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MARCH 18, 2024

HESA's Tej Nathwani introduces the new socio-economic index for small areas The post SEISA by HESA – a new area-based measure of deprivation appeared first on Wonkhe. Existing area-based measures of deprivation have never really worked for higher education.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Paul Boyle examines the new strategic priorities set by the Welsh government for the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research The post Five themes in five years for Wales’ new regulator appeared first on Wonkhe.

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MARCH 17, 2024

A new First Minister in Wales knows his way around the higher education sector. Universities Wales' Kieron Rees asks what Vaughan Gething might do next The post A former Aberystwyth SU president is Wales’ new First Minister appeared first on Wonkhe.

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APRIL 19, 2023

The College Board has finally put new AP data up on its website after a hiatus of a couple of years. Anyway, the new data are up, but in different formats from those that had been previously provided.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao has launched a new marketing campaign aiming to build awareness of the country’s study opportunities among prospective international students. It takes the perspective of a learner as they encounter new experiences and convey the excitement and emotion as they go through their day, he added.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 16, 2024

New College Classification Will Measure Socioeconomic Mobility Doug Lederman Thu, 05/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Proposed changes to Carnegie Classification would categorize institutions based on their enrollment of low-income and minoritized students and learners’ post-college earnings. Byline(s) Doug Lederman

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Wonkhe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

ALT's Maren Deepwell, Helen O'Sullivan, and Billy Smith tell us more The post A new pathway into digital education careers appeared first on Wonkhe. If you want to become a learning technologist in higher or further education, there's now an apprenticeship at level 5 that can get you there.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 1, 2024

New AI Guidelines Aim to Help Research Libraries Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 05/01/2024 - 03:00 AM The new list of seven principles support librarians increasingly bombarded with questions about artificial intelligence. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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MAY 15, 2024

The discount rate rose to 56.1% for first-time, full-time students, estimates from the National Association of College and University Business Officers show.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Now they’re welcoming the first cohort of New College defectors. 31—Move-in day for new students at Hampshire College dawned sunny and cool, catching some arrivals from the New College of Florida by surprise. “My AMHERST, Mass., My girlfriend’s mom set me up with a snow jacket. I had to put it on,” said Libby Harrity.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Eight in 10 international students studying in New Zealand rate their overall experience positively, new research has found. This word-of-mouth testimony builds resilience for New Zealand as an international education destination.”

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New Data Signal Flawed Transfer Process Sara Weissman Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM Many community college students intend to transfer to four-year institutions and earn bachelor’s degrees. Few of them make it, according to new reports. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 13, 2024

A New Push to Get Community College Students to the Polls Sara Weissman Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Students at two-year colleges consistently vote at lower rates than their four-year peers. A new coalition of companies and organizations wants to change that. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Campus Technology

MAY 13, 2024

Addressing the challenges of new learning spaces requires a new strategic approach to innovative planning, stakeholder engagement, continuous professional development, and a commitment to ongoing evaluation and adjustment.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 22, 2024

Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action? Liam Knox Mon, 04/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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University Business

MAY 1, 2024

Employers are souring on Ivy League and Ivy-Plus institutions and have elected the next banner of institutions producing the highest-performing professionals, according to a new breakdown from Forbes. The post The 20 ‘new Ivies’ emerging as higher ed’s next darlings appeared first on University Business.

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The PIE News

APRIL 9, 2024

Together, we have strengthened the quality of our academic model for our students and embarked on ambitious expansion initiatives, including the establishment of new campuses and infrastructures,” said Otilia de la Fuente, CEO of UE. The post Universidad Europea acquired, eyes new regions appeared first on The PIE News.

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Campus Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

Pace University will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) lab at its new Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at its New York City campus, the university said. The lab will offer training for students, faculty, and staff, as well extending training to the larger business and resident community.

