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Illinois Governor Backs Four-Year Degrees at Community Colleges to Meet Workforce Demands

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his support for new legislation that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields, Gov. JB Pritzker joining 24 other states that have implemented similar programs. The proposed bills, SB2482 and HB3717, introduced earlier this week, aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for working adults and students in rural communities.

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Colleges tighten budgets amid NIH funding uncertainty

Higher Ed Dive

From hiring freezes to spending cuts, research universities are trying to manage their finances amid a fluid and harrowing situation.

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“Where to from here?”: Go8 reacts to economic outlook

The PIE News

Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released its statement on monetary policy for February 2025, which looks at the year to the September 2024 quarter. The quarterly report explains how the RBA sees the economy and what that means for interest rates, inflation, and economic growth. The most recent report painted a bleak picture for Australia’s international education sector.

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Instructional Violence Must End: Keeping the Legacy of A. Wade Boykin Alive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since learning of Dr. A. Wade Boykins passing in January 2025, I have been rather distraught, wanting to ensure that his legacy is in the forefront of educators minds Dr. Donna Y. Ford and hearts as they seek to provide Black students with rigorous and relevant instructional styles and strategies. I want to inform and/or remind readers that Dr. James A.

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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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Top New College Programs Announced in January 2025

Gray Associates

Colleges and universities are rolling out a wave of new programs in 2025, aligning with workforce demands and shifting student interests. From expanding healthcare and mental health offerings to bolstering business, engineering, and technical education, institutions are evolving to meet the needs of todays learners. Explore the latest academic innovations shaping the future of higher education.

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Introducing PIEx Power Ups

The PIE News

Imagine the energy of a TED-style talk, the intimacy of personalised audio, and the flexibility to drop in and out all happening right in the heart of our expo hall. This is where silent disco meets international education. Throughout the two-day conference , were bringing powerful speakers to the stage, each with just 15 minutes to share their expertise.

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African history students awarded compensation after master’s axed

The Guardian - Higher Education

University of Chichester had suspended recruitment to its history of Africa and the African diaspora MRes An independent adjudicator has ruled partly in favour of students who challenged the University of Chichester after their African history course was abruptly terminated in 2023. The University of Chichester suspended recruitment to its research masters (MRes) in the history of Africa and the African diaspora without warning, and made the course leader, Prof Hakim Adi , an academic and expert

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Higher education postcard: Al-Azhar University

Wonkhe

This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to Egypt This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to Egypt

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Kentucky lawmakers seek to weaken tenure, restrict DEI

Higher Ed Dive

A pair of wide-ranging proposals revived versions of previous bills that failed to gain enough traction in the 2024 legislative session.

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Podcast: Wales cuts, mental health, regulation

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast the Welsh government has announced 18.5m in additional capital funding for universities - but questions remain over reserves, job cuts, competition law and student protection.

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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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Northland College to close after turnaround falls short

Higher Ed Dive

Despite recent restructuring efforts, the Wisconsin nonprofit’s board chair said it couldn’t weather “economic and demographic storms” hitting the sector.

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Registrars assembling – the history of the Association of Heads of University Administration

Wonkhe

Who are AHUA? Paul Greatrix charts the sector bodys backstory from 1939 to the present Who are AHUA?

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Q&A: Retiring Maryville University President Recalls Early Connectivity Efforts

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

When Mark Lombardi took over as president of Missouris Maryville University in 2007, a communications and digital transformation was knocking at the sectors door. As students gravitated to smartphones over flip phones, and increasingly relied on laptops and other connected technologies both inside and outside of the classroom, Lombardi brought together the universitys leadership team to ask a pivotal question: What does it mean to be student-centered?

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Five keys to success in Evaluation Capacity Building for widening participation

Wonkhe

How do you make learning from success "stick" in a university so it leads to a wider shift in culture and practice?

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How can college leaders navigate mergers and closures in 2025?

Higher Ed Dive

A consolidation expert urges officials to face the facts, explore their strategic options and be willing to accept external help.

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Voices of Student Success: A Day Without Classes, Packed With Career

Inside Higher Ed

Having successful career outcomes is important for colleges and also for students, but getting students to engage in career services can feel like an uphill battle. Leaders at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania decided to bring careers to students with an event called LVC Success Expo. On this day, LVC cancels classes so students can engage in an all-day career fair or meet with academic support staff to ensure their success in and after college.

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Rethinking the essay in the age of AI

totallyrewired

In a recent AI Network meeting, Natasha Bonnelame (UAL) and Martin Compton (King’s College London) engaged in a thought-provoking conversation about the future of the essay in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Their discussion, rich with insights and reflections, delved into the evolving landscape of academic writing and assessment, particularly in the context of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.

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What Keeps Students Up at Night? Understanding College Safety Concerns

Helix Education

“I’m scared to walk alone at night.” “What if someone targets me because I’m Muslim?” “Will I be safe being openly gay on campus?” These aren’t just random commentsthey’re real voices from our latest research, and they stopped me cold. For the past three years, RNL and ZeeMee have been diving deep into the emotional landscape of college planning.

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Board Independence in Higher Education Drives Better Governance: How Independent Boards Strengthen Leadership, Decision-Making, Accountability, Oversight, and Institutional Sustainability

The Change Leader, Inc.

