Colleges can take steps to address the affordable housing crisis
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
From contributing underutilized land to tapping government support, institutions can help alleviate the problem — and get a return on their investment.
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Five traits for higher education leadership – whatever your job title
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Shân Wareing sets out the qualities that make a successful leader and how they apply in higher education The post Five traits for higher education leadership – whatever your job title appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Tenured Faculty Raises Alarm as Gettysburg Eyes Fewer Adjuncts
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Tenured Faculty Raises Alarm as Gettysburg Eyes Fewer Adjuncts Ryan Quinn Mon, 10/16/2023 - 03:00 AM The Pennsylvania liberal arts college recently made headlines for closing its literary journal. Professors say they now fear more cuts.
Study: Almost One in Four Undergrads Experienced Food Insecurity
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 14, 2023
Significant portions of the college student population have faced food insecurity, according to an analysis of data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: 2020 (NPSAS:20). Dr. Tammeil Y. Gilkerson Evergreen Valley College NPSAS:20 – released earlier this year – offers the first nationally representative data collection about food insecurity and homelessness among U.S. graduate and undergraduate college students, according to Leanne Davis, managing researcher at Education Northwest, a
How Cornell could revamp admissions after the Supreme Court decision
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
A task force suggested how the Ivy League institution could diversify its student body after the high court’s summer ruling striking down race-conscious policies.
Financial struggles make it harder for students to connect and engage in their university community
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 15, 2023
New research from Wonkhe and Pearson finds connections between students' financial struggles, wellbeing, and academic progress. Gail Capper and Debbie McVitty report the findings The post Financial struggles make it harder for students to connect and engage in their university community appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Real Housewife of Johns Hopkins University
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Wendy Osefo is redefining what it means to be professorial. Her colleagues aren't commenting. By Emma Pettit Wendy Osefo is redefining what it means to be professorial. Her colleagues aren't commenting.
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US accounting degree graduates plunge 7.4%
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Students snub accounting for reasons ranging from its comparatively low pay to tough requirements for certification, according to financial executives.
Mental health advisors are the jam in the sandwich
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Sam Gamblin and Rachel Spacey discuss the role of, and pressures on, mental health advisers and mentors inside universities The post Mental health advisors are the jam in the sandwich appeared first on Wonkhe.
2024 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Institutional Resilience
Educause
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The 2024 EDUCAUSE Top 10 describes the contributions that technology, data, and the workforce will make to advance three dimensions of institutional resilience: mission resilience, operational resilience, and financial resilience.
Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State Liam Knox Mon, 10/16/2023 - 03:00 AM From Georgia to Wisconsin, state university systems are adopting the experimental policy, hoping to boost enrollment and reach new students.
Inside HLC’s new effort to vet outside credential providers
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The accreditor recently launched an initiative called the Credential Lab, which will implement an evaluation model for outside content providers.
Building secure research partnerships with China
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Glen Noble explains how UK universities need to develop their own risk management processes for collaborating with China, especially when it comes to sensitive research areas The post Building secure research partnerships with China appeared first on Wonkhe.
Black Americans May Be Thriving, but Racial Struggles Persist
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
In “Black Thriving in America: 2023,” data is presented detailing the experiences of Black Americans when shopping, dining out, in healthcare settings, at work, with schools, with police and more. The findings are presented in a dashboard, which will serve as a benchmark. The Payne Center for Social Justice, which is part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, has committed to conducting the survey with the same questions and publishing the data annually for the next 100 years.
Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Universities of Wisconsin to Close a Branch Campus and Move 2 Online jessica.blake@… Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM This is the latest shift as the state system faces ongoing enrollment declines at most of its 13 community colleges.
Moody’s: Enrollment hinges on programs aligning with student interests
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Subjects like computer and information sciences have attracted more students in recent years, but they can be expensive to expand and upgrade.
Visas for researchers are too expensive – and it’s getting worse
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The cost to a researcher of getting a UK visa has just gone up again. For Philip Lewis, this runs counter to the country’s supposed science superpower ambitions The post Visas for researchers are too expensive – and it’s getting worse appeared first on Wonkhe.
Have You Told Yourself, “I Love You,” Today?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
I woke up this morning, approached my bathroom sink, and gazed into the mirror. It is apparent to me the dark circles reflect the shadows in the night, having taught class the night before and arriving home a little past 10:30 pm. I can see my white hairs flaring out of formation, one, no, wait, two more than I saw the previous morning. I think, “I only had one when I graduated with a PhD.
Coming Together Over the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Coming Together Over the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Johanna Alonso Fri, 10/20/2023 - 03:00 AM As the Mideast crisis deepens, some university officials are finding ways to foster dialogue and compassion among students on campus.
