Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Students at Southern New Hampshire University stayed enrolled in greater numbers when they received emergency grants to help cover necessities.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Research England's Jessica Corner, along with the other national research funding bodies, has been listening to and learning from sector responses to REF proposals The post What’s happening with the REF initial decisions consultation? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Scrutiny over the practice heightened after the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions earlier this year.

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Wonkhe

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Young adults with caring responsibilities are at risk of falling through the access gaps. Nicola Aylward explains a new Learning and Work Institute campaign to support them in higher education The post Getting in and getting on for young adult carers appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A new working paper suggests the move brought in more tuition revenue, which was used to fund grants for low-income students.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Black Scientists with STEM PhDs Face Deep Disparities Sara Weissman Mon, 11/27/2023 - 03:00 AM A new report finds they disproportionately carry large amounts of student loan debt, among other disparities faced by STEM doctoral grads of color.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Another Round of Campus Budget Turmoil Doug Lederman Mon, 11/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Public colleges in Nebraska and Ohio and private institutions in Iowa, Ohio and Oklahoma are the latest affected.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The state flagship also called for reduced funding for student teaching assistants and the diversity, equity and inclusion office.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Over the past year, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and RTI International have engaged in a study of Black and Hispanic individuals who have achieved PhD degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. Only 3.8% of people who earned these doctoral degrees from 2010–20 were Black Americans. The debt load of those who did is disproportionately high.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How books got organized. By Catherine Gallagher Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Nicholas Dames's new book considers a literary feature that scholars usually neglect.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The minister who deals with higher education in Ukraine urged academics in temporary positions across Europe to “come home” amid the ongoing risk of brain drain. Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in February 2022, saw over 14 million people leave the country throughout 2022, according to the government. Mychailo Wynnyckyj, the deputy minister of education and science, specialising in higher education in the country, made an emotive plea to European institutions to consider what they may be ta

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Editor’s note: This guest post has been authored by Nimisha Bhat. Nimisha (she/her) is a subject librarian for social sciences at the University of Cincinnati, and is passionate about helping students make connections between ideas and information. I’m always telling prospective library school students that the best part of my job is learning something new everyday – I may not be a subject expert, but every time I have a research consultation with a student, they teach me something new whi

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There is a real sense of hunger for partnerships that are built into a “long-term” strategy, stakeholders said at a conference for leaders in higher education. Going Global 2023, which was held by the British Council in Edinburgh from November 20-22, saw high-ranking officials from institutions, providers and ministries of education across the globe attend to delve into how to foster scaleable and equitable partnerships in HE.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By Calli McMurray Amid scrutiny from legislators and the public, the scholars who lead these centers are trying to defend their work. Six of them spoke with The Chronicle about what they've been working on.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Keeping up with the evolving higher education landscape is no easy feat for today’s colleges and universities. Facing enrollment challenges, staffing shortages, and evolving needs and preferences of students and staff, administrators are consistently kept on their toes. Remaining amenable to these shifting circumstances will be vital in the coming years to ensure the long-term growth of higher education institutions.

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Higher Education Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Title: First-Generation Status in Context, Part One: Trends in Parental Education and Family Structures Over Time Authors: Brian Heseung Kim, Elyse Armstrong, Mark Freeman, and Trent Kajikawa Source: Common App A new research brief from the Common App analyzes how small changes in defining first-generation status can significantly reshape this priority student population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Dr. Faye Belgrave Faye Belgrave has been named vice president and chief diversity officer at Virginia Commonwealth University. She served as associate dean for equity and community partnerships in the College of Humanities and Sciences at the university. Belgrave holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University, a master’s from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The president of Bluefield State University retired this month, apparently in the wake of a highly critical report from the West Virginia institution’s accreditor, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Jonathan Smith will become head football coach for Michigan State University (MSU), pending formal approval from the MSU Board of Trustees. Johnathan Smith Michigan State University Smith, 44, has led at Oregon State as head coach for the past six seasons, with the Beavers attaining a 16-2 home record over the last three. Under his leadership, the Beavers had their first winning campaign and bowl appearance in eight years in the 2021 season, a berth to the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl.

