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Making Space for the Humanities Off Campus

The Chronicle of Higher Education

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.

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How to take care of complainants in cases of staff student sexual misconduct

Wonkhe

Too often the process of investigation of staff student sexual misconduct takes precedence over offering support and redress to student complainants. Anna Bull lays out what's needed The post How to take care of complainants in cases of staff student sexual misconduct appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Almost half of stopped-out community college students cite work as major reason for leaving

Higher Ed Dive

Other top reasons include cost, child care responsibilities and lost ambition, according to a New America survey.

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How Iowa Student Journalists Saved 2 Small-Town Papers

Inside Higher Ed

How Iowa Student Journalists Saved 2 Small-Town Papers Johanna Alonso Wed, 02/14/2024 - 03:00 AM In what may be the first such acquisition of its kind, the independent student paper at Iowa’s flagship university has purchased two local weekly newspapers.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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The University of Bristol loses its appeal over the Abrahart case

Wonkhe

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.

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Education Department to ease FAFSA verification requirements this year

Higher Ed Dive

The agency is temporarily rolling back administrative requirements as colleges grapple with an abridged financial aid timeline.

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2021’s Top-Paid Private-College President Received a Record Payout

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Julia Piper and Nick Perez Matt Rourke, AP Amy Gutmann as president of the U. of Pennsylvania at 2008’s commencement Amy Gutmann earned nearly $23 million in 2021, her last full year as president of the University of Pennsylvania, according to federal tax filings.

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Students take new seats for a welcome week election

Wonkhe

An election at the start of the academic year could disenfranchise students. David Kernohan explains The post Students take new seats for a welcome week election appeared first on Wonkhe.

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How the value of the 20 largest college endowments changed last year

Higher Ed Dive

Johns Hopkins University’s endowment clocked a major increase in fiscal year 2023, though several others saw declines in their market value.

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How AI Has Begun Changing University Roles, Responsibilities

Inside Higher Ed

How AI Has Begun Changing University Roles, Responsibilities Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 02/13/2024 - 03:00 AM While job titles and descriptions have not changed, more faculty are being given AI-focused tasks, according to a new Educause survey.

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AERA Announces 2024 Fellows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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It’s the government that needs to get an access and participation plan approved

Wonkhe

Students are working longer hours than ever - but universities are held solely responsible for supporting their success. Jim Dickinson calls for an APP for DfE The post It’s the government that needs to get an access and participation plan approved appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Staff cuts loom over Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor

Higher Ed Dive

The two campuses need to address operational deficits, the institution’s president recently told employees.

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College Board Fined for Selling Student Data

Inside Higher Ed

The College Board, the nonprofit that owns and administers the SAT and PSAT as well as AP tests, will pay a $750,000 settlement to the New York State attorney general’s office for illegally sharing and selling students’ personal data collected through its exams.

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‘Time for Plan B’: The FAFSA Waiting Game Is Forcing Colleges to Adjust on the Fly

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eric Hoover Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock image Some institutions are pushing back deadlines and developing workarounds in response to delays in the federal-aid process.

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Diverse students need bespoke personal tutoring

Wonkhe

With an ever-expanding student body and increasing pressure on staff, Louise Banahene reflects on recent insights into effective personal tutoring for diverse students The post Diverse students need bespoke personal tutoring appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Hybrid state funding model may increase community college enrollment

Higher Ed Dive

However, completion rates for degrees and certificates are not affected by the funding mechanism, researchers found.

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With Harvard Subpoena, Congress Sends Higher Ed a Message

Inside Higher Ed

With Harvard Subpoena, Congress Sends Higher Ed a Message Katherine Knott Fri, 02/16/2024 - 05:28 PM The information demands escalate a brewing battle between Congress and Harvard that some experts worry could undermine higher education more broadly.

