Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The deal would cancel $6 billion in student loans for students who say the Education Department didn't respond to allegations 151 colleges misled them.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Jim Dickinson wonders whether personal tutoring where staff notice how well students are doing is becoming a nostalgia meme. The post Who remembers proper students? appeared first on Wonkhe.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Academic Designer
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
This common mistake may be hurting your Google Search results. Is your personal academic website showing up on the 1st page when someone searches your name?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Specifically, in comparison to 2019, the previous assessment year, average mathematics scores for grade 4 students were lower in 2022 for American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, students of Two or More Races, and white students (see [l
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
At least 90 of those institutions aren’t requiring the SAT or ACT through fall 2024, according to FairTest, a group advocating for limited use of assessments.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Introducing a new report from the British Academy, Ian Diamond finds humanities and social sciences graduates playing an essential role in modern society. The post Humanities and Social Sciences graduates hold the answers to the world’s most pressing questions appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Image: Part-time faculty members at the New School, who are the vast majority of the university’s teaching force, walked out Wednesday to protest what they call administrative “intransigence” in contract negotiations. The part-time faculty union, which is affiliated with the United Auto Workers, says members haven’t had a raise since 2018.
University Leadership Central brings together the best content for university leaders and administrators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Officials tout new student loan bankruptcy process as more fair and accessible, but consumer advocates say much depends on how it's put in place.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Music courses represent a growing part of the higher education sector - but how representative are they? Anna Bull, Amy Blier-Carruthers, and Diljeet Bhachu have the findings. The post Mapping inequalities and EDI work in music higher education appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
By Jack Stripling. Chronicle Illustration; Getty photo. Judge Mark Walker’s ruling blocks the state’s Board of Governors from enforcing a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Since 1804, the New-York Historical Society (New-York Historical) and its stewards have been preserving and showcasing history. For the past three years, it’s been teaching others to do the same, seeking to expand what the face of museum studies looks like. Dr. Valerie Paley Through a partnership with the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS), New-York Historical has been teaching CUNY students the ins and outs of museum operations via a graduate degree in Muse
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
As colleges and universities compete for a shrinking pool of students, a promising antidote to invisibility and irrelevance lies in time-tested strategies favored by viral brands: using the five senses to create experiences students will cherish, remember and favor.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Christopher Smith shares UKRI’s ongoing work on Horizon and plan B - and how universities, businesses, government, and their agencies can put collaboration and internationalism back at the heart of research and innovation. The post Here’s how we’ll make Plan B work for Britain appeared first on Wonkhe.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Creating Pathways to Academic Medicine — A.T. Still University of Graduate Health Studies. The Office for Diversity & Inclusion at A.T. Still University of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU) is a founding partner of the Academic Medicine Consortium of Arizona, a group of medical schools that collaborate to identify and nurture students toward academic medicine.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In our age of global conflict, István Hont is finally having his moment. By Danielle Charette and William Selinger. The Chronicle, photos from Getty and Alamy. In our age of global conflict, István Hont is finally having his moment.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
A dearth of graduate students prompted Aurora University to wind down classes at its George Williams College campus. The site still has a conference center.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
The Russell Group's Lily Bull charts the increasing expectations and declining resources on course for higher education in coming years. The post Are universities back to doing more with less? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Campus Technology
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The benefits of storytelling in teaching and learning are well established — and digital tools can help make stories more interactive, boost engagement, and convey ideas more effectively. Here's how to make the most of technology and sidestep common mistakes in the use of storytelling for learning.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Since the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case of 1978, the Supreme Court has been asked on several occasions to rule on the constitutionality of using race as one factor in higher education admissions. The Court has consistently held that diversity is a compelling interest and that race – not quotas, can be one of many factors in selecting a class of students.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
While the card company said it has finished its own investigation into its student loan servicing practices, it may still be subject to regulatory probes.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Jonathan Grant and Kathryn Graham take a look at the innovation systems of Alberta and wonder what lessons there might be for UK universities and policy makers. The post Trust, Alberta, and lessons for UK research appeared first on Wonkhe.
Educause
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
This case study shows how the transformation of just one traditional classroom can help jumpstart campus-wide conversations about active learning.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
This blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Charles Hardy, Education Partnerships at Handshake UK. Join Handshake at the Careers Leadership Summit on Thursday, 8 December 2022 – register here. It’s always been Handshake’s mission to create a future where the student and graduate employment market is more equitable than ever before. Handshake company was founded in 2013 by three students from Michigan Tech University who were shocked by the glaring inequalities in career opportunities for stude
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A university's size matters — mergers can boost competitiveness and student value, although they require the unwavering support of institutional leaders.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Rhiannon Ellis argues that after more than a decade of dawdling, it's time to broaden, deepen and accelerate the pace of change on harassment and sexual misconduct. The post We can’t wait any longer to be safe(r) on campus appeared first on Wonkhe.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The likelihood of obtaining a college degree within the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) after receiving a low grade in just one introductory course is disproportionately lower for underrepresented female students compared to White male students, causing a diversity gap and talent loss in such fields. That finding comes from the study “Do Introductory Courses Disproportionately Drive Minoritized Students out of STEM Pathways?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Most modern classrooms are now equipped with some type of interactive display or whiteboard, but with hybrid learning becoming part of the norm in higher education, it’s no longer enough for those technologies to serve only in-class students. That’s why it’s now a priority for colleges, universities and their faculty to learn how to use those interactive displays for learners across modalities.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Increases continued this fall as COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, according to a survey of more than 600 U.S. higher education institutions.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The QAA's chief executive, Vicki Stott, puts the record straight on Subject Benchmarks. The post The truth about the QAA Subject Benchmarks appeared first on Wonkhe.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Over the past seven years, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has continuously worked to revamp its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Leaders throughout the institution have sharpened their focus and prioritized the enrollment and support of underrepresented students, along with improving health outcomes in underserved communities. .
University Business
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
More than 948,000 international students attended U.S. colleges and universities in 2021-22, a 4% increase from the previous school year, according to the annual “ Open Doors 2022 Report on International Educational Exchange ,” released Monday by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Two-thirds of surveyed schools have a plan to diversify faculty recruitment, but less than half of promotion and tenure policies reward faculty DEI work.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Michael Barber gets another delivery job, and the LLE numbers still don't add up. David Kernohan finds out what might be in store for the sector from the Autumn Statement. The post What’s in the Autumn Statement for higher education? appeared first on Wonkhe.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Rising numbers of international students bringing dependants with them to the UK while they embark on their studies is leading to concerns about universities’ ability to support students and their families adequately. . Clear and prompt messaging about accommodation and advice about making preparations a long way in advance is the new modus operandi – universities are not required to provide housing for students arriving with families but are keen to support them.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Experts say the lack of accessible, affordable, and safe transportation remains one of the largest obstacles in addressing economic and racial disparities in the U.S. To address this critical issue, university researchers across the country are examining the effects of transportation disparities in underserved communities. . A new online toolkit is one way they hope to identify and address gaps in policy and infrastructure.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Academic libraries can lead institution-wide DEI goals through material acquisition and improved accessibility, according to a new report.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Kortext's Eleanor Parker asks why students are still having to spend money on core textbooks. The post Students say the weight of textbooks is getting them down appeared first on Wonkhe.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
316 
Let's personalize your content