The Chronicle of Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

By Maggie Hicks Courtesy of Kenneth Stern Kenneth Stern An effort to better understand the frequency of violence toward Jews has become an excuse to shut down protests. The Chronicle spoke with Kenneth Stern about the potential consequences.

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Wonkhe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For Nicola Campbell, the new Office for Students condition of registration on harassment and sexual misconduct still has problems with the definitions of crucial terms

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Wonkhe

DECEMBER 17, 2023

A crowdsourced analysis of TEF submissions shows that there is no single working definition of educational gain. Debbie McVitty, Adam Matthews, and James Coe don't find that to be a problem The post TEF submissions reveal a range of conceptions of educational gain appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Wonkhe

MARCH 14, 2024

There's a new definition of "extremism", but does it help or hinder universities in making judgements about it? Jim Dickinson isn't so sure The post The contradictory cakeism over free speech and extremism continues appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Wonkhe

APRIL 17, 2024

Susan Kenyon looks to move the debate on from definitions The post Commuter students, through the lens of transport studies appeared first on Wonkhe. Students, like many others in contemporary society, are at risk of transport-related social exclusion.

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LSE Higher Education Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Offering a definition of a relatively new or ill-defined term seems to attract citations A lot of the citations related to the definition of student feedback literacy as the understandings, capacities and dispositions needed to make sense of information and use it to enhance work or learning strategies.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Economic and political conditions have always influenced international student mobility, and while compliance pressures are intensifying, there is no definitive evidence that the sector is in permanent decline, they maintained. However, from a longer-term perspective, the challenges are not unprecedented, said Enroly.

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Helix Education

APRIL 27, 2025

But in 2025, that definition feels as outdated as a flip phone. Gone are the one-size-fits-all definitions of decades past, replaced by nuanced frameworks that acknowledge the complexity of modern student journeys. Read the report The old scorecard for student success in higher education was simple: graduate on time with good grades.

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Higher Ed Data Stories

AUGUST 13, 2024

Use any of the filters to filter to the number based on your definition: Some of the filters are discrete, some are numeric ranges. It's not interactive, but you can see how your concept of colleges might be too small. The second tab makes up in interactivity what the first tab missed.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Pranav Soman, a Master’s of international business student and member of the Bollywood Club at the university, said: “This is my first time celebrating Diwali away from family… The University of Melbourne and all the clubs and activities organised during festivals like these has definitely helped in making Melbourne my home away from home.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Still, we look forward to providing that evidence during our February appeals hearing, along with other information that will definitively resolve all the remaining areas of concern, said Dr. Marcus Burgess, President of Saint Augustines University. The SACSCOC Board could not consider that information on Saturday during our hearing.

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Wonkhe

MAY 31, 2023

England new higher education free speech tsar has argued that the IHRA definition of antisemitism "chills" debate on campus. Jim Dickinson considers the implications The post It’s back to square one on free speech. Is antisemitism protected or banned? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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FIRE

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Harvard agreed to settle two lawsuits brought against it by Jewish students that alleged the university ignored severe and pervasive anti-Semitism on campus.

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MindMax

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

And just as importantly, they must understand that even in the best-case scenario, data is predictive—not definitive. While management teams tend to depend on data to track and optimize performance, leadership, by definition, involves looking ahead into the unknown. They must accept that their data is imperfect.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

For each bias, Kizart presents a clear definition, self-assessment tools, realistic school-based scenarios, reflective questions, and concrete strategies for counteraction. This structured approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible and immediately applicable to educational settings from K-12 through higher education.