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Northwestern Launches ‘Center for Enlightened Disagreement’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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The link between place and widening participation should be more explicit

Wonkhe

Expanding higher education isn't explicitly on any political party's agenda, but you can't have regional economic regeneration without it, argues Debbie McVitty The post The link between place and widening participation should be more explicit appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Foxx will not seek another term as House education committee chair

Higher Ed Dive

The congresswoman has been a vocal critic of the Education Department, including its pandemic spending and Title IX regulatory efforts.

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Constrained by the Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Constrained by the Presidency Josh Moody Tue, 02/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Colorado College president L. Song Richardson is stepping down in order to “fully engage” in national debates in a way she feels unable to do in her current role.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment. Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat.

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Doing government spending on science differently

Wonkhe

David Willetts has set out improvements to the science spending process. James Coe explains why the implications could be enormous The post Doing government spending on science differently appeared first on Wonkhe.

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FAFSA delays could create enrollment uncertainty and budgetary challenges, S&P says

Higher Ed Dive

Minority-serving institutions and colleges with large shares of low-income students will likely be hit hardest, analysts said.

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Online Course Provider 2U Faces Doubts It Can Continue

Inside Higher Ed

Online Course Provider 2U Faces Doubts It Can Continue Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 02/15/2024 - 03:00 AM The financially challenged company said it needs to undergo major changes to survive.

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What Are Ghost Students, and How Do They Operate?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The looming enrollment cliff and a slow recovery from pandemic-related enrollment dips have left higher education institutions across the country looking for ways to boost interest and applications from potential students. But not every bump in applications is a positive sign. In fact, the ease with which prospective students can now apply to college — and be accepted — is one of the factors behind a disturbing trend: the rise in so-called ghost students.

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Student reps should be more like external examiners

Wonkhe

External examiners are still regarded as an essential component of higher education quality - so why don't we treat their student equivalents in the same way? George Bryant-Aird sets out what that would look like The post Student reps should be more like external examiners appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Marietta College to cut 3 dozen administrators and faculty

Higher Ed Dive

The move comes after the private nonprofit in Ohio unveiled plans last year to eliminate 10 academic programs with low enrollment.

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A New Data Mindset: Creating Equitable Student Outcomes and Vibrant Communities

Educause

Transforming community colleges to transform their communities by accelerating more equitable student outcomes requires institutional leaders to adopt a new data mindset that is fully focused on building better access to college, creating momentum for timely completion, and ensuring equitable mobility for graduates along career paths paying a family-sustaining wage.

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President’s corner: Katherine Frank, the “curator” of today’s most innovative cross-sector partnerships

University Business

University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank has the honor of claiming many “firsts” for her university. As one of only two special mission universities in the Wisconsin system and its designated polytechnic university, Stout has maneuvered onto the cutting edge of workforce development and explored different college pathways for K12 graduates and learners of all backgrounds, thanks to Frank’s thoughtful leadership.

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It’s time to start seeing students as students

Wonkhe

While governance structures and formal committees have important roles for student representatives, Alex Harden-Way asks if we are missing something by not listening to students as students The post It’s time to start seeing students as students appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Most HR leaders say half of workers will need reskilling in coming years

Higher Ed Dive

The clock is ticking as leaders try to tackle the skills gap, emphasizing a need for skills-based talent strategies, a recent report says.

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Pro-Union Is Pro-Student

Inside Higher Ed

Pro-Union Is Pro-Student Elizabeth Redden Thu, 02/15/2024 - 09:55 AM Improving working conditions for non-tenure-track faculty is what’s best for students, Anna Harrison writes.

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Finding love in international education: four stories

The PIE News

In the international education sector, we are constantly meeting people – at conferences, institutions and agencies, and it’s a constant rollercoaster. For some, they’ve even found love. The PIE chats to four couples who met in the industry – and the rest is history. Love in Providence “We met in Rhode Island in 2016. “Maureen was working in advertising and was interested in changing roles – Jerry had been in the international admissions field for quite some time at Johnson & Wales in

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Higher education postcard: St Catherine’s College, Oxford

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag shows a modernist masterpiece built on Victorian policy The post Higher education postcard: St Catherine’s College, Oxford appeared first on Wonkhe.