University of Kentucky disbands DEI center, will reassign employees
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 21, 2024
State lawmakers indicated further legislative attacks on DEI could be forthcoming, President Eli Capilouto said Tuesday.
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Internationalising HE must mean more than banking the cash
Wonkhe
AUGUST 21, 2024
Jim Dickinson has been talking to international student reps this summer - and has tales of of the ways in which systems and structures have adapted to get them in, but not so much to get them on
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Number of colleges dipped 1.7% in 2023-24 academic year
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 21, 2024
Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows a decline in higher education institutions eligible for Title IV federal student aid.
How to make university spinouts work for all involved
Wonkhe
AUGUST 21, 2024
Universities continue to take fire for their performance in spinning out companies.
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Pomona College's English Department Imploded. Now, a Professor Is Exposing It All.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
Battles over money. Allegations of racism. A chair ousted. By Emma Pettit Jenna Schoenefeld for The Chronicle Battles over money. Allegations of racism. A chair ousted.
Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes?
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
Harris’s Candidacy Has Fired Up HBCU Students. Will the Enthusiasm Turn Into Votes? Sara Weissman Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Voter engagement organizations are working hard to get Black students to turn out in November.
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When a U.S. Presidential Candidate Is Called a ‘DEI Hire’
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
When a U.S. Presidential Candidate Is Called a ‘DEI Hire’ Ryan Quinn Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The first Black woman to be a major party’s nominee for president is facing conservative attacks on her race. We spoke to an Obama historian about past precedent and today’s differences.
After Ban on Race-Conscious Admissions, MIT's Black and Latino Enrollment Plunges
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
By J. Brian Charles iStock Asian students will now compose almost half the freshman class at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. White enrollment was not affected.
Cengage Intros Gen AI Student Assistant Beta
Campus Technology
AUGUST 21, 2024
Ed tech company Cengage has announced the beta launch of Student Assistant, a generative AI tool designed to guide students through the learning process with personalized resources and feedback.
A Faculty Survival Guide for the New Academic Year
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
Four ways to approach what may be yet another “unprecedented” year in higher education. By Kevin Gannon Four ways to approach what may be yet another “unprecedented” year in higher education.
World’s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will
The Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
The device is capable of manipulating materials that are only nanometers thick, paving the way for new quantum technologies. The post World’s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will appeared first on Berkeley News.
UK police threaten to prosecute speech from ‘further afield online’ while internet crackdowns and blackouts strike around the world
FIRE
AUGUST 21, 2024
Censorship at the Olympics, press freedom wins and losses in Russia and Hong Kong, and more in this packed latest edition of the Free Speech Dispatch.
The AAUP Has Always Defended Academic Freedom. We Still Do.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
A new boycott policy doesn't change that. By Rana Jaleel and Todd Wolfson Ricardo Rey for The Chronicle A new boycott policy doesn't change that.
Community colleges drive rebound in higher ed enrollment
University Business
AUGUST 21, 2024
College enrollment is bouncing back after a pandemic-era slump. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, enrollment grew by 2.5% this spring. Leading the way are the nation’s community colleges. That sector of higher education made up about 55% of the recent bump. But the students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree.
McGraw Hill Introduces 2 Gen AI Learning Tools
Campus Technology
AUGUST 21, 2024
Global education company McGraw Hill has added two new generative AI tools to help personalize learning experiences for both K–12 and higher ed students, according to a news release.
Listen: Campus Facilities Promote Inclusion, Mental Health of Students
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
Listen: Campus Facilities Promote Inclusion, Mental Health of Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM In the latest Voices of Student Success episode, learn about how colleges are working to better student well-being through intentional design strategies and specialized spaces for neurodivergent learners.
More Universities Shutter DEI Offices
Insight Into Diversity
AUGUST 21, 2024
The University of Kentucky (UK) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) announced the closure of their DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) offices this week, reflecting a growing trend among universities in conservative stronghold states where diversity initiatives are being scrutinized or curtailed. UK President Eli Capilouto announced the decision to disband the university’s Office for Institutional Diversity in response to concerns from state lawmakers and campus stakeholders.
Vanderbilt Moves Forward on Florida Expansion Plans
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
Vanderbilt University has plans to expand from Tennessee into Florida, potentially developing a new $520 million campus in downtown West Palm Beach, the South Florida Business Journal reported. The proposed campus would reportedly feature a college for computer science and artificial intelligence, as well as an “innovation hub” seemingly focused on entrepreneurship.
Prathamesh Paingankar, Ohio University
The PIE News
AUGUST 21, 2024
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Fun, colourful, joyous. What do you like most about your job? Talking to students, and guiding them with their journey. Best work trip? From the recent ones, I would say my trip to London, Ontario for the ICAT conference. The worst work trip would be to Ooty in Tamil Nadu because I got car sick! If you could learn a language instantly, which would you pick and why?
Teaching Markets and Morality
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
Teaching Markets and Morality Sarah Bray Wed, 08/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The need for students to consider the touch points between big moral questions and today’s political and financial issues is more pressing than ever, write Peter Boumgarden and Abram Van Engen.
