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Higher education needs to get to grips with the language of neurodiversity

Wonkhe

Hannah Breslin and Neil Currant argue that getting language right is essential when supporting neurodivergent staff and students The post Higher education needs to get to grips with the language of neurodiversity appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Michigan to launch free community college program this fall

Higher Ed Dive

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's initiative will award recent high school graduates $4,800 in tuition aid annually for up to three years.

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Higher education postcard: Hertford College, Oxford

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag tells a tale of dissolution and resurrection The post Higher education postcard: Hertford College, Oxford appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Activist organizations seek to block Title IX rule in over 600 colleges nationwide

Higher Ed Dive

The extensive list contains over 1,000 schools and higher ed institutions, including in liberal states, and could complicate how the rule is implemented.

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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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Podcast: Skills, King’s speech, international foundation years

Wonkhe

This week on our final show before the summer break, Labour is to introduce a Skills England bill - we discuss what might be in it, and everything else in the King’s speech The post Podcast: Skills, King’s speech, international foundation years appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Ben Sasse Stepping Down as University of Florida President

Inside Higher Ed

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is stepping down after a little more than a year on the job due to his wife’s health issues, according to an announcement posted on social media Thursday night.

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Desperate Times, Unorthodox Measures

Inside Higher Ed

Desperate Times, Unorthodox Measures Liam Knox Thu, 07/18/2024 - 03:00 AM The FAFSA fiasco set fall enrollments back, far behind targets for many vulnerable small colleges. Some are taking extreme steps to fill their empty seats.

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Navigating the Data Deluge: Transforming College Admissions with Strategic Insights

Liaison International

Key Takeaways Higher education institutions face challenges in harnessing fragmented college admissions data from multiple systems (CRMs, SISs, LMSs), which complicates the extraction of actionable insights. Implementing standardized methodologies, such as the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM), helps integrate disparate data sources, simplifying analysis and enhancing decision making.

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AFT Launches Push for Academic Freedom, Job Security, College Access

Inside Higher Ed

The American Federation of Teachers, of which the American Association of University Professors is an affiliate, is launching a $1 million campaign to support campus and statewide AFT/AAUP chapters in fighting for academic freedom, job security and college costs.

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Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Website Earns Webby Award

idfive agency

We often hear from clients and friends that we don’t do enough to promote ourselves, our work, and our accomplishments. There are two reasons why this is the case: We’re slammed working on their projects, and Bragging is off-brand for us But we have a win that’s too good to keep a secret. We believe in pushing boundaries, thinking big, and hatching experiences that make a difference.

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Connecticut State Passes Systemwide Gen Ed Credit Transfer Policy

Inside Higher Ed

The Connecticut Board of Regents unanimously approved a new credit-transfer policy Wednesday, eliminating barriers that previously made it challenging to transfer general education credits between two- and four-year institutions in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. The new policy applies to all in-state community college students who wish to transfer to any of the five regional four-year institutions.

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Insight Into Diversity Magazine Announces 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

Today, Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education, announced the 83 recipients of its 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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Higher ed must get ‘all in its feels’ to attract new students

University Business

For decades, the pathway to a high-paying career seemed clear: go to college. Higher ed institutions thrived with minimal effort as students flocked to their doors. Recruitment strategies remained stagnant, operating under the assumption that the well would never run dry. Even when online schools and for-profit institutions entered the market, the core recruitment approach didn’t change—it simply became a race to be the first or the loudest.

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Why Young Professionals Choose Higher Education Careers

Educause

In this episode, we discuss some of the reasons young professionals gravitate toward a career in higher education.

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‘Manipulative and Intimidating’: Northwestern U. Police Charge 3 Faculty and Staff Over Pro-Palestinian Protest

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Amanda Friedman Scott Olson, Getty Images A pro-Palestinian encampment on the Northwestern U. campus in April The charges represent the latest action taken by colleges and law-enforcement officials in response to a wave of on-campus activism, fueling concerns about speech and protest rights.

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Closing the Gap: Why Aligning College Skills with Workforce Needs Matters More Than Ever

Gray Associates

A recent report highlights a pressing issue in higher education: while nearly all adults without a degree see its value, there is a significant skills gap between what colleges teach and what employers need. Aligning college programs with in-demand skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership is essential. Addressing this gap ensures that graduates are prepared for the job market, benefiting students, employers, and educational institutions alike.

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The Librarian – Counselor Connection

ACRLog

Editor’s note: This guest post has been authored by Jennifer Nardine. Jennifer (she/her) is a teaching and learning liaison, and Coordinator of International Outreach at the University Libraries of Virginia Tech. In addition to her interest in international librarianship, Jennifer is fascinated by the intersection of humans and information, especially as it relates to individual health and well-being.

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UArizona Now Wants to Be Called Arizona or U of A. UA Is Still Out.

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Arizona will no longer call itself UArizona, ditching an abbreviation it adopted in 2019. But it's not going back to the old nickname, UA—it prefers Arizona as shorthand or, when that causes confusion with the state, the U of A.

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Creating Connections: Team-Building Activities for the Online Classroom

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on March 1, 2022 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Most follow the standard model of asking each student to say something about themselves, which can lead to perfunctory comments meant simply to fulfill the requireme

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How I Failed My First Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

How I Failed My First Presidency Sarah Bray Thu, 07/18/2024 - 03:00 AM Reflecting on his previous performance before leading a new institution, Chato Hazelbaker sees three key areas for improvement.

