UC Santa Cruz turns to layoffs to grapple with $107M deficit
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 23, 2024
The shortfall in funds came in worse than projected for fiscal 2024 and is forcing the university to eat into its reserves.
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Wisconsin Regents Vote to Lay Off Dozens of Tenured Faculty
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents overwhelmingly approved a plan Thursday to lay off numerous tenured faculty members as part of the closure of UW-Milwaukee’s College of General Studies.
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UNC Charlotte shutters its three DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 23, 2024
The university said it is complying with a new systemwide policy barring institutions from having offices focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Berkeley Talks: It’s not just psychedelics that change minds, says Michael Pollan. Storytelling does, too.
The Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Bestselling author and UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Michael Pollan discusses how he chooses his subjects, why he co-founded the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and the role of storytelling in shifting our perspective. The post Berkeley Talks: It’s not just psychedelics that change minds, says Michael Pollan. Storytelling does, too. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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UT San Antonio to merge with academic health center to create ‘powerhouse university’
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 23, 2024
System officials cast the move as a way to expand academic offerings and strengthen research funding.
Boston U Grad Worker Strike Now Longest in a Decade
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
Boston U Grad Worker Strike Now Longest in a Decade Ryan Quinn Fri, 08/23/2024 - 03:00 AM With fall classes beginning about a week from now, the private institution must reach a deal soon with its student employees—or face further disruption.
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Suspended Protesters Fight Back With Lawsuits
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
Suspended Protesters Fight Back With Lawsuits Johanna Alonso Fri, 08/23/2024 - 03:00 AM Student protesters at three universities, suspended for violating campus codes of conduct, are suing their institutions to end punishments or expunge their records.
Which Classroom Technologies Do College Students Actually Like?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
Four years after a wave of classroom technology investments, many higher education institutions are taking a step back to analyze their results. Of all the tools and strategies they implemented, which ones have earned their keep by improving outcomes and enhancing the student experience? In the process, institutions are parsing insights into students’ needs and preferences in the post-pandemic landscape.
The Secret to a Meaningful Start: Miss Your Mark
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Secret to a Meaningful Start: Miss Your Mark Sarah Bray Fri, 08/23/2024 - 03:00 AM The first day of class sets the tone for the entire semester, writes David R. Bowne, who has developed an unusual yet successful way to do so—with M&Ms. Byline(s) David R.
What’s Preventing Universities from Improving Students’ Digital Experience?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
As technology has become more central to higher education, universities have another target they must hit to be successful: the elusive, essential seamless digital experience. In Maryland, Johns Hopkins University launched its comprehensive Student Services Excellence Initiative with the ultimate goal of fostering a “personal, intuitive and efficient” experience.
New recyclable adhesives could serve as surgical superglue
The Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
The material could be easily adapted for a variety of medical, consumer and industrial applications. The post New recyclable adhesives could serve as surgical superglue appeared first on Berkeley News.
UT San Antonio to Merge With UT Health Science Center
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
The University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will soon merge into one institution, the UT system announced on Thursday.
Interim FAMU President Calls for Bulk Resignation
Insight Into Diversity
AUGUST 23, 2024
Several months ago, Florida A&M University (FAMU) became the center of a controversy when a $237 million donation was revealed to be fraudulent. The scandal led to the resignation of FAMU President Larry Robinson, who was succeeded by interim President Tim Beard. In response to the fallout from the donation, Beard requested the resignation of all 19 senior administrators in his leadership team earlier this week.
Free Community College Just Keeps Growing. Here's the Latest.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
By Amelia Benavides-Colón Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock This month, Michigan and Massachusetts began covering tuition costs for a broader swath of state residents. Campus leaders say they are already seeing positive signs.
Australia: voters view int’l students as drivers of economy
The PIE News
AUGUST 23, 2024
Some 61% of voters view international students as major drivers of economic growth while more than two thirds – some 68% – recognise the integral role they play in filling the country’s skills gaps. The findings come from the polling of 1,508 voters in battleground electorates with major universities campuses or home to large international student populations.
Elite Colleges Are More Diverse Than Ever. They're Still Unequal.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
Living in the university's blind spots. By Anthony Abraham Jack Mark Harris for The Chronicle Living in the university's blind spots.
At fall convocation, campus leaders urged 9,000 new students to discover the ‘Berkeley Way’
The Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Wisdom from Chancellor Rich Lyons, Taiko drumming, inspiring video and Oski's antics marked this year's annual event. The post At fall convocation, campus leaders urged 9,000 new students to discover the ‘Berkeley Way’ appeared first on Berkeley News.
Fighting the Mental-Health Crisis Narrative
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
Young people misunderstand everyday stress, say experts. By Alexander C. Kafka Michael Theis, The Chronicle Young people misunderstand everyday stress, say experts.
Columbia’s Medical School Receives $400 Million
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center has received a $400 million donation from Roy Vagelos, a former pharmaceutical CEO, and his wife, Diana Vagelos, the university announced Thursday.
Proctor Institute Explores Higher Ed ‘Equity’ in 3-Part Series
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice has released its final report on equity in higher education. Dr. Marybeth Gasman “ Wounded Healers: The Pandemic, Racial Battle Fatigue, and Higher Education in California ” is part of a Proctor Institute’s three-report “Year of Equity” research series examining equity in K-12 and higher education.
