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The graduate job market has become more competitive than ever.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

A new survey from UPCEA and StraighterLine examined potential motivations that could spur former students to return to higher education.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Most Campus Tech Leaders Say Higher Ed Is Unprepared for AI’s Rise kathryn.palmer… Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed’s third annual survey of campus chief technology officers shows that while there’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence’s potential to enhance higher education, most institutions don’t have policies that support enterprise-level uses of AI.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The public institution blamed the structural deficit in part on “lingering pandemic revenue shortfalls,” salary increases and inflation.

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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.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

George Washington U Police Chief Resigns Johanna Alonso Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM GW’s student newspaper uncovered alleged problems with the university’s arming of its campus police. Then the police chief was placed on leave.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Shai Davidai lost campus access because he “repeatedly harassed and intimidated” the institution’s employees, a university spokesperson said.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

An academic journal published by Springer has retracted over 200 papers since the start of last month, Retraction Watch reported.

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Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The latest report on student mental health from Healthy Minds reveals encouraging data but also underscores the complex nature of this persistent problem and the ongoing need for comprehensive support. The traditional campus resources—counseling centers and wellness programs—are stretched thin, and higher education leaders are beginning to explore innovative solutions to provide this critical support.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Your PowerPoints Probably Suck Elizabeth Redden Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM But you can easily improve them, writes Zachary Nowak, who offers 10 suggestions for how to do that.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ed tech provider GotIt! Education has announced the general availability of MathGPT, an AI tutor and teaching assistant for foundational math support.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

A Sliver of Hope for Humanities at HBCUs jessica.blake@… Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Growing skepticism about the value of the humanities has led to a national decline in the number of degrees conferred. But a new study shows the plummet slowing at historically Black colleges.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This strategic union was announced on October 16, with the organisations emphasising an aligned vision: to empower the global education and employer community with insights that drive informed decision-making, foster innovation, and enable a billion future learners to fulfil their potential. “This acquisition marks a major milestone in QS’ evolution as a global leader in education intelligence,” said Jessica Turner, CEO of QS. “By joining forces with HolonIQ, we are further str

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Norwich University student newspaper, which has been suspended since the summer, will be allowed to resume publishing “with ethics oversight,” VTDigger reported Tuesday.

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Educause

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence might have wide-ranging effects on the evolution of the English language and, in turn, on education, communication, and global knowledge sharing.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A survey of tribal colleges and universities by ProPublica found that these institutions suffer from large backlogs of deferred maintenance and infrastructure issues and lack the federal funding they need to make fixes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason. – Jelly Roll Alone for 23 hours a day in solitary confinement as part of his 10.5-year prison sentence, Cordero Holmes could not see his future as a great dad, Honors College student, or recipient of the MLK Living the Dream Award for community service in his old neighborhood. In fact, he viewed solitary as a hallmark of his success.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Listen: A College Bridge Program for Incarcerated Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about a recently launched college bridge program that improves college readiness for students enrolled in higher education programs in prison.

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University Business

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In light of the Department of Justice filing suit against the Georgia Institute of Technology for allegedly failing to apply contractually required information security controls to Department of Defense data, higher education institutions should pay close attention to a proposed Department of Education rule. If finalized, the Controlled Unclassified Information Rule (the “ED CUI Rule”) may soon require universities and colleges to protect personal data and other categories of controlled unclassi

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Report: Best Practices in Re-Entry, Re-Integration of Formerly Incarcerated Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges offering education for individuals in prison must provide information about how their students can access re-entry services to receive federal dollars. A recently published study from Ithaka S+R identifies trends among four institutions doing this work successfully.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes As a school administrator or marketer, we know that your primary goal is to reach prospective students from around the globe and encourage them to enroll in your language programs. However, simply having a website is no longer enough. Language school SEO has become vital in ensuring your school stands out in a competitive online market.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Voices of Student Success: Supporting College Readiness for Incarcerated Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader

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The Guardian - Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Nova university programme criticised for only having white instructors and for some of its content, such as session on ‘does racism really exist?’ A top university in Lisbon has suspended plans to launch a postgraduate programme on racism and xenophobia after the course was criticised for hiring only white instructors. The programme, offered by the faculty of law at Nova University in tandem with the government-backed Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia, was also condemned for some of its conte

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HEPI

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Joe McGinn , CEO at CoachBright and Julian True , Access and Participation Manager at the University of Plymouth. UK higher education, despite all its current challenges, is a national success story we should be proud of. In the 2023-2024 QS World University Rankings , the UK had 17 universities in the top 100, behind only the US (with over 30).

