SUNY automatically admits 125K graduating high school students to local community colleges
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 2, 2023
The system will send letters informing students in the coming days, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
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CUNY to Launch FAFSA Completion Assistance Initiative Amid Tumultuous Federal Rollout
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2024
Amid ongoing issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form this year, the City University of New York (CUNY) is looking to help. The initiative is for students seeking financial aid for college this coming fall.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This is always a popular post with high school counselors, IECs, parents, and students who are looking for general information on degrees awarded, or very specific combinations of academic programs, location, and other institutional characteristics. Here's how you work this visualization.
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Pace University to Launch New AI Lab
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.
The 5 metrics colleges and universities should measure to boost their value
University Business
APRIL 15, 2024
The “State Opportunity Index” urges higher education leaders to move beyond their enrollment and completion metrics to examine how they prepare their students to succeed in the next chapter of their lives. The majority of states are doing reasonably well at categorizing education-to-employment data systems.
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Scotland seeks to retain grads with new service
The PIE News
APRIL 12, 2024
Scotland’s Migration Service has launched its first phase, providing information and advice for international students considering staying in Scotland post-graduation. “International students, staff and researchers represent a potential future pool of talented individuals that can be attracted to the workforce.”
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Colleges Promise Greater Transparency in Financial Aid Options
Insight Into Diversity
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Spearheaded by the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT), this collaborative effort seeks to address a long-standing issue of confusing and vague financial aid data, enabling students and parents to make more informed decisions about the cost of college. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
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From tutor to teacher: how Illinois’s state tutoring program is building local pathways into teaching
Deans for Impact
MARCH 8, 2023
Saldana is one of hundreds of tutors employed through the Illinois Tutoring Initiative (ITI), a statewide high-impact tutoring effort aimed at addressing student learning disruptions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, the local schools, regional ed-prep partners, and the state exchange student data to track learning growth.
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Foster students are being left behind—educational leaders can change that
University Business
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Foster students are also three times more likely to drop out of high school than other low-income children in general. But to do that, they must first understand what challenges these students face and then take specific steps to address them. As mentioned, most schools lack systems for tracking incoming foster students.
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Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising
Creatrix Campus
MARCH 12, 2024
Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising editor Tue, 03/12/2024 - 03:05 Welcome to our insightful guide, 'Empowering Student Success: Enhancing Student Information and Academic Advising.' Work closely with students to address academic challenges and career goals.
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NZ government consulting on visa fee rise
The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2024
Increased fee and levy rates on immigration services are being consulted on in New Zealand, with more information expected later in the year. “It’s appropriate that those using and benefiting from the immigration system cover the costs of running it,” she told The PIE.
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5 Reasons Why a Student Portal App is a Must for Every School
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Reading Time: 8 minutes You may have heard of schools using a student portal app to connect with students and boost recruitment efforts. You may have even heard of which features to look for when considering a student application portal for schools. Student portals allow schools to streamline their admissions workflow.
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Beyond Graduation: Transforming Academic Journeys with Interactive Degree Audit
Creatrix Campus
APRIL 7, 2024
Beyond Graduation: Transforming Academic Journeys with Interactive Degree Audit editor Mon, 04/08/2024 - 01:38 As they sort through the many degree requirements and course options, students may find starting their academic journey to be intimidating.
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The Importance of Adopting a CRM for Higher Education
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JANUARY 10, 2024
For schools that haven’t started using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system tailored for the educational industry, this might be one of the strategies you might want to consider this year. Thus, adopting a CRM system can help streamline your school’s recruitment processes and enhance your team’s productivity.
Higher Ed Officials Express Uncertainty Amid Further FAFSA Delays
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. Amid news that the U.S.
UK must be wary of “tipping points” – former minister
The PIE News
APRIL 8, 2024
During The PIE Live Europe in London, Chris Skidmore said that since 2019, international students have increasingly been “fair game” to be attacked in the media. ” One example was the dependants issue, where one particular country – Nigeria – saw more dependants than actual students, he said. . ” he asked.
