Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Jim Dickinson reflects on calls to reduce regulation of universities - arguing that the real problem is the way we frame higher education as "big boarding school" The post The last thing that students need is less regulation appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The North Dakota college’s president said it must cut degrees and tenured positions to counter a potential $1 million budget hole.
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Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
A Tenure Critic May Cut Faculty—by Ending Their Programs Ryan Quinn Fri, 09/22/2023 - 03:00 AM Dickinson State University in North Dakota could lose its undergraduate degree offerings in English, math, music and other areas.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Once a program is gone, it is very difficult and expensive to bring it back. By Rebecca L. Walkowitz Illustration by The Chronicle Once a program is gone, it is very difficult and expensive to bring it back.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
REF 2028 needs very careful design, argues Anton Muscatelli – based around what can be genuinely and rigorously measured across institutions The post Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Northwestern Michigan College’s adjuncts will be employees of Edustaff, an unusual higher ed staffing model meant to cut costs.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
States Underfunded Historically Black Land Grants by $13 Billion Over 3 Decades Katherine Knott Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM The secretaries of agriculture and education have issued letters to 16 governors, urging them to rectify the inequities in funding.
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Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-Mcintyre explain that in order to tackle sexual misconduct effectively on campus, we need prevalence data to understand where it happens, what it looks like, who perpetrates it, and who experiences, it the most. The post What institution-level surveys of sexual violence and harassment can reveal appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The recommendations come less than a week after the flagship university's board cut 28 degree programs and about 140 faculty positions.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Rankled by Rankings Liam Knox Fri, 09/22/2023 - 03:00 AM Shifts in methodology scrambled the usual hierarchy of U.S. News’s annual college rankings, prompting a fierce backlash from some higher ed leaders.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The genre is uncompensated and unrewarded. That should change. By Carolyn Eastman Andrea Ucini for The Chronicle The genre is uncompensated and unrewarded. That should change.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The creative education pipeline is at risk. University Alliance chief executive Vanessa Wilson explains how the Creative Education Coalition has a plan to put things right The post A manifesto for creative education appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Barriers to Tenure and Promotion Persist for Psychology Faculty of Color kathryn.palmer… Thu, 09/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A report by the American Psychological Association outlines the barriers many faculty members of color face and calls for increased transparency in the tenure and promotion process.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Temple University acting President JoAnne Epps died Tuesday afternoon after collapsing onstage at the Temple Performing Arts Center. JoAnne Epps “It is with deep heartbreak that we write to inform you that Temple University Acting President JoAnne A. Epps suddenly passed away this afternoon,” Temple said in a statement. At an event honoring the late Charles L.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
After a report highlighting the disparity in the number of care experienced students across HE, Sunday Blake and Tony Moss argue for more consistent support The post Supporting care leavers may require a bold, new approach to the student premium appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The Christian institution will take other steps to redress its past, including by assessing its support for students of color.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
By Francie Diep Illustration by Ron Coddington, The Chronicle; Photo by Jeffrey Beall Scholars quickly criticized emails leaders sent after a five-place drop in the rankings.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
A New Campaign to End Unpaid Internships Johanna Alonso Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Research by NACE shows that paid internships benefit graduates far more than unpaid ones. Now the organization is pushing for legislation to ban the latter.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
A different approach to quality assurance could allow us to share more information about what actually happens in higher education providers. The QAA's Helena Vine and Eve Alcock tell us more The post Quality assurance needs to extend beyond the baseline appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Students for Fair Admissions, which won Supreme Court challenges against race-conscious college admissions this summer, is now targeting West Point.
University Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is launching a new initiative to tackle the proliferation of alternative credential programs as higher education embraces new business models amid a changing landscape. HLC’s Credential Lab will begin developing, testing and applying a new assurance structure for colleges and universities in order to create a framework that analyzes the quality of credentials offered by third-party providers.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
A ‘Lost Generation’ of High School Graduates jessica.blake@… Wed, 09/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Significant numbers of the 2020 high school graduates who didn’t enroll in college immediately that year still have not found their way into higher education, a new report finds.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As Research England commits to further engagement on REF 2028 James Coe takes a look at the debates to come on the people, culture and environment element The post How to reward research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
President of the New York public college said it will need to significantly reduce faculty positions alongside academic cuts.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
An acquisitions editor debunks four common myths and misconceptions about this central aspect of academic life. By Rebecca Colesworthy Gwenda Kaczor for The Chronicle An acquisitions editor debunks four common myths and misconceptions about this central aspect of academic life.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Pressure on Controversial Online Econ Forum Continues Ryan Quinn Thu, 09/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A July presentation from researchers pulled back the veil a bit about who posts on EJMR. A website now claims it knows the administrator’s identity, but David Griffith-Jones says he’s no longer involved.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Anna Bull and Hayley Turner-Mcintyre explain that to tackle sexual misconduct on campus, we need data on who, where on who, where and what The post What institution-level surveys of sexual violence and harassment can reveal appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The publication's rankings now further emphasize social mobility after some institutions abandoned them.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
How a successful gen-ed program is using the humanities to reach this very different generation of students. By Melinda S. Zook LJ Davids for The Chronicle How a successful gen-ed program is using the humanities to reach this very different generation of students.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Putting Admissions in Context Liam Knox Mon, 09/18/2023 - 03:00 AM A new study finds that taking high school students’ level of resources into account when assessing applications can lead to diverse admits who are likely to succeed in college.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Everyone loves to commit to reduce data burden in higher education. Andy Youell asks what it would take to actually do it. The post What would it take to shift the dial on data burden? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A major federal student loan servicer has incorrectly notified class members that they will soon have to make payments, according to their lawyers.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
International students seeking options in the UK and the US are continuing to place teaching and reputation at top of mind, while those looking to Canada are interested in tuition fees, scholarships and post-study work visas and career services are important in Australia, new research shows. But globally, prospective international students are “actively seeking” information regarding environmental sustainability.
FIRE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
One advocate was arrested and handcuffed for two hours after peacefully demonstrating in a public park. FIRE is suing to protect the constitutional right to speak freely in public parks.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Tej Nathwani explains how the job design and nature of work variable can complement existing measures to enhance our understanding of how graduates are faring in the labour market. The post Using non-financial data to find fulfilment in graduate outcomes appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from program reductions at SUNY Potsdam to loan cancellations by the Education Department.
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