There should be hope for a fairer sector beyond what the UUK blueprint offers
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 9, 2024
For Sol Gamsu, the Universities UK blueprint for higher education is missing the voices of students and frontline staff
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Brown University rejects proposal to divest
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The decision deals a major blow to the student-run Brown Divest Coalition, which had organized a pro-Palestinian encampment in the spring.
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The fallout: The University of the Arts saga lives on — will its legacy?
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OCTOBER 9, 2024
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Times Higher Ed ranks UC Berkeley No.1 public university in U.S.
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Berkeley also moved up to 8th best in the world overall in the 2024 report. The post Times Higher Ed ranks UC Berkeley No.1 public university in U.S. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Nevada Lawmakers Aim to Change Oversight of State’s Colleges
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Nevada Lawmakers Aim to Change Oversight of State’s Colleges jessica.blake@… Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The statewide ballot measure stems from a years-long battle over who should govern higher education institutions and how much power they should have.
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AAUP Releases New DEI Statement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the wake of a front assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is calling on colleges and universities not to give in to the pressure to abandon such initiatives. On Wednesday, AAUP renewed their call to colleges and universities to fund and protect research and teaching that addresses social inequity and the needs of historically underrepresented groups.
Career Coaching Can Aid Student Success, but Not Every Student Receives Guidance
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Career Coaching Can Aid Student Success, but Not Every Student Receives Guidance Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Students who receive timely information, support and personalized help are more likely to land a job that requires a college degree, but only one in five students receives this kind of support, according to new research from Strada.
The OEXR Library A Collaborative Approach to Extended Reality in Education
Educause
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A global survey points out how an open library of XR resources could fill a longstanding gap in immersive educational simulation resources.
Can We Trust AI in Qualitative Research?
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Can We Trust AI in Qualitative Research? Elizabeth Redden Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Andrew L. Gillen urges caution in using AI to analyze qualitative data. Byline(s) Andrew L.
Cultivating a Culture of ‘Servingness:’ Institutional Considerations for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Amid these tensions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) represent a promising opportunity to reinvigorate and expand the national higher education narrative. Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled.
A ‘Super League’ for Big-Time College Sports?
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A ‘Super League’ for Big-Time College Sports? Doug Lederman Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The four major football-playing conferences could join forces in a league backed by private equity, a news report suggests.
Is Course Sharing the Answer to Declining Enrollment?
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 9, 2024
As colleges and universities across the country face declining enrollments caused by rising tuition costs, changing job market demands, and demographic shifts, institutions are getting creative with solutions. One idea gaining traction is the little-known option called course sharing. Course sharing aims to help small colleges address declining enrollments and increased competition by offering vocationally appealing programs without the costs associated with developing them independently.
Despite Reputation Drop, American Universities Remain Top-Ranked Globally
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Despite Reputation Drop, American Universities Remain Top-Ranked Globally kathryn.palmer… Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Rankings show that while U.S. universities are well represented among top institutions, their collective reputation has declined over the past decade.
Committee gives green light to cap international enrolments in Australia
The PIE News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Following four public hearings and some minor delays , the Senate Committee report has been tabled, with its recommendation that the Bill be passed, while recommending some tweaks to the proposed legislation. The report from the Education and Employment Legislation Committee read: “The Committee acknowledges the concerns raised by some education providers, particularly larger universities, regarding the proposed enrolment and course limits for international students, as well as the propose
Changing of the Guard at ‘Inside Higher Ed’
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Changing of the Guard at ‘Inside Higher Ed’ Doug Lederman Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Moving on from the publication I helped found.
Boosting Student Engagement with Interactive and Practical Teaching Methods
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Traditional teaching methods like slide-to-slide PowerPoint presentations no longer engage students in the way they used to. Here's how one educator developed engaging, interactive methods to help students grasp complex concepts.
Higher ed must maintain research integrity. Here is how
University Business
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Toxic incentive structures surrounding publishing scholarly work may be eroding faculty and research integrity at large. Without proper mediation, those shortcuts can resurface years later at the highest echelons of academia. At least three former or current college presidents have been struck by plagiarism accusations in the past 15 months, including Marc Tessier-Lavigne of Stanford, Claudine Gay of Harvard and, most recently, Darryl J.
A Scholarship in Telling Stories in the African Diaspora
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Dr. Christopher A. Brooks Dr. Christopher A. Brooks can link a recent trip to the African continent back to childhood. Brooks recalls his father’s experiences in the Merchant Marines in the 1950s, visiting West Africa, and how the parental influence extends into his work as an anthropologist and professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Both of my parents made their children aware of African history and geography when we were young,” reflects Brooks, during his most recent excursion to Ken
Congratulations to Professor of Biochemistry David Baker, UW’s newest Nobel Laureate
UW Presidential Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
At the Institute for Protein Design with David and biochemistry department chair Professor Tricia Davis Today we learned that UW Medicine Professor of Biochemistry David Baker was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (with co-winners Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper), and our University is thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his extraordinary scientific achievements in the field of protein design.
