Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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UCAS End of Cycle provider data, 2024

Wonkhe

Who's been filling up on undergraduate entrants, and who's been losing out?

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North Carolina AG’s office raises ‘red flags’ about Saint Augustine’s $70M deal

Higher Ed Dive

The concerns could imperil a financial lifeline the historically Black institution needs to prove that it can meet its accreditor’s requirements.

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Institutions may be holding themselves back by not sharing enough data

Wonkhe

Data flows are the lifeblood of institutions.

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Trust Matters

Inside Higher Ed

Student Voice survey data indicates that students trust professors most and the president and other senior leaders least. What makes students trust certain campus groups more than others and how can trust be built? Undergraduates level of trust in their institution has been positively linked to individual student outcomes, as well as the broader institutional culture and reputation.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Her grad school tried to expel her for a tweet about Cardi B. Now they’ll pay a $250K lawsuit settlement

FIRE

Kim Diei's settlement is a warning to colleges around the country: If you police students personal online expression, there will be consequences.

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Saint Augustine’s U Faces Ticking Clock to Fix Finances

Inside Higher Ed

Saint Augustines University needs to shore up its finances ahead of an accreditation vote next month. But state officials just shot down a $70million financial lifeline. Approaching a critical vote on its accreditation status next month, Saint Augustines University has made controversial moves in recent months to stabilize its shaky financial position, but so far none have paid off, putting the beleaguered institution in a more precarious position.

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“Watch this space”: Newcastle VC on potential India campus

The PIE News

Speaking at a British Council event in Delhi on January 29, Newcastle University’s vice-chancellor and president, Chris Day, revealed the university’s intention to set up a campus in India. “One of the reasons that I’m here… is the idea that UK universities might be looking to set up campuses in-country. It almost seems that every day at the moment there’s another announcement,” said Day. “It won’t surprise you to hear that Newcastle is serio

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We Need New Ways to Protect Academic Freedom

Inside Higher Ed

Protecting professors from university discipline for their extramural speech is necessary, but no longer sufficient, Austin Sarat writes. Katherine Franke, formerly a law professor at Columbia University, is just the latest of many academics who have found themselves in hot water because of something they said outside the classroom.

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Leap attracts $65m investment

The PIE News

Leap has announced the successful completion of its Series E funding round $65m in a mix of primary and secondary equity led by the Apis Group , a global growth-focused investment firm. Existing investors Owl Ventures, Jungle Ventures and Peak XV Partners also participated in the Series E. Leap owns LeapScholar, LeapFinance, GeeBee and Yocket. Headquartered in Bangalore, with operations across 10 countries worldwide, Leap offers counselling services, visa services, education loans, and other mo

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“Tell me about despair”: the power of poetry for self-soothing

ACRLog

When I tell someone that Im a librarian, I often either get a joke about the Dewey Decimal System, or a sighed-out exclamation along the lines of, Oh, I wish that I could spend all day reading books! in response. To the former, I usually mumble something about LOC and move on, to the latter my response is, Yeah, me too. Although I dont get to sit down with a good book at work unless its on my lunch break, since November, I have been engaging with literature in a deeper way by memorizing a poem e

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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Maximizing Student Recruitment With Video Ads: A Comprehensive Guide

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes With video consumption accounting for n early 83% o f global internet traffic and popular platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook prioritizing video content, video marketing has become indispensable for educational institutions aiming to boost visibility and enrollment. To stay competitive in todays market, youll need to harness the potential of video advertising effectively.

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Rachel Reeves and the Oxford-Cambridge Arc: Right time. Right place. Long live the Growth Corridor!

HEPI

This blog has been written for HEPI by Alistair Lomax, Director of the Arc Universities Group, a collaboration between the universities in the Oxford-to-Cambridge region and the author of Stronger Together: Challenges of devolved regional economic development (HEPI Report 178). The idea of a growth corridor between Oxford and Cambridge announced today is not new.

