2U files for bankruptcy
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The online program manager entered Chapter 11 with an agreement with lenders and bondholders that would cut its debt in half and provide new capital.
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Higher education needs to get to grips with the language of neurodiversity
Wonkhe
JULY 18, 2024
Hannah Breslin and Neil Currant argue that getting language right is essential when supporting neurodivergent staff and students The post Higher education needs to get to grips with the language of neurodiversity appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 25, 2024
But thanks to UC Davis veterinarians and other helpers, his broken wing is mending. The post Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon appeared first on Berkeley News.
Settling the Score
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 25, 2024
Settling the Score Liam Knox Thu, 07/25/2024 - 03:00 AM In 2022 the College Board changed how it scores AP exams, and some test scores surged. It publicly defended its new method this week after critics questioned its rigor.
The ROI of a History Degree
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 24, 2024
How to direct history students toward fulfilling nonacademic careers, and make the case for the value of the field. By Patryk J. Babiracki and James W. Cortada How to direct history students toward fulfilling nonacademic careers, and make the case for the value of the field.
Resilient Resistance: Sustaining DEI Efforts During A Time of Crisis
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 23, 2024
In some ways, 2020 seemed like it would be a watershed year for diversity officers. Given the spate of high-profile murders of Black Americans, we witnessed a surge of national empathy. In a short span of time, many college and university leaders within predominantly white institutions (PWIs) rushed to support DEI initiatives. Perhaps you recall the riotous clamor for “courageous” or “fierce conversations” — basically, a hunger for “real talk” about the perils of white supremacy and anti-Blackne
Massachusetts draws in nontraditional learners with free college program
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 11, 2024
Gov. Maura Healey credited MassReconnect for nearly doubling the number of adults ages 25 and older who are enrolled in the state’s two-year institutions.
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Labour vows to “welcome international students” to UK
The PIE News
JULY 22, 2024
Speaking on BBC’s Today program on July 22, Phillipson recognised “the difference international students make when it comes to the local economy and to regeneration … the soft power and the reach they give us around the world as they return home after their studies”. To the relief of the sector, Phillipson said that the Graduate Route visa, which was under review earlier this year, will be maintained under the labour government.
How Do I Teach at a University That Wants Me in Jail?
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 23, 2024
Rosemary Admiral writes that her sense of belonging at her institution has been shattered. What does it mean to be charged with criminal trespassing on a campus where you work, teach, socialize, pray and generally spend way too much time?
How This Professor Made History Class Cool Again
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
By Amelia Benavides-Colón Steven Bridges, University of Tennessee Tore Olsson uses the video game Red Dead Redemption to teach his class. Tore Olsson used a wildly popular video game to get students talking about industrialization, racial integration, and other key themes of late-19th- and early-20th-century America.
Berkeley scholar warns U.S. liberals: Either get tough, or get ready to lose
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 16, 2024
In a new book, political scientist M. Steven Fish argues that pro-democracy forces need to deploy a “high-dominance” political style to defeat Trumpism. And, he says, they need to stop being so squeamish about patriotism. The post Berkeley scholar warns U.S. liberals: Either get tough, or get ready to lose appeared first on Berkeley News.
Sticker shock: A look at the complicated world of tuition pricing
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 22, 2024
Despite attention to lofty sticker costs, the practice of discounting has reached new highs, confusing students and straining revenue for institutions.
Academics from marginalised backgrounds are facing online abuse
Wonkhe
JULY 24, 2024
Academics are encouraged to participate on social media but are facing online abuse when they do, and it is marginalised groups that have the worst of it. Hannah Yelin and Laura Clancy share their findings The post Academics from marginalised backgrounds are facing online abuse appeared first on Wonkhe.
Algorithmic Bias Continues to Negatively Impact Minoritized Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 15, 2024
As institutions of higher education turn to AI machine learning and data-driven algorithms to make their work more efficient, a new study published in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) peer-reviewed journal , AERA Open , reminds administrators that algorithms can be racially biased. Dr. Denisa Gándara, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of the study.
The Curious Rise of a Conservative—or Civic-Minded?—Center at the University of Florida
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 23, 2024
GOP lawmakers, governors or boards in eight states have mandated new university centers focused on civics and “classical liberal education.” Critics call them beachheads for the ideological right. Florida’s creation appears to be the largest yet. In the summer of 2022, Florida newspapers reported on the strange appearance of $3 million in one-time funds from Florida’s GOP-controlled state Legislature for something called the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civics Education at the University of
Michel Foucault, the Bogeyman of the Culture Wars
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Forty years after the famed theorist's death, his work continues to disturb. By Caleb Smith Forty years after the famed theorist's death, his work continues to disturb.
Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 23, 2024
For Coach Mohamad "Mo" Saatara, who’s joining four throwers at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, it's about tapping into his athletes' individual strengths to unlock their potential greatness. The post Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach appeared first on Berkeley News.
One-third of US adults have little to no confidence in higher education, poll finds
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 8, 2024
That marks an increase from the roughly one-quarter of respondents who said the same last year, according to research from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.
Belonging needs to be built into the curriculum
Wonkhe
JULY 17, 2024
Gemma Ahearne and Lisa Anderson argue that as students struggle with the cost of living, global conflicts, and low engagement, institutions must turn to the curriculum to create community The post Belonging needs to be built into the curriculum appeared first on Wonkhe.