OfS opens tender for financial risk assessment of HE providers
The PIE News
AUGUST 21, 2024
In June 2024, the OfS annual review made some grim financial predictions for higher education in England, including presenting a worst-case scenario for providers – that a significant decline in international student numbers, coupled with no cost cutting activity, could lead to up to 80% of institutions being in deficit. Now, the regulatory body for higher education in England is conducting a tender process to secure expertise for evaluating the financial stability of the country’s e
The Case for Graduate Application Fees
Liaison International
AUGUST 21, 2024
For the past several decades, graduate enrollment has been a secondary consideration for most institution-level planning. With demand from students on the undergraduate level decreasing and a recognition of the growth opportunities in graduate education, graduate enrollment management (GEM) professionals are increasingly getting what many have long sought–attention.
The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community. Now, as we face a growing backlash against DEI efforts across the country, I find myself deeply concerned about the future of higher education and our nation'
Voices of Student Success: Sensory Rooms and Environmental Wellness
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
With student mental health concerns on the rise, college leaders have turned their attention outward to campus facilities and the role space, light, sound and décor can play in student learning and healthy living. The focus on environmental wellness is also an inclusive effort, supporting students who struggle with sensory issues, including those with learning or developmental disabilities, and promotes universal design thinking.
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Top Instagram Trends for Schools
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
AUGUST 21, 2024
Reading Time: 12 minutes Instagram is a highly visual and engaging platform that has become a vital tool for schools to reach prospective students, engage current ones, and showcase their vibrant campus life. However, the fast-paced nature of social media trends means schools must continuously adapt their strategies to stay relevant and effective. This blog will explore the top Instagram trends schools should know to enhance their marketing efforts.
UC Will Enforce Rules on Encampments, Masks
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
University of California institutions will implement a number of new steps to curb disruptive protesting on campuses this fall, Dr. Michael V. Drake, the system’s president, announced Monday.
Results day was a vote of confidence in higher education
HEPI
AUGUST 21, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Joanna Burton, Head of Policy (Higher Education) at the Russell Group. Results day is always a momentous day for young people, as they reach the culmination of months of hard work, revision and decision-making. As the class of 2024 celebrates its success and starts planning for the future, the higher education sector is reflecting on how this admissions cycle could finally leave behind the years of pandemic disruption and shifting grade profiles, but also si
A Historian Crafts a Title IX Case Against Her Abuser
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
A historian crafts a Title IX case against her abuser. By Joy Neumeyer Hokyoung Kim for The Chronicle A survivor's education.
Atlas Language School expands in UK with Liverpool acquisition
The PIE News
AUGUST 21, 2024
The newly announced acquisition becomes Atlas’ fourth year-round language school in Europe. Founders of Imagine English , Tim and Amanda Morley, will continue in their roles and remain integral to the school as they help Atlas build on the work they have done since the school’s 2013 inception. With year-round centres already established in Dublin, Ennis and Malta , the addition of Imagine English marks a new chapter for Atlas, with its first of this kind in the UK.
HBCU Aims to Raise $250,000 in Emergency Financial Aid
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 21, 2024
Johnson C. Smith University, a historically Black institution in Charlotte, N.C., is working to raise a quarter of a million dollars in just 10 days to help incoming freshmen afford to attend, according to The Charlotte Observer.
The Perse School to return to Singapore with new campus
The PIE News
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Perse School first opened in Singapore in 2020 under a different operator. It was rebranded as Invictus Bukis Timah at the end of last year following a change in ownership of the Singaporean partner. The new school campus will launch in January 2025 once renovations of the building are complete, bringing the British brand back to Singapore, this time with new leadership.
Microcredential courses for re-skilling and up-skilling
HEPI
AUGUST 21, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Parakram Pyakurel, Associate Professor at the New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE). The notion that ‘early exit’ degrees should be re-valued in higher education institutions has been floated in a HEPI blog ( ‘It’s not about diet, it’s about portion control’ – Valuing Certificates, Diplomas, and Awards as core business – HEPI ) and I support the author’s views.
Lenoir-Rhyne Receives $1.2M Grant to Promote STEM Pathways
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
Lenoir-Rhyne University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Hank Weddington The grant is designed to address science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher shortages and create pathways for underrepresented students to become STEM educators, according to Dr.
Alumni Engagement Strategies for Campus Growth
Campus Sonar
AUGUST 21, 2024
Alumni are a valuable asset and nurturing relationships with them contributes to the future success of your campus. Proud alumni share their experience with others to potentially sway an undecided student or make a gift to help current and future students shine even brighter on campus. Their authentic campus outcomes stories strengthen audience connections and generate positive affinity for your brand.
Foundation Gives $6.5M To Refurbish Fields at HBCUs in Georgia, Alabama
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 21, 2024
Albany State University in Georgia is one of four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that will showcase newly refurbished football fields this fall. Rich McKay The university used its share of more than $6.5 million in grants from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to replace its natural grass football and soccer field at Albany State University Coliseum with turf.
Breaking Down the Myth of Summer Vacation for Instructors
Today's Learner
AUGUST 21, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s a familiar beat in adventure stories. Weary travelers, trudging through the desert, believe they’ve spotted an oasis, where they can rest, hydrate and regroup. However, it isn’t real. Rather, it’s a trick of the light, also known as a mirage. Much like that optical phenomenon, many look to summer and think they’ve spotted a break for faculty.
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