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What Happens When Students Bring Malware to Campus?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Bring-your-own-device initiatives have always struck fear in the hearts of IT managers. When smartphones became dominant in the late 2000s, IT staff members were rightly concerned that users personal devices might introduce malware to their networks. Today, however, BYOD covers a lot more than just phones accessing campus email systems. A decade ago, cybersecurity risks were primarily tied to traditional devices like desktops, open Wi-Fi networks, USB drives and older email systems, says Nichole

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100-Plus Tufts Lecturers Strike for Better Pay

Inside Higher Ed

Some classes at Tufts University were canceled Monday and Tuesday as dozens of full-time lecturers carried out a two-day strike, The Boston Globe reported Monday.

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India and South Korea partner on vocational education initiative

The PIE News

The initiative is designed to establish a robust framework for vocational education and training in the discipline, aligning with the needs of a rapidly evolving job market. Last week, the Korean International Cooperation Agency facilitated the first-ever bilateral note exchange between the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and India’s Ministry of Finance.

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Parental Rights

Inside Higher Ed

The battle for authority and childrens autonomy in a changing society. Parental rights have emerged as a central battleground in the culture wars, debated in school board meetings, courtrooms and legislative chambers across the country. As conflicts intensify over what children should be taught, how medical decisions should be made and who has the authority to shape their identity, parental rights have taken on heightened significance.

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Navigating Change: Hans de Wit on the Future of International Higher Education

WENR

Hans de Wit, a leading expert in international higher education, shares his insights on navigating global challenges and the evolving landscape of academic mobility. The post Navigating Change: Hans de Wit on the Future of International Higher Education appeared first on WENR.

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Holding the Line: Lead Through the Chaos

Continuous Learning Institute

( A. Solano ) Project 2025 is under way. Here’s what you have control over but first recognize that panic paralyzes. Resolve empowers. Power over panic. > Stay informed : Understand what’s truly happening. Legacy media thrives on chaos and cruelty—it turns out it's good for business. Seek independent, reliable sources. Avoid doomscrolling.

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Eight free expression cases pending on SCOTUS docket — First Amendment News 455

FIRE

First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.

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Going against the grain? Arts Based Research and the EdD: Resistance, activism and identity

SRHE

by Tim Clark and Tom Dobson There has been growing interest in the potential of arts-based research (ABR) methods to enrich educational inquiry ( Everley, 2021 ). However, minimal attention has been given to how accessible or relevant ABR is for practice-based researchers (including lecturers and teachers), who undertake the professional doctorate in education (EdD) pathway.

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Review: Power Hybrid Work with the Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Docking stations have been around for a long time. Over the years, they have found a lot of use, especially for employees who are out in the field part of the time, then back in an office for paperwork or other duties. Early docking stations generally allowed laptops to connect to a desktop monitor or computer, though users sometimes needed thumbscrews and serial ports to connect everything.

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Absurdism: Living HAPPILY in a World Without Meaning (Albert Camus)

Higher Education Inquirer

Albert Camus's philosophy of Absurdism provides a unique approach to the meaning of life. He explores the tension between humanity's deep desire for meaning and the universe's lack of answers, coining this contradiction as "the absurd." His philosophy rejects nihilism and encourages us to embrace lifes limitations, living fully in the present and finding purpose through personal choices rather than ultimate truths.

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The cost of private colleges is high, yet many low-income students still choose them

University Business

Smaller class sizes, grassy knolls, campus idyllfor low-income college students chasing that storied experience at Californias private nonprofit colleges, the expense is high: sometimes $30,000 or more in the first year alone after all grants and scholarships are considered. While most California college students attend a public college or university, roughly 160,000 undergraduates pursue degrees at private nonprofit universities such as Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, Stanford

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Liaison Unveils New Intelligent Names Degree Intent Scores, Enhancing Predictive Power and Reach 

Liaison International

Liaison, a leader in education technology and data-driven solutions, is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Intelligent Names Degree Intent Scores. These advanced scores represent a transformative leap in identifying adult learners nationwide with the highest potential for pursuing a degree. The 2025 Degree Intent Scores are powered by cutting-edge data science, advanced modeling techniques, and insights from a national survey conducted in late 2024.

