Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Academic Freedom Battles Roil Indiana University kathryn.palmer… Mon, 02/26/2024 - 03:00 AM The cancellation of an art exhibit and other recent moves by university leaders have turned the campus into a free speech battleground.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Jonathan Grant traces the history of universities' role in securing social justice, arguing that neutrality on such issues undermines the sector's reputation The post Universities should never be neutral on the social issues of the day appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Although new policies are propping up workers without degrees, experts say higher education will continue to play a role in hiring decisions and pay rates.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER POPE, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Nearly two dozen laid-off faculty members, most of them tenured, say the administration moved away from its previously announced "last-in, first-out" approach.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. The challenges predate the pandemic but were exacerbated by it. The COVID-19 infection itself also appears to have made the situation worse.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Prospective students to universities in Australia are being instructed to withdraw their applications before their visas have been returned by the Department of Home Affairs. Students applying to the University of Wollongong, as well as at least one other unnamed university, have been told to withdraw their applications as the institutions believe they will be unlikely to meet new visa criteria under the migration strategy.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Israeli Speaker Canceled, Event Evacuated at UC Berkeley Johanna Alonso Thu, 02/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Tensions between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian students escalated Monday night when violent protests shut down a talk by an Israeli lawyer.
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Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Nine higher ed groups said institutions should provide prospective students and their families with flexibility during a tumultuous application cycle.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; iStockphoto The legislation, passed by the state's House of Representatives and awaiting final Senate action, would abrogate academic-freedom rights, faculty members say.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an interest in Black history, life, and culture.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Victims of the UK Home Office TOEIC scandal are pitching a TV dramatisation of their story in an attempt to bring wider recognition of their ten-year fight for justice. International students wrongly accused of cheating on Home Office-approved English language tests between 2011-2014 were inspired by the success of the ITV Post Office drama, which sparked public outcry and persuaded politicians to look again at an unresolved scandal concerning the national postal service’s computer syst
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
More Than Half of Recent 4-Year College Grads Underemployed Sara Weissman Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report found that many recent graduates don’t land jobs that require a degree.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
How do we support academic careers that specialise in excellent teaching? For Kate Black, the emphasis should be on consistency and transparency The post Doing academic careers differently appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
By Stephanie M. Lee Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock Images At a time when scientific misconduct is making headlines, a new program hopes to encourage the detection of mistakes with cold, hard cash.
Academe Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
By Bill V. Mullen A dangerous and broadly worded bill making faculty vulnerable to termination for not conforming to a state legislature’s definition of political diversity will likely be voted on by the Indiana state legislature on Tuesday, February 27th.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
AERA Fellows were announced on Thursday and a distinguished list of researchers topped the list including Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson. Jackson, a professor and dean of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, is among 24 exemplary scholars selected by the American Educational Research Association. Dr. Jerlando F. L. Jackson “The 2024 AERA Fellows join an exceptional group of scholars, and we are thrilled to welcome them,” said AERA Executive Director Dr.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Indiana Bill Threatens Faculty Members Who Don’t Provide ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Ryan Quinn Wed, 02/21/2024 - 03:00 AM One critic says a bill passed by the state Senate would mandate “a system of surveillance and political scrutiny.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
An anti-Zionist academic has won a tribunal case against the University of Bristol, finding direct discrimination and unfair and wrongful dismissal. Jim Dickinson explains the judgement The post David Miller wins tribunal case against the University of Bristol appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Higher education leaders won’t meet the moment if their virtual courses merely replicate face-to-face learning, Western Governors University’s leader says.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
By Dan Bauman The Census had once forecast the contingent of 18-year-olds rebounding in the middle of the next decade. Its latest projections show the population shrinking further.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Last week, the University of the People launched the first American-accredited online MBA degree taught in Arabic. The tuition-free online university is currently accepting applications for the new MBA which will commence teaching on April 11, 2024. “The goal of providing an MBA degree program in Arabic is to expand access to affordable college education for Arabic-speaking students,” Shai Reshef, president of UoPeople , told The PIE News.
Faculty Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the development of sophisticated conversational systems known as chatbots. These AI-powered programs can provide information, answer questions, and even complete tasks. Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service, healthcare, and education; however, in education, chatbots have been used to generate false or misleading information called “hallucinations” and create fake students.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Another Wave of Campus Cuts Josh Moody Tue, 02/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Numerous colleges announced or completed plans to cut academic programs or jobs in February. Many of those institutions are in the Midwest—particularly Ohio.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The High Court has rejected an appeal against a judgement that a university contributed to the death of a student by discriminating against her. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake explain The post The University of Bristol loses its appeal over the Abrahart case appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
A member of the state’s education board told legislators that taking legal action — as threatened in a pending resolution — could imperil the transaction.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Night School Bar and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research offer alternatives to traditional academe. By Ariannah Kubli Night School Bar and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research offer alternatives to traditional academe.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Ellie Russell , Deputy Head of Policy at University Alliance. Degree apprenticeships. They’re Skills Minister Robert Halfon’s “two favourite words in the English language” and we’re at the beginning of a whole week dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the many benefits of apprenticeships at all levels (yes this year’s National Apprenticeships Week does clash with World Nutella Day , but that aside…).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
More than half a million incarcerated people can now access scholarly materials and texts online via digital library JSTOR’s expansion of its availability in U.S. prisons. Stacy Burnett What was once a small effort available to approximately 20 carceral sites has now grown its reach to be available to more than 1,000, said Stacy Burnett, senior product manager for JSTOR’s parent company, ITHAKA.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Citing FAFSA Delays, U.S. to Ease Requirements on Colleges Katherine Knott Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:00 AM The Education Department will limit verification of aid applications and reduce program reviews to let institutions focus on students.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The next challenge for research culture is establishing agreement on the indicators to use. Sarah Whalley and Candy Rowe share their experience The post To measure research culture, start with what you value appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Some of the biggest gains were among historically disadvantaged students, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data showed.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock The Virginia university's "Just Societies" requirement is generating opposition, including from the governor, whose spokesman said it's a "thinly veiled attempt to incorporate the progressive left's groupthink.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Haziness around the UK skilled worker visa salary threshold is leading to concern from both students and lawyers, The PIE understands. There was concern when the UK Home Secretary announced that the skilled worker visa’s minimum salary threshold would be upped from £26,200 per year to £38,700 per year for those not on the Immigration Salary List – a salary many have described as difficult to obtain.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is planning to debut its Center for Enlightened Disagreement to address challenges in navigating differences to drive change and encourage critical thinking in solving pressing problems. Dr. Francesca Cornelli “Kellogg and Northwestern are deeply committed to addressing the growing barriers to discourse that hinder our progress as a society, not by seeking to eliminate disagreement but by embracing it as a virtue,” said Kellogg Dean Dr.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The End of the Dean’s List Johanna Alonso Tue, 02/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Two Ivy League universities recently did away with certain age-old academic honors, arguing they cause unnecessary stress and competition.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Commuter students face financial struggle and a growing sense of isolation from campus. Lee Elliot Major introduces the findings of a new student money and wellbeing survey The post The spiralling costs of higher education are hitting stay at home students harder appeared first on Wonkhe.
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