Birmingham-Southern sues over denied application for $30M state loan
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The college is asking a judge to order the state treasurer to disburse the funding. It will likely close without emergency relief, the lawsuit says.
The case to better support autistic students
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 18, 2023
As retention rates for autistic students are lower than any other disability group, Helen Guyatt explains what could be done to help - and what incentives there are for institutions to do so. The post The case to better support autistic students appeared first on Wonkhe.
The Promise of Online Teaching Is Evident. Are Colleges Ready?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Professors are open to online instruction — but what form is best? By Beth McMurtrie Illustration by The Chronicle Pandemic necessity cleared the way for sweeping change in the classroom, but the faculty and students are still working out the details.
Undoing the Grade with Dr. Jesse Stommel
Continuous Learning Institute
OCTOBER 17, 2023
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Dr. Jesse Stommel unpacks his book, Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop In this episode, I interview Dr. Jesse Stommel, Faculty, Writing Program, University of Denver , and co-founder Hybrid Pedagogy & Digital Pedagogy Lab The focus of the episode is his book, Undoing the Grade: Why We Grade, and How to Stop (Scroll down to access the transcript.
A dozen education groups press Education Department for FAFSA release date
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The groups say “every day counts” to help students go through the new process for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Building belonging a year on – how has higher education changed?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 15, 2023
A year since Wonkhe and Pearson launched research on student belonging, David Gilani takes stock of the impact it has had across the sector The post Building belonging a year on – how has higher education changed? appeared first on Wonkhe.
What Do Colleges Owe the Cities That Host Them?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
OCTOBER 16, 2023
What do colleges owe the cities that host them? By Davarian L. Baldwin In Ithaca, Cornell University isn't paying its fair share.
Graduate Applications Up, but Enrollment Falls
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Graduate Applications Up, but Enrollment Falls Liam Knox Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Enrollment fell by 4.7 percent in 2022, with particularly steep drops for doctoral programs at top research universities—a possible sign that higher ed’s enrollment crisis is reaching the graduate level.
This week in 5 numbers: DEI fight hits university pay
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2023
We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from state lawmakers targeting college employee raises to a major donor cutting ties with Harvard.
The AI conundrum is older and more “human” than we think
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
As the debate over AI moves beyond futile attempts to catch students' use of Chat-GPT, Jim Dickinson considers what we'll want humans in HE to do in the future The post The AI conundrum is older and more “human” than we think appeared first on Wonkhe.
EDUCAUSE 2023: How AI Could Impact Student Success in Higher Ed
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 20, 2023
At the EDUCAUSE annual conference in Chicago, artificial intelligence was the topic of several sessions as IT leaders continue to wonder what’s next for this technology and how it will impact higher education in the future. The EDUCAUSE 2024 Top 10 placed AI in an honorary spot on the list at number 13, indicating its growing impact on higher ed. “AI makes knowledge and expertise available in ways that they weren't in the past,” says Susan Grajek, vice president of partnerships, communities and
The Trouble With AI Writing Detection
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The Trouble With AI Writing Detection Sarah Bray Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:00 AM Elizabeth Steere recommends instructors be aware of the messages students are receiving and the types of tools they are using to rephrase AI-generated text.
New College of Florida approves Corcoran’s president contract — doubling his predecessor’s salary
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political ally will earn about $700,000 annually, along with potential performance and retention bonuses.
The problematic myths that students believe about sexual assault
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-McIntyre outline the findings of their study into the acceptance of "rape myths" among students - with some concerning demographic trends The post The problematic myths that students believe about sexual assault appeared first on Wonkhe.
Understanding Policy Issues in Dual Enrollment
Higher Education Today
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Title: College in the High School Alliance’s Federal Playbook: 2023 Edition Authors: Alex Perry, Erica Cuevas, Daryl Hornick-Becker, Nick Mathern, Steve Voytek Source: College in the High School Alliance, in collaboration with Jobs for the Future, Achieving the Dream, and Foresight Law + Policy During the last decade, states, school districts, and higher education institutions.
Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 19, 2023
There needs to be more, not fewer opportunities to assist students of color on campuses, according to a new report from The Education Trust. Jessie Hernández-Reyes The report, Creating Positive College Campus Racial Climates for Students of Color , highlights the perspectives of students of color with regard to their experiences on campus and campus racial climates, and also provide suggestions on measuring and improving these climates.
For-profit Sollers College settles for $4.6M over alleged illegal loans and recruiting
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The FTC and other government agencies accused the New Jersey institution of deceitful advertising and offering improper income-share agreements.
Culture on campus is as much about context as it is content
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Jim Dickinson reflects on growing expectations and changing contexts surrounding universities and their SUs role in protecting students from harassment and securing freedom of expression The post Culture on campus is as much about context as it is content appeared first on Wonkhe.
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