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Deal with the crisis with online teaching from home: 12 ways of doing it successfully using a virtual classroom software

Creatrix Campus

Deal with the crisis with online teaching from home: 12 ways of doing it successfully using a virtual classroom software admin Wed, 01/29/2025 - 09:49 What is a virtual classroom software? A virtual classroom is a digital replica of a traditional classroom, the only difference is that it uses technical tools to interact with students in real-time. The virtual classroom software for teachers helps higher education institutions to manage classes remotely using interactive tools for collaboration,

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Lawmakers Push to Reshape Iowa Higher Ed

Insight Into Diversity

Iowa lawmakers are advancing legislation that critics say threatens DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives in the states public universities. House Study Bill 52, backed by former Gov. Terry Branstad, proposes the creation of a “school of intellectual freedom” at the University of Iowa while further restricting DEI programs. The future of our country is dependent on citizens who are well-informed and cherish and celebrate the American heritage, Branstad told the Des Moine

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AI and Cybersecurity

Educause

In this episode recorded live at the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, hosts Sophie and Jenay discuss how higher education can use available resources to address cybersecurity risks surrounding artificial intelligence with guest David Seidl.

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Welcome Dr. Haiyan Maier, New Author of Understanding Nutrition, 17e

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 3 minutes Introducing, Dr. Haiyan Maier Ellie Whitney, author of Understanding Nutrition has been known as a nutrition trailblazer for many years. And after several editions, she hand-picked Sharon Rolfes, well known and respected in the field, to become the next author. Today, the Cengage nutrition team is excited to introduce Dr. Haiyan Maier as the new author of “Understanding Nutrition, 17e.

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Raw Deals in Higher Education

Higher Education Inquirer

In a 2022 interview with Gary Stocker of College Vialbility App , we discussed the idea of bad deals in higher education. And as the College Meltdown advances, we expect many more bad deals to occur, both for institutions and consumers. Already, in early 2025, we have seen documentation of the collapse of St. Augustine University, a 146-year old HBCU in North Carolina.

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5 higher education lawsuits to watch in 2025

Higher Ed Dive

From Biden-era policies under fire to an antitrust suit against academic publishers, 2025 could see major legal waves.

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Lessons for leaders from the campus encampments

Wonkhe

A new report tells the "inside story" of pro-Palestine encampments in UK universities.

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Crafting Innovative Approaches for Analyzing Data - Dr. Zachary K. Collier

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Every obstacle, no matter how daunting, can be overcome. Stay persistent, stay grounded and always leave the door open for others to follow.Career mentors: Dr. Thomasina Lott Adams, University of Florida; Dr. Bianca Montrosse Moorhead, University of Connecticut; Dr. Walter Lana Leite, University of Florida Education: B.S., Special Education, Winthrop University; M.S.

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Fired for Making Porn, Joe Gow Sues for Reinstatement

Inside Higher Ed

After being fired twice, first from his chancellor post and then from his tenured faculty role at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, Joe Gow is suing in an effort to return to the classroom, alleging his termination violated his First Amendment rights.

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Crafting Innovative Approaches for Analyzing Data - Dr. Zachary K. Collier

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Every obstacle, no matter how daunting, can be overcome. Stay persistent, stay grounded and always leave the door open for others to follow.Career mentors: Dr. Thomasina Lott Adams, University of Florida; Dr. Bianca Montrosse Moorhead, University of Connecticut; Dr. Walter Lana Leite, University of Florida Education: B.S., Special Education, Winthrop University; M.S.

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Winnipeg latest Canadian uni to close English-language program

The PIE News

The sector is reeling from a Liberal government decision last year to slash the number of study permits it issues to international students, dramatically reducing college and university revenue. In announcing the decision, University of Winnipeg president and vice-chancellor Todd Mondor blamed significant financial challenges for the cut. He said that enrolment has dropped significantly due to the new federal government policy.