Wonkhe
JUNE 20, 2023
If higher education is a kind of game, and graduation represents winning it, Sunny Dhillon argues that the rules of that game need to change The post Rethinking – and maybe abolishing – graduations appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
The private research institution says Rochester University is undercutting its academic reputation and damaging its brand by adopting a similar name.
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MindMax
JUNE 22, 2023
Having worked in education for the entirety of my career, I’ve occupied many different seats at the table, from Public school teacher to Chief Learning Officer, from an admission officer to a partner for higher education marketing and enrollment services. But perhaps the most challenging and revealing role I have played has been that of a parent. The College Admissions Process Is Complex, Confusing, and Emotional My son, the youngest of my three children, went through the college application and
Higher Ed Ethics Watch
JUNE 22, 2023
Ethical Risks It seems as if virtually everyone is talking about “ChatGPT.” It’s a potential game-changer for the way students research and write papers. It can help with homework, writing skills, and provide feedback. Some claim it is just another learning tool and should be viewed as an additional resource for students. Others believe it is just another way to cheat the system, albeit through AI.
Wonkhe
JUNE 18, 2023
Dinah Birch has pieced together the changes to REF and finds a very different research exercise The post REF 2028: A quiet transformation appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
Under the proposal, the State University System of Florida would accept the CLT, popular among faith-based colleges, as an alternative to the SAT and ACT.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 22, 2023
By Stephanie M. Lee and Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle; image from TedXTrentoStudio, YouTube At Harvard Business School, Francesca Gino’s hot streak of buzzy research made her look like a model scholar. What if it was a warning sign?
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Wonkhe
JUNE 20, 2023
There are still not enough women reaching the upper end of the STEM career ladder. Athene Donald urges us to fix the problem, not the women The post Men still need to do more to support women in STEM appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 22, 2023
Recommendations include developing data-driven retention plans for Black students and creating culturally relevant curriculum.
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 20, 2023
The University of Arkansas is reallocating all DEI staff and resources to other campus offices. Is it a capitulation to right-wing demands or a savvy defense tactic? Lawmakers in Florida, Texas and Ohio have passed bills this year requiring their public institutions of higher education to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion offices. The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville didn’t wait on legislative mandates; last week, the university dissolved its DEI division on its own.
The PIE News
JUNE 21, 2023
The cost of living and price of tuition fees are tainting the value and experience of studying in the UK for international students, research has suggested. The Advance HE /HEPI Student Academic Experience Survey 2023 found that 50% of EU undergraduates in the UK said that they feel their studies have been impacted by the cost of living ‘a little’, while 27% said it has impacted their studies ‘a lot’ Meanwhile, 43% of international students from outside the EU said the co
Wonkhe
JUNE 22, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to what might have been Thanet University The post Higher education postcard: University of Kent appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
College of the Ozark, in Missouri, was challenging a White House directive aimed at protecting gay and transgender people from unfair treatment.
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2023
The analysis shows that about 80 percent of colleges provide a “minimum economic return” that makes an undergraduate degree worth the investment. College degrees have historically been known as a primary path to economic mobility, but when the value of a degree is based on the institution awarding it—and on demographics such as race, gender and income level—the financial feasibility and the return on investment isn’t always guaranteed.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 23, 2023
Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner does her utmost to maximize the power and purpose of public higher education. Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner Her understanding of the impact of education comes from personal experience. Conway-Turner, who grew up in a small town in Missouri, said her journey mirrors that of many of the students at Buffalo State University (part of the State University of New York system).
Wonkhe
JUNE 22, 2023
As Pride month continues, Mack Marshall considers how to make universities more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students The post How to to improve the LGBTQ+ student experience appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 20, 2023
The selective private university expects the aid program to cost about $2 million and serve roughly 5% of undergraduates in the 2023-24 academic year.
