Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

For many U.S. communities, the long-term viability of colleges and universities is critical. Cities and towns can start preparing, experts say.

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Wonkhe

APRIL 24, 2023

Rachel Handforth explains how academics and the community can collaborate on local challenge-based PhD projects across disciplinary areas The post A new model for doctoral training informed by the community appeared first on Wonkhe.

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MindMax

APRIL 24, 2023

Be Respectful. Provide relevant content. Be timely. These three guiding principles make up the foundation of MindMax’s enrollment management strategy. Prospective students interested in a school’s programs use a similar decision-making process as when they buy anything on the internet, so it’s important to engage with them in ways that map to how they are accustomed to making purchasing decisions.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

The Texas institution infringed on these tenets by dismissing three professors who criticized officials, the faculty group said.

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Wonkhe

APRIL 24, 2023

A report from the Russell Group highlights the vocational and practical aspects of an award at a "traditional" university. Jamie Roberts tells us more The post All kinds of universities can provide skills for growth appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

Over 90% of first-time undergraduates reported to NACUBO that they received grant aid in the 2022-23 academic year.

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Wonkhe

APRIL 24, 2023

OfS is busy painting itself as the hero of the journey when it comes to poor provider finances. Jim Dickinson weighs up the secrecy involved in protecting students’ interests The post OfS opts for secrecy over risks to students appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

America has woken up to the unique benefits of HBCUs for Black students. Enrollment is up , and, after a century of underfunding , some money has been coming in, from sources both public and private. Suddenly, HBCUs have cultural cachet, thanks to celebrities like Beyoncé, who honored the schools in her 2019 concert documentary Homecoming , and Deion Sanders, who brought Jackson State University’s football team to national prominence before departing last December.

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HEPI

APRIL 24, 2023

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Kara McEnaney, Chair of Keele University’s Drug & Alcohol Steering Group. This is the second of a two-blog series on a drug harm reduction pilot organised by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK). You can read the first blog, an overview of the pilot, here. Keele University and Keele Students’ Union has been working with Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) since 2015, when we first started to look at alcohol use on campus, and how w

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

Dr. Ontario Wooden has been appointed interim president at Alcorn State University, the Clarion Ledger reported. Dr. Ontario Wooden Wooden is currently provost and senior vice president at Alcorn State. He previously served in multiple roles at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), including associate vice chancellor for student success and academic outreach; associate vice chancellor for innovative, engaged, and global education; interim associate dean of the school of education; and associ

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University Business

APRIL 24, 2023

Most college or university presidents to have recently taken the helm might have had a grasp of their job expectations before the turn of the decade—or even when the pandemic went into full swing. However, none could have expected the speed at which it would force these leaders to adapt, or in some cases, reinvent themselves. No cohort of presidents might be more familiar with this than those leading small private colleges or universities in the Northeast.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s (UTHSC) dentistry school has opened a $45-million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus, WREG reported. The 68,000-square-foot facility – named after Delta Dental of Tennessee and CEO Dr. Philip Wenk, chair of the UTHSC Advisory Board and a 1977 graduate of the College of Dentistry – will have more space and facilities to train students and treat patients, including a clinic for patients with special needs.

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Kortext University Leaders' Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

In advance of Kortext Live , we spoke to Andrew Bates (Chief Product Officer at Kortext) about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education, and how it can enhance the student learning experience. What is artificial intelligence? The definition of AI has changed over time, but put simply it is “a system’s ability to correctly interpret external data, to learn from such data, and to use those learnings to achieve specific goals and tasks through flexible adaptation”.

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University Business

APRIL 24, 2023

Bert Ellis, with two degrees from the University of Virginia, is a loyal alumnus. He has donated more than $10 million to his alma mater, and even co-owns a campus hangout, the Spot. But he thinks the university is headed in the wrong direction. He objects to its emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion programs — saying the university is already diverse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: Felician University Year: Senior Major: Behavioral Sciences Distance runner Ashley Linares of Felician University’s track and cross country teams is a social and behavioral sciences major with a concentration in digital media and culture. She has a 3.83 cumulative GPA. She is passionate about creating social impact through the use of digital tools that leads to lasting social change.

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The PIE News

APRIL 24, 2023

The UK’s place as a destination market for English language courses has been in flux for a while – to say the least. Since the country left the European Union, Ireland and Malta have especially capitalised on the UK’s waning popularity amongst European source markets in the years directly following the vote. However, a global pandemic saw a drastic shrinkage of the sector – wherever one looked, not just in the UK.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

Dr. Jeff Cox has been appointed president of the North Carolina Community College System. Dr. Jeff Cox Cox is currently president of Wilkes Community College and head of the North Carolina Community College Presidents’ Association. Previously, he was superintendent of Alleghany County Schools; assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Lee County Schools; and an elementary principal and assistant principal in Union County Schools.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 24, 2023

Poll: Americans Want Students to Hear Multiple Views Scott Jaschik Mon, 04/24/2023 - 06:10 AM

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

Susannah Wesley-Ahlschwede Susannah Wesley-Ahlschwede has been appointed chief marketing officer at Florida State University. She recently served as vice president for corporate communication at Akili Interactive Labs in Boston. Wesley-Ahlschwede has a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies from Florida State University.

