Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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What traits make a great college president?

Higher Ed Dive

Top education executives most commonly listed attributes like trustworthiness and resilience as very relevant to their presidencies in a recent study by Academic Search.

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Podcast: Labour, skills, Medr

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast Team Wonkhe has been at Labour Conference in Liverpool - we discuss what was and wasn’t said about higher education.

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This week in 5 numbers: No answer at the Education Department’s FAFSA call center

Higher Ed Dive

We’re rounding up top recent stories, from watchdog reports on the FAFSA debacle to surcharges on students at Arizona State University.

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Bridging the gap between mainstream and higher education

Wonkhe

For Zahara Chowdhury, there is a lot we can learn about access, participation, and success from compulsory education

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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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New Laws in 27 States Could Keep Students From Voting

Inside Higher Ed

Dozens of restrictive laws passed since 2020 could impact student voters this year, from shortened timelines for absentee ballots to new restrictions on using student IDs. In the last presidential election, an out-of-state student going to college in Ohio wouldn’t have to do much to vote in the state beyond registering and bringing proof of residence—a bank statement, a utility bill or even a paycheck listing their Ohio address—to the polls.

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How to Approach Higher Ed’s Hybrid Cloud Migration

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher education has a reputation for being slow to embrace some of the technological advancements that other industries might jump at the chance to adopt. Whether that’s because of administrative red tape or a lack of funds, colleges and universities often approach large-scale technology projects in manageable phases rather than with an overnight transformation.

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In major hit to tenure, Muhlenberg fires pro-Palestinian professor

FIRE

Professor Maura Finkelstein's social media advocacy prompted the college to violate her tenure protections.

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Marx Redux

Inside Higher Ed

Scott McLemee interviews Paul Reitter, translator of a new English edition of Marx’s Capital. In early 1845, a young and precariously employed holder of a Ph.D. in philosophy named Karl Marx signed a contract with a German publisher for a book, in two volumes, on political economy. He had already filled notebooks with extracts from his studies in the field, and at the time likely felt like he was already reasonably far along on the project.

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Beech-side views: The long and winding road… to sector stability

The PIE News

(Bonus points for anyone who manages to spot all the references to Beatles song titles throughout! The total will be revealed at the end!) Liverpool – home of The Beatles and, last month, host to thousands of Labour Party Conference-goers eager to come together to hear what plans the new government has in store for the nation. While it was less a case of here comes the sun and more of need for a yellow submarine to help delegates shelter from the heavy downpours, energy remained high among atten

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Federal Agencies Aim to Boost Research at HBCUs

Inside Higher Ed

A newly launched, HBCU-specific $10 million grant program from the National Science Foundation is part of the federal government’s broader push to diversify scientific research and the STEM workforce. In the 14 years Michael Curry worked as a chemistry and materials science professor at Tuskegee University, he and his colleagues got research funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies.

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University of Kent joins forces with Beaconhouse International

The PIE News

The move will allow HND Business students at Beaconhouse International College to do a one-year top-up program that will see them graduate with a BA from the University of Kent. The program, which will be delivered and assessed in English, launches in October and will be offered across the college’s campuses in Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore.

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Taking the ‘College’ Out of College Counseling

Inside Higher Ed

High school counselors are no longer primarily focused on getting students into college, according to a new survey. Are they failing students—or finally seeing them? High school students are less certain than ever that they’ll attend college after graduation, according to a survey of counselors released Thursday by the higher ed consulting firm EAB.

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The rise of India’s international boarding schools: exploring the opportunities and challenges

The PIE News

Why are international boarding schools opening campuses in India? International boarding schools like Wellington College, Harrow, Shrewsberry and UWC are rapidly becoming part of India’s education landscape. While China used to be the hub for international schools, in 2021, it banned foreign curricula and restricted ownership of K-9 private schools, leading international schools to look at India as an alternative market.

