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Latest from Belong – students are earning, but what are we learning?

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Jim Dickinson assesses the findings of new polling from Belong on students' experiences of and impacts from being at work Jim Dickinson assesses the findings of new polling from Belong on students' experiences of and impacts from being at work

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Paradigm Shift: DEI, Anti-DEI, or Underrepresentation?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In June 2023, the U. S. Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. 1). This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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A refocus on financial sustainability should mean a deeper think about regulation

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Mark Taylor makes the case for a change in the Office for Students regulatory framework to encourage more realistic planning and open the door to better dialogue

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Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice

Faculty Focus

Teaching is a dynamic endeavor. As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. As part of this journey, we might consider incorporating high impact practices in our classrooms.

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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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It’s okay not to be okay sometimes

Wonkhe

What happens when collective acts of reassurance and optimism mask a growing crisis beneath? Jim Dickinson attempts to analyse the incentives What happens when collective acts of reassurance and optimism mask a growing crisis beneath?

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Fostering Teamwork: Implementing Collaborative Assignments as High-Impact Practice

Faculty Focus

Teaching is a dynamic endeavor. As instructors, we are continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We want to make sure that we are serving our students to the best of our abilities and, thereby, creating inclusive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. As part of this journey, we might consider incorporating high impact practices in our classrooms.

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TU Dortmund partners with IIT Bombay for exchange, research

The PIE News

The Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged by IIT Bombay ‘s Milind Atrey, deputy director (academics, research and translation) and Dr. Tessa Flatten, vice president, TU Dortmund on behalf of the institutions. This partnership is a very important step for TU Dortmund Universitys internationalisation in terms of student exchange, research collaboration and entrepreneurship cooperation, Flatten told The PIE News.

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Climate Change and The Kleptocene: On the Commodification of Sentience (Wendy Lynne Lee)

Higher Education Inquirer

Dear friends and colleagues, I am delighted to be able to tell you that my new book, Climate Change and The Kleptocene: On the Commodification of Sentience is available for pre-order at Bookshop.org. It's also available at Amazon--but let's support local bookstores, shall we? It will be ready to ship December 15th, 2024. I am very excited and hopeful that my work will be useful to my fellows, and I look forward to your feedback, criticism, and even some positive observations.

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Reimagining the civic role of universities in a changing landscape – a new generation of value-creating, collaborative universities

HEPI

In the face of significant financial pressures, it could be tempting for universities to retreat to a focus on teaching and research. Instead, Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Engagement & Place at Newcastle University, argues that universities must reinforce their focus on place and value-creation if they are to secure long-term sustainability.

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The University of Phoenix is Potentially an Albatross

Higher Education Inquirer

The University of Phoenix will be back in Idaho District Court in 2025 unless Apollo Global Management can find another buyer for the school. Apollo Group, the primary owner of the University of Phoenix, has been trying to unload the school for years. Although the University of Phoenix appears to be a profitable institution, it has potential liabilities, including hundreds of millions of dollars in Borrower Defense to Repayment fraud claims that the US Department of Education could claw back fro

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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.