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DECEMBER 16, 2024
The government is doubling down on the mayoral model of devolution across England.
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AAUP Condemns Faculty Arrests Amid Protest Crackdown at NYU
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has condemned the recent arrests of NYU faculty members and the measures taken against others during peaceful pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Reports indicate that at least two faculty members were arrested, while three others were declared “personae non grata” without due process, clear reasoning, or adequate notice.
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What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country
The Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
UC Berkeley researchers used bacterial DNA from a 120-year-old herbarium specimen to reconstruct the history of Pierces disease in California. The post What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease that plagues wine country appeared first on Berkeley News.
No. 1 book of the century, ‘My Brilliant Friend’, is subject of UC Berkeley research, courses
The Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Three instructors discuss why Italian author Elena Ferrantes work is so captivating worldwide, including at Berkeley. The post No. 1 book of the century, ‘My Brilliant Friend’, is subject of UC Berkeley research, courses appeared first on Berkeley News.
Abolish GCSEs, put people’s IQs on their credit cards and ban the Harvard Women’s Rugby Team? What we were reading about education in 2024
HEPI
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Nick Hillman, HEPIs Director, takes a look at three thought-provoking books covering education that were published this year. All must have prizes Mania by Lionel Shriver The novel Mania by Lionel Shriver imagines a world in which twenty-first century US life came to be the opposite of a meritocracy. Words like dumb and stupid and dopey are banned.
University of Florida Invests in Supercomputer Upgrade for AI, Research
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DECEMBER 16, 2024
Ken Ribet awarded math prize for influential proof
The Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The Steele Prize of the American Mathematical Society honors work that has had a lasting impact. The post Ken Ribet awarded math prize for influential proof appeared first on Berkeley News.
Mississippi Delta Community College Picks Its Next Leader
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Mississippi Delta Community College has named Dr. Steven J. Jones as the tenth president of the college. Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. "I'm extremely honored to be selected as the next president of Mississippi Delta Community College," said Jones.
The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond
University Business
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. Chances are closings will continue to uptick as higher education braces for the expected demographic cliff. University Business will continue to monitor the changing landscape of college closings, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the coming year and beyond.
Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Social media has become a battlefield of ideas, a forum for activism, and, increasingly, a source of stress for students of color. In the current political climate, where debates over systemic racism, diversity programs, and the state of free speech dominate on a national scale, these platforms can either empower or hinder the success and outcomes of students.
The Power of Tailored Advising in Supporting Student Success
Helix Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This post was co-written with Natalie McVay. As a college graduate, RNLs Natalie McVay has direct experience and helpful insights on the impact of advising on student success outcomes. After attending two separate institutions with differing levels of advising support, Natalie identified specific elements of transactional advising that nurtured her success, guiding her on her path to degree completion.
Pivot to the Middle East: How universities are expanding amid global shifts
The PIE News
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Dwindling incomes. Caps on international student numbers. A spluttering global economy. The challenges facing universities are wide-ranging and well-reported – which is leading them to seek out some creative solutions for their growing list of problems. And right now, it seems like plenty are deciding that transnational education is the answer to most of them.
6 Tips: SEO Best Practices for Optimizing Your Program Pages
Helix Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Degree program pages are the heart and soul of almost any college or university website. They are the pages prospective students use most frequently to explore opportunities and compare offerings. They also tend to offer the greatest opportunities for competitive differentiation and lead generation. Why focus on degree program pages for search optimization?
Aligning Student Goals With Academic Opportunities for Greater Community College Student Engagement
Liaison International
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: Aligning student goals with academic opportunities fosters meaningful engagement, retention, and long-term success at community colleges. Simplifying choices and using accessible language help students define their objectives and select programs that align with their true interests. Tailored academic programs and partnerships with four-year institutions ensure students have clear, relevant pathways to achieve their career and educational goals.