In his latest post, Dr. McNaughton examines why board independence is critical for institutional sustainability, particularly in today's challenging higher education environment. What you'll gain from reading this post: Beyond Basic Duties: Why traditional fiduciary training often falls short of addressing key governance challenges. Presidential Oversight: How long-serving presidents can impact board independence and institutional accountability.

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The Hidden Crisis in College Planning: What’s Happening to Middle-Income Families

Helix Education

Millions of students and families are caught in a middle-class crunch for affording college. Approximately 7-8 million families with school-age children are in the middle-income bracket ($60,000-$200,000). That’s not just a statisticit’s a massive segment of your potential student population caught in a precarious position. According to recent Census data, these families make up about 40% of all U.S. households, with 39% of family households including children under 18.

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Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students?

Inside Higher Ed

Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students? Sara Weissman Thu, 02/20/2025 - 03:00 AM Advocates for the policy worry other states will follow Floridas lead and end price reliefs for students who cant access federal financial aid.

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Judge recommends lifting Florida’s ban on hiring students from China

University Business

Critics of a Florida law prohibiting state universities from hiring students from China and six other countries won an important legal victory last week in their effort to overturn the measure. The 2023 law bars the state government from hiring anyone living in China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. Its terms apply to faculty members at the states 12 public colleges and universities trying to hire a graduate assistant or postdoctoral fellow to help with their research.

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A SLAPP to the Heart of Academic Freedom

Inside Higher Ed

A SLAPP to the Heart of Academic Freedom Elizabeth Redden Thu, 02/20/2025 - 03:00 AM Strategic lawsuits against public participation can threaten academic freedom, Reinhold Martin writes.

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Oregon colleges and universities among beneficiaries of new research designation for smaller institutions

University Business

Oregon is now home to eight colleges and universities ranked among the top research institutions in the U.S. The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation have released an updated review of higher educations research landscape. The review, commonly known as Carnegie Classifications, identifies institutions with the largest output of research based on certain criteria.

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Increasing Classroom Engagement

Faculty Focus

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions. Student engagement is also critical to the success of students who are more self-directed and specialized, as it allows them to dive deeper into course material within their specialized areas of

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Northland College Announces Closure

Inside Higher Ed

Northland College in Wisconsin will close at the end of the 202425 academic year amid insurmountable financial challenges and declining enrollment, officials announced Wednesday. The closure comes after a year on the ropes for Northland.

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Increasing Classroom Engagement

Faculty Focus

In undergraduate classrooms, instructors encounter a variety of students with diverse backgrounds and different personalities. Since discussion-based learning, both in-person and virtual, remains important, teachers should find ways to encourage student engagement in classroom activities and discussions. Student engagement is also critical to the success of students who are more self-directed and specialized, as it allows them to dive deeper into course material within their specialized areas of

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Quran burner assassinated in Sweden — and another arrested in the UK

FIRE

Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, known for his well-publicized and controversial public Quran burnings, was assassinated in Sweden.

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Humanizing Ed-Tech Through the Human Advantage Framework™

WCET Frontiers

Here at WCET, our focus is on educational technology and digital learning. While many of us enjoy learning about the latest and greatest tech tools, we know technology alone is not at the heart of our work. The most advanced digital learning tool holds little value if our students are unable to use it effectively or if our educators aren’t sure how to use it in a classroom setting.

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Indian VCs explore equitable partnerships with UK universities

The PIE News

The PIE heard from Indian vice chancellors exploring reciprocal partnerships with UK universities, at NISAU's 'Achievers' conference 2025.

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Higher Education Rebranding: Lessons from Grace College’s Marketing Transformation

Caylor Solutions

Higher education rebranding is more than a new logoits about reshaping perceptions. See how Grace College transformed its marketing with bold strategies. The post Higher Education Rebranding: Lessons from Grace Colleges Marketing Transformation appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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£500k boost for international recruitment at Welsh unis

The PIE News

A cool half-million-pound cash injection is being given to the program for a “transition year” as the Welsh government strives to “continue to support the international recruitment and promotional activities of universities, which are so vital to their intellectual and financial health,” the minister for further and higher education, Vikki Howells, revealed.

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Solving the continuation challenge with engagement analytics

HEPI

By Rachel Maxwell, Principal Advisor at Kortext. Since the adjustments to the Office for Students (OfS) Condition B3: Student outcomes , published continuation rates have dropped from 91.1% in 2022 to 89.5% in 2024 for full-time students on their first degree. This drop is most evident for students in four key areas: (1) foundation year courses; (2) sub-contracted and franchised courses; (3) those with lower or unknown qualifications on entry; and (4) those studying particular subjects including

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A Year of AI-Powered Progress: RNL’s Product Evolution

Helix Education

The last year has been one of significant strides for RNL. We embarked on a journey to enhance our existing tools, aiming to provide our partners with even more powerful and effective solutions. This commitment has driven us to develop a suite of AI-powered tools designed to strengthen your connections with students and donors. A focus on data-driven decisions and user-friendly solutions Our primary goal was to create AI tools that are not only secure but also user-friendly and insightful.

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User's Guide: 2025 College Viability App for Executive Analysis

College Viability

The 2025 College Viability App for Executive Analysis tracks IPEDS data from 2016-2023 over more than 50 reports and fields. The list of reports is included below.

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