University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The majority of institutions featured on this list are promising to wave select students’ tuition and fees based on familial financial data retrieved by FAFSA. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced it will cover tuition for all students whose families make less than $200,000, the approximate income threshold of 80% of U.S.

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Schooling College Technology Institution 105

The PIE News

APRIL 4, 2024

Wall Street English has recovered from the lows of the Covid-19 pandemic and year-on-year growth in excess of 10% has allowed the company to return to pre-2019 levels, according to its CEO. “ In 2019, we were a physical location-based business where everything was done in centre and we had students in 26 territories,” he said.

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Model Technology Learning Experience Policy 105

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The landscape of higher education has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with an increasing number of students opting for nontraditional avenues to pursue their academic goals. While distance learning offers students unparalleled flexibility, concerns regarding classroom engagement persist among online educators.

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Inclusivity Education Environment Scholarship 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

During the two-week module on positive psychology, I wanted students to experience research and writing as positive and engaging activities. Here is how the project unfolded: Day 1: Setting the Stage for Collaborative Writing The project began by gauging student interest in co-authoring an article on student wellness.

Students 90

Students Organization Technology Humanities 90

The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The delegation was the largest of its kind to travel to China since 2019, meeting representatives from 44 Chinese universities. During the pandemic, Curtin’s campus in Singapore was the “biggest growth campus”, thanks largely to Chinese students being happy to travel to the island state.

Recruitment 119

Recruitment Higher Education Technology Institution 119

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

The institute will focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global African diaspora issues, including studies on race, technology, climate change, and systemic disparities. A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals.

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Institution University Mission University History 118

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

A century later, AI is no longer fiction but a dynamic force in community college education, reshaping how faculty teach, and students learn. A case study illustrates these principles in practice, aligning with Faculty Focus’s mission to improve teaching and student success in higher education. 2023; Topol, 2019).

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Community College Faculty Faculty Development College 85

Faculty Focus

APRIL 4, 2023

As a faculty member, I often hear the blatant dismissal of students and their preoccupation with technology. Students are always on their phones. When I sit in advisory board meetings, what I hear from employers is they want students who can lead and serve. Many struggle to actively pay attention.

Technology 98

Technology Arts And Sciences Students Adult Education 98

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As the number of universities offering fully online-only courses increases, a new set of challenges arises for students and professors. The ability to create professional learning communities (PLCs) amongst peers and professors in their fields has become a challenge for online-only students. Why Bother?

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College Technology Model Environment 105

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2024

“While American women have advanced in the last 175 years, we haven’t come close to achieving equity,” said Laura Rebell-Gross, senior managing director of Girls’ Education with the Student Leadership Network, a nonprofit organization working for educational equity. Technology can be adjusted.

Technology 104

Technology Equity Education Humanities 104

Faculty Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

This involves evaluating the most effective methods and learning environments to engage students and enhance their achievement of desired learning outcomes. However, delivering online education is crucial in this circumstance as it is really challenging to effectively engage students in the learning process.

Students 66

Students Retention Environment Humanities 66

Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 17, 2025

Johns Hopkins University and the California Institute of Technology agreed to settle in a federal antitrust lawsuit that alleges 17 wealthy institutions, known as the 568 Presidents Group, illegally colluded on financial aid formulas and overcharged students for years. Johns Hopkins joined in November 2021, and CalTech in 2019.

Technology 67

Technology Institution Students University 67

The PIE News

JANUARY 3, 2025

When Al Tarzi founded Nexford University in 2019, he was an entrepreneur in an unfamiliar sector with a vision of making international higher education more affordable, more accessible and more aligned with the workplace. Today, it offers US-accredited online degrees to over 5,000 students in more than 100 countries.

Education 111

Education Model Degree Higher Education 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? Why do some classes leave an indelible mark on students, while others quickly fade from memory?

Scholarship 70

Scholarship Learning Experience Educational Psychology Academia 70

The PIE News

JANUARY 6, 2025

A trailblazer in the field of international credential evaluation and recognition and immigrant and refugee support, Assefa dedicated an incredible 38 years to leading WES before retiring in 2019. “As the demand for credential evaluation increased, WES adopted innovative technology and developed our own evaluation platform.

Empower 103

Empower Inclusivity Leadership Technology 103

The PIE News

APRIL 2, 2025

Speaking at The PIE Live Europe 2025, Stuart Smith, CEO of pathway provider NCUK , said Pakistans position as a growing yet price-sensitive market opens exciting opportunities for students to earn their qualifications before transitioning to a high-quality university in the UK or elsewhere.

Education 89

Education Model Recruitment Environment 89

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. These are students that have great potential and that really want to move into a STEM career,” Donovan said.

Technology 105

Technology Computer Science Institution Engineering 105

ACRLog

MARCH 21, 2024

I’ll start this post with some examples of declining digital and computer literacy that me and my colleagues have noticed just in the past academic year with students. Surely, the kids who have grown up with technology are good at it, right? Students might not yet. What happened to digital literacy and competency?

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Students Technology College Model 124

The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The US is aiming to send more of its students to India, said US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti during his address at the annual IC3 conference in Delhi. But the other way isn’t high enough… It’s one of my goals to bring more American students to India.” India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology.

