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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Creatrix Campus

MAY 29, 2023

Understanding Outcome Based Education: Definition, Implementation, and Benefits editor Mon, 05/29/2023 - 06:35 According to a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93% of employers believe that a candidate's ability to demonstrate essential outcomes is more important than their degree completion.

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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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The Chronicle of Higher Education

MAY 3, 2023

By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Darren Abate, AP Riley Gaines speaks at a rally outside of the NCAA Convention in January. Recent campus controversies, many involving anti-transgender activists, have sparked debate over how speech can be harmful.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 28, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order requiring public institutions of higher education in the state to update their free speech policies to include the definition of antisemitism and establish appropriate punishments, “including expulsion,” for antisemitic rhetoric,

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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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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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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 8, 2024

Report: Exploring the Differences in First-Gen Demographics Ashley Mowreader Mon, 04/08/2024 - 03:00 AM New data from Common App evaluates definitions of first-generation students and the impact any parental education can have. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 7, 2023

As previewed in a fall WCET Frontiers post , WCET and SAN have been conducting an analysis of “distance education” definitions used by federal agencies, states, accreditors, and others. However, those are not the only definitions of distance education that exist within their purview. Accreditation – The definition 34 CFR 668.8(m)

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

I definitely didn’t put enough into the things that I handed in, it wasn’t my best work at all.” Allen, 19, and studying sociology at Leeds Beckett University, knew her coursework was suffering as she clocked up 40 hours a week in the bar, but needed the money. “I

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The PIE News

JULY 4, 2024

We’ve definitely seen it in places like Brazil and Mexico – and we’ve seen growth in the middle classes as well,” he said. It’s definitely on that trajectory course – I’d say the same for Mexico, which also has some M&A activity among international school groups, schools seem to be happy to sell.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Based on this definition, 96,497 new international students commenced a higher education program in 2019 and 152,511 in 2023. Based on this definition, 96,497 new international students commenced a higher education program in 2019 and 152,511 in 2023.

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The PIE News

MAY 16, 2024

Other changes include a “new definition of education agent” which better captures their activities. “Any full-time or part-time permanent officer or employee of the provider is also not captured in the definition, as these officers receive a salary and employment benefits from the provider. .

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University Business

MAY 15, 2024

The law’s definition applies to all forms of peaceful protest, assembly and petition circulation. Senate Bill 294 by State Senator Valarie Hodges would keep the current law’s definition and instead change the term “free expression” to “free speech and First Amendment-protected expressive activities.”

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IHEP

JULY 23, 2024

Previously, MENA was included under the definition of White. Updated Definitions: The standards include changes to terminology and definitions, including the definitions of “Hispanic or Latino” and “American Indian or Alaska Native.” For example, Asian students can share their specific ancestry (e.g.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We are definitely seeing increase interest in UK-based families seeking alternatives in different parts of the world Fiona McKenzie, Carfax Education McKenzie told The PIE that schools are preparing for the change in different ways.

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WCET Frontiers

JANUARY 11, 2024

Found in 34 CFR 600.2 , regular and substantive interaction is a key component in the federal definition of distance education. For purposes of this definition, an instructor is an individual responsible for delivering course content and who meets the qualifications for instruction established by the institution’s accrediting agency.

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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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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 4, 2023

A more inclusive definition of merit provides an opportunity for higher ed to reinvent itself after the Supreme Court’s damaging decision, Demetria D. Frank, Darrell D. Jackson and Jamila Jefferson-Jones write. Although the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v.

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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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University Business

JANUARY 16, 2024

And I know the definition of a spayed college president or chancellor: someone unwilling to quit or be fired over a matter of principle. ” I respectfully push back on that definition. However, I know there is an alternative response to throwing in the towel on a liberal arts education and joining the race to the bottom.

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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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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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Higher Ed Data Stories

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

At least by my definition. But neither of those definitions would put the University of Virginia as the flagship in that state. So my definition of flagship is generally the university that carries the name "University of I understand some people disagree with this.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 8, 2024

The State Bar of Wisconsin agreed to change the definition of ‘diversity’ in its language for a program designated for underrepresented law students following a lawsuit by a conservative-backed organization. The State Bar said the program would continue unchanged under the settlement, however, WILL also claimed a victory in a statement.

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Campus Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The definition of a cloud strategy is fairly straight-forward: Gartner calls it "a concise viewpoint on the role of cloud computing in the organization."

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