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Creating Connections: Team-Building Activities for the Online Classroom

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on March 1, 2022 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Online classes most often begin with an “introduce yourself” discussion forum for students to get comfortable working with peers in discussions and other activities. Most follow the standard model of asking each student to say something about themselves, which can lead to perfunctory comments meant simply to fulfill the requireme

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Facilitating Transfer Student Success Through Better Measurement

Inside Higher Ed

Facilitating Transfer Student Success Through Better Measurement quintina.barne… Thu, 07/18/2024 - 03:00 AM Transfer data offers opportunities to identify progress and find areas for improvements.

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Proposed Regulations Looks to Increase College Access

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New proposed regulations could increase college access for high school students and provide better public data on student outcomes, according to officials at the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Miguel Cardona The department’s proposal — partly to increase oversight over distance education programs and to promote student-focused student aid programs — adds changes to the federal TRIO programs, Distance Education, and Return to Title IV.

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Higher Ed Groups Slam New DHS Cyber Proposal

Inside Higher Ed

Higher Ed Groups Slam New DHS Cyber Proposal Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 07/18/2024 - 03:00 AM New requirements for reporting cyberattacks would put undue stress on both small and large institutions, 16 organizations told the Department of Homeland Security in a letter.

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Five ways my Humanities degree from a modern university has stood me in good stead

The PIE News

I now spend my time trying to devise strategies to help international students choose where they study, as director of global recruitment for Oxford Brookes. That means a lot of time thinking about, and implementing measures to support the international student experience and how we position the university in a crowded marketplace. I am slightly ashamed that a key driver for me to study in Newcastle was a (then) newly developed fondness for how Alan Shearer played football, as I had transitioned

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OpenAI Launches Slimmer, Cheaper GPT-4o Mini

Campus Technology

OpenAI has announced GPT-4o Mini, a slimmed down, more affordable version of its flagship multimodal GPT-4o model, replacing GPT-3.5.

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California Jazz Conservatory to End Degree Programs

Inside Higher Ed

The California Jazz Conservatory will wind down its degree programs at the end of the fall 2024 term due to low enrollment, the small, private institution announced Wednesday. The announcement noted “financial realities” that necessitated ending the programs. California Jazz Conservatory offered associate and bachelor’s degrees focused on jazz studies.

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Joe Pereschino, Yugo, UK

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. I’m Joe, chief operating officer at Yugo, the global student housing brand and operator where we support and empower students to live their best life with us both on and off campus. In three words I would describe myself as curious, driven, and human. What do you like most about your job? It has to be the people.

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The Degowning of America: A List of College Towns Facing Financial Decline (Updated July 18, 2024)

Higher Education Inquirer

The decline of small college towns has been reported on for years, but there has never been a comprehensive list to illustrate the extent of this phenomenon we call the de-gowning of America. Like steel towns, mill towns, fishing towns, mining towns, and prison towns that have faced economic and population declines, these towns face challenges as the colleges and universities they have supported are struggling and in some cases closing.

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TAMARA K. TAYLOR

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tamara K. Taylor has been appointed director of the Career and Professional Development Center at Florida A&M University. She served as the director of Career Education and senior assistant director for Career Coaching and Student Belonging at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Florida A&M and a master’s in education from the University of Miami.

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Researchers reveal a hidden factor in California’s insurance crisis: The ‘winner’s curse’

The Berkeley Blog

As lawmakers scramble to reform homeowners’ insurance regulations, a new study examines how insurers are pricing wildfire risk — and how different strategies can significantly impact premiums. The post Researchers reveal a hidden factor in California’s insurance crisis: The ‘winner’s curse’ appeared first on Berkeley News.

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ACT slim down: A look at the big changes the test is making

University Business

Just six months after the launch of the digital SAT in the U.S., the ACT has announced significant changes to its college admissions exam to give students more choice and flexibility when demonstrating their readiness for life beyond high school, testing officials say. Similar to the SAT, the test is going to be shorter. Its length is reduced by up to one-third, depending on the version the students take, ACT CEO Janet Godwin wrote on the nonprofit’s website.

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The Enrollment Cliff Is Real

Caylor Solutions

Explore strategies for tackling the enrollment cliff and finding mission-fit students with insights from Bart’s book, Chasing Mission Fit. The post The Enrollment Cliff Is Real appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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In Student-Centered Classrooms, the Instructor Must Come First

Inside Higher Ed

Seriously. July half gone, this is the time of the year that one’s thoughts may first turn toward the fall semester. Hopefully not too many thoughts. It is only July, after all. Unfortunately, I think the challenges of the last several years have infused a certain amount of dread into these thoughts, well beyond the usual anxiety (or excitement) of confronting a new year.

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Commission for Assessment and Evaluation Award Nominations Are Open!

ACPA

Every year CAE recognizes dedicated assessment professionals with awards for early career achievements and excellence in equity. We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 awards cycle. Recognize yourself or a colleague today! Link to submit: [link] The post Commission for Assessment and Evaluation Award Nominations Are Open! first appeared on ACPA.

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Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Chevron, Loper Bright, and Corner Post… What Are These and How Do They Affect Distance Education?

WCET Frontiers

In the last month, you may have seen a flurry of articles indicating the demise of the Federal regulatory landscape as we know it. This is due to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce. Many articles argue that the sky is falling on the development of federal regulations.