Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Furman University and 14 other institutions have collectively been awarded $8.625 million to improve inclusion for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Furman will receive $931,600 of the $8.625.

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HEPI

MARCH 5, 2024

UK universities have increasingly had to speak the language of ‘impact’, which has become another addition to the sector’s lexicon of buzzwords. but what is laid bare by the data in the report and the accompanying dashboard is that this strength is spread across university social science schools and departments in the whole of the UK.

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MindMax

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For Paul LeBlanc, former president of Southern New Hampshire University , three teachers did just that. But what does it mean for a university to truly put students first? The Role of Technology in Supporting Students As technology continues to evolve, it presents opportunities and challenges for education.

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HEPI

MARCH 24, 2025

Below, colleagues at the University of Surrey explore the evolving landscape of global student mobility, highlighting innovative programmes and making the case for a new approach to student placements. The conference showcased how universities are leveraging these funding opportunities to create meaningful and impactful programmes.

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HEPI

JANUARY 27, 2025

This blog is by Jo Johnson, Executive Chairman of FutureLearn, a Member of the Council of the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology and a Visiting Professor of Kings College London. He served as Universities and Science Minister under David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson.

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The PIE News

JULY 23, 2024

According to Dr. Anand B, assistant professor for economics and strategy at the Institute of Management Technology , Dubai, the INR 1.48 “The budget’s emphasis on digital connectivity and technology adoption can benefit both domestic and international students. That said, again execution matters.

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HEPI

DECEMBER 29, 2024

She previously completed a BA and an MPhil in English at the University of Cambridge and now works as a parliamentary researcher. But my report wasnt about personal experience it was about systemic flaws which were patently disadvantaging entire groups of students. Famke Veenstra-Ashmorewas an intern at HEPI in the summer of 2024.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2024

Dr. Darris Means, an associate professor and executive director for rural and community-based education at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education, said the loss of these programs will have a tremendous impact on low-income households and areas across the country. UNITE, Inc., million grant from the U.S. Dr. Travis C.

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HEPI

MARCH 29, 2025

This lecture was originally delivered by the Rt Hon John Denham MP, former Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills in Gordon Brown’s Government. I want to change the terms of the debate, not present a detailed plan for university education. Across universities you hear the same story. Whats the problem?

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HEPI

JANUARY 15, 2024

Even in subjects where equivalent numbers of men and women participate, however, many women are still disadvantaged by everyday sexism. The main perpetrators of this sexism were not university staff, however, but were men STEM degree students. posters and leaflets are being sent to university STEM departments across the country.

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HEPI

JULY 18, 2024

According to Satya Nadella of Microsoft , the digital imperative suggests that “every organisation in every industry will need to infuse technology into every business process and function so that they can do more with less.” Universities must invest in advanced digital infrastructure, faculty training, and curriculum development.

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The PIE News

MAY 10, 2023

She nodded to the success of Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus – the first campus of an overseas university to open in Dubai International Academic City in 2005 – noting that it began with 120 students and now has 4,000. We are in a global race, not just for talent but for technology. It makes us all richer.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Colleges face no transparency requirements in issuing merit-based scholarships, “leaving each college to decide how upfront or opaque it wants to be,” according to the “ CAP Report Card ” released by College Aid Pro, a college planning technology platform. ” Where colleges stand on merit-based scholarships. .”

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The PIE News

JUNE 7, 2024

The special committee has carefully considered the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed transaction and believes the offer price is attractive and provides the unaffiliated stockholders with provision of liquidity and certain value today for their investment in our business,” said Diana Eilert, chair of Keypath’s special committee.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

10 online panel – hosted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) – invited a number of scholars in higher ed to weigh in on the potential and challenges that AI tools may bring to the field. Roth, president of Wesleyan University. "We Barabino, president of the Olin College of Engineering.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

Daysha Jackson-Sanchez Through my conversations with other providers, as well as faculty and institutional leadership at colleges and universities across the country, I am increasingly optimistic that we are well-equipped to handle these shifts. The lack of access to technology for some students has exacerbated existing equity issues.

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The PIE News

APRIL 18, 2024

STEM and science students have OPT , scientists and accounting and finance majors have jobs at both fintech and technology companies – humanities students are feeling the lack of options. “We Inherent in all of these [humanities] disciplines is the advent of technology,” Jon Stauff, assistant VP of international affairs at South Dakota State.