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Higher Ed Data Stories

DECEMBER 23, 2022

If you want a definitive answer, you can stop now. As Mark Twain allegedly said, "I was gratified to be able to give an answer right away. I said I didn't know." However, critics of test optional like to trot out this study from 2014 , suggesting test-optional policies do not increase diversity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2025

Ted Mitchell The Carnegie Classification system, long considered the definitive framework for categorizing U.S. higher education institutions, unveiled a significant redesign today that fundamentally changes how colleges and universities are classified and evaluated.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

I hope to facilitate a clearer understanding of both experiential and applied learning so that instructors can use these approaches strategically, when appropriate to course goals, to help their students develop intellectually, personally, and professionally.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a recent survey conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, 87 percent of employers responded that earning a college degree or credential is "definitely" or "probably" worth the money and time. Employers also recognize the value of a college degree.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The definition of education has evolved greatly in an age of globalisation. Modern education systems emphasise the need for international education. This promotes cultural exchange between countries and benefits students by introducing them to a modern education framework.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 23, 2025

The survey found that nearly two-thirds (65%) of respondents pursuing a degree in Germany intended to remain in the country after graduation, with over a third (36%) having already made a definitive decision to stay. The remaining 28% were undecided about their post-graduation plans at the time of the survey.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

His earlier work, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America , won the National Book Award for Nonfiction and was recently adapted into an Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary. A trained historian, Kendi has also worked as a journalist and served for many years as a contributor to Diverse.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 3, 2024

Its definitions of DEI positions are way too broad, says one targeted university. American Transparency publishes spending investigations under the moniker OpenTheBooks but doesn’t say where it gets its own money. Adam Andrzejewski and his organization, OpenTheBooks, seem very busy.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Definitely German. I’ve been to many conferences over the years, some worse than others, but, to be quite honest, I don’t like to focus on the bad ones! If you could learn a language instantly, which would you pick and why? I also admire the diverse culture and work mentality.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

It’s time to reframe the definition of legacy in higher education from a practice meant to exclude to one that’s inclusive of student-parents and their children. Legacy college admissions, deeply unpopular and now banned in three states and by dozens of institutions, has nearly run its course.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The framework represents a significant evolution in the community college mission, expanding the definition of student success to encompass not just individual achievement but community transformation.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Florida Approves Controversial Anti-DEI Regulations Johanna Alonso Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM Students expressed worry that the broad definitions of diversity and activism laid out in the regulations will severely restrict free expression on campus. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2025

In doing so, we remain true to the definition of fidelity the quality or state of being faithful or loyal. Accordingly, we relate the 12 criteria to academic settings.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 3, 2024

What the ‘Antisemitism Awareness’ Bill Could Mean for Higher Ed Katherine Knott Fri, 05/03/2024 - 03:00 AM The House voted Wednesday to codify a broad definition of antisemitism into federal law. Supporters say it’s necessary to protect Jewish students. Critics worry that it could chill free speech on campus. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Beth McMurtrie It varies widely, and the definition is debated.

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Academe Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Mullen A dangerous and broadly worded bill making faculty vulnerable to termination for not conforming to a state legislature’s definition of political diversity will likely be voted on by the Indiana state legislature on Tuesday, February 27th.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 2, 2024

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted 310 to 91 Wednesday to codify a broad definition of antisemitism into federal civil rights law.

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

One review of data collection efforts by the Urban Institute found that no two definitions were the same. Even within those states, the criteria for defining a student-parent varies significantly. This is starting to change, albeit slowly.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules Katherine Knott Wed, 11/29/2023 - 03:00 AM Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers. Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Academe Blog

JULY 19, 2024

BY DAVID MOSHMAN Academic freedom, in the definitive 1940 AAUP statement, includes “full freedom in research and in the publication of the results.” Any law that prevents publication of academic research because it reaches conclusions the government deems objectionable is a clear violation of academic freedom.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JULY 17, 2024

By Kate Hidalgo Bellows The committees have made recommendations, but they haven't resolved disagreements around protests or definitions of discrimination.

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The PIE News

MARCH 14, 2025

“It’s not going to happen because the ONS will comply with the UN definition of migration and that’s the appropriate thing to do,” said Bell. People should stop wasting their time asking for international students to be taken out of migration statistics.

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