A creative degree is about more than just GDP
Wonkhe
JULY 5, 2024
David Mba argues that the value of arts courses can be found in impact, not outcomes The post A creative degree is about more than just GDP appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Michel Foucault, the Bogeyman of the Culture Wars
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Forty years after the famed theorist's death, his work continues to disturb. By Caleb Smith Forty years after the famed theorist's death, his work continues to disturb.
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So did students make a difference at General Election 2024?
HEPI
JULY 5, 2024
Since the general election was called, HEPI has been arguing that parliamentary constituencies with a large number of undergraduates could behave unexpectedly. This rests on the idea that the timing of the election in early July meant many (not all) students would have moved back home for the holidays. Furthermore, we argued this could improve the efficiency of the Labour vote.
UC Berkeley study finds arsenic, lead, other toxic metals in tampons
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 5, 2024
Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found. The post UC Berkeley study finds arsenic, lead, other toxic metals in tampons appeared first on Berkeley News.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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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.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Stuck in Disciplinary and Legal Limbo
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
By Katherine Mangan Cal Cary, The Daily Progress, AP Pro-Palestinian protesters face off with the police at the U. of Virginia in early May. Campuses are stressed as student-conduct hearings drag into the summer.
IH London extends hand to students affected by Cactus Languages closure
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2024
The ELT provider said on July 4 that it was “saddened” to hear of the shock closure – particularly in regard to the students who would see their studies interrupted. “As passionate advocates of language learning and teaching, in response to this news our foreign languages department is aiming to accommodate as many Cactus students as we can, and were a suitable option is available this summer, is working to to offer courses free of charge to those affected,” it said.
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Indian students flock to Europe as big four falter
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2024
Countries like Germany , Italy , France , Finland , and Ireland are witnessing a record number of students from India. The interest in Europe is further highlighted by the fact that 146 Indian students received the Erasmus scholarship this year, making the cohort the largest beneficiary of the program – with over 2,000 students receiving the scholarship since 2004.
Admin 101: 4 Ways to Counter Leadership Burnout
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
"Working too hard and too long” — a norm for the modern administrator — is contributing to the high turnover rate. By David D. Perlmutter “Working too hard and too long” — a norm for the modern administrator — is contributing to the high turnover rate.
Stakeholders look forward to “more collaborative” relationship with UK government
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2024
Speaking to The PIE News , UUKi director Jamie Arrowsmith said that Labour had already made some welcome interventions on the campaign trail, “saying they would change the narrative around universities” “That would make a real difference,” Arrowsmith predicted. “We need the new government to work with universities. For too long, the relationship has been antagonistic,” Arrowsmith noted, echoing memories of the dependants ban and the rapid MAC review of the Gra
ANTHONY E. JONES
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Dr. Anthony E. Jones Anthony E. Jones has been named vice president for diversity and inclusion at Centre College. He served as chief diversity officer at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in art and information systems from Mount Union College, now the University of Mount Union, as well as a master’s in student personnel and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies, both from Eastern Kentucky University.
India anticipates incoming expansion of British TNE
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2024
“There are certainly UK universities that are very close to announcing their India branch campuses,” some being months or even “weeks away”, Avantika Tomar, partner at EY Parthenon Education Practice told delegates of India Week’s Education Innovation conference on July 3. Tomar did not name the institutions that are expected to set up the first UK branch campuses in India, joining Australian universities of Wollongong and Deakin that already have campuses in Gujarat’s GIFT City.
WENDI W. TOSTENSON
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Dr. Wendi W. Tostenson Wendi W. Tostenson has been appointed president of Volunteer State Community College. She served as vice chancellor of education and student services at Louisiana Delta Community College. Tostenson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia, an MBA from the University of West Georgia, and a Doctor of Public Administration degree from Valdosta State University.
15 Ways to Improve Education Quality and Student Achievement with Outcome-Based Education
Creatrix Campus
JULY 5, 2024
15 Ways to Improve Education Quality and Student Achievement with Outcome-Based Education admin Fri, 07/05/2024 - 13:21 Tune In To Our Audio Blog What does improve education quality in higher education mean? With economic growth and globalization, debates are brewing on how to improve the quality of higher education. Education programs focus on bettering student achievements.
Payment giant TransferMate wades into sector with Enroly, Intrinsiq partnerships
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2024
Enroly described its partnership with the platform as a “service to make payments and refunds in international student admissions simpler”. It will work as a fully integrated TransferMate software within the Enroly CAS Shield system, with real-time payment status for admissions teams, linked to student records. The refunds system will also be streamlined through the partnership, offering “enhanced control over deposit payments, reducing client risks by holding funds in escrow”.
CEO: Exploring AI Literacy in Creative Education
totallyrewired
JULY 5, 2024
In a recent session hosted by Chris Rowell, Mary Jacob, a lecturer at Aberystwyth University, shared valuable insights on AI literacy in creative education. Mary, who coordinates the generative AI working group at the university, emphasized the importance of understanding and integrating AI responsibly within the educational framework. Key Components of AI Literacy Mary outlined four essential pillars of AI literacy: Understanding AI Capabilities and Limitations : It’s crucial to recognize
Guiding Students to Overcome Barriers To Student Success In Higher Education With Career Counseling
Creatrix Campus
JULY 5, 2024
Guiding Students to Overcome Barriers To Student Success In Higher Education With Career Counseling editor Fri, 07/05/2024 - 05:56 Student Success Header Menu White 1NoneFooter base 1Blog Style 1Right Team CreatrixOff Introduction 60% of college students don't finish their degrees in six years, as you may have seen. The remaining forty percent encounter major obstacles to their achievement, which include personal, financial, and intellectual setbacks.
UK sector welcomes new PM Keir Starmer as Labour storms Westminster
The PIE News
JULY 5, 2024
The UK sector broadly welcomed the election result this morning, which saw the Labour party take a staggering 411 seat majority at the time of writing. Sector leaders were hopeful that the change in administration would lead to a more constructive relationship between education providers and the government, after increasing hostility from the Conservative government.
SCOTUS Gives Our Democracy a 'Demi-King'
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 5, 2024
Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe was direct on MSNBC last Monday night. “Constitutional law was rocked to its very basis,” Tribe told Lawrence O’Donnell. “The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) turned the Constitution upside down in a very profound sense.” With the recent passage of the 248th birthday of our country on July 4, consider that at no time in our history — from the founders to modern times — has anyone ever thought it necessary to do what SCOTUS did last week.
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