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Arts And Sciences Liberal Arts Students History 116

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Despite debate and disagreement about how to define and measure attention spans, numerous studies have put student attention spans in approximately the 10-minute range (Bradbury, 2016). Students cannot make connections and learn a topic if their spotlight isnt turned on or focused in the right area.

Students 105

Students Technology Education Policy 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

Non-completion of courses and programs is problematic for institutions, faculty or academic programs, and students. Student characteristics and barriers to retention have been identified and explored by a number of authors (e.g., Radovan, 2019; Muljana & Luo, 2019; Rovai, 2003; Seery, Barreda, Hein & Hiller, 2021).

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Retention Students Organization Higher Education 104

The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

International students seeking options in the UK and the US are continuing to place teaching and reputation at top of mind, while those looking to Canada are interested in tuition fees, scholarships and post-study work visas and career services are important in Australia, new research shows.

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Students Environment Scholarship Technology 133

Higher Ed Ethics Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

One of the most talked about issues in accounting right now is whether the 150-hour requirement to qualify for licensing as a CPA creates a barrier to entry for many accounting students that should be revisited. Consider that only recently has technology knowledge become a must for most practicing CPAs.

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Students Degree Model Technology 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Empower 122

Empower Students Environment College 122

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2023

We firmly believe that doing so not only meets the evolving needs of today’s students but also enhances the overall learning experience. Furthermore, it places both faculty and students in a better position to adapt, should the need for another rapid shift to remote learning arise. Avoid confusing instructions.

Education 126

Education Students Learning Experience Organization 126

The PIE News

JANUARY 16, 2023

The number of African students studying in colleges and universities in Turkey has risen significantly over the past few years. During a December 2021 summit with African heads of state, president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan disclosed that Turkey had awarded 14,000 scholarships to African students, and had trained close to 250 African diplomats.

Scholarship 111

Scholarship Students Policy Institution 111

Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Four schools now have enrollment numbers exceeding 100,000 students. Here's a breakdown of the key characteristics of robocolleges: Technology-Driven: Robocolleges heavily utilize online platforms, pre-recorded lectures, automated grading systems, and limited human interaction. Liberty University: 812 F/T for 103,068 students.*

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Humanities Guidance Department Of Education Faculty 52

LSE Higher Education Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

However, these advancements also raise challenges, such as addressing biases in AI systems , improving equitable access to technology, and integrating these tools effectively into established medical curricula. His human-centred approach proposes that technology could enhance, not replace, personal aspects of care.

Education 63

Education Humanities Technology Model 63

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There may be no more serious issue for a student than facing an academic conduct hearing because of plagiarism. This certainly is not part of the expected college experience for students or parents. Students may also lack confidence in attempting to implement the expected academic guidelines. Using credible sources is key.

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Students Humanities Faculty Organization 131

WCET Frontiers

APRIL 24, 2025

These themes show that, while the specific challenges and technologies may evolve, the core focus of WOW Award-winning projects remains on driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring equity in digital learning. She also mentioned that WCET members are consistently on the cutting edge in using educational technologies.

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Technology Community College History Engineering 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 28, 2023

In today’s modern, technology-driven world, faculty are often seeking ways to deliver a more engaging and effective learning experience. From providing a lifelike virtual environment to helping students visualize complex scientific concepts, AR can revolutionize the way faculty teach (López-Belmonte et al.,

Technology 124

Technology History Environment Faculty 124

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Marketing educators face the challenge of equipping students with practical skills that reflect current industry trends. The assignment, “Write a Style Guide and Use GenAI to Write Social Media Posts,” is an engaging way for students to apply marketing principles in a real-world context.

Students 111

Students Engineering Humanities Academia 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Marketing educators face the challenge of equipping students with practical skills that reflect current industry trends. The assignment, “Write a Style Guide and Use GenAI to Write Social Media Posts,” is an engaging way for students to apply marketing principles in a real-world context.

Students 110

Students Engineering Humanities Academia 110

Faculty Focus

MAY 19, 2024

Institutions may want to uncover the root cause of declining enrollment or graduation rates, or perhaps the root cause of increasing mental health challenges or student debt. But there are also clear applications to supporting student success. Consider this scenario (one you have likely experienced): Student: I failed the first exam.

Students 119

Students Advise Retention Faculty 119

eLiterate

OCTOBER 20, 2022

First, post-traditional students being recruited aggressively by a surprisingly broad swath of colleges and universities. This target group is now expanding to students who either didn’t complete their degrees or didn’t go to college at all. For students who skipped college, how many of them will come back?

Students 124

Students Recruitment Equity Degree 124

Faculty Focus

JUNE 4, 2024

Adult learners are defined as those who may have delayed enrollment in higher education, may enroll as a part-time student, may be employed full-time, and may be responsible for family members (i.e., Almost all college courses today include some type of technology component to access course information and/or coursework.

Students 110

Students Technology Department Of Education Higher Education 110

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Lightboard technology was invented by Michael Peshkin (Rogers and Botnaru, 2019). A lightboard is a large glass panel coupled with technology that allows an instructor to write or draw on a large surface (McCorkle & Whitener, 2020). Lightboards serve as a potential technology to fill this void in asynchronous online courses.

Technology 111

Technology Adult Education Faculty Retention 111