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Why is the government wrecking its own reforms to technical education?
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 22, 2023
As demand for "gold standard" T levels atrophies in the face of news that they'll be replaced, Johnny Rich laments an obsession with killing off BTECs The post Why is the government wrecking its own reforms to technical education? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Georgia system sued over alleged underfunding of 3 public HBCUs
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
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PLAs: How Many Credits Do You Get for Living?
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Note: This piece is part two of a multi-part blog series on alternative pathways in higher education. If you haven’t already read the first piece, you can find it here. How can schools and employers measure the value of an individual’s lived experience in the absence of a 4-year or master’s degree? What does it look like to weave continuous learning into the workflow of people’s lives?
U.S. Bans Most Withholding of Transcripts
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 25, 2023
U.S. Bans Most Withholding of Transcripts Katherine Knott Wed, 10/25/2023 - 03:00 AM The Education Department strengthens its oversight of institutions with a sweeping set of rules finalized this week.
Who broke the student housing market?
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OCTOBER 25, 2023
Student rents are up 15 per cent in two years. Jim Dickinson goes on the hunt for the cause to find an answer to a growing crisis The post Who broke the student housing market? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Revamping incoming students’ experience can help them academically and socially
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute official shares why the university recently updated its orientation, advising and physical education requirement.
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OCTOBER 24, 2023
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Podcast: Housing, research culture, international
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OCTOBER 26, 2023
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How the new FAFSA form will affect state grants for college students
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State aid programs may need to adapt, as they often rely on data elements from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, SHEEO said.
The Harassment Case That Has Berkeley at a Boil
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OCTOBER 25, 2023
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Black Culture Centers are More than Bricks & Mortar
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
As a student activist, a longtime faculty member, and an administrator in higher education, I am particularly proud of two career accomplishments. One was fifty years ago at Earlham , a small Quaker liberal arts college, where I helped repurpose a college-owned house into a Black culture center. The second was twenty-five years ago at Indiana University , where I helped a large, public, research university construct a new Black culture center.
Disabled PhD students can be better supported
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OCTOBER 25, 2023
Universities are often failing to enable Disabled doctoral students to access their education. Pete Quinn explains a new research report on what can be done to change things The post Disabled PhD students can be better supported appeared first on Wonkhe.
Education Department unveils stricter college oversight rules
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OCTOBER 24, 2023
The regulatory package broadens the circumstances in which financially shaky colleges must offer letters of credit, among other consumer protections.
Even With Tenure, Women Are More Likely to Leave Higher Ed
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
By Calli McMurray Taylor Callery for The Chronicle Women who work at less prestigious institutions and in fields outside of STEM are also more likely to quit, according to a new study.
AI and Peer Review: Enemies or Allies?
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OCTOBER 24, 2023
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There’s much more that can be done on diversity in creative arts subjects
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
Tamsyn Dent and Dave O’Brien set out proposals for better access and inclusion in creative education The post There’s much more that can be done on diversity in creative arts subjects appeared first on Wonkhe.
Undergraduate enrollment rises 2.1% this fall, preliminary figures show
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OCTOBER 26, 2023
Although overall headcounts grew, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found declines in first-year students.
The Sociology of Literature Comes of Age
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OCTOBER 23, 2023
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Multiple Measures, Better Outcomes
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
Multiple Measures, Better Outcomes Sara Weissman Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM A study of tens of thousands of community college students over four and a half years shows placing students in college-level courses using multiple measures boosts academic outcomes.
We need to decide what good research looks like
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OCTOBER 25, 2023
Alexandra Freeman sets out the problems that lead to research results not getting published – and offers some possible solutions The post We need to decide what good research looks like appeared first on Wonkhe.
Lesley University to lay off faculty as it phases out 4 degrees
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OCTOBER 24, 2023
Enrollment has tanked at the private Massachusetts institution, where the president has faced two no-confidence votes.
Accessibility and Belonging: Cornerstones of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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In our quest for a more equitable and inclusive world, we often discuss diversity and equality. These are indeed crucial elements of the equation. But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. These twin pillars are indispensable in the pursuit of true diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). According to disability studies scholar, Dr.
What a Professor Learned About Academe While Working at Restaurants During His Sabbatical
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By Megan Zahneis Among the revelations for Matthew Batt: Three or four shifts per week at an upscale restaurant pulled in as much as his full salary as an associate professor with tenure.
Setting the curve 2 – how can technology support institutional goals for student success?
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OCTOBER 22, 2023
Educators are confident technology can support student success goals. Tony Moss and Keith McLay explain how that works in practice The post Setting the curve 2 – how can technology support institutional goals for student success? appeared first on Wonkhe.
College officials considering mergers need to have sufficient resources
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UK Border Force “grills” international students on academic course content
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OCTOBER 25, 2023
International students from Africa are being grilled about the academic content of their courses at the point of entry into the UK by border force officials, a solicitor has claimed. Dele Olawanle, owner and principal solicitor of UK-based Del & Co. Solicitors told The PIE News that several students have been detained and sent back to their home countries in cases where they haven’t been able to answer questions relating to their course.
Why Puerto Rican For-Profits Are Exempt From New Gainful Rule
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Why Puerto Rican For-Profits Are Exempt From New Gainful Rule Katherine Knott Fri, 10/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Nearly a third of college students in Puerto Rico attend a for-profit institution—but they won’t get the benefit of federal accountability measures.
Setting the curve 5 – navigating technology adoption in the academic community
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OCTOBER 22, 2023
University staff might want to develop their use of technology but struggle to make the time. Jo Midgley and Emily McIntosh reflect on what it takes to make technology change meaningful The post Setting the curve 5 – navigating technology adoption in the academic community appeared first on Wonkhe.
Wisconsin lawmakers seek to ban race-conscious scholarships
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OCTOBER 26, 2023
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A Spat Over Teaching Evaluations Roils a Department
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DeSantis Appoints DEI Critics to Florida University’s Board
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
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Universities must focus on trust when wielding power over conflict on campus
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OCTOBER 26, 2023
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Nondegree upskilling still hampered by lack of awareness
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OCTOBER 24, 2023
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DeSantis Wants to Ban a Palestinian Student Group's Campus Chapters. Is That Legal?
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OCTOBER 26, 2023
By Maggie Hicks Paul Hennesy, Anadolu, Getty Images Students at the University of Central Florida hold a rally in support of Palestinians. The organization's messaging supports terrorist acts and puts Jewish students at risk, the governor's office said.
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OCTOBER 24, 2023
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Wonkhe
OCTOBER 25, 2023
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