Birmingham-Southern sues over denied application for $30M state loan
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The college is asking a judge to order the state treasurer to disburse the funding. It will likely close without emergency relief, the lawsuit says.
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The case to better support autistic students
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 18, 2023
As retention rates for autistic students are lower than any other disability group, Helen Guyatt explains what could be done to help - and what incentives there are for institutions to do so. The post The case to better support autistic students appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online jessica.blake@… Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM This is the latest shift as the state system faces ongoing enrollment declines at most of its 13 community colleges.
Service children are going under the radar in access and participation work
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Children from military families have worse progression rates into higher education. Presenting a new report from NEON, Graeme Atherton argues that they should be a target group for access work The post Service children are going under the radar in access and participation work appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Promise of Online Teaching Is Evident. Are Colleges Ready?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Professors are open to online instruction — but what form is best? By Beth McMurtrie Illustration by The Chronicle Pandemic necessity cleared the way for sweeping change in the classroom, but the faculty and students are still working out the details.
Graduate Applications Up, but Enrollment Falls
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Graduate Applications Up, but Enrollment Falls Liam Knox Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Enrollment fell by 4.7 percent in 2022, with particularly steep drops for doctoral programs at top research universities—a possible sign that higher ed’s enrollment crisis is reaching the graduate level.
From Digital Native to AI-Empowered: Learning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The upcoming generation of learners will enter higher education empowered by AI. How can institutions best serve these learners and prepare them for the workplace of the future?
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Google Continues its Investment in HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Google has strengthened its support to HBCUs through a long-standing partnership with the United Negro College Fund. The technology company gave $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University. This is on top of the 50 million already invested over the past few years to elevate talent and innovation at HBCUs across the nation.
How Much Should You Borrow for a College Education?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
A peek into the thinking of everyday Americans By Francie Diep, with graphics by Brian O'Leary Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Results from a national survey, commissioned by The Chronicle , offer a peek into how everyday Americans think about student debt.
Report: Graduate Enrollment is on the Decline
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Overall first-time graduate enrollment fell almost 5% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022, along with decreases in first-time enrollment among underrepresented minorities (URM), according to a new report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). Dr. Brian McKenzie The report, Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2012 to 2022 , publishes the findings of the longstanding CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees, which received usable responses from 558 colleges and universities this cycle and ran f
Australia and Canada favourites among international students – IDP research
The PIE News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Australia has become more popular among international students, level-pegging with Canada as the study destination of choice , according to a survey conducted by IDP. Meanwhile views on the quality of education on offer in the UK have declined over the past six months. New research from the student recruitment and marketing company suggests Australia is gaining ground with international students, with 2% more students selecting it as their preferred place of study, while Canada has declined bu
SHAY MALONE
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Shay Malone has been named assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion at Northwest Missouri State University. Malone holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in media communications from Webster University in Missouri as well as a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Alabama.
3 Presidents on How Higher Ed Can Build Public Trust
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Three presidents weigh the crisis of confidence in higher ed. By Sara Lipka Public polling on higher education has set off some alarm bells. If confidence is falling, what does that augur for colleges?
Corporate Conversations: Microsoft on the Future of Education with AI
Educause
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Microsoft U.S. Education Chief Innovation Officer Michael Jabbour talks about the challenges and opportunities that AI will continue to present for learners and educators.
Three takeaways from AIEC 2023
The PIE News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
More than 1,700 international educators convened in Adelaide from October 10-13 to discuss policy, growth and sustainability of the sector at AIEC. The PIE has unpacked key points that readers should take note of. Challenges The sector is increasingly solutions focused and government appears to be listening and open to collaboration, as both education minister Jason Clare and minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor said during their speeches.
When Your College Is Staring Death in the Face
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
What are a trustee’s duties to an institution on the brink of disaster? By Dena S. Davis What are a trustee’s duties to an institution on the brink of disaster?
IH Sydney enters higher education market
The PIE News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
IH Sydney has launched a higher education proposition after acquiring the International Graduate Institute in New South Wales’s capital city. From February 2024, the George Street campus will see its first intake, planning to offer bachelor programs in Business Management, Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It will also offer an associate degree of Business Management and a diploma of Business Management.
Admin 101: Mentoring in an Age of Administrator Anxiety
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Good mentors can be hard to find in this era of stress, uncertainty, and paranoia in higher education. By David D. Perlmutter Good mentors can be hard to find in this era of stress, uncertainty, and paranoia in higher education.
UK: INSA welcomes new Indian cohort
The PIE News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Lords Rami Ranger and Karan Bilimoria were among the speakers at a landmark event to welcome new Indian students to the UK. Organised by the Indian National Students Association , which has factions in over 40 universities across the UK, over 100 students attended the reception where they were welcomed to the UK and prepped for the years ahead by industry leaders.
How to Boost School Social Media Visibility With Social SEO
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Reading Time: 7 minutes It is now well known that Gen Zers and Millennials navigate the digital landscape, using social media not just for connection and entertainment but also as a dynamic search engine. Over the past years, young social media users have been turning to social media searches to discover products and services that align with their preferences–and this is also the case when it comes to education.
Trish Coles, Centennial College
The PIE News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
This week, we spent five minutes with Trish Coles, chair of the ESL Department and Assessment Centre at Canada’s Centennial College. Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Caring, quick-witted and compassionate. What do you like most about your job? The variety – I never know what issue will “pop up” on any day that requires attention, so it’s great.
