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A surge of DEI cuts hits colleges across the US

Higher Ed Dive

Some colleges, like Ohio State University, are reversing their stances on diversity efforts as federal and state policymakers ratchet up the pressure.

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What Job Design Can Teach Us About Course Design

Faculty Focus

As an industrial/organizational psychologist, work is always on my mind. Naturally, I am interested in understanding ways to make work better for others, but I also regularly apply research and theory to my own job. One long-standing approach to building better jobs is to make them more interesting for employees. Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., 2017 for a summary).

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Podcast: New leaders, gen-AI, visas

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast UK Research and Innovation and the Office for Students both have new leadership but what does that mean for the future of regulation, research funding, and sector confidence?

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Usher to Receive Honorary Doctorate and Deliver Emory University's Commencement Address

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Grammy-winning artist Usher Raymond IV will deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 180th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 12, where he will Usher also receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. "There are few artists in the history of popular music who have innovated as ceaselessly as Usher," said Emory President Dr. Gregory L.

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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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Supporting higher education’s emerging leaders

Wonkhe

Zo Allman explores how emerging leaders play a vital role in our universities, and considers the challenges they face Zo Allman explores how emerging leaders play a vital role in our universities, and considers the challenges they face

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Cathedralic Higher Education

HEPI

Paul Greatrix ( @registrarism ) was formerly Registrar at the University of Nottingham. With the major challenges facing UK higher education at present, it is perhaps hardly surprising that many in the sector are concentrating on the short term. Survival rather than strategy is the order of the day. Higher education institutions (HEIs), though, are fundamentally long-term operations which educate students and undertake research intended to benefit society for many years to come.

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New Research Questions DOGE Claims About Education Department Cuts

Inside Higher Ed

New research suggests that the Department of Government Efficiency has been making inaccurate claims about the extent of its savings from cuts to the Department of Education.

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How University Leaders Can Ethically and Responsibly Implement AI

Campus Technology

To fully leverage AI while mitigating risks, university leaders must adopt a responsible and ethical approach one that is proactive, thoughtful, and grounded in a framework of trust.

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What Job Design Can Teach Us About Course Design

Faculty Focus

As an industrial/organizational psychologist, work is always on my mind. Naturally, I am interested in understanding ways to make work better for others, but I also regularly apply research and theory to my own job. One long-standing approach to building better jobs is to make them more interesting for employees. Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., 2017 for a summary).

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A Lawless Attack on Diversity

Inside Higher Ed

A Lawless Attack on Diversity Elizabeth Redden Thu, 02/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Ray Li writes that the Feb. 14 Dear Colleague letter is not supported by established case law or sound legal reasoning.

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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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2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Campus Technology

Registration is free for this fully virtual May 7 event, focused on "Thriving in the Age of AI" in K-12 and higher education.

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NCES Commissioner Put on Leave

Inside Higher Ed

A longtime veteran of the Education Department and the current commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics is now on administrative leave, Education Week reported.

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Enrollment Growth Strategies That Transformed Defiance College

Caylor Solutions

Defiance College used data-driven enrollment growth strategies to increase freshman enrollment by 78%. Learn how they did it! The post Enrollment Growth Strategies That Transformed Defiance College appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Local Lawmakers Press Penn to Uphold DEI

Inside Higher Ed

Local lawmakers walked out of a meeting with University of Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday due to what they said was insufficient support for diversity, equity and inclusion, WHYY reported. Pennsylvania state senator Art Haywood and state representative Napoleon Nelson, both Democrats, reportedly walked out of the meeting after a Penn official referred to diversity as a lightning rod.

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College Board never disappoints

Jon Boeckenstedt

That is, if you have very low expectations. College Board, as you all know, is a private company that works for itself, via a Board of Trustees who are hand-selected for candidacy by, well, the College Board. They’re a business, and we should understand that.

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Tech Companies Want to Put You Out of Work

Inside Higher Ed

Tech Companies Want to Put You Out of Work johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 02/27/2025 - 03:00 AM They already claim AI can do a teachers job. What do we do about that?

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BIG CHANGES to SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security & Student Loan Forgiveness - What You NEED to Know! (Low-Income Relief)

Higher Education Inquirer

If youre worried about losing your benefits, youre not alone. With new budget resolutions and lawsuits targeting SNAP, Medicaid, and student loan forgiveness, millions of Americans could be impacted.

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Your Alumni Magazine Is a Source of Marketing Gold

Inside Higher Ed

Your Alumni Magazine Is a Source of Marketing Gold rzinkan@rhb.com Thu, 02/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Authentic storytelling can be key to successful marketing campaigns in higher education.

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‘Inaccurate and misleading’: Democrat AGs push back against Trump’s DEI executive order

Higher Ed Dive

Sixteen AGs issued guidance for private employers regarding a recent executive order targeting diversity efforts at colleges and other organizations.

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Stanford Drops Plan to Buy Bay Area Campus

Inside Higher Ed

Stanford University backed off a plan, almost four years in the making, to buy the Notre Dame de Namur University campus in nearby Belmont, Calif., the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

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The Office for Students reviews TEF… again

Wonkhe

TEF 2023 - was it any good?

