Tue.Dec 03, 2024

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House bill would cut off federal student aid to colleges that boycott Israel

Higher Ed Dive

The newly introduced bipartisan Protect Economic Freedom Act follows months of heightened scrutiny over how colleges handle student demonstrations.

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Doctoral Recipients by Undergraduate College, 1958--2023

Higher Ed Data Stories

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.

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Union raises alarm about looming layoffs and course cuts at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Higher Ed Dive

Final decisions are expected later this month on changes that could come before the winter semester.

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Lessons from Australia’s launch of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development

Wonkhe

James Coe shares lessons for the UK from the Australian government's launch of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development

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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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Ohio State reverses hundreds of workers’ raises after DOL’s overtime rule overturned

Higher Ed Dive

Workers who received increased pay in November and December will revert to their original salary in January, the university said.

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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Fewer 18-Year-Olds Enrolled in College This Fall

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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BBC investigates alleged poor English “open secret” in UK unis

The PIE News

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

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No Degree Required for Next FAU President

Inside Higher Ed

The next president of Florida Atlantic University will not be required to have a college degree, according to search criteria approved by FAU trustees last month, Boca Magazine reported.

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Using the Power of E-Portfolios to Enhance Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

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.

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Change for the Better

Inside Higher Ed

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

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Higher Ed’s Staffing Concerns Eased by Technology

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

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.

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Federal Investigators Fault Temple for Response to Antisemitism, Other Discrimination

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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IH Sydney enters voluntary administration

The PIE News

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

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Using the Power of E-Portfolios to Enhance Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

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.

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Holiday gift guide 2024: New books by UC Berkeley authors

The Berkeley Blog

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.

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Curtin University officially launches branch campus in Sri Lanka

The PIE News

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.

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5 Questions for an Expert on Interdisciplinary Research

Inside Higher Ed

Duke vice provost Ed Balleisen explains how scientific collaboration among disciplines can not only drive student engagement but also help solve global problems.

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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Why a CRM is Essential for Community College Recruitment

Liaison International

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.

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Report: Supporting Fraternity Members’ Mental Health

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“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

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Online English-taught programs more than double since 2019

The PIE News

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

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Can ecotourism help promote cultural diversity and biodiversity?

The Berkeley Blog

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.

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Trump’s FBI director pick Kash Patel: A clear and present danger to freedom of the press — First Amendment News 449

FIRE

First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.

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Personalizing and Increasing Access in Career Services

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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IDP launches IELTS delivery in China

The PIE News

IDP was widely expected to be operational in China by the second half of 2025, but it surprised some test-takers by opening registration for the November 29-December 31 testing period early. According to blog posts in China, registration opened around November 25, with all the test slots until the end of the year selling out in a matter of days. “Wasn’t it originally said that it would officially enter the mainland in the second half of 2025?

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Support Higher Education Labor United this Giving Tuesday

Higher Education Inquirer

Giving Tuesday While HELU is primarily funded by solidarity pledges from our member organizations , individual contributions allow us to expand our programming and capacity to react in the moment. Higher education will be a site of struggle in 2025 and beyond. We must build our power and that requires increasing the funding available to our movement.

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3 Questions on ‘Recentering Relationships: What We Learned From Building Closeness at a Distance’

Inside Higher Ed

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).

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Scottish Social Mobility Index 2024

HEPI

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.

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Stop Cutting Programs: A Smarter Approach to Cost Reduction in Higher Education

Gray Associates

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

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Miami Dade College Adopts AI to Improve Education and Optimize Business Operations

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

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.

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UDC Professor Inducted Into Prestigious Nursing Academy

Insight Into Diversity

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.

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How Faculty Diversity Drives Enrollment: The PhD Project’s 90% Success Model: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 236 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Dr. Jeffrey Robinson and Blane Ruschak

The Change Leader, Inc.

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

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When the bill comes due, institutional data can help

University Business

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

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3 Ways Universities are Keeping Students Interested in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

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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Few Virginia Universities have Studied Food Insecurity Among Students, Though 80% say it’s an Issue

University Business

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