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Higher risks and longer delays: Student mental health advisors on the front line

Wonkhe

Every year student mental health advisers feed back on their their caseloads and conditions. Rachel Spacey and Sam Gamblin find that this year's results make for worrying reading The post Higher risks and longer delays: Student mental health advisors on the front line appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Title IX lawsuits escalate: 15 states now suing

Higher Ed Dive

A flurry of lawsuits this week claim the Department of Education overstepped its authority when it finalized a Title IX rule including LGTBQ+ protections.

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Higher risks and longer delays: Student mental health advisors on the front line

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Every student mental health advisers feed back on their their caseloads and conditions. Rachel Spacey and Sam Gamblin find that this year's results make for worrying reading The post Higher risks and longer delays: Student mental health advisors on the front line appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Graduates remain confident about finding a job but express job security concerns

Higher Ed Dive

Many respondents said they’re settling or anticipate settling on some conditions to land a job, though fewer reported willingness to do so compared to last year.

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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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Higher education postcard: Magee College

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to a contentious campus The post Higher education postcard: Magee College appeared first on Wonkhe.

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After brush with closure, Northland College unveils plan to downsize

Higher Ed Dive

The liberal arts institution is cutting $7 million from its budget and refocusing around eight in-demand majors.

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Yale Freshman Creates AI Chatbot With Answers on AI Ethics

Inside Higher Ed

Yale Freshman Creates AI Chatbot With Answers on AI Ethics Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 05/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Amid intellectual property and ethics concerns about AI large language models, a student created one based on his professor’s ethics work.

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All Is Not Lost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Casualties of the ongoing FAFSA debacle continue to stack up, even as Federal Student Aid Director Richard Cordray leaves the situation behind. While the U.S. Department of Education works to fix the broken system, it’s time for community college leaders to remind Americans that these important institutions exist. Experts predict that huge numbers of students won’t go to college this fall — we can head that off by reminding them that college decisions need not be made in spring, and no matter wh

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College Indecision Day

Inside Higher Ed

College Indecision Day Liam Knox Thu, 05/02/2024 - 03:00 AM May 1 normally marks the start of students’ higher ed journeys. The FAFSA fiasco has cast a shadow over this year’s celebrations for those still waiting on aid packages.

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Athlete Transfers Are on the Rise. So Is the ‘Grueling’ Work That Makes Them Possible.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock New NCAA rules have meant an influx of players looking to change colleges. That’s left advisers chasing transcripts and scrutinizing credits.

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Higher ed policies drive layoffs and cuts in the UK, Australia and Canada

The PIE News

Universities in the UK, Australia and Canada have announced staff layoffs and course suspensions as government policies limiting international student numbers cause increasing financial strain. Fifty-five UK universities have now confirmed staff redundancies due to falling international student numbers and declining real-terms value of domestic tuition fees.

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Study: More Collaboration Needed Between Faculty and Career Centers to Provide Workforce Preparation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College students are turning to faculty for career advice, but not as many of these educators are working with their school’s career centers to better respond, according to a new study from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Shawn VanDerziel The study – conducted in partnership with the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) and the Society for Experiential Education (SEE) – looked at responses from 6,800 college faculty to gauge the extent to whi

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AI Detection Is a Business. But Should It Be Faculty Business?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How many false accusations of cheating are you and your institution willing to accept as collateral damage? By José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson Jon Krause for The Chronicle How many false accusations of cheating are you and your institution willing to accept as collateral damage?

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ASU Awarded $3.75 Million to Advance Generative AI in Flexible Learning On the Go

Campus Technology

Arizona State University (ASU) has been awarded a $3.75 million, three-year, renewable grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to enhance an audio-based app by using generative AI to give college students advanced use of learning materials and activities "for the modern, mobile learner," according to a news release.

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UK gov’t recognises “unique” needs of HE, says minister, ahead of MAC deadline

The PIE News

The UK’s minister for exports has assured UK stakeholders of the government’s commitment and understanding of international students and their impact, but not everyone is convinced. As stakeholders eagerly await the findings of the Migration Advisory Committee’s review into the Graduate Route on May 14, and the governments subsequent policy decision, Lord Offord of Garvel, minister for exports, addressed delegates at the 2024 International Higher Education Forum, organised by U

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The Guardian view on English lessons: make classrooms more creative again | Editorial

The Guardian - Higher Education

The pleasures of reading and books have been swapped for phonics and grammar. It’s time for change Too much of what is valuable about studying English was lost in the educational reforms of the past 14 years. A sharp drop-off in the number of students in England taking the subject at A-level means fewer are taking English degrees. Teaching used to be a popular career choice for literature graduates, as Carole Atherton warmly describes in her new book, Reading Lessons.

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Debts Canceled for 317,000 Former Students at Art Institutes

Inside Higher Ed

The Education Department will wipe out $6.1 billion in loans for students who attended any Art Institute campus from 2004 to 2017. The relief comes through the borrower defense to repayment program, which allows students who were misled or defrauded by their institution to seek relief.

