Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
University rankings need to change to be relevant and useful to today's diverse world of higher education. Elizabeth Gadd offers some friendly advice The post Free advice to university rankers appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Institutions sometimes report conflicting information about legacy status, complicating research efforts while debates on college access intensify.
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Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Survey Finds Employer Confidence in College Grads kathryn.palmer… Thu, 11/30/2023 - 03:00 AM American Association of Colleges and Universities report finds employers see value in degrees and favor graduates who’ve been exposed to a wide range of viewpoints.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
How books got organized. By Catherine Gallagher Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Nicholas Dames's new book considers a literary feature that scholars usually neglect.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Over the past year, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and RTI International have engaged in a study of Black and Hispanic individuals who have achieved PhD degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. Only 3.8% of people who earned these doctoral degrees from 2010–20 were Black Americans. The debt load of those who did is disproportionately high.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The satisfaction of postgraduate taught students in the UK is decidedly higher among international students than domestic students, a report has indicated. Advance HE , a member-led charity for higher education providers, released its annual Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey with nearly 84,000 responses from across 101 HEIs, and the results showed mixed reviews for international students.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
There might be policy uncertainty, but degree apprenticeships are here to stay. MH&A founder and managing partner Matt Hamnett sets out what works in scaling delivery The post What’s next for degree apprenticeships? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Professor Says Spelman Raised Students’ Grades, Fired Him Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/28/2023 - 03:00 AM Former tenure-track faculty member says the college inflated students’ grades and axed him after he complained. Some say that violates academic freedom.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
By Amita Chatterjee Francis Chung, POLITICO, AP U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, Republican of Ohio Youngstown State University’s board voted on Tuesday to select U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, Republican of Ohio, amid campus protests alleging a lack of transparency.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible. The work requirements in the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the program that helped feed her family, declared her undeserving of its support if she devoted time
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
International students continued to contribute to increases in net migration to the UK in 2023, but new figures from the Home Office suggest growth is stabilising. Indian students received the most study visas in 2022/2023, followed by their Chinese counterparts, as the total number of visas granted to main applicants rose by 2% overall, according to the UK government.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Beth Sennett challenges the dominance of test-based learning, and argues that arts-based and visual communication can empower students to succeed. The post Are students’ writing skills still important? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The Education Department says it will start processing the online version of the form in January and paper copies the following month.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Black Scientists with STEM PhDs Face Deep Disparities Sara Weissman Mon, 11/27/2023 - 03:00 AM A new report finds they disproportionately carry large amounts of student loan debt, among other disparities faced by STEM doctoral grads of color.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Rudeness, disruptions, unrealistic demands. Where to draw the line? By Beth McMurtrie Illustration by The Chronicle iStock images Do faculty members need help resetting boundaries?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has released a new ad about President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ record $7 billion in funding for HBCUs, theGrio reported. Vice President Kamala Harris The ad, Possibilities , highlights and celebrates the funding, which have been used to help close funding gaps between HBCUs and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) and pay for campus improvements ($3.6 billion), educational grants ($1.7 billion), and student debt relief ($1.6 billion).
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
IDP has launched a new online English language test which it says will give both English language teachers and students “a more personalised, engaging and enjoyable learning experience” The Envoy test is designed by experts in linguistics and powered by AI and can be taken anywhere in the world. All four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – can be tested in 90 minutes, with CEFR-aligned results available within two hours.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Research from Sarah Bloomfield, Fran Myers, and Kristen Reid at the Open University shows that the risk of redundancy is a huge issue in apprenticeship delivery The post What happens when apprentices are made redundant appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Students at Southern New Hampshire University stayed enrolled in greater numbers when they received emergency grants to help cover necessities.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Gaza Speech Allegedly Blocked by National Communication Association Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A historic moment for Palestinians at the organization’s annual conference was shut down over concerns about calling the deaths in Gaza “genocide,” professors say.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
An interview about politics, academic freedom, and "ideological odor." By Len Gutkin Brian Smith for The Chronicle Review An interview about politics, academic freedom, and "ideological odor.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Virginia State University will host the second presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle Oct. 1, becoming the first HBCU to host a general election presidential debate. “We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” said VSU President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide.
Educause
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A sense of belonging is essential for a positive and productive workforce, and it can be eroded by experiences of discrimination, inflexible work environments, and unsupportive leadership.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to a college with a tricksy apostrophe The post Higher education postcard: Goldsmiths’ College appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The news comes after the private university has faced lawsuits over some of the offerings, including a master’s degree in social work.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Data Show Strong Return on Investment for UNC Grads kathryn.palmer… Tue, 11/21/2023 - 03:00 AM A new report shows that 94 percent of the system’s undergraduate degree programs yield positive economic outcomes for graduates.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Connections can be key to students' academic success. Professors can help. By Beckie Supiano Federico Gastaldi for The Chronicle It's one of the rare places where people who might have little in common are asked to learn together, and from one another.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Alabama A&M University's Marching Maroon and White marching band will lead the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. They will be the first HBCU marching band to kick off the event. Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White Band Alabama A&M Additionally, the band’s auxiliary unit, The Dancin' Divas , will be featured in a special performance with the famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
International student numbers in Australia could be capped under a government plan to cut migration numbers, according to local media reports. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, sources suggested that the government is considering including these policies in its migration strategy, set to be released in the next month. They also indicated that international students would be taxed under the new policies, a proposal featured in the Australian Universities Accord Interim report released earlier thi
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Remember CliffsNotes, the predecessor of Course Hero and similar web-based study resources? Like many GenXers, I had a few of those study guides with yellow-and-black covers in my L.L. Bean backpack along with my textbooks and kelly green Trapper Keeper. Sometimes I wonder about those long-gone study guides. Did using CliffsNotes constitute cheating?
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
A new American Federation of Teachers survey documents the struggles contingent faculty face, including a lack of healthcare and job security.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Online Enrollments Spike at Community Colleges Sara Weissman Mon, 11/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Federal data suggest larger shares of students at two-year colleges are enrolling online. Higher ed experts say the trend calls for more online supports.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
By Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle; Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images Texts and emails made public as part of a defamation lawsuit detail behind-the-scenes attempts by students, faculty, and alumni to draw attention to the professor.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is calling for people to respect intellectual and academic freedom and speech, and combat antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other racist hate on college campuses. Randi Weingarten The move stems from a unanimous AFT executive council resolution on Nov. 9, Condemning Hate and Affirming Freedom of Speech on Campus.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Data from one of the UK’s major postgraduate recruitment specialists has recorded a decline in interest in masters opportunities in the country among prospective international students. FindAUniversity has reported that while 51% of prospective international students were searching for UK opportunities in 2022, this year it has dropped down to 30%, with competitor countries such as US, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands seeing upticks in interest.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
In HEPI’s 20th Anniversary Collection , Dr Mark Corver, Managing Director and co-founder of dataHE , set out the status quo of university funding. Commenting on that piece, he wrote: ‘With the existing system now deep in crisis, policymakers might well find a rapid and bold resetting of the system is worth the risk.’ This extended piece is his vision for what that resetting may look like.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The prominent Roman Catholic institution in Indiana will consider all undergraduates “who consistently live and identify as women.
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