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As states drop degree requirements, does a 4-year diploma’s value change?

Higher Ed Dive

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.

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David Miller wins tribunal case against the University of Bristol

Wonkhe

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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Fallout From a FAFSA Fiasco

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Colleges Were Already Bracing for an 'Enrollment Cliff.' Now There Might Be a Second One.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

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.

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Colleges need a deliberate online strategy to better serve first-generation students

Higher Ed Dive

Higher education leaders won’t meet the moment if their virtual courses merely replicate face-to-face learning, Western Governors University’s leader says.

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Public services are in crisis, and universities are part of the solution

Wonkhe

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.

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The Misguided War on Test Optional

Inside Higher Ed

The Misguided War on Test Optional Elizabeth Redden Mon, 02/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Akil Bello argues defenders of test requirements attack student choice and institutional priority setting.

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Just 16% of community college students transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree

Higher Ed Dive

This rate hasn’t increased much over the past several years, according to new research from a trio of organizations.

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Becoming a professional (services) influencer

Wonkhe

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.

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‘Swiftonomics’ Course Brings Taylor Craze to College Classrooms

Inside Higher Ed

‘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.

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First online MBA in Arabic launched by UoPeople

The PIE News

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.

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High school senior FAFSA submissions drop almost 57% year over year, NCAN finds

Higher Ed Dive

The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.

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Student-staff ratios may not have an impact on the student experience after all

Wonkhe

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.

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My Colleagues Stayed Silent When Oct. 7 Was Called a ‘Beautiful Day’

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Ghost Students: The Rise of Bots in Online Education 

Faculty Focus

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.

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Title IX regulations advance to White House after significant delay

Higher Ed Dive

The Education Department is closer to finalizing the controversial regulation, which it aimed to release in March after two previous delays.

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Agencies aren’t the only issue in international admissions

Wonkhe

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.

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Cornell, Vanderbilt Extend Test-Optional Policies

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Why degree apprenticeships deserve your attention

HEPI

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…).

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Amid rocky FAFSA rollout, Education Department to deploy staff to help colleges

Higher Ed Dive

The effort aims to smooth the so-far bumpy debut of the new form, which has been hampered by delays and glitches.

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David Miller wins tribunal case against the Open University

Wonkhe

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.

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New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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How Sociology Can Save Itself

The Chronicle of Higher Education

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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Community colleges, Head Start partner to expand affordable child care access

Higher Ed Dive

The “Kids on Campus” campaign includes a user guide with model programs and recommendations for launching successful partnerships.

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Universities, the NHS, and health workforce transformation

Wonkhe

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.

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Assessing Quality of Microcredentials Is Difficult

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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UNCF Report Examines Black Teacher Pipeline, Offers Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 40-page report released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) reveals that Black teacher scarcity may be attributed to factors including desegregation, racism, and the incorporation of standardized tests that result in Black teachers losing their license. The report, titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” found that teacher certification exams used to screen effectiveness eliminated nearly 100,000 minority teachers in 3

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Baldwin Wallace University unveils job and program cuts to address budget deficit

Higher Ed Dive

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.

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Improving the quality of assessments of quality

Wonkhe

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.

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Dartmouth’s Admissions Dean on the Return to Testing

Inside Higher Ed

Dartmouth’s Admissions Dean on the Return to Testing Liam Knox Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Admissions dean Lee Coffin spoke with Inside Higher Ed about the data behind Dartmouth’s decision to reinstate standardized testing, and more.

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What's Really Behind the View That Higher Ed Isn't Worth It?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Scott Carlson Yes, the sector has a lot that it needs to fix. But criticisms that seem to dismiss the value of college altogether often miss key details.

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Dartmouth College revives standardized testing requirement for applicants

Higher Ed Dive

Data suggested that high-achieving but less-advantaged students were withholding scores that would have benefited them, researchers found.

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Students can build their own belonging

Wonkhe

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.

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Campus Vote on Antisemitism Resolution Is Microcosm of National Debate

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Teaching Evaluations Are Broken. Can They Be Fixed?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Superficial assessments hurt professors and students, but reform is hard. By Beth McMurtrie Superficial assessments hurt professors and students, but reform is hard.

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University of California and Cal State push back May 1 commitment deadline

Higher Ed Dive

The two systems, which collectively enroll more than 600,000 undergraduates, are moving back the date amid Free Application for Federal Student Aid delays.

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The prudent case for civic engagement

Wonkhe

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.