WVU must involve faculty when making academic cuts, AAUP says
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 18, 2023
The organization criticized a lack of faculty input in the university's decision-making and urged leadership to affirm its dedication to shared governance.
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Police seek to end to out-of-control college parties near UC’s campus
University Business
AUGUST 18, 2023
A party on Flora Street last weekend quickly turned to chaos when police said four people were shot. Just prior to this shooting, the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) said officers were in the area to address a large crowd. Multiple people were detained, and arrests were made “for other involvement,” CPD said. University of Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac said police understand college parties are going to happen.
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SUNY Potsdam plans to phase out 4 academic programs amid $9M deficit
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 18, 2023
The leader of the university’s faculty senate recently told colleagues to prepare for cuts “of an order beyond anything we have seen.
Scholars See Dangerous Precedent in West Virginia U.’s Plan to Cut Foreign Languages
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle The provost's office recommended dissolving the world-languages department. Critics of the decision say the flagship is abandoning its responsibility to the state.
The week in numbers: A public flagship braces for heavy cuts
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 18, 2023
We’re recapping five of the week’s biggest stories, from austerity measures at West Virginia University to a survey capturing trends in online teaching.
Mastering Your Mindset
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
Are you truly a Ph.D. student or just an imposter? If you are feeling as if you’re the latter, Deepa Aravind offers recommendations. Imagine this: You are a doctoral student, working hard to make meaningful contributions to your field. But deep down, you cannot help feeling that you are just pretending to be competent, fearing that others will discover you are an imposter.
Business leaders bemoan new grads’ work ethic
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 18, 2023
Executives, business owners and senior managers reported concerns with their work ethic and communications skills in a recent survey.
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Why are learning management systems quickly becoming student favorites?
University Business
AUGUST 18, 2023
College and university learning management systems (LMS) are making strides in the market for student materials, building on exponential increases since the pandemic, according to a new report from Vital Source. The Annual Course Materials Report studied student retail habits by analyzing purchases made from online retailers during Winter 2022 and Spring 2023 and found that about a fifth (19%) of all students now purchase course materials directly through their LMS rather than through standard r
WVU's Cuts: A Threat to Digital Age Justice?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
The current budget crisis at West Virginia University (WVU) underscores the vital role of education in safeguarding justice in the digital age. As hubs for the development of cutting-edge technology and the molding of critical thinkers who drive progressive change, institutions of higher learning are indispensable. When these institutions face threats, the effects ripple throughout society.
German leader appeals to int’l graduates
The PIE News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said international graduates of Germany’s higher education system will help to “successfully” develop the country’s economy. Speaking at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Scholz said it was “inspiring to see how many students from around the world come to Germany and wish to work here afterwards” “We need these young and well-qualified men and women for the successful economic development of our country,” h
Rutgers Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor to Step Down in 2024, Prompts Calls to Keep Her in Role
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Rutgers University Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor will step down at the end of her contract Summer 2024, a move that ends a 10-year run and that has been met with surprise and opposition, NorthJersey.com reported. Dr. Nancy Cantor Cantor, who was chancellor for two terms, will not have her contract renewed in June next year by Rutgers President Dr.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Are Almost Gone
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
Going into the 2021-2022 academic year, hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for students, which had been released the previous December and gradually become accessible to the public.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown Rejects Decision to Allow Towson University Business Ph.D Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has rejected the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s (MHEC) decision to let Towson University implement a Ph.D. program that opponents claim would duplicate one at HBCU Morgan State University, the Baltimore Banner reported. Attorney General Anthony Brown His rejection is based simply on the commission not having enough voters.
Classroom Modernization Projects Support HyFlex Learning
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Colleges and universities adapted quickly to educational challenges during the pandemic. They subscribed to collaboration tools to support online classes and upgraded in-classroom technology to enable hybrid or HyFlex learning, which was important when students returned to campus. Now, more than three years later, many institutions have discovered that students want the flexibility and convenience of these different learning modalities to become permanent fixtures, prompting schools to further i
Fort Scott Community College Settles Lawsuit on 2021 Death of Football Player Tirrell Williams
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) has settled a lawsuit regarding the heat-related death of football player Tirrell Williams, NPR reported. Tirrell Williams, 19 In August 2021, Williams collapsed following impromptu exercises – per orders from coach Carson Hunter – with allegedly no water. Williams died two weeks later. “Carson Hunter refused to provide Tirrell Williams with proper care, hydration, or coverage despite forcing him to go through a reckless training regimen in unsuitable conditio
upGrad recruits for new Vanuatu medical school
The PIE News
AUGUST 18, 2023
As part of a multi-campus strategy, upGrad is opening a new medical school in the South Pacific country of Vanuatu. In February 2024, upGrad Institute of Medical Sciences will welcome its first cohort of approximately 100 students. The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery course is aligned with the National Medical Commission guidelines and designed for students from the Indian subcontinent.
AL DAVIS
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Al Davis Al Davis has been named director of Texas A&M Forest Service. Davis served as interim director. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a master’s in national resource strategy from the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., and an MBA from Averett University in Danville, Virginia.
Gen Next gathers to encourage “destiny bending”
The PIE News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Over 200 “gatherers” had an opportunity to analyse current trends, foster intercultural competencies and share best practices with peers at the g2 GlobalEd Gathering this month in Bangalore, India. Attendees, comprising of university representatives, high-school counsellors and independent education consultants from 15 countries, participated in plenaries, workshops and networking events to debate the biggest challenges facing the international education sector.