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 22, 2023
West Virginia University is planning unprecedented program reductions and layoffs, citing a historic deficit and a changing higher ed landscape. The faculty isn’t taking it lying down. When West Virginia University president E. Gordon Gee announced plans to cut programs and faculty in the face of a projected $75 million budget shortfall, he said he wanted the process to be as compassionate and transparent as possible.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 22, 2023
If college applicants and potential teachers have anything in common with current students and tenured professors, it’s this: They’re one more piece of data in an ever-growing mountain of it. There was a time when higher education data was largely limited to things like enrollment numbers, demographic information and revenue.
Wonkhe
JUNE 21, 2023
The 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey is out, and Jim Dickinson finds that differences in students' ability to access a great experience are becoming increasingly marked The post Average experience scores belie a bifurcating cohort of survivors and thrivers appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 20, 2023
First expected last month, final regulations would dictate how institutions investigate sexual violence and accommodate transgender athletes.
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 20, 2023
Student and Faculty Perspectives on Digital Learning Differ Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1216047089.png jessica.
HEPI
JUNE 20, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Angeliki Lymberopoulou , Senior Lecturer in Art History and Employability lead for the School of Arts and Humanities at the Open University , and Richard Marsden, Senior Lecturer in History and formerly Director of Teaching for the School of Arts and Humanities at the Open University. The 2023 HEPI Annual Conference is taking place on Thursday in central London.
Wonkhe
JUNE 21, 2023
In 2030, the higher education sector will look and feel very different, but how do we ensure the rest of this decade is a successful one? UCAS Head of Policy Ben Jordan sets out some ideas The post Journey to a Million: the last instalment is here, but what now? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis called accrediting agencies “unaccountable, unappointed, unelected” in a press conference Thursday.
Insight Into Diversity
JUNE 20, 2023
Duke University announced Tuesday that it will offer free tuition to all admitted undergraduate students from North Carolina and South Carolina whose families make less than $150,000 per year. Students who are residents of the Carolinas with family incomes of $65,000 or less will also receive additional financial resources to cover housing, meals, and other expenses.
HEPI
JUNE 18, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Richard F. Heller , Emeritus Professor at the Universities of Manchester, UK and Newcastle, Australia. The HEPI Annual Conference is our flagship annual event and is taking place in central London on Thursday (22 June 2023). It will feature a range of high-profile speakers, plus the launch of the HEPI / Advance HE 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey.
Wonkhe
JUNE 19, 2023
UCEA's Raj Jethwa calls for an independently facilitated shared perspective on higher education sector finances The post Agreement needs to start with a shared perspective on finances appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
The institution, which has not publicized the closure, has campuses in four states, as well as online programs.
Faculty Focus
JUNE 22, 2023
As the demand for online education surges, especially in the healthcare field, maintaining high standards and competencies should not falter because the delivery of education is on a different platform. The asynchronous learning environment allows students to view materials, and self-schedule the review and implementation of course instructions. The purpose of online asynchronous teaching is not meant to replicate the in-seat classroom format but to encourage using creative, imaginative, and ex
University Business
JUNE 20, 2023
Black and Hispanic student demographics at flagship universities whose states have long banned affirmative action have plateaued in the last decade, despite those demographics’ populations increasing substantially in that same period. While the Supreme Court is readying to strike down affirmative action nationally, universities that have leveraged race-based admissions are concerned about how Black and Hispanic enrollment might fare.
Wonkhe
JUNE 18, 2023
Staffordshire University's Annabel Kiernan wonders why there is so much work still to do at this late stage on the government's lifelong loan entitlement policy The post It is already time to reform the lifelong loan entitlement appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
The Education Department’s new guidance could make mergers take longer, argues Ricardo Azziz, principal at a higher ed consultancy.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2023
By Zachary Schermele People quit jobs for all sorts of reasons. But experts and academics say what's happening in the Sunshine State could signal a growing academic migration.
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 20, 2023
the executive director of Arizona State University’s T. W. Lewis Center for Personal Development said she’s being fired next week and her center is closing because she organized an event featuring Charlie Kirk, Robert Kiyosaki and Dennis Prager.
Wonkhe
JUNE 20, 2023
David Kernohan explores why the HESA Estates collection may be the most vital higher education data of all The post HESA spring 2023: Estates appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
The organization recently said that it doesn’t plan to modify any of its 40 AP courses, including Psychology.
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