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A new mission for higher education policy reviews

SRHE

by Ellen Hazelkorn, Hamish Coates, Hans de Wit & Tessa Delaquil Making research relevant to policy In recent years there has been heightened attention being given to the importance of scholarly endeavour making a real impact on and for society. Fast policy invokes a swift need for imaginative reflection.

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These public colleges and MSIs are powerful economic engines

University Business

Low-key public colleges and minority-serving institutions, commonly known as MSIs, are serving as strong engines for economic mobility for the average American, according to new data by Third Way, a center-left think tank focused on improving learner outcomes. CUNY City College $66,039 $38,037 0.49 CUNY City College $66,039 $38,037 0.49

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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While hip-hop may not often be referenced as tantamount with higher education, many artists have referenced the academe within their works. McCool Whether you are analyzing Ye’s multiplatinum and highly regarded debut album “College Dropout” or J. Cole’s common references to his days as a college student at St. Dr. Jeremy C.

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Microcredentials confuse employers, colleges and learners

Inside Higher Ed

And colleges struggle to deliver what employers want. “With the economy shifting … we need workforce education training faster and better,” said James Fong, chief research officer at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). But there is good news, too.

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China bans students from enrolling in foreign online colleges

Inside Higher Ed

Image: China’s Ministry of Education will no longer recognize online degrees from overseas colleges, per a Jan. The announcement, which arrived without notice and was effective immediately, impacts Chinese students enrolled at foreign colleges who had been studying online in their home country. Reputable U.S.

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Proposed Legislation Would Create Program to Support Students’ Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Torres (D-Calif), reintroduce the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act on Wednesday, a bicameral legislation to help ensure college students can meet their basic needs while pursuing their education. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Norma J.

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As microcredentials boom, employers' hiring platforms fumble

Inside Higher Ed

Some applicants enter information about their skills, professional experience and educational achievements into an organization’s hiring platform, including information about traditional college degrees and alternative nondegree credentials. In a perfect world, technology would streamline the communication process.