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Report: Demographic Disparities in STEMM Persistence

Inside Higher Ed

A new report from the Common App found major racial disparities in persistence rates for students who enter college pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine.

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Québec releases international student caps for 2025/2026

The PIE News

The province will accept up to 63,299 international applications for university programs, 32,261 for vocational training programs, and 29,200 for college-level programs, it was announced on February 26. Under the new limits which are broken down by institution and degree type Qubec will issue a maximum of 124,760 acceptance certificates to international students, marking a decrease of around 20% from 2024.

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City University of Seattle Names First Woman and Person of Color as President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

City University of Seattle (CityU) announced Thursday that Suzanne Elise Walsh has been appointed as its new president, making history as the first woman and first Suzanne Elise Walsh person of color to lead the institution in its 50-year history. Walsh currently serves as president of Bennett College in North Carolina, one of only two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation dedicated exclusively to educating women.

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Beyond your transcripts: why global experience matters as much as your degree

The PIE News

In today’s competitive job market, a strong academic record is no longer enough. Employers are increasingly seeking individuals with a global perspective, adaptability, and a unique set of skills that can’t be easily replicated. This is where global experience becomes your secret weapon. The rise of global experience: A globalised workforce: The modern job market demands a global perspective, intercultural communication skills, and adaptability.

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EdTrust-West Report Calls for Commission to Address Black Student Education Crisis in California

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from education advocacy organization EdTrust-West reveals that California's educational system continues to fail Black students despite years of rhetoric Dr. Christopher J. Nellum about equity and inclusion. The report, titled "Black Minds Matter 2025: Building Bright Black Futures," calls for the establishment of a State Commission on Black Education Transformation to address systemic issues plaguing the state's fragmented education governance structure.

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Reflecting on Black history at the UW

UW Presidential Blog

As we conclude Black History Month, its a great time to reflect on the incredible contributions that Black scholars, leaders, students and alumni have made within and beyond our University of Washington community. Their achievements and resilience offer a powerful lens through which we can understand and celebrate our shared history. The importance of expanding our knowledge and awareness of Black stories, achievements and legacies is not only about acknowledging one individuals experience but i

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Building Community on Bluesky: Higher Ed Edition

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

As digital spaces shift, finding and following colleagues isn’t as easy as it once was. Higher ed professionals have spent years building meaningful relationships—exchanging ideas, offering support, and learning from one another. As we transition to new platforms like Bluesky, it’s important to maintain those connections.To kick things off, you can find me, Dr.

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Deakin and Lancaster launch first UK-Australia campus in Indonesia

The PIE News

The Deakin Lancaster Indonesia University (DLI) campus first announced in January 2024 officially opened in Bandung, West Java on February 26. Located an hour from Jakarta by high-speed rail, courses at the campus will begin in September, initially focusing on business and information technology. It marks the first UK-Australian transnational education (TNE) venture in Indonesia, and means that students will be able to undertake dual undergraduate programs from Deakin and Lancaster Universitie

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What Is Organizational Development?

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Applying Principles of Organizational Development in Higher Education If you work in higher education, you know the industry is constantly evolving. Shifting student demographics, emerging technologies, and market pressures require institutions to be proactive in building a stronger, more adaptable foundation for long-term success. Thats where organizational development (also known as org dev or OD) comes in.

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How to turn recruitment promises into real results

University Business

Recruitment is about more than getting students to say yes. In a competitive higher education landscape, institutions must align what they promise during admissions with the student experience they deliver. The student experience is the glue that holds retention, trust and academic success together, and when admissions and recruitment strategies work hand-in-hand with academics, the result is a thriving, engaged student community.

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New on Coursera, Google Agile Essentials course helps professionals deliver projects and results faster

Coursera blog

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, Google Agile Essentials is available on Coursera to help professionals across industries manage projects more strategically and efficiently. Amid a rapidly changing skills landscape, Agile methodology remains vital, with nearly every company in a recent BCG survey adopting it. First used in software development, Agile is an iterative approach to project management that emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement,

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How this promising AI consortium will boost working-class students

University Business

While some campuses are still struggling to meet the moment of generative AI, several community colleges are collaborating with regional employers to ensure their students won’t be left behind by a disrupted workforce. The CCA AI Readiness Consortium, spearheaded by Complete College America and experiential learning software Riipen, is helping five open-access institutions embed industry-informed AI standards into their academic curriculum.

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Finding Our Focus Amidst the Noise: A Call to Renew Our Commitment in Higher Education

WCET Frontiers

One of my favorite aspects of my work leading membership, sponsorship, programs, and events at WCET is the opportunity to connect with amazing people doing incredible work at higher education institutions across the United States. However, lately, Ive felt some heaviness in these conversations. Working in higher education can often feel like navigating a stormy sea.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters force their way into Barnard College building

University Business

Pro-Palestinian protesters wearing kaffiyeh scarves and masks pushed their way into Barnard College’s Milbank Hall, which houses the offices of the dean, and assaulted a school employee Wednesday, according to the school. The protesters later left Milbank Hall in the night without further incident, Barnard President Laura Rosenbury said in a statement.

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