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The PIE News

MARCH 3, 2025

If Congress were also to deliver on the popular proposal to provide green cards to international student graduates of our universities, our local economies would benefit exponentially. The US heavily relies on international talent in fields like medicine, technology, and engineering.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 12, 2023

Given that the natural language model earned passing scores on the evidence and torts portion of the bar exam, among other feats, some in academe fret that the technology may facilitate widespread cheating. Inside Higher Ed caught up with 11 academics to ask how to harness the potential and avert the risks of this game-changing technology.

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HEPI

OCTOBER 6, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sasha Roseneil, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex. In the run up to the General Election, then Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, promised to end the war against universities. Collectively, UK universities are running a £1.7

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

To address this critical issue, university researchers across the country are examining the effects of transportation disparities in underserved communities. . Experts say the lack of accessible, affordable, and safe transportation remains one of the largest obstacles in addressing economic and racial disparities in the U.S.

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HEPI

JULY 22, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor Chris Ponting, Chair of Medical Bioinformatics and a Principal Investigator at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh, and Cristina Martin, also at the University of Edinburgh and Project Manager at the X-Net Interdisciplinary Network.

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Liaison International

JUNE 27, 2024

Embracing and refining technology and AI will be crucial for fostering inclusive and diverse academic communities in the evolving higher education landscape. Furthermore, the admissions process itself must remain transparent and be continuously assessed so that implicit biases do not inadvertently disadvantage certain groups of applicants.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Recruitment strategies laid out in the report range from leveraging technology and digital engagement to fostering a more inclusive campus environment and strengthening partnerships with global institutions.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Disadvantages and concerns While exam blueprints offer many advantages, there are also some potential disadvantages and concerns, such as: Limitation of c reativity : Instructors may feel that their creativity is limited when they are required to adhere to a predetermined exam structure.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Alex Lange “Inclusive teaching really requires proactive change from instructors,” says Alex Lange, PhD, assistant professor and coordinator of the Higher Education Leadership Specialization program at Colorado State University. “I Photo courtesy of Glendale Community College) Improving the student experience also benefits teachers.

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HEPI

MAY 18, 2023

This blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Peter Ainsworth, the author of Setting Universities Free: How to deliver a sustainable student funding system (2022) Picture the 1930s economic slump, absent Keynes’s challenge to prevailing thought. This has resulted in a wide range of prices but without there being any political backlash.

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Insight Into Diversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B. Read about them here.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Disadvantages and concerns While exam blueprints offer many advantages, there are also some potential disadvantages and concerns, such as: Limitation of c reativity : Instructors may feel that their creativity is limited when they are required to adhere to a predetermined exam structure.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A new working paper from the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida suggests that Black, Hispanic and low-income community college students who take some, but not all, of their courses online increase their likelihood of completing an associate or bachelor’s degree.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Creating optimal pre-lab videos The applicability of pre-lab videos span across a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) laboratory-based disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and engineering.

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University Business

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Today’s digital-first workplace demands authenticity, proficiency in different channels, and mastery of various technology and communication tools. Institutional support is crucial to ensure this opportunity doesn’t become a disadvantage. Current students can rise to these challenges with guidance from educators. .

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University Business

MAY 7, 2024

Consequently, preparing researchers for a range of post-program trajectories has become common practice in universities and their faculties and schools. Technology for planning Another indicator of the increased importance of development planning is the establishment of technological platforms to support the planning process.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 2, 2024

Those who participate in fully online courses, particularly asynchronous ones, may feel isolated from their instructor, their peers, and the university as a whole. Universities need to think beyond simple academic interventions when planning support services for the online student population. Mental i llness.

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University Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

The district’s graduation rate has surpassed the state average and experienced increases across all major subgroups, including Hispanic, white, Black, English Language Learners, students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students, Local 10 out of Miami reports. and had the following conversation. You hit home.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In essence, it is the ability to understand, evaluate, and responsibly use AI technologies. This involves selecting appropriate AI technologies, customizing them to meet specific institutional needs, and using them to enhance processes such as student outreach, application evaluations, and enrollment forecasting.

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The PIE News

JULY 7, 2023

QS is offering one-on-one meetings with the 52 Korean institutions boycotting the QS World Rankings, in a bid to provide full transparency to universities branding the new methodology as flawed. “The competitiveness of Korean universities is steadily increasing in many respects.

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