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Widening access needs more flexibility

Wonkhe

The Access to HE diploma is a superb tool for widening participation.

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California Colleges Confront Loss as L.A. Burns

Inside Higher Ed

Although colleges in Los Angeles escaped serious fire damage, leaders say they face a long road ahead as hundreds of students and faculty were displaced. The past week has been a blur for Fred Farina, the California Institute of Technologys chief innovation officer, who lost his home in the fires still tearing through Los Angeles. Things turned on a dime.

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Common App data shows 5% jump in first-year college applicants

Higher Ed Dive

Applications grew at a faster pace in the 2024-25 cycle among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the company reported.

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Diversity in the First-year Class at the Ivy Plus Institutions

Higher Ed Data Stories

I'm not sure where to begin on this one, so let's veer off topic a bit. I've decided I'll likely be phasing out Higher Ed Data Stories in the near future as I go into retirement and start my new venture , which is soft launched but not officially open for business. When I do, I'll be posting regularly on my blog over there , but won't be putting everything out on the web for free, as I've been doing on this site.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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The courts are slowly clarifying universities’ duty of care

Wonkhe

A High Court ruling could have significant implications for disabled students seeking reasonable adjustments from their university.

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The Importance of Immigrant-Origin Students to Two Campuses, Higher Education, and the USA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our institutions differ in many ways one of us leads a community college in Californias agricultural heartland of San Joaquin Valley; the other serves as President of Frank Wu an urban college in the most diverse borough of New York City. Yet at a moment of high anxiety for many immigrants and families across America, we are joined in our shared commitment to immigrant-origin students and in recognition of their importance to our nations future.

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Are Two Disciplines Better Than One? The Push for Integrated Majors

Inside Higher Ed

Ten colleges will launch integrated majors, which combine two existing degrees into one, to see if they lead to increased diversity and skill sets suited to the 21st century. As the director of first-year writing at a midsize public university, Melanie Gagich doesnt know a ton about computer science. But when her institution invited faculty to propose new programs combining two existing majors, she and another writing instructor felt that English and computer science would be a perfect fit.

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University leaders can be more adventurous in championing each other’s institutions

Wonkhe

Plymouth Marjon vice chancellor Claire Taylor ponders what it would take for different universities to overcome their competitive interests to usher in a new era of mutual advocacy

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Dr. Forrest M. Pritchett racial landscape. Every third Monday in January, millions of Americans pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and this year is no different. In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contr

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Misrepresentations by OPMs could land colleges in trouble, Education Department says

Higher Ed Dive

Higher education institutions could lose access to financial aid or face penalties if their external service providers mislead students, new guidance says.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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Denied Vote on Pro-BDS Resolution, MLA Convention Attendees Protest

Inside Higher Ed

Denied Vote on Pro-BDS Resolution, MLA Convention Attendees Protest Ryan Quinn Sat, 01/11/2025 - 06:40 PM The backlash continues to the Modern Language Association Executive Councils fall decision not to let members vote on a pro-Palestinian resolution.

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Asking students about the challenges they face

Wonkhe

Lee Dibben, Liz Gloyn, Zena Kamash and Emilio Zucchetti explain how engaging with students who are neurodivergent or living with a mental health condition can identify simple and effective interventions

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization. Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez.

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New York governor pursues free community college program for adult students

Higher Ed Dive

If passed by the Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.

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How the FAFSA Got Back on Track

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. under secretary of education James Kvaal reflects on last years difficult FAFSA rollout and whats ahead. As millions of families have already learned, this years Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be the easiest ever. Many people complete it in 15minutes or less. Families who need help connect to our call center quickly. In the first six weeks of availability, 3.5million students have already submitted their forms.

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Bridget Phillipson reaffirms commitment to free speech

Wonkhe

The government has set out its plan to partially repeal the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act.

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Taking Physics to the People - Dr. Christina Love

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Teaching Professor, Drexel University Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.S., physics education, West Chester University; M.A., Ph.D., physics, Temple University Career mentors: Dr. A.J. Nicastro, West Chester University; Dr. Jeff Martoff, Temple University; Dr. Ronald Krauss, Transportation Security Laboratory Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: It sounds silly but say yes to the things you want to do and no to the things you do not want to do.

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In historic move, SEIU rejoins AFL-CIO

Higher Ed Dive

Both unions include chapters representing college workers and graduate students and frequently partner with the American Federation of Teachers.

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

Inside Higher Ed

Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as Racial Segregation Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the states DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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Positive change for disabled researchers might need managing and leading

Wonkhe

Zoe Tornsey interrogates the concepts of leadership and management to explore how they can drive meaningful change towards inclusivity for disabled researchers in HE

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Canada at a crossroads: transforming recruitment practices in India

The PIE News

The recent investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate, which linked alleged identified partners of Canadian colleges to human trafficking networks, adds to the mounting challenges facing the sector, coming hot on the heels of a series of significant immigration policy restrictions announced since late 2023. With Canadian institutions already adapting to new study permit caps and stricter institutional requirements, questions about recruitment practices in India have gained heightened

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Pennsylvania AG argues Temple should win bid for UArts building

Higher Ed Dive

Attorney General Michelle Henry said Temple University's bid should take priority over a $6.5 million offer from a Philadelphia real estate developer.

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SUNY Will Teach Students to ‘Ethically Use AI’

Inside Higher Ed

SUNY Will Teach Students to Ethically Use AI Johanna Alonso Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM As part of its existing information literacy general education requirement, students will now study the ethical dimensions of the technology.

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Higher education postcard: Trinity College, Carmarthen

Wonkhe

This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to west Wales This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to west Wales

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in counseling & human development, University of Georgia Career mentors: Dr.

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Florida bill would block undocumented students from selective public colleges

Higher Ed Dive

The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.

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The Supercomputer Transforming the University of Florida Into an AI Hub 

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Florida spent $24million to upgrade its supercomputer, which is one of the fastest machines in the world and gives Florida researchers access to a tool most academics dont have. Far from the high-profile tech hubs on the West Coast, a college town in north Floridas swamplands is pushing forward to distinguish itself as an AI research destination.

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Exploring the explosion in franchise and partnership activity

Wonkhe

It's surprisingly hard to see where students are registered on courses at one provider, taught at another, and physically located at a third.

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Studying Racial Equity in Higher Education - Dr. Román Liera

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr.

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California university systems warn of dire effects from governor’s proposed cuts

Higher Ed Dive

California State University and University of California would see hundreds of millions of dollars in reduced funds in the governor's latest budget proposal.

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Major Error Skewed Freshman Enrollment Data

Inside Higher Ed

Freshman enrollment did not decline this fall, as previously reported in the National Student Clearinghouse Research Centers annual enrollment report in October. On Monday, the NSC acknowledged that a methodological error led to a major misrepresentation of first-year enrollment trends, and that first-year enrollment appears to have increased.

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No more civic washing – most universities now pay their staff a living wage

Wonkhe

Jonathan Grant has seen very cheering progress on UK universities' living wage policies over the last four years Jonathan Grant has seen very cheering progress on UK universities' living wage policies over the last four years

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China’s censorship goes global — from secret police stations to video games

FIRE

2025 is off to a repressive start, from secret police stations in New York to persecution in Russia, Kenya, and more.

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Education Department discharges $4.5B in loans for former Ashford University students

Higher Ed Dive

The agency also is moving to bar the former founder and CEO of Zovio, which owned the online university, from leading any institution taking Title IV funds.

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SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’ 

Inside Higher Ed

The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University over who governs the university. A contentious, six-year legal battle between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University is coming before the Texas Supreme Court today.