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The PIE News

APRIL 12, 2024

New Scots make an enormous contribution to Scotland’s society by helping grow our economy, address skills shortages and contribute to public services. The first few months after arrival in a new country are the most significant in terms of making people feel welcome and encouraging them to stay for the long term.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A not-for-profit agent association specialising in recruiting students wishing to study in New Zealand has launched. The former ENZRA agents have come together to launch the new group with four aims. NZERI’s first president is Liz Batra, from the IEGC agency with offices in New Zealand, Chandigarh and Pune.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 25, 2024

Western Oregon University Adopts New Grading System jessica.blake@… Thu, 01/25/2024 - 03:00 AM D and F grades will be replaced with “no credit” and will not affect students’ GPAs. University leaders say it will raise retention rates; critics say it may lower academic rigor and lead to grade inflation. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).

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The PIE News

APRIL 26, 2024

Oxford University Press has waded into the advanced English language space by launching a new online test for language learners. The new exam follows on from the release of its flagship Oxford Test of English the year before the pandemic. The post OUP’s new English test to “address skills gap” appeared first on The PIE News.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 8, 2024

New College of Florida Hires Professor Who Champions Colonialism Ryan Quinn Fri, 03/08/2024 - 03:00 AM The institution’s president has appointed Bruce Gilley—who’s argued that a “European moral revolution” ended Africa’s “endemic slave empires” and said the transgender flag symbolizes mutilating children—to teach. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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MARCH 26, 2024

Similarly, institutions in Florida, New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas have also been recognized for their efforts in promoting diversity and innovation in environmental management. The post DOE Approves New MSI Grant Funding appeared first on Insight Into Diversity.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 3, 2024

The New FAFSA Is Here. Liam Knox Wed, 01/03/2024 - 03:00 AM After a frustrating year of delays, the new federal aid application launched Dec. But maintenance pauses, glitches and other obstacles have led to a rocky start. Byline(s) Katherine Knott Liam Knox

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APRIL 22, 2024

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham in the UK have announced a tripling of their investment in their partnership to develop new signature research collaborations. The post Birmingham-Illinois invest in new joint research appeared first on The PIE News.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But two new initiatives are giving me hope that more community colleges will have additional capacity to support student health. Dr. Ryan Stewart , a former New Mexico Secretary of Education, and the first African American to serve as that state’s chief state school officer, spearheads this project.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

New College of Florida’s interim president will be making double the salary of his predecessor, the school’s board of trustees voted this week. She cited the salary’s potential financial burden on the school, considering that it will be almost half a million dollars more than New College’s next highest-paid employee.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The National Education Association has released four new reports that show educator salaries have continued to lag behind inflation over the past decade. The data show that some states, such as Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Mississippi, Washington, and others, have increased teacher pay over the years.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges Doug Lederman Wed, 11/01/2023 - 03:00 AM Changes in Carnegie Classifications will simplify requirements for top research category and give colleges multiple labels instead of one, to make it easier to compare peers. Byline(s) Doug Lederman

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The PIE News

MARCH 21, 2024

In an effort to address the impact of Artificial Intelligence on higher education’s future, a new global council has been set up for sharing experiences, exploring new technologies and driving “positive change” in the world of education and work.

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The PIE News

MARCH 28, 2024

Participants of the 2024 Sophomore Scholars Program, hosted by London Metropolitan University, feel the program has given them a “new perspective on life” Nine students travelled to the university’s London campus from the US, where they each study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, to participate in the program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The perception between college graduates and potential employers of the new grads’ competencies differs widely, according to research by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). However, the two groups disagree about what new grads are best at and how proficient are. For example, 84.6%

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The PIE News

APRIL 5, 2024

The platform, which already works with 39 education providers across Australia and New Zealand, says the new platform offers institutions a redesigned one-stop-shop to connect with agents and students. The post Key operations come together in new platform appeared first on The PIE News.

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Campus Technology

MAY 9, 2024

Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida has opened its new Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub on the Tarpon Springs campus and is welcoming visitors. After five years of planning, St.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

It doesn’t always have to be the sexy new thing if it serves the growing community,” said Santiago. Deborah Santiago said institutions and policy makers should pay attention to these programs to find out “what’s working,” and then “leverage what we know works.” “It

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