Chronicle; image from The Johns Hopkins University Ronald Daniels and some trustees at the Johns Hopkins University have outside board seats that prompted some critics to raise conflict-of-interest concerns.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
Texas A&M Dean Resigns Amid Black Journalist Tenure Controversy Featured Image at Top of Article McElroy-Signing_JOUR_2023-17-2048x1367(1).
The PIE News
JULY 19, 2023
Australia’s peak higher education body has welcomed the government’s Universities Accord interim report , saying the “detail, depth and quality of the work underscores the importance of the tertiary education system in building a stronger Australia” Universities Australia said the document, released on July 19, “makes clear” that universities are “essential to Australia’s progress and success in delivering the skills and knowledge that fuels our economic
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
By Francie Diep Marc Tessier-Lavigne’s dramatic announcement came as the university released the inquiry’s results, and after months of reporting by the student newspaper about alleged misconduct.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Tanyka M. Barber Tanyka M. Barber has been named vice president for institutional equity and chief diversity officer at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Barber holds a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University, a Master of Health Sciences degree from Johns Hopkins University, and a law degree from the University of Baltimore.
The PIE News
JULY 19, 2023
A new app is hoping to guide international students on employability prospects as they select their universities. The alsocan app, developed by Asia Careers Group SDN BHD, is designed to “take the guess work out” of identifying which universities have the best track record of placing students with leading employers. “Young people know the companies and brands they want to work for,” founder of Asia Careers Group SDN BHD , Louise Nicol, said. “What they need to know
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
The University of Minnesota–Twin Cities will no longer consider applicants’ ties to alumni in admissions decisions, The Star Tribune reported. The decision came in “an exceptionally deep review of our context factors,” said Keri Risic, executive director of admissions. The university will also no longer favor applicants who are the children of faculty members.
Campus Technology
JULY 19, 2023
Advertising students at the Indiana University School of Media have the opportunity to work on real-world projects for big-name clients such as Adobe and Microsoft, honing their skills as they solve complex marketing problems and craft messages for a target audience.
Academe Blog
JULY 19, 2023
BY JENNIFER RUTH Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a DEI committee? At the University of Texas–Austin, Professor Kathleen McElroy served on the Council for Racial and Ethnic Equity and Diversity.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
More than one-third of the faculty—36 members—has left the New College of Florida within the past year, The Tampa Bay Times reported. Provost Bradley Thiessen called it a “ridiculously high” number for an institution with fewer than 100 full-time professors.
The PIE News
JULY 19, 2023
Australia’s federal government has released its interim report on the upcoming Universities Accord, which has been touted as the biggest review of the country’s higher education system since 2008. The report notes that international student education is “highly valued as a core component of the mission of the sector and continues to be a significant source of revenue for Australian universities”, in addition to being a “crucial element of Australia’s soft diplomacy,
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
Marc Tessier-Lavigne is resigning following the results of an investigation into research misconduct. Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down as president of Stanford University following the release of a months-long investigation into research misconduct allegations that found he left mistakes in scientific papers uncorrected amid allegations of data manipulation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Wesleyan University will no longer engage in legacy admissions. This comes in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action. “An applicant’s connection to a Wesleyan graduate indicates little about that applicant’s ability to succeed at the University, meaning that legacy status has played a negligible role in our admissions process for many years,” Wesleyan President Dr.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
Biden’s Backup for Student Loan Relief Likely to Take a Year Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1226892511 (2).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
In high school, André Childs wasn’t particularly interested in higher ed. He wasn’t surrounded by college graduates or even friends who were planning to enroll. However, he was curious about some aspects of science and engineering, so he decided he’d try community college. Fast forward to 2023. Childs is an award-winning Ph.D. candidate in material science and engineering at the University of Central Florida.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down following an investigation that found he had no knowledge or intent of research misconduct but nevertheless co-authored papers with “serious flaws.” Marc Tessier-Lavigne is stepping down as president of Stanford University following a months-long investigation of alleged research misconduct that cleared him of personally engaging in fraud or falsification of data but acknowledged he had left mistakes in scientific papers uncorrected, according to a universi
Educause
JULY 19, 2023
EDUCAUSE submitted comments to the Office of Science and Technology Policy concerning the research cybersecurity provisions of its draft requirements for institutional research security programs.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Debbie Day Debbie Day has been appointed associate vice president for presidential priorities in the Advancement Division at Virginia Tech. Day served as associate vice president for alumni relations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, a master’s in adult and continuing education, and a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
Don’t let students get away with a writing performance. Have them do the real thing. I think I have a new mantra for how faculty should think about approaching student writing assignments and assessment in this new ChatGPT era. It’s a bit of a throwback idea, borrowed from MTV’s seminal reality show, The Real World, the tagline used at the end of the opening title and credits: “It’s time to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Stanford President Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne will resign and retract or issue significant corrections to five of his papers after a Stanford-sponsored investigation found research data manipulation, The Stanford Daily reported. Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne The eight-month investigation found multiple cases of neuroscience research data manipulation or subpar scientific practices from people and in labs run by Dr.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
This custom interactive tool is designed to give users an in-depth look at a decade’s worth of executive compensation data for the leaders of more than 900 public and private colleges and systems.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Two Cal State Fullerton (CSUF) business faculty are studying ways to maintain academic honesty in test-taking in a post-COVID world that utilizes remote and online exams. Dr. Gerard Beenen Dr. Gerard Beenen, professor of management, and Dr. Sinjini Mitra, professor of information systems, recently co-authored, “Deterring Cheating Online: Passive versus Active Proctoring through a Social Facilitation Lens,” which examines the efficacy of various proctoring methods, such as honor codes, webcams re
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
When students use courseware, how much personal data is it collecting? By Taylor Swaak Using courseware has become unavoidable. So has giving up information.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 19, 2023
It is important that we give our learners experience in using generative AI to prepare them for job interviews, career advancement and efficient practices in the workplace. One might ask, why should we bend to the latest fad in our field? Let me be clear that AI is not a fad. It will not fade quietly away in a few months or years. It is, rather, an effective tool that is seen broadly as money-saving, creative and competitively necessary in the workplace.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 19, 2023
Siân Lawrence, Julian Preece, Chris Townsend, Ann Lynch and Richard Mountford on Rishi Sunak’s plan to cap student numbers for some university courses Rishi Sunak’s definition of a “low-value” degree – one that doesn’t lead to a graduate job, postgraduate studies or starting a business – has a very narrow focus ( Sunak to force English universities to cap numbers of students on ‘low-value’ degrees, 14 July ).
Campus Technology
JULY 19, 2023
Arizona State University (ASU) and materials engineering company Applied Materials have announced a joint venture to build a Materials-to-Fab (MTF) research, development, and prototyping center, with over $270 million coming from corporate and state funding.
University Business
JULY 19, 2023
Overall, 74 percent of all students say professors should be reported for saying something found offensive, while 26 percent disagree. Eighty-one percent of liberal students and 53 percent of conservative ones agree with reporting the professor, according to the survey. One section of the survey gave statements to test which opinions students might believe a professor should be reported.
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