WCET Frontiers

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Many institutions have struggled to develop institutional-level policies. In a spring survey administered by WCET, only eight percent of respondents reported that their institution had developed and/or implemented at least one AI-related policy. The initial focus of campus policy discussions has centered on academic integrity.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The recent announcement by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada concerning changes in policies for international students has sparked a significant conversation across Canada and the world. With more targeted restrictions, investments, and smart policy, international students can serve as a net benefit for the housing sector.

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HEPI

MAY 30, 2023

There is a long history of people getting their predictions about the future of technology, including the future of technology in education, wrong. 1596, 21 April to 4 May 2023, page 20) The role of the human is also vital to the use of new technology in improving the student experience. appeared first on HEPI.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 9, 2023

—About a decade ago, nearly all—97 percent—of IBM’s job advertisements required a four-year college degree, according to David Barnes, vice president of global workforce policy at the tech giant, who spoke this week at the annual SXSW EDU conference here. ‘Bad’ Policy No.

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Campus Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We spoke with OER advocate David Wiley about why generative AI is the logical successor to OER, AI's impact on instructional design, exciting AI developments on the horizon, and why it's too early for universities to write policies for generative AI usage.

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The PIE News

MARCH 28, 2023

The UK risks a decline in international student numbers if the government drastically changes policy on post-study work and students bringing dependants, stakeholders have warned. ” The post Drastic policy changes ‘could damage’ UK sector appeared first on The PIE News. Am I worried? Yes,” she explained.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 1, 2023

As we begin to assess the potential impact of these powerful communication technologies on higher education, we encourage faculty and administrators to take a collective deep breath and, when they decide to act, to consider students who have disabilities—not also , but first.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

I found multiple articles online which followed this idea, but they were not specific enough to show me how to actually do it or how to use it to develop an academic honesty policy concerning AI. This article will expand on those long-searched for details so everyone will have a process on academic honesty policies regarding AI.

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University Business

MARCH 7, 2024

Report: How Higher Education is Using Technology to Control Expenses and Accelerate Innovation As higher ed leaders consider their technology investments for the year ahead, they will need to balance the need to overcome immediate challenges with the imperative to strategize for their institutions’ long-term futures.

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University Business

JUNE 27, 2023

With the proliferation of AI in higher education, one report makes it clear that as students run rampant with the technology, higher ed leaders fear its implications yet remain unsure of what to do. Despite instructors’ worries, only 3% of institutions have developed a formal policy regarding the use of AI tools.

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Campus Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has announced a slate of actions across government, philanthropy, industry, education, research, and community organizations aimed at eliminating systemic barriers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).

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University Business

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, it is now arguably an even more critical aspect for students this upcoming admissions cycle, thanks to colleges adopting test-optional policies and the fall of affirmative action pressuring students to capture their experience as a minority in their written materials.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This technology was going to be a disruptor, and we needed to get ahead of the inevitable questions from our faculty and students. When ChatGPT hit the scene in late 2022, we at Temple University knew our community would be looking for guidance.

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HEPI

APRIL 21, 2024

Policy implications The study’s insights prompt crucial questions for policymakers: How can strategies be developed to support subregions experiencing “ brain drain ”? Finally, investing in science and technology infrastructure would be beneficial, especially for subregions losing highly skilled individuals.

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HEPI

OCTOBER 23, 2023

HEPI has marked the anniversary of the Robbins Report with a Policy Note on the influence of the Robbins Report and a blog series – you can access all the material here. Our recommendation is that there should be developed as soon as possible a small number of Special Institutions for Scientific and Technological Education and Research.

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SRHE

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

I was excited to attend SRHE’s event, Bridging The Gap: Improving The Relationship Between Higher Education Research And Policy on 4 November 2022. The event promised to bring together and bridge the gap between those making higher education policy and those researching it. This then was quite a gap to be bridged. More West Wing below.

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HEPI

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) recently confronted a pressing challenge in the realm of education technology. This raised concerns about the slower evolution of VLE technology compared to other forms of educational technology. Find him on LinkedIn.

