Wonkhe
OCTOBER 13, 2024
James Coe looks asks whether a proposal to scrap the REF is a symptom of bigger problems in the research ecosystem James Coe looks asks whether a proposal to scrap the REF is a symptom of bigger problems in the research ecosystem
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The increasing attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts often conflate "institutional values with imposed orthodoxies,” the group said.
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Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Pro-Palestinian students at Harvey Mudd College, Tufts University, and others have protested the presence of certain companies at recent career fairs. Pro-Palestinian protest activity has declined on college campuses this semester, at least compared to the tumultuous events of last spring.
MindMax
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Online education is transforming, and leaders like Caleb Simmons from the University of Arizona are helping to shape its future. As the Executive Director of Online Education, Dr. Simmons oversees the operations and academic programs of Arizona Online , with a focus on innovation and access. In a conversation with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey, Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of having a clear North Star when navigating major changes in higher education. “We’ve made a lot of progress…t
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HEPI
OCTOBER 13, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarra Jenkins , Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School. Sarra has previously blogged for HEPI on the topics of getting the best fit for students and supporting students to move into higher education. ‘Miss, the Year 12s are so lucky – Personal Statements are being scrapped for them…’ Writing etiquette precludes me from including an ‘eye-roll’ emoji here, but that was definitely my first reaction when one of my Year 13 Politics
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 9, 2024
For Sol Gamsu, the Universities UK blueprint for higher education is missing the voices of students and frontline staff
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Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The latest studentPOLL from Art & Science Group shows that traditional-aged students are considering more specific policies when choosing where to attend to college.
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Berkeley also moved up to 8th best in the world overall in the 2024 report. The post Times Higher Ed ranks UC Berkeley No.1 public university in U.S. appeared first on Berkeley News.
FIRE
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The department claims the ad’s allegedly false information creates a ‘sanitary nuisance.’ But government officials can’t twist public health laws to censor protected political speech.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A Jisc report into a project that used analytics to help effectively target mental health and wellbeing support may offer a glimpse of the future.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Radford University, University of Mary Washington and Virginia State University have struggled with enrollment or pricing challenges, or both.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Robert Zaretsky worries that the expansion of asynchronous courses is not serving students well. As with other corporations and institutions during the coronavirus pandemic, American universities turned to virtual means to maintain their vital functions. Consequently, though synchronous and asynchronous classes first appeared more than twenty years ago, they metastasized when students and faculty were either locked down or leery of returning to their campuses.
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
"We need to give children experience flexing these skepticism muscles and using these critical thinking skills within this online context," a UC Berkeley psychology researcher said. The post To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation — with oversight appeared first on Berkeley News.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives. On Wednesday, AAUP renewed their call to colleges and universities to fund and protect research and teaching that addresses social inequity and the needs of historically underrepresented groups.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Getting communities involved with their local universities has the power to renew relationships and counter hostile narratives.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2024
We’re rounding up our coverage from the recent National Association for College Admission Counseling’s annual conference.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Education Department wrapped up phase one of the federal aid form’s limited rollout last week, seeking out early bugs and reassurance for families shell-shocked from last year’s fiasco. Are they passing their own test? After the disastrous launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) last year, all eyes are on this fall’s rollout, watching under skeptically raised brows for signs of improvement or further frustration.
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Baker is one of three Nobel winners this year with a UC Berkeley connection The post David Baker, a UC Berkeley Ph.D., awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry appeared first on Berkeley News.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Following four public hearings and some minor delays , the Senate Committee report has been tabled, with its recommendation that the Bill be passed, while recommending some tweaks to the proposed legislation. The report from the Education and Employment Legislation Committee read: “The Committee acknowledges the concerns raised by some education providers, particularly larger universities, regarding the proposed enrolment and course limits for international students, as well as the propose
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 13, 2024
James Wilsdon argues that "low-bureaucracy" proposals to replace the REF are based on faulty calculations, and overlook the broader progressive potential of responsible research assessment
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The ruling rejected the state’s arguments that congressional lawmakers had ceded “unchecked power” to private agencies over educational standards.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A new report shows institutions are turning away from beleaguered online program managers en masse. Is it the end of the road for a once-thriving sector? Colleges’ interest in partnering with outside companies to run their online programs has plummeted, according to newly released data from market researcher Validated Insights.
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
UC Berkeley biochemist developed 'Ames test' to identify substances likely to cause cancer The post Bruce Ames, developer of a simple, widely used test to detect carcinogens, is dead at 95 appeared first on Berkeley News.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
IELTS is the dominant test in the data, followed by Pearson Test of English While 64.6% of CAS-holders took a language test for entry, the other 35.4% of successful applicants met language conditions through exemptions or benchmarking of previous qualifications The data is timely as the UK government begins to review English language qualifications used for visa application The data was shared with The PIE News by admissions platform Enroly , which currently processes a third of international st
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Julie Hulme and Bunmi Omorotionmwan argue that collaboration, innovation and ditching tradition are crucial to closing awarding gaps, improving student outcomes, and securing quality
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 8, 2024
All 16 of the state's public colleges and universities are participating in the program, the Utah System of Higher Education said Friday.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Higher Ed Censorship Becoming More Discreet, PEN Reports Johanna Alonso Tue, 10/08/2024 - 03:00 AM A review of 2024 legislation shows more bills attempting to attack classroom learning indirectly and couch censorship in uncontroversial language.
Educause
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A global survey points out how an open library of XR resources could fill a longstanding gap in immersive educational simulation resources.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Owing to the growing Indian market, over 30 boarding schools from 11 countries met with parents and prospective students at The Red Pen’s World Boarding School Fair 2024 in Mumbai and Delhi last month. Though British boarding schools remain the biggest attraction in India, as evidenced by the number of their branch campuses in the country, institutions from other countries see an opportunity to set themselves apart.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Jo Smith and Simon Merrywest introduce new guidance on working as a whole community to reduce student suicide Jo Smith and Simon Merrywest introduce new guidance on working as a whole community to reduce student suicide
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The decision deals a major blow to the student-run Brown Divest Coalition, which had organized a pro-Palestinian encampment in the spring.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The task force, a group of lawmakers from 32 states, wants states and the federal government to work together more to make college a better return on investment. The cost of college continues to rise. The student debt crisis has gained national infamy. A bachelor’s degree no longer guarantees a stable career. And the demographic cliff has enrollment numbers plummeting just as colleges and universities are relying more heavily on tuition for financial health.
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have seen record numbers of applicants and increased enrollments this fall, as institutions experience a surge in interest from prospective students following recent national events. The Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision to end race-sensitive admissions at universities is believed to be a major factor behind the surge in Black applicants at HBCUs.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Kaplan has announced a new partnership with the Godparents Network Uruguay training teachers to provide English language education to rural Uruguayan schools. The partnership between the Godparents Network and Kaplan’s online English school – a branch of Kaplan International Languages – will provide a free 10-week online training course and certification to cohorts of 10 rural Uruguayan teachers.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Rachel Maxwell and Steve Briggs put the case for involving specialist staff in personal academic tutoring systems Rachel Maxwell and Steve Briggs put the case for involving specialist staff in personal academic tutoring systems
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A Pen America report describes new legislation as “some of the most pernicious assaults on educational speech” ever encountered.
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