Bridging Research and Practice
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. For the first time in a decade, year-over-year enrollment increased at the university and the overall retention rate was 81.1%, the highest reported since the school began tracking the metric in 1991.
Florida Colleges Cancel Classes, Brace for Milton
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Colleges in west and central Florida canceled classes for part of the week as they prepared for Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm that’s expected to slam into Tampa on Wednesday night and move across central Florida.
Navigating Campus Protests: Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Building Support Networks
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Last school year was one of the most turbulent times for higher education in recent memory. As the fall semester begins, it seems that college protests over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not slowing down. With three-fifths of U.S. colleges having protests last school year and encampments on over 130 campuses across the country, it’s more likely than not that you have or will experience this at your school.
U of Washington Biochemist Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
University of Washington biochemist David Baker has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in “computational protein design.” He will receive half of the $1.1 million prize; the other half will be split between Demis Hassabis and John Jumper of Google DeepMind, who won for “protein structure prediction.
Sacred Heart University Partners with School District to Help Diversify Teaching Profession
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A new initiative between a Connecticut university and a public school system has been established to help diversify teaching and the shortage of special education professionals. The partnership between Sacred Heart University’s Farrington College of Education & Human Development and Stamford Public Schools will be laser-focused on identifying and recruiting local talent to ensure that classrooms are led by teachers who better represent the families and the children they serve.
Study links hurricanes to higher death rates long after storms pass
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
U.S. tropical cyclones including hurricanes indirectly cause thousands of deaths for nearly 15 years after the storm. Understanding why could help minimize future deaths from hazards fueled by climate change. The post Study links hurricanes to higher death rates long after storms pass appeared first on Berkeley News.
Student: Why I Won’t Participate in Campus Protest
Academe Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
POSTED BY MATTHEW BOEDY Students (English majors) in my University of North Georgia Advanced Expository Writing course that focuses this semester on the link between higher education and democracy were asked to write an editorial answering this specific question: Would I participate in a student-led campus protest?
Indian edtech up 3% in 2024, driven by PhysicsWallah
The PIE News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
According to data analysis conducted by Inc42, a startup media platform, edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah is leading the sector as it alone netted $210 million of the total funding in the first three quarters of 2024. Without the Noida-based edtech platform, the country’s edtech funding in the first nine months of 2024 sits around $68 million, facing a decline of nearly 75% year-on-year.
Diet & Wellness Plus: Fueling Nutrition Analysis with ESHA
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Reading Time: 3 minutes We know it can be challenging to keep up with the latest advancements in Nutrition education. We also understand just how important these updates are for overall student success in higher ed. That’s why we’re happy to announce that Diet & Wellness Plus is now powered by ESHA , an extensive database that will be available for your course beginning in January 2025.
Which are Table A and B institutions in Australia?
The PIE News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the latest Senate Education Employment Legislation Committee report , the committee has recommended that the controversial student cap on international student enrolments be instated. However the original proviso that course-level quotas should be applied was not endorsed – for all Table A and Table B institutions and TAFEs. The committee recommended “that the bill be amended to remove the ability for the Minister to set course-level limits for Table A and B universities and TAFE
Report: Understanding Student Parents Using Data
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Report: Understanding Student Parents Using Data Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/09/2024 - 03:00 AM New research from the California Alliance for Student Parent Success uses state data to understand the experiences of parenting students in higher education and opportunities to better serve them.
TWICV special with Ashley Kern from Sightline (Gary Stocker, College Viability)
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Sightline data focuses on creating data-based solutions to improve college and university operations, while trying to make education more accessible and affordable for college students everywhere. In this episode of This Week in College Viability, Ashley Kern discusses: • Data enterpreneurs in higher ed and their impact • The FAFSA Debacle • The Sightline niche • Market analysis services • Using data to improve graduation rates.
Poverty-level wages pose urgent problem for U.S. childcare, study finds
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
"This is a critical time to step up.for these skilled educators," says the author of a new report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley. The post Poverty-level wages pose urgent problem for U.S. childcare, study finds appeared first on Berkeley News.
Pam Mundy, Pam Mundy Associates
The PIE News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Terminally curious, irritatingly enthusiastic, and – according to what I have now accepted as the time when I’m most creative and on WARP speed – ‘last minute.com’. I prefer to think of it as ‘spontaneous entrepreneurship’! What do you like most about your job? It has to be the unpredictability, variety, travel, new people, that fact that no two days (or even two halves of one day) are the same and, best of all, the opportunity to interact with and c
A new BAMPFA exhibit grapples with the brutality of Syria’s civil war, inviting students to reflect
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
"Abounaddara: The Ruins We Carry" premieres a new video installation from an anonymous Syrian art collective. The post A new BAMPFA exhibit grapples with the brutality of Syria’s civil war, inviting students to reflect appeared first on Berkeley News.
The 10 least valuable college degrees—only 1 helps grads earn more than $50,000
University Business
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A college degree can help you financially get ahead, compared to a high school diploma alone. In 2022, workers ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor’s degree earned a median annual salary of $66,600, according to the latest National Center for Education Statistics data. Their counterparts with only a high school education earned $41,800 a year. But not all college grads see that salary boost.
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