A Tribute to Dr. James A. Banks — The Father of Multicultural Education: In These Troubling Anti-EDI Times
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 12, 2024
A few days ago, I went to my office to get one of my students a book of great interest. In searching the shelves, I came across Dr. James A. Banks’ An Introduction to Multicultural Education. I had an immediate epiphany: How timely Banks’ book is in these most troubling anti-EDI times (EDI - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I must not only continue to proactively teach my students the goals of multicultural education, but I must also remind larger audiences.
Majority of Grads Wish They’d Been Taught AI in College
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 23, 2024
A new survey shows 70 percent of graduates think generative AI should be incorporated into courses. More than half said they felt unprepared for the workforce. A majority of college graduates believe generative artificial intelligence tools should be incorporated into college classrooms, with more than half saying they felt unprepared for the workforce, according to a new survey from Cengage Group, an education-technology company.
Better Late Than Broken: Associations Say 'Fully Functional' FAFSA Is Paramount for the Fall
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 23, 2024
By Eric Hoover Graeme Sloan, Sipa USA, AP Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona In a letter to the Education Department, five groups delivered a clear message: Fix the federal-aid form, even if requires further delays.
International students boost Canadian economy by $31bn
The PIE News
JULY 9, 2024
This equated to 1.2% of the country’s GDP for the year, according to an update on the economic impact of international education in Canada over 2022 – released by the Canadian government last week. It is estimated that international students spent roughly $37.3bn on “tuition, accommodation, and discretionary items”, the update said – even when accounting for Canadian scholarships and bursaries.
How will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 8, 2024
Experts predict that skills like critical thinking and creativity will be more coveted as artificial intelligence replaces some technical jobs.
EHRC sharpens its stance on sector failings over disabled access
Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2024
The UK equalities regulator has reflections and advice on disabled student access in UK HE. Jim Dickinson gets ready to pass or fail The post EHRC sharpens its stance on sector failings over disabled access appeared first on Wonkhe.
Community College Faculty-Led Teaching and Learning Hubs Improve Student Outcomes
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
In 2018, Dr. Audrey Jaeger and Dr. Monique B. Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? Dr. Audrey Jaeger, professor of community college education at North Carolina State University and director of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research.
J.D. Vance Called Universities ‘The Enemy.’ Now He’s Trump’s VP Pick.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
J.D. Vance Called Universities ‘The Enemy.’ Now He’s Trump’s VP Pick. Katherine Knott Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM The Yale Law School graduate has used sharp criticism of elite higher ed to help establish his MAGA bona fides and build a national brand.
Are Colleges' Predictive Analytics Biased Against Black and Hispanic Students?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 11, 2024
By Christa Dutton A new study suggests the student-success models widely used by colleges can wrongly predict that Black and Hispanic students will fail when they actually succeed.
Finland’s new education minister advocates for student exchange
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2024
In a cabinet shuffle, Anders Adlercreutz, of the Swedish People’s Party, was appointed as Finland’s minister of education on July 5 under prime minister and leader of the National Coalition Party, Petteri Orpo. An AFS Finland alumni, Adlercreutz studied abroad in 1987 in Portugal, and has since hosted international students on their own student exchange journeys to Finland.
FAFSA completions largely stalled in June, fueling enrollment concerns
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one NCAN expert said.
EHRC sharpens its stance on sector failings over disabled access
Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2024
The UK equalities regulator has reflections and advice on disabled student access in UK HE. Jim Dickinson gets ready to pass or fail The post EHRC sharpens its stance on sector failings over disabled access appeared first on Wonkhe.
Advancing Social Justice Through Scholarly Work
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 24, 2024
For the past several years, the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has been bringing together crucial voices and perspectives to positively impact Black life in American society. And its impact on social issues has been dramatic, say scholars who add that the need for a social justice think tank, particularly with a focus on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), is critically important.
These Professors Don’t Want Their ‘Antisemitic’ Union’s Representation
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 26, 2024
These Professors Don’t Want Their ‘Antisemitic’ Union’s Representation Ryan Quinn Fri, 07/26/2024 - 03:00 AM Six faculty members at the City University of New York have asked the Supreme Court to answer a question: Can employees completely sever themselves from a labor organization they object to?
Firing a Faculty Firebrand
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 8, 2024
The university says his endless complaints justify termination. But the tenured crusader isn’t going down without one more fight. By Alex Walters Jeremy Hernandez for The Chronicle Louisiana State University at Shreveport revoked Brian Salvatore's tenure and fired him. Hundreds of pages of documents, scores of emails, and hours of audio recordings reveal a strange, complex story.
Oxford tops the QS executive MBA Rankings 2024
The PIE News
JULY 18, 2024
Behind Oxford came IESE Business School in Spain, and last year’s leader, HEC Paris, ranked third in QS Quacquarelli Symonds annual rankings, released on July 17, 2024. “This year’s rankings underscore that executive education excellence is becoming increasingly widespread across different regions, despite the enduring dominance of traditional hubs,” QS founder Nunzio Quacquarelli told The PIE News. “This trend reflects a more globally connected and diverse landscape for
Private colleges likely won’t see big net tuition growth anytime soon, Fitch says
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 15, 2024
Fitch Ratings found a 1.1% year over year increase in net tuition revenue for fiscal 2023, but this isn’t enough to preserve margins at private nonprofits.
How current applicants feel about coming to university
Wonkhe
JULY 15, 2024
Students are changing - and so are the ways that universities should adapt to ensure their success. Sunday Blake gets across some new research The post How current applicants feel about coming to university appeared first on Wonkhe.
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