REF 2028: A quiet transformation
Wonkhe
JUNE 18, 2023
Dinah Birch has pieced together the changes to REF and finds a very different research exercise The post REF 2028: A quiet transformation appeared first on Wonkhe.
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REF 2028 mustn’t forget about research outputs
Wonkhe
AUGUST 15, 2023
David Duncan and Chris Pearce have concerns The post REF 2028 mustn’t forget about research outputs appeared first on Wonkhe. The research assessment exercise looks set to increase emphasis on measuring processes, systems and culture.
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How exactly could REF 2028 evidence research culture?
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
REF 2028 will place increased importance on research culture – but how’s this going to work in practice? Mark Whelan digs into the nuts and bolts of assessment The post How exactly could REF 2028 evidence research culture? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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REF 2028 could revolutionise research culture
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JUNE 15, 2023
An outline of REF 2028 has been published and James Coe asks what it means for research culture The post REF 2028 could revolutionise research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.
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REF 2028 is coming
Wonkhe
JUNE 15, 2023
David Kernohan sets out what to expect The post REF 2028 is coming appeared first on Wonkhe. The Future Research Assessment Programme has reported, kicking off the next research excellence framework exercise.
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Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
REF 2028 needs very careful design, argues Anton Muscatelli – based around what can be genuinely and rigorously measured across institutions The post Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences appeared first on Wonkhe.
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It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The recently published proposals for REF 2028 have raised questions about the assessment of research culture and environment. Research England Executive Chair Jessica Corner broaches a sector-wide debate The post It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF appeared first on Wonkhe.
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More Selective Colleges See Diversity Dip
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2028 was significantly less diverse than last year’s incoming class, with underrepresented students of color declining by nearly 10 percentage points, according to institutional data released Monday. Black student enrollment decreased by the widest margin, from 11.5
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New College of Florida wants at least $400M in state funding for institutional overhaul
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The small liberal arts institution will need to overcome long-term underfunding challenges to reach 1,200 students by 2028, President Richard Corcoran said.
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How to reward research culture
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As Research England commits to further engagement on REF 2028 James Coe takes a look at the debates to come on the people, culture and environment element The post How to reward research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
class of 2028 will attend the combined school, which will also be called Penn State Dickinson Law. This month, the American Bar Association approved the university’s request to recombine the two similarly named schools: Penn State Law, located at the flagship University Park/State College campus, and Penn State Dickinson Law, in Carlisle.
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How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners
University Business
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Ohio Bureau of Labor has called out a growing talent gap in the state: 75% of job growth in Ohio will be in occupations requiring at least a postsecondary non-degree credential between 2018 and 2028. Nationwide, 85% of all “good jobs” are expected to require some postsecondary credential.
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An Early Look at Diversity Post–Affirmative Action
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
An Early Look at Diversity Post–Affirmative Action Liam Knox Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are slowly releasing demographic data for the Class of 2028, giving a glimpse of the Supreme Court ruling’s impact on racial diversity. The results are decidedly mixed. Byline(s) Liam Knox
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Ed Blum Puts Colleges ‘On Notice’ Over Diversity
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Selective colleges began unveiling demographic data for the Class of 2028, the first admitted after the 2023 affirmative action ban, just a few weeks ago, and already legal threats are flying. The affirmative action foe threatened to sue three colleges for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ban.
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Brown Sees Steep Drop in Diversity of Incoming Class
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The share of Black and Hispanic students in Brown University’s incoming Class of 2028 dropped by 10 percentage points since last year, from 29 percent to 19 percent, according to demographic data released by the university. That marks a significant decline in diversity one year after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.
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REF is about incentives not just outcomes
Wonkhe
JUNE 27, 2023
REF 2028 is about incentives not just outcomes and James Coe thinks that could be good for research culture The post REF is about incentives not just outcomes appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Four-year low in early acceptance applications at Harvard University
University Business
MARCH 29, 2024
The volume of early applications for the Ivy League school fell by 17% for the class of 2028. Harvard said Thursday it received 54,008 applicants for the class of 2028, down 5% from the year before. Harvard said it accepted 1,937 students for the class of 2028. This is the lowest the rate has been in four years.
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Harvard Reports Drop in Black Student Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Fourteen percent of Harvard University’s Class of 2028 identify as Black or African American, a drop of four percentage points from last year, according to institutional data released Wednesday. The news comes a little over a year after the Supreme Court ruled against the university in Students for Fair Admissions v.
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Texas A&M Shutters Controversial Qatar Campus
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Texas A&M University will close its campus in Qatar by 2028, ending a 21-year partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, run by the Qatari government.
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The pandemic may have ended but the demand for edtech is growing
University Business
OCTOBER 28, 2022
By 2028, that number will more than double and is projected to reach $169 billion by 2028 as the demand and reliance on education technology increases. Yet, throughout the year as colleges provided remoted instruction, the unprecedented reliance on technology caused a significant surge in the education technology market.
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Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications
University Business
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
As higher education institutions begin reporting the racial makeup of the class of 2028—the first to be affected by the 2023 decision—the data is hard to interpret, confusing and inconclusive.
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Mississippi Bill Would Mandate 3 College Closures
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If the bill passes, IHL will have until June 30, 2025, to select them, with closure mandated by 2028. The legislation—Senate Bill 2726—doesn’t specify the three, deferring that decision to the Institutions of Higher Learning, which oversees the state’s eight public universities.