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Risk ratings could ‘damage’ long-term health of Aus education sector
The PIE News
APRIL 10, 2024
In the wake of soaring international student visa rejections , 11 Australian universities and up to 100 colleges have recently had their risk rating downgraded, prompting further questions about government immigration policies and the competitiveness of the Australian education sector on the global stage.
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Teaching Information Literacy in an Age of Misinformation
Faculty Focus
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The first time I encountered a student who “just didn’t believe” the data I was using in my sociology class, it caught me off guard. Students who are in their late teens or early twenties have spent their educational experiences navigating misinformation, fake news, and alternative facts. motivated reasoning).
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UK Agent Quality Framework to add extra risk factor
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Jacqui Jenkins, global programme lead, international student mobility, British Council, told The PIE there has been a surge of interest in the framework, since agent practice was called out by one mainstream media outlet. Some 5,200 of those are now certified – a number that is expected to grow as more universities sign the AQF.
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Ghost Students: The Rise of Bots in Online Education
Faculty Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the development of sophisticated conversational systems known as chatbots. These AI-powered programs can provide information, answer questions, and even complete tasks. Community college chatbots need to understand a wide range of academic subjects, courses, and student queries.
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US: new measures to tackle visa fraud in India
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Indian students applying for US visas must now provide passport information when booking appointments as authorities attempt to tackle fraud in the system. The US embassy in India has announced anyone applying for an F, M, or J student visa must use their passport information when scheduling their visa appointment.
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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. Cardona spoke about his experience as an undergraduate student. Despite doing well academically, as a first-generation college student, he felt lost. On Wednesday, the U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.
Enhancing Face-to-Face Education: Leveraging Learning Management Systems for Student Success?
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 15, 2023
In my experience working with face-to-face faculty, I have observed a wide range of usage patterns regarding the Learning Management System (LMS). We firmly believe that doing so not only meets the evolving needs of today’s students but also enhances the overall learning experience.
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CSU Opens Up Access to Transfer Planner to All California Community College Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 11, 2024
Community college students in California will now have an easier time lining up their academic progress to transfer to a California State University (CSU) system school, now that CSU has opened up access to its recent Transfer Planner to even more students.
10 benefits of using the curriculum mapping system
Creatrix Campus
JUNE 1, 2023
10 benefits of using the curriculum mapping system admin Thu, 06/01/2023 - 20:48 Colleges and universities are now more challenged than ever to raise student attainment levels. As educators it is necessary to give students the best education we can, giving them the abilities and information they need to succeed.
Performance-based funding: The new normal or a schtick?
University Business
MARCH 11, 2024
In Pennsylvania’s blueprint to overhaul its current higher education system , Gov. Josh Shapiro made performance-based funding one of the three essential pillars to help boost enrollment and graduation rates, especially for its first-generation students.
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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
It is crucial to pave clear pathways for students to obtain industry recognized credentials in today’s challenging economic landscape. One of the fundamental aspects of supporting students on their route to industry recognized credentials is starting these pathways early.
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Webinar: AI Can Bolster DEI Efforts in the Workplace and Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Systems can be programmed to ignore factors such as demographic information and assess applicant resumes more objectively, Hall claimed. And as chatbots, such systems can reduce the influence of external characteristics – appearance, accent, mannerisms – during job interviews. AI can also help retain employees, Halls said.
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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 13, 2024
This new system, it’s supposed to be more user-friendly, but it ended up not dropping until January,” said Collins. When you have students applying to early action or early decision trying to finalize where they’re gonna go—for a lot of our students, that financial need is really important.” The student’s nerves are real.
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Student Portal Best Practices for Schools to Follow
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JANUARY 17, 2024
Reading Time: 9 minutes From nurturing leads to streamlining communication with current and prospective students, student portals are one of the main tools used today to enhance educational institutions’ overall efficiency and effectiveness. But what makes a good student portal? So, what is a student portal ?
