Tennessee State stayed afloat thanks to a $43M injection from the state. What comes next?
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The public institution faces a fiscal crisis after past years of mismanagement and a history of underfunding from Tennessee.
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Credit for pre-university programmes in the US and New Zealand
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Transition programmes help underrepresented groups get the most out of university. Why not offer credit for them, like they do in the US and New Zealand?
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Fitch raises outlook for New Jersey City University
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
After facing a steep fiscal hole in 2022, the institution has made painful cuts under state supervision to stabilize its finances.
We Asked for It
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The politicization of research, hiring, and teaching made professors sitting ducks. By Michael W. Clune The politicization of research, hiring, and teaching made professors sitting ducks.
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What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP?
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 11/18/2024 - 03:00 AM FIRE is no defender of academic freedom, Joan W. Scott writes. Byline(s) Joan W.
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Representation of Low-Income Students at Highly Selective Colleges Didn’t Budge Over 100 Years
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By Eric Hoover New research reveals that socioeconomic diversity has long been stagnant at prominent colleges — and that the SAT hasn't been an equalizer.
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Enhancing and modernizing the higher education student experience is a top priority for college and university administrators. But while institutions are starting to understand the significance of the problem, many are no closer to solving it. This is something we at CDW Education have been hearing about for a while from our partners on university campuses.
A New Era in International Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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CU Boulder to Pay $4.5 million in Back Pay to Settle Discrimination Claim from Female Faculty Members
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
More than 300 women faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder will receive back pay and a salary equity analyses every three years, following a $4.5 million settlement that the university reached following a class action lawsuit that was filed alleging widespread gender pay discrimination. “I’m feeling very proud of our class representatives for pursuing this action,” said Dr.
Watch a UC Berkeley neurologist explain how concussions really work
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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U of North Texas Removes DEI-Related Terms From Course Names
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Words like “race” and “equity” have been removed from 78 course titles at the University of North Texas, The Dallas Morning News reported.
“Opening doors”: IELTS offers free English language tests to refugees
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Hundreds of displaced people will get the chance to take an English language test for free, as the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) joins forces with IELTS. IELTS, owned by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, revealed the partnership on November 11. Globally, 42% of young people have access to higher education but this drops to only 7% among refugees, it said.
Q&A: Microsoft Education’s CIO on the Role of AI in Education
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The potential use cases for generative artificial intelligence appear endless. As this tech tool continues to evolve, it has given university leaders and faculty members the potential to solve a broad spectrum of institutional and pedagogical challenges. Microsoft Windows devices are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling schools to harness the power of AI effectively.
Australia’s caps “dead in the water” as Coalition opposes Bill
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In a statement that has shocked Australia’s international education sector, the Coalition announced its decision to oppose the Albanese Labor government’s proposed ESOS Bill, which includes a cap on international student enrolments, and would get rid of Ministerial Direction 107. With the Coalition, the Greens and the Independents set to vote against the contentious legisaltion, its chances of success have been hampered.
USDA to Provide Additional Financial Support to Tribal Students at Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $5 million in grants to support Tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities through the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack The announcement was made by Secretary Tom Vilsack at the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum held late last week. “These USDA investments reinforce our commitment to empowering Tribal Nations by cultivating tomorrow’s agriculture sector professionals and buildin
Ball State U Rolls Out Pathify Digital Engagement Hub
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Ball State University has launched a new MyBallState portal for its 20,000 students, 4,000 employees, and other constituents that provides personalized information and access to campus services.
UW President’s Home, Car Vandalized by Protesters
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Police are investigating after pro-Palestinian protesters vandalized University of Washington president Ana Mari Cauce’s home and automobile last week, The Seattle Times reported.
EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: AI in Communications Applications
Educause
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Institutional constituents hope to see improved efficiency and support for users across campus from the use of AI tools in communications applications.
Prioritizing Mental Health Support in Community Colleges: Key Data from 2023
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Title: Supporting Minds, Supporting Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success Source: Center for Community College Student Engagement The 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) gathered essential data to guide community colleges in supporting student mental health and well-being.