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The PIE News

APRIL 24, 2023

International education bodies in Canada are urging prospective students to move forward with their study plans – despite a strike by federal civil servants that may delay document processing. More than 155,000 public servants walked out on April 19, seeking higher wages and better working conditions. This includes employees with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – however, staff working in overseas offices remain on the job.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: William Smith College Year: Senior Major: M athematics and Architectural Studies Hobart and William Smith College senior Lauren DeVaney , a mathematics and architectural studies major, has been on her school’s dean’s list as well as being named a Liberty League All-Academic three times. A starting forward for the Herons, DeVaney is fourth in the Liberty League in points per game.

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The PIE News

APRIL 24, 2023

Charles Sturt University has announced it recently signed agreements with five higher education institutions in India in a bid to further enhance its global reputation. The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with five Indian counterparts cover a wide range of topics, including joint degrees, student-exchange programs and research collaboration. The partnerships will also look at professional development and exchange opportunities for academic staff.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

By Taylor Swaak The Chronicle In a narrow decision, members opted not to support a potential agreement with the entity that's looking to purchase the for-profit college.

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The PIE News

APRIL 24, 2023

Dutch will gradually become the main language in educational institutions in the Netherlands – and international students will have to learn too, the education minister has suggested. In a new letter Robbert Dijkgraaf sent to the prime minister of the country, he said that as part of a “long term and targeted approach” to internationalisation, Dutch should be “strengthened” at universities.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

By Francie Diep Illustration by The Chronicle, iStock images Students know the lists are flawed. Here’s why some consult them, and some don’t.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

If you’ve tried to print, scan or email documents over the past few years, you’ve probably felt like you’re in that old late-night infomercial: “There’s got to be a better way!” The better way, of course, is a fully paperless workflow. With remote work and learning exploding in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for paperless workflows is higher than ever.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

By Eric Hoover The College Board has long reigned over the student-recruitment business. A rival company says that could soon change.

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UW Presidential Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

The climate crisis our world faces is urgent and demands collaborative action across every sector. The University of Washington, as a global public research University with deep expertise in environmental and clean energy sciences, is already creating real impact in addressing the threat of climate change. So, I’m very proud that the UW is part of a new climate partnership between universities, the public sector and businesses, the New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: University of Louisville Year: Senior Major: Marketing Senior field hockey player Julie Kouijzer of University of Louisville is a two-time NFHCA All-America, three-time NFHCA All-West Region and two-time ACC All-Tournament Team honoree who earned ACC Defensive Player of the Week honors five times in her career. A marketing major, Kouijzer’s community outreach activities have included Parkland Boys & Girls Club, MLK Day of Service Letter Writing Project and Read Across America.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

As universities wind down teaching for yet another round of exams, more and more prospective graduates are asking: why bother? This week begins one of the worst deals offered by any British professional institution. Almost all universities are about to stop teaching students and subject them to pointless exams, mocks and quantification, before passing or failing them, then packing up and reassembling some months later in September.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: George Washington University Year: Junior Major: Business Tennis standout Stella Wiesemann of George Washington University is a business major with a 3.77 GPA. She has earned spots on the dean’s list and athletic dean’s list and has been named Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team. The tennis team has participated in community service with the organization We See You, which helps homeless people in the DMV area.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

By Audrey Williams June More than 40 million students left higher ed before finishing. A new report has insight on which ones might be lured back.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: Rice University Year: Junior Major: Economics A member of Rice University’s football team, JoVoni Johnson-McCray , a redshirt junior economics major with a Spanish language certificate, has been the recipient of the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic medal and has been on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll as well as Rice President’s Honor Roll.

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Campus Technology

APRIL 24, 2023

Ed tech company Echo360 recently introduced EchoPoll, a new learning engagement platform, and is also enhancing its EchoVideo and ExamView platforms.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Year: Senior Major: Nutrition and Health Sciences Swimmer Madesyn Ronquillio of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has maintained a 3.83 GPA while pursuing the major of nutrition and health sciences. She is her team’s captain, has earned two Nebraska letters and is the recipient of the Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award.

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Leader of Learning

APRIL 24, 2023

Episode 158 of the Leader of Learning Podcast features an interview with Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr (@makemathmoments), co-hosts of the Make Math Moments podcast. Kyle is the K-12 Mathematics Consultant with the Greater Essex County District School Board and Jon is a high school math teacher at John McGregor Secondary School in the Lambton-Kent District School Board in Ontario Canada.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2023

School: DePaul University Year: Senior Major: Art DePaul University senior soccer forward Kristin Boos is an art major with a cumulative GPA of 3.92. Among her sporting accolades, Boos was named All-Big East Second Team and United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Third Team. Among her community activities are Team Up for Chicago Kids, Operation Christmas Child and Be the Match Donor Drive.

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