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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn? How Higher Education Students May Be Forced to Sacrifice Privacy for Digital Learning Tools ,” the report points out that weak privacy protections an

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Good data needs to underpin applicant decision making, even if they never see it

Wonkhe

Applicants tend not to use data in making university decisions.

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BMCC and London School of Economics Partner to Expand Global Opportunities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new partnership between the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) and the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE) will provide BMCC students the opportunity to enroll in LSE courses during the summer semester and beyond, “offering them the opportunity to study alongside peers from around the globe and gain insights from LSE’s distinguished faculty members,” said BMCC officials.

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Getting back to first principles on groups of providers

Wonkhe

Without using groups of universities, making sense of how policymaking affects the sector is very difficult.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Joyce Crick obituary

The Guardian - Higher Education

My mother, Joyce Crick, who has died aged 95, was a lecturer, scholar and translator of German literature. She lived a life of determination, erudition and grit. In 1958, Joyce began her academic career as a lecturer at University College London, where she taught German literature. She promoted a feminist and egalitarian ethos and conducted a vast number of language classes for those students who preferred her innovative approach.

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What universities do now is more important than how they came to be

Wonkhe

The age of a university is often used as a proxy for quality.

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Enhancing Critical Thinking with the CAT Test: Check, Ask, Think

Faculty Focus

In today’s diverse and rapidly evolving media landscape—spanning traditional television broadcasts, online platforms, and increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI)—the ability to critically evaluate information has become essential. With the constant influx of content from academic journals, social media updates, and daily news reports, distinguishing factual, reliable information from misleading or biased content is a growing challenge.

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Has devolution gone too far?

HEPI

This week, HEPI is marking the 25th anniversary of devolution. Here, HEPI Director Nick Hillman asks if the advantages have been overcooked when it comes to higher education. Tomorrow, HEPI will be hosting a webinar on the LSBU / HEPI Social Mobility Index and, on 10 December we will be hosting an in-person event with Unipol on student accommodation in London.

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Enhancing Critical Thinking with the CAT Test: Check, Ask, Think

Faculty Focus

In today’s diverse and rapidly evolving media landscape—spanning traditional television broadcasts, online platforms, and increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI)—the ability to critically evaluate information has become essential. With the constant influx of content from academic journals, social media updates, and daily news reports, distinguishing factual, reliable information from misleading or biased content is a growing challenge.