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MONICA SANDERS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monica Sanders Monica Sanders has been appointed social innovator in residence at Grinnell College. During the residency, Sanders is expected to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the wider community through collaborative initiatives that promote civic engagement, social justice, and environmental stewardship. Sanders holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Miami Coral Gables, a master’s degree in international business law from the University of London, and a j

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A ‘Universities on Fire’–Inspired Reading List

Inside Higher Ed

A ‘Universities on Fire’–Inspired Reading List joshua.m.kim@d… Thu, 05/02/2024 - 03:00 AM A list of books and reviews on climate change and higher education.

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An Asian American Scholar Explores the Admissions Debate That Divided Her Community

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eric Hoover In a new book, a prominent researcher delves into opposing views of racism, equity, and fairness in education.

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How to Ask Your Employer to Pay for Your Degree

Coursera blog

Although tuition reimbursement is growing in popularity among employers, not every company offers that perk. However, you may still be able to approach your employer and see if they’re open to paying for a portion of your degree as part of your professional development. Investing in employee education can have a positive impact on the company’s bottom line.

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Calls for Change at Penn State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We protest. We are sick. We are tired. Still, we protest.” That quote, inspired by famed civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, comes from an open letter sent on April 16, 2024 to Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of The Pennsylvania State University. “We are sick and tired of the lack of progress toward racial justice at Penn State under your leadership,” the letter continues.

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Teaching Courses that Provoke Student Anxiety

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on April 22, 2019© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out The Teaching Professor subscription! Do you teach one of those courses that promotes lots of student anxiety? Nowadays that seems to apply to all sorts of courses. Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be

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Connecticut Waters Down Anti-Legacy Bill

Inside Higher Ed

Connecticut lawmakers will not move ahead with a proposed ban on legacy admissions preferences that advanced from committee in March. Instead, the state Senate passed a bill that would require colleges to report data on legacy admissions to the legislature.

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Internationals could fill Australia’s chronic skills shortages in regions

The PIE News

Regional employers in Australia should be looking at ways to attract international students to fill positions amid a chronic skills shortage, including offering graduate programs and assistance with settlement and support for families relocating from overseas, stakeholders have said. As demand for jobs continues to outstrip supply in regional Victoria, particularly in trades and services, healthcare and medical, and manufacturing, transport and logistics, employers should be looking at internati

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House Passes Antisemitism Awareness Act

Inside Higher Ed

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted 310 to 91 Wednesday to codify a broad definition of antisemitism into federal civil rights law.

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The Student-Centric Experience: Leadership

Cisco blogs - Education

New technologies are helping institutions create student-centric experiences that can improve retention, plus help promote their school’s brand in a positive way to attract new students (and even f… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Higher education to play an urgent role in tackling global challenges

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Fariba Soetan, Head of Policy and Research at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). As 13 nations across the Commonwealth head to the ballot box this year, and families, parents and citizens consider their priorities for the ensuing decade, attention turns towards the global effort to tackle world challenges, outlined in the UN sustainable development goals and slated for achievement by 2030 and beyond.

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In Pictures: College Campus Protests

Inside Higher Ed

In Pictures: College Campus Protests David Ho Thu, 05/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) IHE Staff

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Teaching Courses that Provoke Student Anxiety

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on April 22, 2019© Magna Publications. All rights reserved. For more articles like this, check out The Teaching Professor subscription! Do you teach one of those courses that promotes lots of student anxiety? Nowadays that seems to apply to all sorts of courses. Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be

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Faculty Sues Hudson Valley Community College Over Safety Report

Inside Higher Ed

The faculty union at Hudson Valley Community College recently sued the college, its president, board and the surrounding county after administrators refused to provide the union with a full, unredacted copy of a campus safety report, CBS 6 reported.

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Higher Ed for Non-Traditional Students: Insights on Higher Education’s Evolving Landscape

Caylor Solutions

Attract non-traditional students! Learn how with flexible degree pathways, bitesize learning options, and a relational campus culture. The post Higher Ed for Non-Traditional Students: Insights on Higher Education’s Evolving Landscape appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Protest Updates, May 2: Biden Says “Order Must Prevail”

Inside Higher Ed

Protest Updates, May 2: Biden Says “Order Must Prevail” Susan H.

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“Changing MBA demand” requires market to adapt

The PIE News

Postgraduate business and MBA students are changing their preferences for further education, with AI content leading an increased demand for technology topics. Only one in five students want to study entirely on campus, while two in five would consider short non-degree courses without academic credit instead of traditional MBAs, new research shows. The Tomorrow’s MBA study, by Carrington Crisp in association with EFMD, questioned 2,263 prospective students from 32 countries on what they are l

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A Simple Treatment That Isn’t Reaching Children in Need: Academic Minute

Inside Higher Ed

Today on the Academic Minute: Neeraj Sood, professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, explores why a simple treatment isn’t reaching children who need it.

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Northland Delays Closure Decision Following Donations - Josh Moody, Inside Higher Ed

Economics and Change in Higher Education

The Board of Trustees at Northland College has delayed making a decision on whether to close due to financial issues, citing “several transformative donor gifts” received this week. “While Northland is still short of its total funding needs, these gifts considerably impact what is possible. In light of this, the Board of Trustees believes the right thing to do is to reconvene with the Faculty Ad Hoc Exigency and Operations and Budget Committees to continue the work of bringing together proposed

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