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The Guardian - Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

System for applying for travelcards yet to be restored after cyber-attack on Transport for London’s IT systems Students in London fear they may have to abandon their school and university courses to save money after a cyber hack on Transport for London’s (TfL) IT systems left them unable to apply for discounted travelcards. TfL suspended applications for discounted travel passes when its systems were hacked in early September, compromising the details of about 5,000 Oyster card holders.

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IHEP

OCTOBER 16, 2024

How do geography, institutional practices, and student characteristics influence earnings after college? IHEP’s Equitable Value Explorer , an interactive data visualization tool that compares post-college earnings across more than 4,000 colleges and universities, is helping researchers answer that question. Using a series of economic thresholds developed by the Postsecondary Value Commission, the tool measures the financial return institutions provide to students.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A recent report from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University, shows that dual enrollment programs are effective in boosting college enrollment and completion rates. However, significant disparities persist, especially for low-income, Black, and Hispanic students. Each year, nearly 2.5 million high school students take advantage of available dual enrollment programs, now offered at 90% of public high schools nationwide.

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University Business

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Leaders of Michigan’s three largest universities say they must work together to help create jobs and keep students from fleeing the state once they graduate. The presidents of the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Michigan State University agreed Tuesday that collaboration is key and will help grow Detroit and Michigan’s economy. They spoke at a meeting of the Detroit Economic Club.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In episode 190 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with The PIE's very own Amy Baker and Clare Gossage.

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University Business

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The highly anticipated North Star Promise Program is in full effect this fall. The program helps cover tuition and fees for Minnesota students with a family adjusted gross income under $80,000 who are studying at a public institution or tribal college in state. Scholarships can be applied for studies up to a four-year degree. Students and other college access advocates had pitched the North Star Promise to the Minnesota Legislature as a way to close equity gaps in higher education, address workf

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FIRE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Floyd Abrams (aka “Mr. First Amendment”) may be 88 years old, but he continues to pad his resume with ever more impressive accomplishments.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes Math students love video content — it’s engaging, supports a variety of learning styles and helps them visualize complex concepts. With the help of eight passionate instructors, we added 80 new Concept Videos to WebAssign across College Algebra, Developmental Math and Liberal Arts Math courses. The new Concept Videos cover definitions and examples, demonstrating Math concepts and processes step-by-step in just 5-10 minutes each.

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University Business

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Investments in board engagement, digital transformation and cost-cutting throughout 2023 are paying off in big ways for higher education institutions’ bottom line, according to the latest report by BDO, a financial consulting firm. Over half (56%) of all surveyed higher ed leaders stated their revenue increased this most recent fiscal year, a 12 percentage-point bump over last year. “Higher education institutions are navigating uncertainty with remarkable resilience,” said Adam

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A record-high 78% of 2024 high school graduates took the ACT during school hours through state- and district-sponsored programs, according to new data released by ACT earlier this week. This marks a record participation rate for the ACT School-Day Testing program, which allows students to take the college entrance exam at no cost. “We are really pleased that we saw a record number of students testing through school-day testing, which means they tested and received a college reportable score at n

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WENR

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Outbound student mobility from Ghana has grown significantly, with the U.K. and U.S. being the most popular study destinations, followed by Canada, Germany, and increasingly China. Recent visa restrictions may lead to a decline in the number of Ghanaian students in the U.K. The post International Student Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa, Part 3: Trends in Ghana appeared first on WENR.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite Türkiye’s challenging economic climate, nine in ten young people have said they would like to study abroad, with the junior ELT market experiencing the most significant growth, according to panellists speaking at a recent BONARD webinar. The number of Turkish students abroad grew by over 30% between 2019 and 2023, signalling the willingness of families and students to invest in an international education, said experts.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The stakes have never been higher for Australia’s international education sector. With the ESOS Amendment Bill, including government-proposed National Planning Level , looming over the industry, The PIE heard from four leading voices to dissect it’s wide-ranging implications – from compliance issues, threats to cultural diversity, and more.

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