Higher Ed Data Stories
DECEMBER 3, 2024
This is a popular post each year with high school and independent counselors working with students who are already thinking about a doctorate. It shows the undergraduate institutions of doctoral recipients from 1958 to 2023. (It does not show where the doctorate was earned, to be clear.) It's based on data I downloaded from the National Science Foundation using their custom tool.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Although higher education experts say these measures can stave off political controversy, they’ve drawn criticism from some scholars and student activists.
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Wonkhe
DECEMBER 3, 2024
James Coe shares lessons for the UK from the Australian government's launch of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Workers who received increased pay in November and December will revert to their original salary in January, the university said.
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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.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
New data shows enrollment among 18-year-old freshmen dropped this year. Some higher ed experts say last year’s botched FAFSA rollout is at least partly to blame. Enrollment of 18-year-old freshmen dropped 5 percent this fall compared to last, a reversal of gains made in 2023, according to a new data analysis released by the National College Attainment Network Monday.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The newly introduced bipartisan Protect Economic Freedom Act follows months of heightened scrutiny over how colleges handle student demonstrations.
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Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Final decisions are expected later this month on changes that could come before the winter semester.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A conversation with Molly Chehak and David Ebenbach on their chapter in Recentering Learning. This conversation is with the authors of the chapter “Recentering Relationships: What We Learned From Building Closeness at a Distance” in our new co-edited book, Recentering Learning: Complexity, Resilience and Adaptability in Higher Education (JHU Press, 2024).
The Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A new UC Berkeley-led study integrates biology, anthropology, music and geography to map the places in Colombia where biodiversity and cultural diversity overlap, highlighting areas with the greatest potential for sustainable ecotourism development. The post Can ecotourism help promote cultural diversity and biodiversity? appeared first on Berkeley News.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The BBC is reporting that it is an “open secret” that international students with limited English proficiency can easily enrol in UK university courses, as well as cases of students exploiting illegal loopholes such as paying others to complete coursework or attend lectures on their behalf. An anonymous master’s student, going by the alias Yasmin, spoke to the BBC, making claims of low levels of English within international student cohorts, as well as commonplace cheating using
The Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
From an exploration on how to make sense in a world of nonsense to an examination of the American sitcom, the subjects of this year’s books are expansive — a reflection of our dynamic and diverse campus. The post Holiday gift guide 2024: New books by UC Berkeley authors appeared first on Berkeley News.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The well-established English language and VET provider, which has been operating since 1997, has been placed into voluntary administration by a creditor. An update on its future is anticipated later this week. “Throughout 2024, IH Sydney Training Services has been in various discussions to bring an investor or acquirer into the company,” said Tim Eckenfels, owner and CEO, IH Sydney. “Beginning in August, after the success of our mid-year Junior Holiday Program, IH Sydney Traini
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
When Dr. Herman J. Felton Jr., and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Duke vice provost Ed Balleisen explains how scientific collaboration among disciplines can not only drive student engagement but also help solve global problems.
HEPI
DECEMBER 3, 2024
By Duncan Shermer, Head of Research Excellence Framework (REF) Evaluation and Development. We’ve made lots of progress developing the People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element for REF 2029. Working with the PCE Indicators Project Team and a range of stakeholders, we’ve developed a set of indicators, assessment criteria and an assessment approach and we’re about to start testing them all in the PCE Pilot exercise.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
After establishing similar facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, and Mauritius, Curtin University Colombo is the institution’s fifth global campus. “Transforming our presence in Sri Lanka into a fully-fledged campus strengthens our commitment to the region and builds on our long-standing, successful partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology ( SLIIT ),” said Curtin University vice-chancellor, Harlene Hayne.
HEPI
DECEMBER 3, 2024
HEPI has been central to discussions on social mobility in higher education, especially through the English Social Mobility Index (ESMI) , created by Professor David Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University. The ESMI provides a framework to evaluate English universities’ support for social mobility, focusing on access for disadvantaged students, continuation, and graduate outcomes.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Since 2019, the global supply of online ETPs has surged by 123%, highlighting the growing appetite for flexible education, a report from British Council and Studyportals published on December 3 has revealed. “While online English-taught programs are still predominantly a niche strategy for only a part of institutions, and is more developed in the Big Four destinations, it is good to see other markets starting to catch up with phenomenal growth in relative terms,” said Edwin van Rest, cofounder a
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Melinda Manning, an erstwhile critic of UNC Chapel Hill’s Title IX processes, writes that she was happily surprised to see improved processes in action. It’s incredibly gratifying when we can see those very changes that we once fought for—and never expected to be implemented. Almost 12 years ago, I was a college administrator who filed both Title IX and Clery Act complaints with the Department of Education against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the university that was both my e
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In the evolving landscape of online education, post pandemic, it has become increasingly essential to use technology to foster student engagement. Among the many digital tools available, e-portfolios have emerged as a powerful means for enhancing student involvement, motivation, and learning outcomes. E-portfolios are digital collections of student work that showcase achievements and learning progress and have the power to transform the educational experience for students.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
JED researchers investigated the benefits and risks of fraternity life with regard to students’ health and wellness, finding that the organizations can both help and hurt the campus community. Social fraternities are a traditional fixture on college campuses, and the organizations can positively impact members—encouraging community service and offering social and career benefits—but they can also promote heavy drinking, sexual assault and hazing.
University Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Growth in research and development spending hit a 20-year high in higher ed, according to the latest data. Colleges and universities shared the bulk of the costs with the federal government in fiscal year 2023, which saw research and development spending grow by 11.2%. The average growth since 2013 was 5% annually. The R&D total hit $108.8 billion in FY 2023, an increase of $11 billion from FY 2022, according to the National Science Foundation’s latest HERD survey.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A new brief from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities highlights promising practices in career readiness for college students, including tech integration and targeted outreach. Colleges and universities, particularly public institutions, are facing growing pressure from lawmakers, students and their families to improve postgraduate outcomes, demonstrating a return on investment in students’ college experiences.
University Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Six-year credential completion rates are the highest in over a decade, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Of all the students who entered a postsecondary program in 2018, 61.1% have earned a credential, the highest completion rate across the 12 cohorts studied since 2007. While completion rates in the four-year public and private nonprofit sectors have stagnated since reaching their respective highs with the 2015 cohort, gradual increases in the pu
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights resolved its investigation into Temple University, finding that the Philadelphia institution was not fully complying with federal law when responding to allegations of harassment based on shared ancestry.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Miami Dade College has embraced artificial intelligence not only in its classrooms but also to improve worker productivity and run business operations more effectively. The community college, with more than 125,000 students enrolled across eight campuses, launched its AI strategy in 2021 when it began training 500 faculty members in different disciplines to develop AI courses and to integrate AI curriculum into existing classes.
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 3, 2024
University of the District of Columbia (UDC) announced last week that professor Andrea Doctor has been inducted into the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing, recognizing her impact on nursing education and her commitment to ensuring quality healthcare for everyone. Since joining UDC in 2015, Andrea Doctor, PhD, CNE has played a key role in shaping the future of nursing, both locally and nationally.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. “But when I realized there was no pre-college math course to take, I panicked. I had always struggled with math. I thought, ‘How am I going to pass this class?’” Maria’s experience is not uncommon. Since the enactment of AB 705 in California, community colleges in the state have seen an undeniable increase in the number of students enrolled in transfer-level course
The Change Leader, Inc.
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, Interim Chancellor at Rutgers University-Newark and Graduate of the PhD Project, and Blane Ruschak, President of the PhD Project and Consultant with KPMG. The discussion centers around the PhD Project's remarkable 30-year journey in diversifying business school faculty, creating systemic change in higher education through faculty representation, and building a sustainable pipeline of diverse academic ta
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers at Trustwave are warning about a surge in malicious e-mail campaigns leveraging Rockstar 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit designed to steal Microsoft 365 credentials.
University Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In 2015, when I first began working with colleges and universities all over the country, we didn’t call what we were doing “performance management.” Fast forward to 2024, and the last few years have proven that universities are beholden to the laws of economics. Tuition pricing has reached the maximum point of price elasticity. Institutions that used to rely on increased tuition revenue to balance the budget are now forced to look at the cost drivers and align their operating expense
Gray Associates
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Facing financial challenges? You're not alone. Many institutions are struggling to increase revenue and reduce costs, and traditional cost-cutting measures like program cuts often do more harm than good. These cuts fail to consider the complex web of revenue generators and resources within an institution. By gaining a deep understanding of program economics, colleges and universities can identify hidden opportunities for growth, optimize faculty workload, and make strategic adjustments that ensu
Liaison International
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Key Takeaways Community colleges face unique recruitment challenges that CRM systems address by streamlining workflows, centralizing data, and improving coordination. For community colleges, CRMs enhance student engagement through personalized, data-driven communication tailored to individual interests and enrollment stages. Integrating CRMs with tools like AI platforms creates cohesive, omnichannel strategies, optimizing recruitment efforts and outreach effectiveness.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Higher education’s technology landscape is changing and evolving, which means its IT workforce must adapt as well. But budget shortfalls and concerns over adequate training, professional development and retention often mean that higher ed IT departments are learning to do more work with fewer people. This is true across campus, particularly in cybersecurity roles.
University Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very problematic issue.” The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity is unclear because not all public colleges and universities are tracking the issue, and the economic and social stigma associated with food ins
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Elevating the student experience is a key goal of higher education IT leaders, who face pressure to offer frictionless and seamless access to technology for digital-native students with high expectations. Colleges and universities can improve end-user workflows for the customer experience by embracing these three areas of focus and translating them to meet higher education students’ expectations. 1.
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