Higher Ed Dive
MAY 15, 2024
The discount rate rose to 56.1% for first-time, full-time students, estimates from the National Association of College and University Business Officers show.
Wonkhe
MAY 15, 2024
Adam Matthews tracks higher education expansion through the Westminster parties' manifestos of the swinging sixties The post Higher education in General Election manifestos – the 1960s appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
MAY 15, 2024
Augusta, Georgia State, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State universities will require test scores from students applying to the 2026-27 academic year.
Wonkhe
MAY 15, 2024
While the sector awaits the government response to the Graduate route review, Alaa Elaydi and Ramita Tejpal make the case for sustainable policies grounded in better data The post The MAC review demonstrates that poor international student data leads to poor international student policy appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
MAY 15, 2024
The Mississippi university faces a $3 million budget gap after burning through cash reserves and suffering years of enrollment declines.
Wonkhe
MAY 15, 2024
Bo Kelestyn, Dmytro Chumachenko, and Anna Petrova set out how UK-Ukraine collaboration can strengthen Ukraine's innovation capability The post Supporting universities in Ukraine towards becoming hubs for innovation appeared first on Wonkhe.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Why meaning and purpose should be at the center of the college experience. By Scott Carlson and Ned Laff Anuj Shrestha for The Chronicle Many workers care more about finding purpose in their jobs than they do about pay. Why did colleges stop emphasizing their role in the search for meaning?
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
Wiley, an academic publisher, has announced that it is closing 19 journals amid a massive influx of fake papers, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The publisher has retracted more than 11,300 “compromised” studies over the past two years.
The PIE News
MAY 15, 2024
Indian nationals account for 42% of all graduate visas issued, as data reveals who is using the Graduate Route, and how they are using it. On the same day as the Migration Advisory Committee has published the findings of its review into the UK Graduate Route, the Home Office released data analysing the journey of those using it. The data reveals details of those entering and leaving the route – which was introduced in July 2021 – including where they come from, what they do after their visa expi
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
Defense Department Cuts 13 of its Language Flagship Programs kathryn.palmer… Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Linguists are concerned about the implications the elimination of these programs may have on foreign relations.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Seven decades ago, U.S. civil rights history was made with the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Dr. Ivory A. Toldson When the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in May 1954 that separate educational facilities between Black students and white students was “inherently unequal," dismissing the concept of “separate but equal” in public education, the nation began the task of desegregating its schools.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
Harvard Has No University-Wide Senate—Professors Are Proposing One Ryan Quinn Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Amid attacks in multiple states on shared governance, faculty members seek to strengthen their role at America’s oldest higher education institution.
University Business
MAY 15, 2024
Colleges and universities nationwide continue to grapple with demographic shifts, fiscal challenges and the lasting impacts of the pandemic. Against these larger societal forces, many higher education institutions have focused considerable attention and resources on improving access and affordability for their students. Many institutions are providing new opportunities for adult learners, veterans, international students and other previously underserved populations.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
When Trustees Run for Public Office Josh Moody Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM A handful of trustees are running for state and federal office this fall in an election cycle where recent higher education controversies will likely be on voters’ minds.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Dr. Donald Palm The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees voted during a May 15 meeting to conduct an independent investigation into the handling of a $237.75 million gift. FAMU received the gift — a donation to support of student success initiatives and athletics — from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Gerami, a Texas hemp farmer and the founder of Batterson Farms Corp.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
Three Ways to Create a Culture of Help-Seeking Behavior on Campus Melissa Ezarik Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM The act of asking for help is something that doesn’t come naturally to all students, and higher ed has a responsibility to invest in efforts to improve help-seeking, write student success professionals Cecilia Santiago-González and Zoe Lance at Cal Poly Pomona.
University Business
MAY 15, 2024
Financial aid offices were already struggling with staff shortages, a lack of representation and other personnel challenges when the FAFSA fiasco struck higher ed. The ongoing disruptions are now adding up to fresh warnings of heavy turnover within the profession. A desire for better pay and more flexible workplaces may drive more than half of higher ed’s financial aid professionals to look for new employment in the next 12 months, according to a survey of more than 6,000 financial aid emp
The PIE News
MAY 15, 2024
The MAC Review’s findings were extensive and well-rounded, despite a very quick turnaround time , as multiple stakeholders pointed out on May 14. Here we review some of the key takeaways from the Migration Advisory Committee review into the Graduate Route. 1. The outcome couldn’t be clearer: the Graduate Route should remain MAC: “After reviewing the evidence, our conclusion is clear.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
The City University of New York (CUNY) re-enrolled 16,319 stopped-out students during the 2023-24 academic year thanks to its CUNY Reconnect Program. CUNY Reconnect is a city-funded program designed to engage New Yorkers who earned college credits but stopped short of getting a degree. The program was conceived by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and grew out of an initial $4.4 million investment from the city.