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Higher Education Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Title: New Measures of Postsecondary Education Transfer Performance: Transfer-Out Rates for Community Colleges, Transfer Student Graduation Rates at Four-Year Colleges, and the Institutional Dyads Contributing to Transfer Student Success Authors: Nathan Sotherland, Kevin Stange, and Jordan Matsudaira Source: U.S. Department of Education New analysis of federal data by the U.S.

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Campus Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Textbook and courseware company Pearson and job recruiting company Forage have announced a partnership to incorporate job simulations into Pearson's MyLab platform and Pearson+.

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Creatrix Campus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

What are Learning Outcomes? admin Mon, 11/27/2023 - 08:44 In the realm of education, the fundamental question persists: "What are learning outcomes?" These outcomes, acting as a guiding lighthouse, navigate educators and learners through the seas of knowledge, encapsulating the measurable skills and attributes a student should acquire by the end of a course.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Purdue University will pay the federal government $737,400 to settle allegations that a researcher falsified data, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Higher education and related sectors have increasingly become vulnerable sources for cybercriminals to exploit. One crime syndicate exploited over 900 institutions this year , compromising individuals’ Social Security numbers, birthdates and school records. And as of 2018, ransomware attacks have cost the education sector more than $50 billion.

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Members of staff in the modern languages department at the University of Aberdeen – and beyond – are campaigning against proposals to cut language and culture degree programs at the university. As a result of a worsening financial position, the University of Aberdeen is drawing up plans for consultation which could see the withdrawal of honours degrees in languages, cultures and societies.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Education Department is taking emergency action against Union Institute & University, an online college based in Cincinnati on the brink of collapse, according to

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Faculty and Black groups at Michigan State University (MSU) are calling for campus stakeholders to be able to interview MSU’s sole presidential candidate, given his role in a number of race-related controversies , The State News reported. Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz The call from the MSU faculty senate, Michigan State University Black Alumni (MSUBA) and the MSU Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Association (BFSAA) are based around Dr.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Three college students of Palestinian descent were shot Saturday night in Burlington, Vermont, VT Digger reported. Two are in stable condition and one sustained serious injuries, according to the Burlington Police Department.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Though the buzz phrase “technical debt” might be new to some, the concept isn’t. Gartner defines technical debt as “accrued work that is owed to an IT system” wherein “teams borrow against quality by making sacrifices, taking short cuts or using workarounds to meet delivery deadlines.” In higher education, CIOs are well aware of where their tech debt is and why it exists.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

01 Dec – 1pm Emma Gibson. Alliance for Universal Digital Rights Photo of Emma Gibson Emma will provide a critical examination of gender bias within AI systems, discussing potential strategies and interventions to mitigate and address bias, in this thought-provoking talk that delves into the intersection of technology, ethics, and inclusivity.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This blog was kindly contributed by Leo Hanna, Executive Vice President at TechnologyOne Universities are in a difficult spot. Demand for higher education is high, with more and more young people seeing the value of a university education, which is obviously great news for the sector. On the other hand, we’re hearing from university leaders that there are fewer and fewer staff around to provide the quality experience that students deserve.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Evolving the Learning and Employment Ecosystem quintina.barne… Mon, 11/27/2023 - 03:00 AM Five ways institutions of higher education can support the skills-based ecosystem.

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Educause

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice released its long-anticipated proposed regulation outlining web accessibility requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. EDUCAUSE submitted comments to DOJ on October 3, 2023.

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WENR

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This year's IIE Open Doors Report has some very good news for U.S. higher education: International student enrollment in the U.S. continues to recover since its record drop in 2020. The post Good News: International Student Enrollment in the U.S. Continues to Recover appeared first on WENR.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More than 300,000 people this month received acceptance letters from at least one college or university in their state − before they had even completed their applications. The sheer number of direct admissions programs has surged urged over the last decade. In 2015, Idaho became one of the first states to introduce the program – proactively admitting all public high school seniors to at least six in-state colleges and universities each year.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

KCCI obtained the minutes of a recent faculty senate meeting, which show faculty positions and academic programs will have to be cut. According to Drake University, the institution is working with a $128 million operating budget. The Board of Trustees recently approved a deficit of $4.3 million for the current fiscal year. According to meeting minutes, the university has reached an "understanding" with the board to have a plan in place by fiscal year 2025 to balance the operating budget by fisca

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