Higher Ed Dive
JULY 5, 2023
Assaults on free expression threaten to stifle intellectual life on campus, argues the president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Wonkhe
JULY 11, 2023
The use of international agents carries major reputational risks. Vincenzo Raimo, Pii-Tuulia Nikula and Eddie West call for transparency and protection of student interests The post Clamping down on unscrupulous student recruitment agents appeared first on Wonkhe.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 5, 2023
Higher ed can exacerbate psychological problems, and sometimes even cause them. By Alicia Andrzejewski iStock image Higher ed can exacerbate psychological problems, and sometimes even cause them.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 3, 2023
More than half of all college students in the U.S. are first-generation college students, according to recent findings from Forbes Advisor. Sarah E. Whitley First-generation college students – defined in the report as students whose parents are without four-year college degrees – make up 56% of the nation’s postsecondary students, the report found. These students are distinct in other ways as well.
The PIE News
JULY 4, 2023
The UK’s Russell Group universities have committed to supporting students and staff to become AI-literate while incorporating the technology into teaching and assessments. The group published new principles which set out how institutions will use technologies like ChatGPT responsibly and ethically, while capitalising on the opportunities they provide.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 6, 2023
Stanford University graduate student workers who teach and research have unionized, the new Stanford Graduate Workers Union announced Thursday. The National Labor Relations Board said Thursday that, “Of approximately 3,410 eligible voters, 1,639 voted for the union and 38 voted against. Parties have five business days to file objections to the election.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 6, 2023
The agency is seeking the money under the borrower defense to repayment regulations, which forgive debts for students who were misled by their colleges.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 6, 2023
By Stephanie M. Lee Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image As California prepares to overhaul its approach to math education, professors are lobbying the UC system to rethink its embrace of high-school “data science.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 2, 2023
A new study finds that anti-LGBTQ+ policies are linked to depression in Black and Latinx youth in the United States. The study analyzed discriminatory policies, such as “Don’t Say Gay” laws and other indicators that may affect this group and found that LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx youth are more likely to be depressed than their peers in the most LGBTQ+ affirming states.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2023
Taiwan’s government watchdog has accused three ministries of failing to protect overseas students from exploitation as the island sets out plans to attract 10,000 more international students over the next four years. The Control Yuan, which acts as a government ombudsman, issued a statement in June criticising the ministries of education, labour and foreign affairs for failing to protect international students from exploitation.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 6, 2023
Goings on at U of Chicago, and happy retirement to Scott Jaschik. Before I get to the blog post I planned for today, I want to briefly acknowledge the impending retirement of Inside Higher Ed co-founder Scott Jaschik, who announced that he’ll be leaving the site at the end of this month to volunteer and travel.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2023
Federal law merely suggests that training providers confer a credential, but they are not required to do so, denying some participants an economic edge.
Wonkhe
JULY 1, 2023
AI won't replace humans but it will change how higher education works. A team from Teesside University argues that the AI debate should focus on the future The post Learning how to be more human will prepare universities for an AI-mediated future appeared first on Wonkhe.
FIRE
JULY 5, 2023
An internal memo from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science demonstrates that college leadership believe free speech allows censorship of faculty for criticizing the government.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 2, 2023
The impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, SFFA v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina , will stretch far beyond the freshman lecture hall. While the 6-3 decision will certainly have a negative impact on undergraduate campuses, the Supreme Court decision to strike down race-conscious admissions practices in most colleges and universities will be felt in all aspects of industry and civil leadership.
Faculty Focus
JULY 9, 2023
On November 30, 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, a program designed to mimic human intelligence. Within weeks of its release, the program amassed an unprecedented 100 million users, setting a new record for the fastest technology to reach this milestone. This remarkable achievement sent shockwaves throughout the education sector, especially among teachers in schools and colleges.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 4, 2023
A white woman reportedly said she wished she was Black because it would give her an easier career. The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is an acclaimed meeting for female historians. It was founded in 1973, and its meetings attract a who’s who of women in the field of history. This year, a racially inflammatory comment by a senior faculty member in women’s history during an opening plenary session on Friday inflamed the meeting.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 5, 2023
The agency pitched the new site, which will host information on every higher ed program, as part of its gainful employment regulations.
Wonkhe
JULY 30, 2023
Jim Dickinson reflects on conversations with students about the state of the country and their education - and senses a dangerous alienation in their responses and outlook The post Welcome to the alien nation appeared first on Wonkhe.