A Major Scholarly Conference Is On. Here's Why Hundreds Say They Won't Attend.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
By Emma Hall Sarah Reingewirtz, MediaNews Group, Los Angeles Daily News, Getty Images Hotel workers and their supporters rally in downtown Los Angeles, demanding higher wages and better benefits. With the American Political Science Association’s conference weeks away, subgroups of the massive organization are dropping out and canceling events to show solidarity with striking hotel workers.
Engagement overseas ‘integral’ in US plans
The PIE News
AUGUST 18, 2023
Four in five education professionals in the US say global engagement is part of the multi-year plan at the institution where they work, new research has identified. The State of Globalization in Higher Education report from technology provider, Terra Dotta, also found that 71% of respondents said that the strategic priority of global engagement is needed to expand the total student experience.
New Analysis Finds Most Families Can’t Cover College Costs
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
A new data analysis from the Institute for Higher Education Policy found that most students have unmet need and experience gaps between what their families can pay and their college costs. Those gaps are significantly larger for students of color and low-income students compared to white students on average.
Stupski Foundation Donates $1 Million to Assist Students Affected by Maui Wildfires
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Stupski Foundation has provided $1 million to create a fund to financially assist University of Hawaiʻi (UH) students affected by the devasting Maui wildfires. “We realize that the recovery process from this devastating tragedy will take years, and we hope that immediate financial support can play a small role in supporting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff who were directly affected,” said Dr.
Professor Leaving University After Being Dubbed ‘Pretendian’ for Years
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
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AMBER CLAWSON ALBERT
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Amber Clawson Albert Amber Clawson Albert has been appointed director of the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Albert holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, a master’s in history from the College of Charleston in South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in public history from Middle Tennessee State University.
2 States Restricted DEI. Here's How Colleges Revised Their Websites.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
By Adrienne Lu and Dan Bauman Illustration by The Chronicle; Images by iStock Administrators have been left guessing how to respond to legislative bans on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
The Fog over Free Speech at Cornell
Academe Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
BY JOHN K. WILSON On August 14, the Cornell Free Speech Alliance (CFSA) issued a report, “Lifting The Fog: Restoring Academic Freedom & Free Expression At Cornell University,” that made policy recommendations for how Cornell can improve its climate for free speech.
A Popular Chancellor Is Ousted, and No One Is Saying Why
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
A Popular Chancellor Is Ousted, and No One Is Saying Why Featured Image at Top of Article Nancy_Cantor_Rutgers_Chancellor.
When Scholars Sue Their Accusers
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
Francesca Gino is the latest. Such litigation rarely succeeds. By Adam Marcus and Ivan Oransky Andre da Loba for The Chronicle Francesca Gino is the latest. Such litigation rarely succeeds.
China sector should “maintain confidence” amid rocky economy
The PIE News
AUGUST 18, 2023
China’s slowing economy might well have an impact on students’ appetite for study abroad, but it “won’t necessarily be significant”, according to experts. Recently, China has seen a slump in its economy, with forecasts saying the country is likely to miss its 5% GDP growth margin for the year. Youth unemployment rates are also soaring – in June, 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas saw recent unemployment rates of 21.3% – and data released on August 15 show overall employment h
SUNY Fredonia Fights to Keep Controversial Professor Off Campus
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
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How Intelligent Video Surveillance Supports Campus Safety
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 18, 2023
The days when security video consisted of grainy, low-resolution images stored on VHS tapes are long gone. What has replaced those old, black-and-white and color cameras are devices capable of recording high-definition video — in some cases, at 4K resolution — capturing more detail than ever before. This has led enterprises, including universities, to employ intelligent video analytics, also known as enhanced video surveillance.
New College: Gender Studies Prof. Resigns, More Students to Live in Hotels
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
New College of Florida’s first full-time and only tenure track gender studies professor has resigned, according to a resignation letter shared with Inside Higher Ed by Amy Reid, a professor of French and the director of gender studies at the college.
Campuses are getting smarter. But is your institution ready for a “smart campus”?
EAB
AUGUST 18, 2023
Blogs Campuses are getting smarter. But is your institution ready for a "smart campus"? There is no shortage of “smart” things in the market today. You can seemingly buy a smart version of anything—a toaster, a car, even a toilet. While some of these might seem unnecessary (or even a bit silly), they represent the massive spread of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that enable devices to connect with each other.
California 2-Year Instructors Sue Over Diversity Rules
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
Six faculty members sued California’s community college system leaders and others Thursday to overturn new diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) rules.
Universities can make their own AI chatbot tutor. Keep these 3 practices in mind
University Business
AUGUST 18, 2023
As AI advances and technologies like generative AI are transforming the education sector through platforms like Khanmigo , we have observed a significant uptick in demand from learning organizations. Universities are curious whether and how they can build their own AI learning amigo to improve student learning experience and outcomes. In reality, building a custom version of Khanmigo is more than meets the eye, even with the most powerful generative AI technologies like GPT-4.
Bank Card Lets Consumers Fund Research Projects
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 18, 2023
'Science Card' will allow users to contribute towards a range of scientific research projects through their daily spending. The U.K.’s first bank account dedicated to accelerating science and technology hopes to act as a bridge between the country’s powerful financial sector and “underfunded” research projects. Science Card, which is set to launch next month, will allow customers to contribute towards a range of scientific research projects through their daily spending.
A conversation with IHEP Board Chair Dr. Peter Nwosu, incoming President of SUNY-Oswego
IHEP
AUGUST 18, 2023
By Lauren Bell On August 15 Dr. Peter Nwosu became the 11th president of State University of New York-Oswego. Dr. Nwosu, a lifelong advocate for equitable access and success in higher education, has also served on IHEP’s Board of Directors since February 2021 and is currently Board Chairperson. Until early August, he was Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Herbert H.
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