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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 11, 2024
Dr. Julie Posselt Admissions systems captivate the public because they represent possibility and gateways to status, because they are somewhat opaque, and because unfairness in what we can see often violates deeply rooted values and supports our cynical thoughts. People pointed to the Operation Varsity Blues admissions scandal and said, “See?
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Report: Communication Key to Improving Transfer Rate
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) indicates that while 8,836 entering students at 40 community colleges around the country indicate that they intend to transfer to a four-year institution, the number that actually do is remarkably low. It’s a hard process navigate,” said Garcia.
Building Community through Inclusive Research Guides
ACRLog
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Our own version, entitled Engaging Marginalized Identities through Research & Resources , will help students research the perspectives of marginalized communities. The tabs located on the right side of the LibGuide have been organized by communities or identities that have been systemically excluded by academic institutions.
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Tribal Group sells to Ellucian for £172m
The PIE News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
. “Tribal is in clear alignment with Ellucian’s strategy, purpose and values, and this is an exciting opportunity to expand our combined reach as we power tertiary education so institutions can empower student success,” said Laura Ipsen, CEO at Ellucian. Other student management systems make up 9%.
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China increases in QS rankings as India “soars”
The PIE News
APRIL 12, 2024
Computer Sciences & Information Systems, and Medicine are QS’s largest subject areas with over 700 universities ranked, followed by Biological Sciences and Chemistry. Japan in turn has reversed “more than five years of decline”, with an overall improvement of 5%.
A One-Stop View of the Student: It’s a Game Changer
University Business
MAY 25, 2023
Wichita State University’s OneStop for Student Services department is about giving students the help they need to succeed, by taking a proactive approach to keep them on the path to completion. The post A One-Stop View of the Student: It’s a Game Changer appeared first on University Business.
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Hackers Hijack Bluefield University Alert System, Ransoms School Files
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2023
Bluefield University was subject to hackers this week, with them taking over the Virginia university’s emergency alerts system and threatening to leak school files if the school doesn’t pay up, NBC News reported. “We We have admissions data from thousands of students. Earlier this week, school information has not been published.
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Fuel to the fire: FAFSA complications cause further delays
University Business
JANUARY 30, 2024
Students and parents anxiously submitting a delayed FAFSA Simplification Form were met with a glitchy, crash-prone website in the soft launch period. Federal Student Aid tried to soothe users’ nerves by explaining that form processing wouldn’t begin until the end of January and that they had time to submit.
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Enhancing Face-to-Face Education: Leveraging Learning Management Systems for Student Success?
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 15, 2023
In my experience working with face-to-face faculty, I have observed a wide range of usage patterns regarding the Learning Management System (LMS). We firmly believe that doing so not only meets the evolving needs of today’s students but also enhances the overall learning experience.
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Luxembourg to bring in school integration plan
The PIE News
JUNE 26, 2023
A new initiative will be implemented this summer aiming to improve the integration process for international students as they join Luxembourg’s school system. Previously, schools often lacked preparation to receive new students, leading to a lack of information transfer.
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Biden Administration Announces Gainful Employment Rules
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration released final regulations aimed at cracking down on unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings for postsecondary students. Today’s final rules answer President Biden’s call to hold colleges accountable for rising costs and protect students from unaffordable college debt,” said U.S.
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Updates for New FAFSA Implementation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Department of Education (ED) has updated how it calculates the amount of aid students will receive to be in full alignment with the FAFSA Simplification Act. million students in total expected to be eligible for Pell Grants in the 2024–25 award year. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.
Making Math More Equitable
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 17, 2024
Using an interdisciplinary approach, Leyva’s research explores how interlocking systems of power, including racism and cisheteropatriarchy, impact classroom teaching and student support in undergraduate mathematics and STEM higher education. Dr. Donna Y.
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Key Resources to Inform Initiatives
Continuous Learning Institute
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Solano ) 10 helpful websites to inform initiatives, grants, projects, change efforts, etc. National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Data and insights about student enrollment, mobility, & completion. UCLA Higher Ed Research Institute A comprehensive source of information on college students.
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