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A US university has a new requirement to graduate: take a climate change course
The Guardian - Higher Education
OCTOBER 15, 2024
About 7,000 students from the class of 2028 will be affected this year. Courses must cover at least 30% climate-related content and address two of four areas, including scientific foundations, human impacts, mitigation strategies, and project-based learning. Continue reading.
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College Viability App Limits Risk of Choosing $$ Weak Colleges
College Viability
MAY 14, 2023
Now that we have passed the May 1st 'Decision and Deposit' date for the class of 2027, let's start preparing the students and families of the class of 2028 for the challenge of determining the difference between financia.
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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.
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The ongoing saga of REF 2028: why doesn’t teaching count for impact?
SRHE
JULY 13, 2023
The initial decisions on REF 2028 (REF 2028/23/01 from Research England et al ), based on the report on FRAP – the Future Research Assessment Programme – contain one surprise and one non-surprise among nearly 40 decisions. by Ian McNay Surprise, surprise…or not.
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Mississippi Bill Targets Three Colleges for Closure
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A new cost-cutting bill proposed in the Mississippi Senate targets three state-funded higher education institutions for closure by June 20, 2028.
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Ohio Wesleyan Graduate Makes $12 Million Commitment to Benefit First-Generation Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Thirty-eight percent of the Class of 2028 are first-generation college students. Grissom’s commitment also honors her uncle, Tom Grissom, who graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1962. One of every five Ohio Wesleyan students is the first in their family to attend college, according to university officials.
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Alabama State Launches Women’s Flag Football
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2024
Dr. Jason Cable "The International Olympic Committee recently included men's and women's flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and likewise, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is closely monitoring the emerging sport of women’s flag football," said Alabama State University President Dr.
IDP launches IELTS delivery in China
The PIE News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
According to the report, it is predicted that IDP will have a 40% share of IELTS in China by 2028, increasing the company’s earnings by an average of 5% from 2026-2028.
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Canada invests in official language minority communities
The PIE News
AUGUST 13, 2024
The funding, which will be provided through bilateral agreements with the provincial and territorial governments, includes the federal government’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028, which supports minority language postsecondary institutions and aims to foster a stronger bilingual workforce. “Canadians across the country deserve and expect (..)
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Advancing Accessibility at Adelphi University: A Blueprint for Campus Diversity and Inclusion
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Adelphi University class of 2028 breaks boundaries as the first in the school’s history to enroll a majority of students of color. The webpage includes suggestions for marketing, signage, event space layout, mobility access, seating arrangements, dietary considerations, and communication options.
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The higher education sector should welcome the new proposals on franchise provision but still act to hold the Office for Students and Ministers to account – by Professor Nick Braisby
HEPI
JANUARY 31, 2025
Registration The Government propose delivery partners will need to have successfully registered with the OfS by September 2027 for their 2028/29 courses to be designated for student finance.
President moves: Announcing a surge of hires, including this state flagship
University Business
MARCH 7, 2025
The news comes as a shock to some campus community members since the five-year president had signed a contract extension through 2028, 3 News reports. Keith Whitfield – University of Nevada, Las Vegas Keith Whitfield is out as president of University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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New initiative seeks to boost value of community college degrees
University Business
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
From 2023 through 2028, ten community colleges across the nation will have the opportunity to participate in a program that will boost their reputations in a big way.
Mississippi senator wants to close 3 state universities by 2028. - Grant McLaughlin, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MARCH 13, 2024
Bay Path University announced Tuesday its plans to acquire Cambridge College, bringing together two private Massachusetts nonprofits focused on career education. The colleges expect the deal to close this June pending accreditor and regulatory approval.
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Why are learning management systems quickly becoming student favorites?
University Business
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Insight Partners speculate the LMS market to elevate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 19% by 2028, reaching $50.99 (Source: The Annual Course Materials Report) Edtech market booms With the rate of student preference toward LMS exponentially rising, the market value is going up with.
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NZ: sector contribution just $0.8bn in 2020
The PIE News
APRIL 17, 2023
Labour supply yearly impacts will be 62% of pre-pandemic levels by 2030 in the ‘conservative’ scenario.
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Housing shortage ‘exacerbated’ by int’ls in Australia
The PIE News
JULY 20, 2023
The Institute of Public Affairs research suggested that the country will face a supply shortfall of 252,800 units in the six years to 2028 and said that an influx of people on student visas is exacerbating an accommodation shortage across the country.
Required to Study Abroad
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The goal is to reach 15% by 2028, Devereaux said. It’s a shortcoming that Goucher is in the process of trying to address, said Goucher President Kent Devereaux, who took the helm in 2019. Currently, approximately 5% of Goucher students are international students, a step up from the 2% in 2019.
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Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. Named President of OSU
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2023
It will last through the end of 2028. He said that he was happy that compromises had been written into the Ohio bill, which could resurface this coming year. Carter will begin his term on January 1 st.
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Excellent outputs demand excellent people, cultures and environments
HEPI
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The REF 2028 proposals create the opportunity to have a sector-wide conversation, which has now started. If you have only learned about the proposed changes to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) from Professor Sir Nigel Thrift’s recent HEPI Policy Note , then you are likely to be alarmed.
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UW Campuses Face Challenging Financial Futures, Reports Show - Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said in a statement that the assessments are part of the work being done to help eliminate structural deficits throughout the system by 2028, and ensure the state’s campuses are financially viable and durable.
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Understanding Higher Education’s Enrollment Cliff, Trough and Recovery
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
(You can see details of these trends and learn more by visiting the National Center for Education Statistics’ website and, in particular, Projections of Education Statistics to Year 2028.) Details of the demographic shifts affecting higher education were eye-opening and terrifying.
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