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

MAY 4, 2023

Technology Partnerships and Higher Education A Conversation With Drew Magliozzi, CEO of Mainstay Alan Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:00 Chatbots Higher Ed Leadership Innovation Spotlight In our mission to promote equity in higher education, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) highlights the strategies of our member institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Test-optional admission policies have resulted in increased application numbers and student diversity at many business schools, according to a recent report by the MBA Roundtable and Wiley. Due to test-optional policies, application volumes to business programs rose for most respondents, the study found.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Wentworth Institute of Technology is dropping its pre-Calculus admissions requirement, opening its doors to a wider range of students looking to pursue STEM degrees there.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Emerging technology, new learning environments and evolving cultural landscapes are all impacting higher education, and universities and their IT leaders are shifting their thinking away from the traditional ways of operating.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Image: Student interest will continue to grow when it comes to virtual courses and remote learning options for live courses, the desire for creating richer academic and on-campus experiences, and new technology options. Yet, on many campuses, technology dollars are limited, with a wide variety of initiatives competing for that funding.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 22, 2023

The likeliness to have developed policies was inversely related to age. That is, younger instructors were more likely to have developed policies than were older instructors. To be sure, 2023 is still young, and some students, professors and colleges are hard at work drafting artificial intelligence policies.

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HEPI

JANUARY 23, 2024

This can be achieved in the short term through a combination of effective policies, regulatory reform and top-up funding. There are no two ways about it: technology is the answer to many of the ills the sector faces. There is no doubt in my mind that technology is part of the answer to bridging the £17bn gap in university income.

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EAB

JANUARY 20, 2023

Blogs Why your institution needs an up-to-date flexible work policy Remote and hybrid work is here to stay , and effective flexible work arrangements can help your institution attract and retain top talent, improve productivity, and conserve space and energy. Start here Exemplar My institution has an up-to-date flexible work policy in place.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Vanderbilt University said Tuesday that its assistant football coach Dan Jackson violated its social media policy. The university determined that the comments “were not discriminatory nor intended to target any group and did not violate Vanderbilt’s anti-harassment policy.

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 7, 2023

The purpose of this review is to highlight the challenges and risks associated with navigating multiples sources of “distance education” definitions in policy. We are happy to share the publication of Defining “Distance Education” in Policy: Differences Among Federal, State, and Accreditation Agencies.

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Campus Technology

JANUARY 26, 2024

Anthology has created a new resource for institutions developing policies around the ethical use of AI. The AI Policy Framework offers guidance on identifying stakeholders, defining institutional priorities, establishing a governance model, driving policy adoption, and more.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Vanderbilt University said Tuesday that its assistant football coach Dan Jackson violated its social media policy. The university determined that the comments “were not discriminatory nor intended to target any group and did not violate Vanderbilt’s anti-harassment policy. Disable left side advertisement?:

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PeopleAdmin

MAY 5, 2023

Technology is changing the day-to-day workflow of HigherEd HR offices by: removing administrative burden, eliminating duplicate processes, streamlining communication, centralizing information making data insights more accessible, increasing security, automating tasks, and empowering HR professionals to engage in strategic work by saving them time.

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WCET Frontiers

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A new SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) Policy Modification Process was approved by its oversight Board last summer. We spoke with three members of the team that created the policy modification process. Background on SARA and Its Policies. SARA Policy Modification Process Development.

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WCET Frontiers

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

WCET Frontiers would like to honor our veterans by sharing about the history of Veterans Day and also share some updates on federal policy issues for institutions to watch that affect the process and delivery of Veterans benefits. Thank you to those who currently serve and have served in the U.S. Armed Services.

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HEPI

JULY 24, 2023

Sure Start, the Blair Government’s signature policy to provide wrap-around support for new parents and children in the early years, was one of the earliest victims of austerity. What’s striking is just how much of the overall structure of the current school policy landscape Labour seem willing to retain. appeared first on HEPI.

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 21, 2023

As we reported in December, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is facilitating the new SARA Policy Modification Process. SARA Policy is reviewed and revised through the SARA Policy Modification Process. This process began in January 2023 with proposal submissions. Virgin Islands.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Especially in the area of technology." Artis invested nearly $15 million in technology infrastructure and computer labs. Every employee received a new computer, and every classroom received Smartboard technology. Artis' seven-year tenure," Johnson noted during his remarks.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 1, 2023

In a new report titled “Expanding Student Access to Work-Based Learning: Federal Policy Recommendations,” education research organization Aurora Institute calls for policy-makers to “let go of the notion that education has to be a linear, time-bound sequence of learning that occurs only within formal education institutions.”

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HEPI

APRIL 30, 2024

Bias and unfairness in the academic world have been persistent, though emerging technologies have revolutionised how students find information and write assignments, making academic dishonesty more accessible. The panic around AI replacing human effort has calmed as knowledge has grown.

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