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U of Chicago Receives $100M Gift to Support Free Speech

Inside Higher Ed

An anonymous $100 million gift will help the University of Chicago expand its efforts to support free expression and advance the work of its Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, the university announced Thursday.

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Multiple Measures of Assessment Needed for College Readiness Post-Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, high school GPAs (HSGPA) are less likely to be clear indicators of first-year, postsecondary success. A more holistic assessment of students, including the use of the ACT test score alongside HSGPA, acts as a better predictor. That’s according to the latest report from the ACT , which analyzed high school GPAs, ACT test scores, and first-year grades in students from 2017 to 2021.

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President’s corner: Enrollment guru Mark Lombardi on the terrific power of social media

University Business

President Mark Lombardi’s 18-year tenure at Maryville University is bound to leave a deep impression on his community once he retires at the end of this academic year. Will he be missed? He’d like to believe so. “I don’t know. Sometimes I like to push fast and hard, and sometimes [our staff] think we move a little too fast and that I push a little too hard,” says President Lombardi, who is also chair of the NCAA Governors Board for Diversity and Equity. “But I

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California Governor Establishes a Black-Serving Institution Designation for Colleges and Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills into law to address the legacy of racial discrimination, including a bill to establish a Black-Serving Institution designation for California colleges and universities. Senate Bill 1348 authored by California state senator Steven Bradford, looks to promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s first recognition of a Black-Serving Institution.

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Leading Neuroscientist Accused of Research Misconduct

Inside Higher Ed

The National Institutes of Health said Thursday that Dr. Eliezer Masliah, a prominent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease researcher, falsified or fabricated images published in two papers, which it is now retracting.

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Chancellor Rich Lyons talks finances, rankings and ‘painting a picture’ of UC Berkeley’s future

The Berkeley Blog

At his first Campus Conversations event as chancellor, Lyons also fielded questions about staff burnout, diversity and belonging on campus, and his family's move to University House with their dog, Winston. The post Chancellor Rich Lyons talks finances, rankings and ‘painting a picture’ of UC Berkeley’s future appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The Pros and Cons of Ceding Control

Inside Higher Ed

Something’s to be said for students seeing a professor step out from behind the lectern and face uncertainty with a sense of calmness and confidence, writes Mike Land. I sit in the parlor of the homeless shelter, lost in the scene unfolding across the room. On a sofa sits Megan, one of my Introduction to Journalism students; beside her is Mesline, the Haitian shelter resident whom Megan was interviewing.

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The Genesis of a Research Agenda on Black Males in Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It was a beautiful, sunny day that turned into a lovely, brisk night on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, the night then Sen. Barack Obama was elected the 44 th President of the United States. That evening, I met with other scholars of color in graduate school for an election night party. The election updates were electrifying – the possibility of the nation’s first Black president.

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Miles College to Buy Birmingham-Southern Campus

Inside Higher Ed

Miles College has signed an agreement to buy the 192-acre campus of Birmingham-Southern College—which closed abruptly earlier this year due to financial issues—

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International students touch down in the UK

The PIE News

Meet Loughborough University's newest cohort of international students, fresh off the plane at Heathrow Airport, London.

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KAVITA BALA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kavita Bala Kavita Bala, currently the dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University has been named the university’s 17th provost. An expert in computer vision and graphics, Bala will succeed John Siliciano, professor of law in Cornell Law School, who has served as interim provost since July 1.

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Free speech and football: FIRE's NCAA matchup of the week is UGA v. Alabama

FIRE

It’s a matchup of SEC football powerhouses: Georgia versus Alabama. But how do these schools perform when it comes to free speech?

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Southern New Hampshire University: America's Largest Robocollege Facing Resistance From Human Workers and Student Complaints About Curriculum

Higher Education Inquirer

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), America's largest robocollege, is facing layoffs. And this time, workers are talking. For years, Southern New Hampshire has avoided scrutiny compared to other schools that have been labeled bad actors. Part of this reduced scrutiny may have been because SNHU is a non-profit and some because Paul LeBlanc, its long-time president, was perceived as an online higher education visionary, granting degrees that consumers could afford.

