3 Columbia employees resign amid texting scandal
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2024
The officials had previously lost their titles over text exchanges that the institution's president said “touched on ancient antisemitic tropes.
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Lawmaker Claims Credit for Antisemitism Review at Florida Universities
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Lawmaker Claims Credit for Antisemitism Review at Florida Universities Ryan Quinn Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM State Representative Randy Fine says that after he repeatedly called the state university chancellor about a “Muslim terror textbook,” the system launched an evaluation of courses at all public universities.
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This week in 5 numbers: 2 Catholic universities in Iowa to combine
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2024
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from further consolidation in the sector to another college planning faculty cuts.
Cash-Strapped Wittenberg U. Envisions a Future With Far Fewer Faculty and Staff
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
By Eric Kelderman Budget-cut discussions at the small Ohio institution are raising an existential question: If a university is going to change that much, should it close instead?
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UK government issues warning: ‘Think before you post’
FIRE
AUGUST 9, 2024
Days of rioting in England after three children were tragically murdered in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed party in Southport.
Disability Ruling Against Calif. College is ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Others
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Disability Ruling Against Calif. College is ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Others kathryn.palmer… Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM After eight years of litigation, a federal judge has ordered West Los Angeles College to provide on-campus transportation for two students by the start of the fall semester. The ruling may have broader implications.
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Students Worry Overemphasis on AI Could Devalue Education
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Students Worry Overemphasis on AI Could Devalue Education Doug Lederman Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Report stresses that AI is “new standard” and universities need to better communicate policies to learners.
Research gives a better understanding of what it takes to unpack DNA
The Berkeley Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Scientists took an atomic look at a protein complex that grants access to our DNA. A deeper knowledge of how it works could help develop better therapies for cancer and Alzheimer's. The post Research gives a better understanding of what it takes to unpack DNA appeared first on Berkeley News.
Use AI to Build Course Materials? Earn $1,000
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Use AI to Build Course Materials? Earn $1,000 Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM In a new pilot project, faculty are encouraged to use generative artificial intelligence to create, or build on, open educational resources.
Parents dig into savings and pensions to pay for international education, survey finds
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Finding the money to pay for tuition, accommodation and the other costs associated with an overseas education is a primary concern for most families, HSBC’s Quality of Life report stated. The HSBC research surveyed more than 11,200 affluent respondents in 11 markets – namely Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mainland China, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the US.
3 Topics That Were on Everyone’s Minds at the SHEEO Conference
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
3 Topics That Were on Everyone’s Minds at the SHEEO Conference jessica.blake@… Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM State officials from across the country are recognizing a new reality for public postsecondary education as enrollment declines, political culture wars rage, finances grow fragile and workforce demands compound.
Boldly Future Forward
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
With enrollment hovering at 13,885 as of fall 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) is the largest historically Black university in the country. With roots dating back to 1891, the university has evolved to address new technologies, especially in agriculture, and prepare readily employable graduates. Dr. Leonard Williams, the director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C.
As an 8-Day Protest Shut Down a University, Administrators and Faculty Sparred Over How to Respond
The Chronicle of Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Cal Poly Humboldt's divestment protest became one of the most striking shows of activism last spring. Faculty and administrators both think the other group made the situation worse.
Number applying to work or study in UK falls by more than a third
The Guardian - Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
People seeking skilled worker, health and care, or study visas drops to 91,300 in July after curbs introduced by Tories The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has fallen after curbs on visas introduced by the previous government. Workers and their family members applying on skilled worker, health and care, and study visas fell by more than a third in July to 91,300 compared with last year.
From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings. To effectively bridge the tech skills gap and engage students in cultivating marketable skills, it is essential for academic institutions to find ways to align their initiatives with students
New Zealand student visa fee increases announced
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Student visa fees will rise to NZD$750 from October 1 for those coming from non-Pacific countries, while post-study work visas fees will increase from NZD$700 to NZD$1,670. The New Zealand government announced visa fee increases across almost all visa categories on August 9, in a move that it said will “free up” more than NZD$563 million over the next four years, help to restore fiscal discipline and rebuild the country’s economy.
Drexel Agrees to Strengthen Harassment Policies
Insight Into Diversity
AUGUST 9, 2024
In response to allegations of antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campus, Drexel University has reached a resolution with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to ensure the institution adheres to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The investigation was initiated after an October 2023 complaint suggested that a fire on the dormitory door of a Jewish student might have been motivated by antisemitism.
Kerala on mission to attract international students
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2024
The initiative, first mooted by the Kerala State Higher Education Council , has been sanctioned by the state government to improve campus diversity and enable its students to work in a global society. The government in Kerala aims to attract more international students to the region, which is home to several prestigious higher education institutions, through the program by reaching out to administrations in different countries and showcasing the courses on offer.
Rat Pandemonium
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Rat Pandemonium mclemee@gmail.com Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Scott McLemee reviews Rat City, a tale of John B. Calhoun’s highly resonant research on rodent overpopulation and dysfunction.
Illinois Lawmakers File Equitable Funding Formula Bill
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and State Rep. Carol Ammons are proposing a bill aimed at advancing a student-centered funding approach for the state’s public universities. Illinois State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford “Ensuring our higher education institutions are equitably funded and can serve their diverse populations is critical to the future success of our students,” said Lightford, a co-sponsor of the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula for Public Universi
UNC Chapel Hill Elevates Interim Chancellor
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
UNC Chapel Hill Elevates Interim Chancellor Josh Moody Fri, 08/09/2024 - 06:23 PM The flagship's new leader has a political background and no administrative experience in higher education. The hire has been met with alarm and optimism.
HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Students from 77 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are set to participate as HBCU Scholars in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity. Dr. Miguel Cardona The HBCU Scholars Program has celebrated the exceptional academic talent and achievements of students at HBCUs since 2014, providing them with opportunities for personal and professional growth, mentorship, and networking, said U.S.
Technology is Physical
ACRLog
AUGUST 9, 2024
When did we start to forget that computers, and everything they do, are still very much physical? The cobalt in the battery in my iPhone comes from Congo, the wifi starts with a router, cloud storage is stored in physical data farms that are disproportionally located in the Global South, and the processing required to run AI models like ChatGPT or Dall-E requires massive amounts of energy and water.
Paying for college: New insights into how families foot the bill
University Business
AUGUST 9, 2024
As a university leader, you’re well aware of how families are paying for college. The annual “How America Pays for College 2024” report from lender Sallie Mae breaks down some of the finer details. Overall, families reported spending $28,409 on the 2023-24 academic year, which is only a few hundred dollars higher than 2022-23. They paid nearly half with income and savings, according to Sallie Mae and survey partner Ipsos.
Australian government refutes 40% international student cap
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2024
Clare insisted on Thursday August 8 that the government was “not intending” a 40% cap, refuting the suggestion first reported by Australian Financial Review the night before the ESOS Bill hearing on August 6. “What we’re doing is making sure we protect the integrity of the system – and that is important – but also protecting the social licence for the system to continue to operate,” said Clare, adding that international education was an “incredibly important national asset”.
Ethicality in academic knowledge production
SRHE
AUGUST 9, 2024
by Dina Zoe Belluigi ‘Research cultures’, and their problematics, have received sufficient attention to have been delineated various definitions by authoritative groups within the university/ research ecology in the United Kingdom, and amongst scholars in our field of enquiry. Raising questions about ethicality within research cultures, in a recent paper I explored dys/consciousness and its effects on research production and the formation of academic researchers.
Saint Augustine’s Sued for Unpaid Fees to Service Provider
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
A company allegedly contracted by Saint Augustine’s University for janitorial, maintenance and lawn care services has sued the university for neglected payments, WRAL reported.
Deans Depart Columbia After ‘Unacceptable’ Texts
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Three deans have departed Columbia University in the wake of alleged and controversial text messages the university deemed “unacceptable and deeply upsetting.” Dr. Minouche Shafik NPR reported that the deans were accused of texting sarcastic and mocking messages about students’ complaints of antisemitism during a May panel discussion, “Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present, and Future” — texts that were photographed by someone sitting behind one of the deans and reported on a conservative website
Student Wellness Tip: Start a Summer Walking Community
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Student Wellness Tip: Start a Summer Walking Community Ashley Mowreader Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM West Virginia University students get together weekly to walk around campus and improve their physical and mental health.
SUSAN KERRY
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Susan Kerry Susan Kerry has been appointed vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Hamline University. She served as the senior vice president for administration and CFO at Michigan Technological University. Kerry holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University’s School of Education and an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M.
Judge Rejects Religious Discrimination Claim on Pandemic Loan
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 9, 2024
Gordon College could be forced to repay a $7 million Paycheck Protection Program loan issued during the coronavirus pandemic after a judge largely rejected arguments that it should be eligible for loan forgiveness and was facing religious discrimination, Christianity Today reported.
TRISH GORMAN
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Dr. Trish Gorman Trish Gorman has been appointed dean of the Gail Miller School of Business at Salt Lake Community College. She served as director of the Goff Strategic Leadership Center at the University of Utah. Gorman holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematical methods in the social sciences from Northwestern University, an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School, and a Ph.D. in business policy and strategy and economics from Case Western Reserve.
CIS Abroad’s Path to a Sustainable Future
The PIE News
AUGUST 9, 2024
With a passionate team spread across the globe, our vision is all about fostering a more connected and compassionate world through transformative international experiences… AND to achieve this vision sustainably. Honeybee Leadership According to research by Harvard Business School, companies with strong sustainability practices outperform their peers in terms of financial performance, risk mitigation, and customer loyalty.
Brookdale Community College Launches Academy for Adults with Autism
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism has launched at the Brookdale Community College in New Jersey. Dr. David M. Stout The academy, roughly a decade in the making, serves an increasing need for adults with autism, according to Tara Beams, superintendent of the Henry Hudson Regional School District and board member of The Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children in New Jersey.
England’s universities still waiting for help to stop slow-motion financial crisis
The Guardian - Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Change of government may have come too late for some institutions with no prospect of immediate relief • Autumn tipping point looms The “false dawn” is a staple of Hollywood thrillers: where the main characters think they have escaped their nemesis, only to discover they are in more peril than ever. So it is for England’s universities. Having slogged through years of frozen tuition fees and lashings from Conservative ministers about “bums on seats”, grade inflation and “low-value” degrees, last
Universities Turn to Next-Gen SIEM for Improved Cyber Visibility
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
AUGUST 9, 2024
Agencies are increasingly turning to next-generation security information and event management systems because the success of their cyber workflows relies on holistic visibility of their IT environments. After identifying the critical data assets they must protect, agencies use next-gen SIEM to correlate that information with other data feeds to unearth potential threats and compromises.
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