Utilizing Student Satisfaction Data: Three Campuses Share Their Stories
Helix Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
RNL hosted a live webinar in September to hear directly from three of our campus partners on why they regularly assess student satisfaction on their campuses (this session is also available to listen to on-demand ). We know from the research that student satisfaction has been linked to higher retention and higher graduation rates , but it is helpful to understand from client institutions not only why they chose to assess student satisfaction, but specifically why they chose to work with RNL, and
Coursera for Business delivers 327% ROI: key findings from new Forrester Total Economic Impact study
Coursera blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
By Karine Allouche, Global Head of Enterprise Today, Im pleased to share a brand new Forrester study, which estimates that organizations using Coursera for Business for employee training can deliver 327% ROI on their talent investment over a three-year period. The Total Economic Impact (TEI) model constructs a single composite organization based on real-world Coursera customer use cases to examine the benefits, costs, and risks associated with professional development investment over three years
Maryland Teachers Receive Tuition-Free National Board Certification
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Seventy-five teachers from across Maryland will be able to earn their National Board Certification through a comprehensive three-year, tuition-free program that will support them throughout the rigorous certification process. The initiative, led by Bowie State Universitys Center for Research and Mentoring for Black Male Students and Teachers, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University and the National Board for Professional Teachin
5 Reasons to Administer the Refreshed College Employee Satisfaction Survey (CESS)
Helix Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The expectations of higher education faculty and staff have changed. Understanding the experiences, opinions, and satisfactions of your faculty and staff is invaluable to creating a healthy culture and work environment. But it’s not just about fostering a positive atmosphereit’s also critical for retaining your employees, improving the student experience, and reducing the risk of lost institutional knowledge.
Shorter academic terms: Here is guidance for better outcomes
University Business
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Shortened academic termssuch as eight-week courses and winter break sessionsshow varying rates of success at a group of colleges and universities examined in a new analysis. One institution saw stronger student outcomes in eight-week courses than full-semester classes. But students did not fare as well in even more intensive three-week courses, according to the latest AACRAO study , which collected results and insights from nine diverse institutions.
5 Graduate Education Trends to Watch in 2025
Helix Education
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The outlook for graduate education in 2025 is strong. I always look forward to fall because so many of the trend reports that I rely on to get a sense of whats next are released. Whether it is the new IPEDS data, the latest from National Student Clearinghouse, the IIE Open Doors report on international students, or others, I spend time thinking through what the most important data mean for institutions.
Going Through the Motions in Undergrad Courses
Higher Education Inquirer
DECEMBER 16, 2024
So much of what is learned as an undergrad is impractical and unimportant to students, especially outside of one's major or minor. There is little humanity in the liberal arts and humanities, social sciences, fine arts and other disciplines, as they are taught in much of US higher education. Mandatory classes often have little or no meaning to students other than as a ticket to punch.
Community Colleges Ease STEM Math Placement Rules, Addressing Critics
University Business
DECEMBER 16, 2024
California math educators this fall have been locked in a vigorous debate: Will the implementation of a new law help more community college STEM students by skipping prerequisites and placing them directly into calculus, or will it set up the states least-prepared students for failure? This week, critics scored something of a victory. In a move that already faces legal scrutiny, the chancellors office for the states community colleges issued a memo making clear that, when the law takes effect ne
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
University Business
DECEMBER 16, 2024
University professors across the political spectrum in Texas are preemptively self-censoring themselves for fear of damaging their reputations or losing their jobs, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a First Amendment advocacy group. More than 6,200 professors from across the country responded to the survey on the climate of free speech and academic freedom on their campuses, one of the largest surveys of its kind, according to FIRE.
The 5 Areas of Professional Development with the Highest ROI for Higher Ed Marketing Teams
Caylor Solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Professional development isnt taking a break from work, its strategic preparation to meet the new challenges of marketing. The post The 5 Areas of Professional Development with the Highest ROI for Higher Ed Marketing Teams appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
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