Virginia Education Secretary Criticizes FAFSA Launch, Delay
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
The “challenging rollout” of the new Free Application for Federal Student A “undermined Virginians’ confidence” in the Education Department and higher education, Virginia education secretary Aimee Rogstad Guidera wrote in a letter to the agency this week. “We must partner to restore the trust that has been eroded,” it read.
Here is why generative AI bans will not work
University Business
AUGUST 23, 2024
This may finally be the academic year that universities crack down on students’ use of generative AI to write term papers and complete other projects. A fifth of US universities already ban AI, and with OpenAI and Google considering releasing to the public tools that can quickly detect if a paper was written by their AI, universities could better enforce these bans.
Embassy Closure Forces Bangladeshi Students to Defer U.S. Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
Embassy Closure Forces Bangladeshi Students to Defer U.S. Enrollment sara.custer@in… Fri, 08/23/2024 - 03:00 AM International student numbers expected to drop following visa processing center closures.
Torres to Retire from National Student Clearinghouse
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
Rick Torres National Student Clearinghouse’s longtime president and CEO Rick Torres has announced his intention to retire from the nonprofit provider of higher education verifications and electronic education record exchanges. "My 17 years leading the Clearinghouse have fulfilled a deep desire to contribute to the education community," said Torres, who is expected to leave the role in February 2025.
Does Solving Credit Mobility Require Retiring the Completion Agenda?
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
Does Solving Credit Mobility Require Retiring the Completion Agenda? quintina.barne… Fri, 08/23/2024 - 03:00 AM We need a paradigm shift in thinking about transfer and completion.
MONICA G. WILLIAMS
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
Dr. Monica G. Williams Monica G. Williams has been appointed Houston campus president of Texas Woman’s University. She served as foundation president and vice president of advancement at the University of North Texas at Dallas. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism/English and a master’s in communications from Texas Southern University as well as a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Prairie View A&M University.
Learning Science in Cengage Learning Design
Today's Learner
AUGUST 23, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes After we published our last posts about learning design, instructors asked us – what’s the difference between learning science and learning design ? Learning science is the study of how people learn and draws from many disciplines, including psychology, cognitive science, education and pedagogy, computer science, data analysis and statistics, and more.
President moves: This state flagship finds its next president amid heap of retirements
University Business
AUGUST 23, 2024
Hired Suresh Garimella – University of Arizona Suresh Garimella, University of Arizona University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella will be switching coasts later this fall after the Board of Regents at the University of Arizona slated him as its next president. Renowned for his faculty and research focus, Garimella raised the budget of Vermont’s research branch by 23% in an effort to reach R1 status, Seven Days reports.
Friday Finance Q&A for August 23, 2024
College Viability
AUGUST 23, 2024
Mary McGrath had some more good questions from this week's August 21st, 'Beyond the (College) Brochure podcast. I share the highlights here.
2 new ways novices can use AI to be more efficient
University Business
AUGUST 23, 2024
If you haven’t gotten a chance—or perhaps you’ve been too hesitant—to experiment with artificial intelligence for education-related purposes, now is your chance. Here’s how. Turnitin, a popular plagiarism detection service used by higher ed faculty, has announced new offerings as students return to campus for the 2024-25 academic year.
Most College Students Aren’t Hostile Toward Jews or Israel
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 23, 2024
Most College Students Aren’t Hostile Toward Jews or Israel kathryn.palmer… Fri, 08/23/2024 - 03:00 AM A new study from Brandeis found that about one-third of college students surveyed agreed with at least one negative statement about Jews or Israel.
MIT reports less diverse incoming class due to the end of affirmative action
University Business
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released its first demographic data for its incoming class on Wednesday, following the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. The result is a class that is less diverse than in previous years. MIT’s dean of admissions and student financial services, Stu Schmill, told MIT News that 16% of enrolling undergraduate students in the Class of 2028 identify as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander.
'The Kamala Effect:' Harris's Nomination is Bringing Attention to HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Democratic National Convention held in Chicago was a celebration of Vice President Kamala Harris, now the party’s official nominee for President of the United States. Researchers Dr. Terrell Strayhorn and J’Quen Johnson noticed it wasn’t just Harris in the spotlight, but her alma mater and sorority as well. Harris attended Howard University, one of the country’s 101 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc., one of the
Dartmouth College basketball team’s union files complaint over school’s refusal to bargain
University Business
AUGUST 23, 2024
The union representing the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the Ivy League school for refusing to bargain with the players, who in March became the first U.S. college athletes to unionize. The Service Employees International Union Local 560, which represents other workers at Dartmouth, filed the complaint with the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday.
In a high-tech world, employers demand soft skills. How can we support them?
University Business
AUGUST 23, 2024
What skills do students need to succeed in the workplace? This question is fundamental to the mission of higher education. But with growing doubts over the value of a college degree, institutions are reevaluating whether they are doing enough to prepare students for the next chapter of their lives. One area in which many schools are falling short is in helping students develop crucial soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking and collaboration.
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