Kortext University Leaders' Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this blog we delve into the survey findings, highlighting the importance of equitable access to AI in education and suggesting practical approaches to bridge the gap. Students’ use of AI The use of generative AI tools by higher education students is now widespread , following the public release of ChatGPT on 30 November 2022.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Seventy-five administrators and professors from at least 61 institutions are calling on the Education Department in a letter released Wednesday to abandon its current proposal to change how colleges and universities can bill students for books and supplies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2023

But we must not overlook the equally vital aspects of accessibility and belonging. Ellis , “accessibility means dismantling the barriers—physical, digital, and attitudinal—that impede the full participation of individuals with disabilities.” This extends to education, employment, public services, and beyond.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. But these aid programs were found to have low-income requirements, meaning students from middle-income households are excluded.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 29, 2024

Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access Katherine Knott Mon, 01/29/2024 - 03:00 AM For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Continuous Learning Institute

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Learn how to improve accessibility for students and the campus community. In this episode, I interview Dr. Denise Maduli-Williams, English & ELAC Faculty & Accessibility Mentor at San Diego Miramar College. Scroll down to access the transcript.) She earned her M.A.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As higher education institutions provide more than just legally required accessibility and disability services, they could find guidance from their own academic libraries, who are often at the forefront of this field. Simmons University, Boston Students work in the reference library at Simmons University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Title: Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tenured: No (tenure track) Age: 32 Education: B.A., Dueñas says she uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine students in their higher educational spaces. Dr. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 11, 2023

Florida Career College took in more than $99 million in Title IV funds in its fiscal year ending in 2020.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 2, 2024

The success of an innovative pilot program in New Jersey that helps to bridge equity gaps in higher education and fuel economic and workforce growth in high-need industries such as health care, clean energy, and information technology is leading to renewed funding. Utilizing $12.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). She will lead and support our accessibility and accommodation programs for students and employees.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

College Possible is renewing its collaboration with the NBA Foundation to help remove barriers to college access and entry for young people of color and students from low-income communities. The mission of the nonprofit is to boost college access and success by connecting high school and college students with near-peer coaches.

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WCET Frontiers

APRIL 11, 2024

The Foundations of Higher Education in America Considered the cornerstone of the American higher education system, community colleges have made post-secondary education more accessible and affordable since the early 1900s. Secondly, inequity in resource allocation within education and higher education is not new.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There is an inherent connection between equity, accessibility, and open educational resources (OER). OER stands for open educational resources; these are open resources with Creative Commons Licenses applied to them. Equity is the fair and just access to opportunities and resources for all. 2020; Miller). 2020; Miller).

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Wonkhe

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Higher education represents a fresh start for students who have spent time in care – but collective action is needed across the sector to ensure they see it as a viable and accessible option, argues UCAS chief executive Clare Marchant.

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Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The highly anticipated gainful employment regulation requires for-profit institutions to pass debt-to-earnings tests to access federal aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2024

Josh Shapiro has released a new blueprint for higher education in the state, focused on competitiveness and workforce development, and grounded in access and affordability. Pennsylvania spends less on higher education than every other state except for New Hampshire, according to the Governor’s Office.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2024

Universities became accessible – or at least, more accessible than they had ever been – practically overnight. and thousands of students have been left without sufficient access. Even before then, my severe chronic illness made attending traditional university unthinkable – until the pandemic happened.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 28, 2023

What if the real risks were the ones higher education funding policy were causing? Jim Dickinson goes the swans' way The post Can universities be honest with OfS about external risks to access and participation? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. Rhodes College has announced its membership to the American Talent Initiative (ATI) collective.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2024

The nonprofit Partnership With Native Americans , or PWNA, recently announced that the consumer financial services company, Synchrony , has awarded $100,000 to support Indigenous education. Synchrony is providing the grant for 2023 and 2024, through its philanthropic program, Education as an Equalizer. We're proud to support PWNA."

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The PIE News

JULY 27, 2023

The government of Ireland has committed €2 million to allow students in Northern Ireland to access the Erasmus+ exchange program, despite the UK pulling out of the program when it left the European Union in 2020. The €2m will go to higher education institutions in Northern Ireland.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. Individuals committed to community colleges and the vital role they play in American higher education continue to advocate for the students and the institutions that serve them. Dr. Everrett A.

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Wonkhe

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It's not easy for refugees to access higher education. The post How can we support refugees into higher education? Liam Carson sets out what universities can do to help. appeared first on Wonkhe.

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University Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

Creating initiatives that dilate their schools’ access and affordability. The expanded access and affordability for high school graduates granted at Maine Free College and the Idaho Launch program share similar motivations. However, several institutions are reaping great enrollment numbers from the high school realm. Their game?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

High-performing Black, Latino, and students from low-income backgrounds are not getting equal access to advanced math courses that more affluent or white students do, according to a new report from the Education Trust and Just Equations.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 31, 2023

After several interactions, I noticed the most frequent comment was, “What a cool syllabus…but is it accessible?” You see, I’ve been working to expand the accessibility of resources at my college for a while, so it was great to see this on the mind of so many other educators. Is the document accessible?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

The University of Houston is providing all undergraduate students with the books they need for a flat fee through the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP). The fee for fall and spring is $299 and $180 for summer. Texts and materials are available digitally or via hard copies available in the UH Bookstore.

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The PIE News

JULY 27, 2023

This sponsorship showcases TCL Global’s dedication to supporting the advancement of education on a global scale, as well as the recognition of the remarkable individuals and organisations that contribute to the growth and success of the industry. Education can open up the door to progress, development and success like nothing else.

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Caylor Solutions

APRIL 4, 2024

Online education is changing rapidly, especially with the rise of AI. The post From Accessibility to AI: The Changing Contours of Online Learning appeared first on Caylor Solutions. Learn how to manage those changes, and how to use AI to assist, not replace, human productivity.

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read more » The post A Deeper Dive into Black Student Access at Selective Private Colleges appeared first on Higher Education Today.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There is an inherent connection between equity, accessibility, and open educational resources (OER). OER stands for open educational resources; these are open resources with Creative Commons Licenses applied to them. Equity is the fair and just access to opportunities and resources for all. 2020; Miller). 2020; Miller).

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 1, 2024

What Wi-Fi 7 Brings to Higher Education Hybrid and online courses, robotics and virtual reality, and the sheer volume of users on a college campus all make reliable Wi-Fi critical. This new generation of Wi-Fi builds upon the existing features of Wi-Fi 6E but includes new components that improve efficiency and the user experience.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2024

Zamani-Gallaher has been named the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. “I in educational organization and leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. in educational organization and leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Albanese government in Australia has announced that it is ending a visa that sector stakeholders say students have been utilising to end their studies early and access full-time work in the country. Peak bodies have welcomed the government decision to end the visa as it closes a loophole that has been used to access the jobs market.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While the higher education system in Mexico is one with great potential, the debate over how to augment access stands in its way, according to an expert panel. The country’s indigenous population with education stands at only 5%, for example, something he viewed as a “very serious situation”. “The

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rural Black students confront distinct challenges in college access. Brian Charles Organizations like the College Advising Corps seek to create pathways from underserved high schools to college. It isn’t easy.

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