How to Choose the Best Digital Marketing Agency for Your School
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Learn how to select the ideal digital marketing agency for your school by weighing size, location, and specialization to drive real results. The post How to Choose the Best Digital Marketing Agency for Your School appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Report Shows UCLA Was Unprepared for Protests
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A report on the response by the University of California, Los Angeles, to pro-Palestinian protests this past spring found that problematic decision-making processes, poor communication and other errors put campus safety at risk, the Los Angel
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Tessa Harrison and Julia Roberts, Partners at the executive search firm GatenbySanderson, recently hosted a discussion with invited University Chairs and Secretaries to discuss current issues facing university governance. The Department for Education (DfE) is asking questions about the calibre of higher education governance. The discussion concluded that although governance is facing serious challenges, there are real opportunities to be bold and transformative.
A trend colleges might not want applicants to notice: It’s becoming easier to get in
University Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Colleges and universities, on average, are admitting a larger proportion of their applicants than they did 20 years ago, new research by the conservative think tank the American Enterprise Institute finds. The median acceptance rate at bachelor’s degree-granting universities and colleges was 7.6 percentage points higher in 2022 than it was in 2012, AEI found.
Q&A: How Data Intelligence Drives Student Success at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Faced with rural population declines and falling university enrollments, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education needed a dramatic overhaul. Thanks to a reimagining of how its 10 member institutions track and report financial accountability and student success — and an upgrade of IT foundations to ensure the requisite data around those metrics can be properly harvested and analyzed — sound data now informs systemwide decision-making, Chancellor Emeritus Daniel Greenstein says.
Data Centralization: Enhancing Decision-Making for Transformational Change
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Data centralization is essential for making informed, strategic decisions that enhance student success, operational efficiency, and security at higher education institutions.
URI Receives $65M Gift for Scholarships for STEM Majors
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
URI Receives $65M Gift for Scholarships for STEM Majors Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 11/18/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H.
Here are several examples of strong dual enrollment partnerships
University Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Before community colleges can jump into offering dual enrollment, they must first build a well-intentioned partnership and assess which pathways are conducive to employment in high-wage, high-need industries, asserts a new report from the Career Ladders Project. The equity-based nonprofit examined how six pairs of community colleges and K12 districts across the Los Angeles Regional Consortium have worked together to build high-quality dual enrollment partnerships.
Troubled FAFSA Rollout Linked to Sharp Decline in First-Year College Enrollment
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Title: Fewer Freshmen Enrolled in College This Year Following Troubling FAFSA Cycle Author: Katharine Meyer Source: Brookings Institution, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center The rollout of the new FAFSA form last year triggered cascading consequences across the higher education community. The launch was delayed, customer calls remained unanswered, and the number of filings decreased by about three percent.
Advocacy quick hits
AACC
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
2025-26 FAFSA ahead of schedule Bill Cassidy wins top spot on the HELP Committee Department of Education revives ICR plans amid SAVE plan litigation 2025-26 FAFSA ahead of schedule On Thursday, the Department of Education (ED) announced they are on track to release the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to most students […] The post Advocacy quick hits first appeared on AACC.
Virginia’s in-state tuition and fees among nation’s highest
University Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The cost of in-state college tuition in Virginia has gone down in the past five years when adjusted for inflation, but it’s still higher than most of the U.S., according to the College Board. Why it matters: Salaries aren’t keeping up with inflation, so Virginians are likely considering the squeeze of year-to-year tuition and fee increases when making college decisions.
Canada’s int’l students can work 24hrs per week as new rules takes effect
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
On November 15, immigration minister Marc Miller confirmed the changes which come as part of IRCC’s mission to “root out fraud and protect students from financial vulnerability” Under the new rule, eligible international students can work up to 24 hours per week off campus while their classes are in session. Earlier this year, the government had announced its intention to raise the number of hours international students can work to 24 hours, but a date had not been set for imp
Trade schools: Why they’re grabbing a bigger share of enrollment
University Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Enrollment in trade school has grown 4.9% from fall 2020 to 2023, erasing pre-pandemic declines, according to a new report from Validated Insights, a market research company. Revenue has also expanded 11.1%. Interest in attending trade school has nearly doubled among both teens and adults since 2017. In 2024 alone, search traffic is up 27%. University enrollment, on the other hand, has declined by 0.6% since the pandemic, according to data compiled from the National Center for Education Statisti
The Campus in the Second Age of Trump
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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Voters Again Reject Book Banners
Academe Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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How a Top Trump Adviser Might Influence the President-Elect's Views on Higher Ed
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
By Amanda Friedman Stephen Miller, who was recently named deputy chief of staff for policy, has spent the last three years attacking colleges’ diversity-related efforts through America First Legal, a conservative law firm.
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