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The Alarming Truth About High Schoolers’ College Outlook: Confusion, Doubt, and a Surprising Indifference

Helix Education

The college recruitment landscape is shifting, and the latest data from the 2024 RNL High School Student College Planning Report (co-sponsored by Halda) paints a concerning picture for higher education institutions. High school students are feeling overwhelmed, under-informed, and surprisingly skeptical about the value of a college degree. If you’re in admissions or financial aid, these trends can’t be ignored – they threaten the very way you attract and enroll students.

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Campus employees: Here is what’s most important to them

University Business

As higher ed grapples with a tight labor market, it’s no surprise that campus employees want what most other professionals want: competitive salaries and benefits, job security and a healthy work-life balance. But how higher ed employees prioritize these job features depends on their roles, ages and whether they’re at risk for turnover in the coming years, says a new survey from the TIAA Institute, a think tank, and CUPA-HR, the human resources professional organization.

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Student Satisfaction and University Family Engagement: Student Experiences on Campus

Helix Education

How do students and families view the college experience after students have enrolled? This is the fourth in a series comparing student perceptions with the perceptions of university families. The first article focused on satisfaction with financial aid and tuition value while the second reviewed satisfaction with the admissions process. The third article focused on the academic experience.

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Tenured Jewish Professor Says She’s Been Fired for Pro-Palestinian Speech

Inside Higher Ed

Pennsylvania’s Muhlenberg College may have become the first institution since Oct. 7 to oust a tenured faculty member for such statements, though the professor is appealing the decision and still receiving a salary. In January of this year, Maura Finkelstein, a tenured associate professor at Muhlenberg College, temporarily reposted on Instagram a statement from a Palestinian American poet.

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Why Higher Ed Ad Costs Spike During Election Season (and What You Can Do About It)

Helix Education

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. If you’ve ever noticed that your ads cost more during an election cycle, you’re not alone. But why is that happening? Let’s break it down. What’s driving up ad costs? Increased competition Political campaigns flood platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social channels with massive amounts of advertising.

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Fostering Compassion in the Classroom Amidst Global Conflicts

HEPI

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Andrew Woon, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Queen Mary University of London. In the face of global conflicts such as the ongoing strife between Israel and Palestine, educational environments can become challenging landscapes, particularly for students who hold differing viewpoints. We have seen encampments set up on campuses with rallies involving activists and residents, which poses risks to university communities and has led to damage to un

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Building Recruitment Success: Strengthening Strategic Foundations Before Revamping Communications

Helix Education

In the face of two demograpic cliffs , institutions are seeking innovative communication strategies to better engage with prospective students. Consulting engagements like deep audits of current communications and implementation of newly designed message flow architectures can seem like a “sure thing” for improving enrollment numbers, but enhancing more foundational strategic elements is likely necessary before these moves can be completely effective.

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International student tuition helps Ontario almost balance 2023/24 budget  

The PIE News

Ontario’s public accounts for the last fiscal year, released this month, showed the province ended the year with a $600 million deficit, down from the $1.3bn deficit projected in the 2023 budget. Revenues were up by $1.6bn from what was expected in the 2023 budget, largely due to “higher third-party revenue from colleges driven by higher revenue from international student tuition and private partnerships ,” according to the document.

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OPMs, Oversight, and Online Education in the Crosshairs

Helix Education

Growing online enrollment is one of the most effective strategies institutions can employ to counterbalance the oncoming shortfall of traditional undergraduates. But recent developments from both the EdTech industry and the U.S. government are complicating life for many institutions. Just as we enter the academic year in which the first of two demographic cliffs is projected to begin, some of the largest Online Program Management (OPM) vendors have experienced business disruptions and the U.S.

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House Republicans Say Harvard Failed to Discipline Students for Protests

Inside Higher Ed

Few students at Harvard University who protested the war in Israel last year were disciplined, according to a report released Thursday by the House Education and Workforce Committee.