Misconceptions About Queer Sexualities in Arab Cultures: Academic Minute
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute: Mejdulene Bernard Shomali, assistant professor in women’s and sexuality studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, discusses ways to challenge misconceptions of queer sexualities in Arab cultures.
Universities of Wisconsin shakes up its campuses, closing one and moving two online
University Business
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Following years of decline and changing student preferences, two branch campuses part of the Universities of Wisconsin will be ending in-person classes, and one two-year branch campus will be closing, system president Jay Rotham announced Tuesday. With UW-Milwaukee at Washington County and UW Oshkosh, Fond du Lac adopting an online-only model and UW Platteville Richland closing, 10 branch campuses remain open.
Editor’s Note: Confronting Legislative Attacks on Higher Education
Academe Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
BY MICHAEL FERGUSON Following is the editor’s introduction to the fall 2023 issue of Academe, out this week. The full table of contents for the issue is available at [link] Students returning to New College of Florida this fall found a campus in the midst of stark transformation.
Responsibilities and gatekeeping in using language certificates for HE admission
SRHE
OCTOBER 18, 2023
by Jana Berg, Michael Grüttner, Stefanie Schröder With the exception of a few master’s degree programs, the German higher education system is dominated by monolingual organizations. Therefore, language certificates are a key element of access to German higher education for international students. Trust in language certificates is critical, both for international student applicants and for university staff as well.
Championing Academic Integrity in the Age of AI: The International Day of Action for Academic Integrity
WCET Frontiers
OCTOBER 18, 2023
This month, WCET selected Academic Integrity as our focus area theme. I always associate October with academic integrity because of the International Center for Academic Integrity’s (ICAI) International Day Against Contract Cheating – which, this year, is being re-framed as the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity. And the day sure has a great theme narrowing down how to be a champion for academic integrity in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Hood College receives $54 million, largest donation in school’s history
University Business
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Hood College will receive $54 million from Hodson Trust on Monday which is the largest gift in the school’s 130-year history. The educational institution says that 100% of the money will go toward undergraduate scholarships which will benefit the students. On Wednesday, the school will host an event where students will have the opportunity to sign a thank you card to the Hodson trustees along with participating in a student giveaway featuring sweet treats and t-shirts.
In-State Tuition for Mexicans at California Community Colleges
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Friday that will allow low-income Mexicans living near the border to enroll at certain community colleges in Southern California at in-state tuition rates, the Los Angeles Times reported.
New Bill Allows Some Mexican Residents to Pay In-State California Tuition
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 18, 2023
A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will allow some Mexican residents living close to the border to receive in-state tuition. Assembly Bill 91 permits low-income Mexican residents who live within 45 miles of the border between Mexico and California to pay in-state tuition rates at nine partner community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties.
Miami University union leader sounds off on contract negotiations
University Business
OCTOBER 18, 2023
To union members at Miami University, negotiations with legal counsel for the university have felt like a fight. If the election earlier this year was round one, collective bargaining is round two. In September, officials representing Miami declined to consider the union’s proposal of 2% raises. Staff and administrators who were not part of the unions received a 2% raise this year.
Reflections on 10 years of the New Colombo Plan
The PIE News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
As the 10 year anniversary of Australia’s outbound student mobility New Colombo Plan approaches next year, stakeholders shared how the program has catapulted Australia ahead of other countries engaging with the world. Acknowledging that Australia has “long been seen as a one-way destination for international students”, Griffith University vice president (Global) Sarah Todd noted at AIEC 2023 that the sector has been working really hard to get Australian student to travel overse
Technology’s Role in Inclusive STEM Education
Today's Learner
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields have always had a noticeable gender gap which, sadly, continues to this day. In 2023, women accounted for only 27% of the STEM workforce , highlighting the significant lack of inclusion in the industry. Past trends show that this goes as far back as childhood, with boys dominating STEM conversations in the classroom, leaving behind the voices of women, LGBTQ+, and the differently abled.
Fresno Instructor Arrested for Threats to Staff, Students
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
A Fresno City College instructor and former basketball coach was arrested Friday after allegedly threatening to shoot staff members and students this summer, ABC30 News reported.
How Tiffin University found $345,000 in savings and used it to fund new programs
Gray Associates
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Gray DI software and services helped Tiffin University streamline the review process and achieve 25 percent year-over-year growth in eight programs.
Fierce competition threatens Australia’s future in international higher education sector, inquiry finds
The Guardian - Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
‘Tough decisions’ need to be made if Australia’s university sector is to remain competitive in attracting international students Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s future as a leading higher education provider is under threat by fierce international competition as a Senate inquiry recommends “turning the blowtorch” on dodgy education providers.
Lincoln Christian University to close in May - Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive
Economics and Change in Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The Illinois institution plans to transfer its seminary school to Ozark Christian College, just over 400 miles away in Missouri. The announcement comes after Lincoln Christian made dramatic cuts to its academic programming last year, eliminating almost all of its undergraduate degrees and focusing primarily on ministry programs. Ozark Christian plans to name the seminary school “Lincoln Seminary” and pair each of its degree programs with online-only options, according to a joint press release We
StrataTech Education Group identifies expansion opportunities and establishes a new campus thanks to data from Gray DI
Gray Associates
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Gray’s software and top-notch support allowed StrataTech Education Group to both aggressively and successfully expand.
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