The PIE News
MAY 15, 2024
The Australian budget for 2024-2025 came with no real surprises for the international education sector, after a draft framework announced on May 11 outlined a “soft cap” on international student enrolment. One key element of the budget, announced on May 14, reiterated the format of the proposed cap , saying the government will “work with the higher education sector to develop regulations that will require universities to increase their supply of student accommodation”.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Dr. Mark Becker plans to leave his role as president of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) at the end of the year. “I am in good health, and at the same time recent life events have led me to the conclusion that I need to devote more time to my health and family,” said Becker. Dr. Mark Becker Becker came into the leadership post in September 2022, previously serving as a member of its Board of Directors and as chair of the board for the Coalition of Urban Serving Univer
The PIE News
MAY 15, 2024
The leaders of global international schools explored wellbeing, leadership and sustainability as part of the 42nd annual COBIS conference, as the sector celebrates five years of growth. The Council of British International Schools conference took place from May 11-13 in London, welcoming heads, governors, proprietors and senior and middle leaders from schools around the world, as well as education businesses and suppliers.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
The average discount rate at private colleges topped 50 percent this past academic year, according to a new study from the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).
The PIE News
MAY 15, 2024
The government of Nigeria is threatening dire consequences for any international school registered in the country found charging fees in dollars or any other foreign currency. The move aims to protect the local unit, the naira, from further erosion – a difficult few years with currency fluctuation that has affected the entire country. The country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is monitoring the more than 70 international schools across Nigeria, already accusing some
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
By Michael Vasquez Don Juan Moore, Getty Images Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M U. The announced $237-million gift has been put on pause and an investigation is underway.
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Dorothy Jean Tillman II, whose grandmother was a civil rights activist, is now the youngest Arizona State University student to get a doctorate in her field A Chicago teenager walked in her university’s commencement program after making history for earning a doctorate degree at the age of 17. Dorothy Jean Tillman II celebrated the rare accomplishment, describing commencement week as “surreal” and “full of reflection and inspiration”, in a post to Instagram.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Dr. Donovan Livingston, award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, has spent his career in education bridging the gap between his artistic sensibility and commitment to college access, and social justice. “A lot of my work is grounded in how Hip Hop informs student experiences in college,” Livingston said. Before attending the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill for undergrad, the Fayetteville, North Carolina, native had a budding interest in Hip Hop and spoken wo
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MAY 15, 2024
Reading Time: 11 minutes Over the years, social media platforms like Facebook have become indispensable marketing tools for schools looking to connect with students, parents, and the wider community. They offer a unique opportunity to share news, celebrate achievements, and foster a sense of belonging among all stakeholders. However, crafting engaging content that resonates with your audience can be challenging.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
California Polytechnic State University’s Noyce School of Applied Computing has received a $60 million gift to establish an endowment that will fund the school’s operations for decades to come, the university announced May 8.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Sarah Emerson Sarah Emerson has been appointed vice president of advancement at Oglethorpe University. She serves as executive director for foundation relations at Georgia State University. Emerson holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, and a master’s in education from the University of Georgia.
Educause
MAY 15, 2024
Finding a path to a leadership role can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Sarah and Wes speak with two young professionals who have forged a path to the CIO position and discuss how they got there.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Wi-Fi 6E, an extension of Wi-Fi 6, comes with a lot of benefits. Faster speeds, lower latency and more network security are just a few of its features. That’s partly why higher education institutions are adopting it, especially considering the explosion of remote learning and the influx of connected devices now on college campuses. In fact, 1 in 3 Wi-Fi 6 device shipments is expected to be compatible with the new standard by 2025.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 15, 2024
Immediate Conversations Required Sarah Bray Wed, 05/15/2024 - 03:00 AM Peter Eckel and Rob Farrell advise presidents on how best to engage boards during the campus upheavals over the Middle East conflict.
Campus Technology
MAY 15, 2024
Pennsylvania State University has joined the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program, an initiative from AI processor technology provider BrainChip that offers platforms and guidance to students in higher education AI engineering programs.
Helix Education
MAY 15, 2024
How many times have we all read about the demographic cliff? I wonder if we’ve become desensitized to its implications. Now that the anticipated starting point (2025) is at our doorstep, institutions must be ready. To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams.
Campus Technology
MAY 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence took the lion's share of the spotlight at the recent 2024 Google I/O developer conference.
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