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.
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.
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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.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
‘Swiftonomics’ Course Brings Taylor Craze to College Classrooms Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The mega–pop star’s impact on supply and demand, monopolies, and cost efficiencies make her prime teaching material for economics courses.
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.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Claire Taylor makes the case for a corporate social responsibility levy to fix the country’s ailing public sector The post Public services are in crisis, and universities are part of the solution appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The recent political attacks in Florida represent a threat to the discipline — but also an opportunity. By Philip N. Cohen The recent political attacks in Florida represent a threat to the discipline — but also an opportunity.
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Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
This rate hasn’t increased much over the past several years, according to new research from a trio of organizations.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
You don't need TikTok to be influential in university professional services. Claire Toogood reflects on learning from AGCAS research on how careers professionals are making their mark The post Becoming a professional (services) influencer appeared first on Wonkhe.
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 5, 2024
Fallout From a FAFSA Fiasco Liam Knox Mon, 02/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are pushing back admission deadlines after the latest FAFSA delay. But not all institutions will be affected equally, and many aren’t yet ready to make the call.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
New data analysis from David Kernohan shows that, contrary to popular belief, more staff may not be the most important way to keep students engaged and satisfied with their experience The post Student-staff ratios may not have an impact on the student experience after all appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In 2014, the father-son team of Joel Best and Eric Best published The Student Loan Mess: How Good Intentions Created a Trillion Dollar Problem. Their argument was that rising student loan debt posed a major social and economic problem in the United States, exceeding $1 trillion at the time of publication (predicted to reach $2 trillion by 2020). This "mess" resulted from a series of well-intentioned but flawed policies that focused on different aspects of the issue in isolation, ultimately creat
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
My Colleagues Stayed Silent When Oct. 7 Was Called a ‘Beautiful Day’ Elizabeth Redden Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:00 AM Deborah Gerhardt reflects on a UNC faculty body’s decision not to weigh in on a guest speaker’s comments.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Education Department is closer to finalizing the controversial regulation, which it aimed to release in March after two previous delays.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Agents that recruit international students are under the spotlight - but what can be done? Meely Doherty explains the issues that come across her desk The post Agencies aren’t the only issue in international admissions appeared first on Wonkhe.
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 7, 2024
New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process Sara Weissman Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Many community college students intend to transfer to four-year institutions and earn bachelor’s degrees. Few of them make it, according to new reports.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The effort aims to smooth the so-far bumpy debut of the new form, which has been hampered by delays and glitches.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
An anti-Zionist academic has won a tribunal case against the 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 Open University appeared first on Wonkhe.
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.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Cornell and Vanderbilt Universities both announced this week that they will extend the test-optional admissions policies they adopted during the pandemic. Cornell’s extension is short term, applying only to the next application cycle, while Vanderbilt’s forestalls a permanent decision for three more years.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A Republican-sponsored bill would create tenure standards related to intellectual diversity and the variety of ideologies students are exposed to.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Health education is a complex and shifting landscape – with enormous ambitions. Denise Baker and Susanna Kalitowski set out suggestions for better coordination The post Universities, the NHS, and health workforce transformation appeared first on Wonkhe.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Drs. Marybeth Gasman and Levon T. Esters have written an important and useful historiography of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities , published by Johns Hopkins University Press, provides personal anecdotes from past and present HBCU students and leaders about the critical role that these storied institutions have played throughout history.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Assessing Quality of Microcredentials Is Difficult kathryn.palmer… Tue, 02/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Most high school educators recognize the value of microcredentials, but a dearth of available data on outcomes can make them hesitant to recommend nondegree pathways to students.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Data suggested that high-achieving but less-advantaged students were withholding scores that would have benefited them, researchers found.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
For Buckinghamshire New University's Nick Braisby, the Office for Students' investigation process could be improved The post Improving the quality of assessments of quality appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
By Sonel Cutler Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image The public regional institution is eliminating 20 programs. Administrators say the changes are necessary. Faculty say the process was unfair.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Florida Atlantic Board Chair Resigns Amid Stalled Search Josh Moody Fri, 02/09/2024 - 03:00 AM FAU’s search for a new president started in January 2023, but state officials suspended it in July, alleging missteps. Today the process remains stuck in limbo.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The private Ohio institution has operated in the red for the past two years and has seen a decline in enrollment over the last decade.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Kate Strudwick, Talia Adams, and Hannah Coleman argue that authentic student partnership is needed to define first - and then to build - a sense of belonging The post Students can build their own belonging appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Superficial assessments hurt professors and students, but reform is hard. By Beth McMurtrie Superficial assessments hurt professors and students, but reform is hard.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Campus Vote on Antisemitism Resolution Is Microcosm of National Debate Doug Lederman Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Someone called Oct. 7 “a beautiful day” at a University of North Carolina event. The Faculty Council then “indefinitely postponed” a resolution that would have condemned the statement.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The “Kids on Campus” campaign includes a user guide with model programs and recommendations for launching successful partnerships.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
As universities try to save money, James Coe takes a look at the future of civic engagement and the unintended consequences of dependencies The post The prudent case for civic engagement appeared first on Wonkhe.
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