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2023
Universities need to acknowledge the emission impact of their international student cohorts as institutions work toward net zero carbon, a report has urged. With international students a key contributor to so many institutions’ incomes, they should endeavour to accurately report on the emissions international students contribute while traveling to campuses and start doing what they can to reduce them, the paper from sustainable development specialist Arup says.
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 5, 2023
High school students with autism are attending college in greater numbers, thanks to new ac ademic and emotional support services designed specifically for them. The traditional path for more than 66 percent of students with autism was to not attend college within the first two years of graduating from high school, according to a report from Drexel University, “National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 5, 2023
The possibilities for artificial intelligence may seem endless — and a little intimidating. But there are already ways that higher education institutions can take advantage of the AI revolution. The groundbreaking release of ChatGPT late last year brought generative AI to the forefront and led to countless opinions, surveys and news stories about how disruptive the tool could be for colleges and universities around the world.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 6, 2023
Online Learning Still in High Demand at Community Colleges Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1243725322.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 7, 2023
In 2022, more than 150 higher education institutions employed lobbyists who also worked for these companies, F Minus found.
Wonkhe
JULY 27, 2023
In the quest to tackle low-value courses the government has lauded the value of degree apprenticeships. James Coe wonders whether there has been enough discussion about their downsides The post The problems degree apprenticeships won’t solve appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 6, 2023
Faculty advisers need to be having frank conversations, early on, with doctoral students about their Plan B. By Patrick M. Walsh Anuj Shrestha for The Chronicle Faculty advisers need to be having frank conversations, early on, with doctoral students about their Plan B.
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 5, 2023
Through the Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC), students at the University of Michigan (U-M) Law School provide critical services for local veterans and at the same time gain valuable, real-world experience in the civil court system. Established in 2015, the VLC serves a 10-county area in southeast Michigan, encompassing about half of the state’s veteran population.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 7, 2023
Exascale computing has arrived, offering a new way to help solve some of the world’s most complex problems. The lightning-fast performance of an exascale computer (one quintillion operations per second; “exa” refers to the number’s 18 zeros) has potential in research spaces that require incredibly large amounts of computer processing power. The country’s first exascale computers include Frontier at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Aurora at Argonne National Laboratory and El Capitan at Lawrenc
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 11, 2023
As Affirmative Action Ends, HBCUs Wait or Plan for the Fallout Featured Image at Top of Article Morehouse.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 18, 2023
Companies are eager to help colleges use AI to streamline admissions, but the practice raises ethical concerns.
Wonkhe
JULY 24, 2023
Stammerers face a unique set of challenges in transitioning to higher education. Richard Whincup offers some strategies to help. The post Supporting students who stammer appeared first on Wonkhe.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 6, 2023
Ocean County College’s (OCC) accreditation may be at risk, NJ.com reported. The New Jersey public community college was warned last week in a notice from its regional accrediting agency, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. According to the notice, there is insufficient evidence that the school is in compliance with Standard VII, the agency’s standard on governance, leadership, and administration.
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 6, 2023
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate race-conscious admissions , a civil rights group has filed a lawsuit to stop Harvard University from using legacy admissions practices. Filed on July 3 by the group Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR), the federal complaint claims that Harvard’s long-term practice of giving preferential treatment to the children of alumni when making admissions decisions violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “This custom, pattern,
idfive agency
JULY 5, 2023
Baltimore, MD Baltimore-based integrated marketing agency idfive is excited to announce that it has received two Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards, the premier recognition program for educational advancement. The idfive team took home a Bronze for Howard University “The Dig,” a communications news hub for all facets of the university, and a Silver for their work on the Iowa State University Website Redesign.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 11, 2023
Three private universities in California say they admitted students in recent years who didn’t meet the institutions’ academic requirements. When competitive colleges are asked about legacy admissions, they generally say that legacy applicants (those who are the children or relatives of alumni) meet the required academic qualifications for acceptance.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 26, 2023
The updated count from FairTest shows continued proliferation of test-optional and test-free policies.
Wonkhe
JULY 12, 2023
To meet legal responsibilities to disabled students, the sector must address the overwhelming workloads of disability services staff, says Hannah Borkin The post Disability staff are overwhelmed and exhausted appeared first on Wonkhe.
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