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Net tuition ticks up 2% at private colleges, declines at public institutions

Higher Ed Dive

The College Board found the price students pay after aid is still well below pre-pandemic levels even as sticker prices rise.

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Improving our engagement with the sector

Wonkhe

Office for Students chief executive Susan Lapworth reflects on new independent research into sector perceptions of the regulator’s engagement and communications

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Navigating Transitions in Higher Education: Insights from Caleb Simmons

MindMax

This blog post was written based on a conversation between Lee Maxey and Caleb Simmons , Executive Director of Online Education at the University of Arizona. Watch the full conversation here. The University of Arizona underwent a significant transition in 2023 with the acquisition of the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) , an institution that makes quality college education accessible to adult learners through online flexible degree and certificate programs.

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The demographic tide is turning, but university remains popular

Wonkhe

David Kernohan asks whether a projected decline in young people spells shrinkage for the higher education sector David Kernohan asks whether a projected decline in young people spells shrinkage for the higher education sector

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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.

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Vanderbilt University gets approval for $520M Florida graduate campus

Higher Ed Dive

The Tennessee university's expansion into West Palm Beach would bring billions in resources to the area, it said.

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Capturing carbon from the air just got easier

The Berkeley Blog

A new type of porous material called a covalent organic framework quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air The post Capturing carbon from the air just got easier appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Nox the UC Berkeley falcon returns to UC Davis for hospitalization

The Berkeley Blog

Found Monday in Richmond after being released into the wild last Friday, the juvenile is stable after a blood transfusion. The post Nox the UC Berkeley falcon returns to UC Davis for hospitalization appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Latino Students Face Major Barriers to Higher Ed Access

Inside Higher Ed

Latino Students Face Major Barriers to Higher Ed Access Sara Weissman Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:00 AM A new survey of Latino students found two-thirds considered stopping out of college. Students reported significant challenges, including rampant food insecurity.

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Agentic AI Named Top Tech Trend for 2025

Campus Technology

Agentic AI will be the top tech trend for 2025, according to research firm Gartner. The term describes autonomous machine "agents" that move beyond query-and-response generative chatbots to do enterprise-related tasks without human guidance.

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Another Advance for the 3-Year Degree

Inside Higher Ed

Johnson & Wales University has become the latest institution to gain approval to offer bachelor’s degrees that require significantly fewer than 120 credits—and the first to win that approval from the New England Commission of Higher Education.

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Civil liberties orgs line up to support professor’s appeal in land acknowledgment lawsuit

FIRE

The University of Washington retaliated against professor Stuart Reges after he included a parody land acknowledgment in a course syllabus.

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Report: USC Prioritized Wealthy Students as Walk-On Athletes

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Southern California admitted applicants from wealthy families as walk-on athletes for years, often after their parents made donations of millions of dollars, though many never appeared on a team roster, a new Los Angeles Times investigation found.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows a 3% increase in enrollment in undergraduate programs this fall compared to similar early data from fall 2023.This is the second consecutive year of undergraduate growth and third straight year of growth for community colleges. Despite that overall undergraduate growth, NSCRC’s “Stay Informed” report for fall 2024 shows a decline in freshman enrollment.

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U.S. Will Withdraw Controversial Outsourcing Guidance

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. Will Withdraw Controversial Outsourcing Guidance Katherine Knott Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:00 AM The guidance, first issued in February 2023, was aimed at regulating online program managers—but higher ed groups warned of unintended consequences.

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Penn State stifles student newspaper, prohibits voter registration in brazen display of rights abuses before general election

FIRE

This election season, Pennsylvania State University appears to be unleashing its own October Surprise — against its students.

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Sociologists are the detectives of the social world, says UC Berkeley dean of sociology

The Berkeley Blog

Watch Raka Ray explain the basics of the study of sociology in just 101 seconds. The post Sociologists are the detectives of the social world, says UC Berkeley dean of sociology appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Uni of Southampton and OIEG team up to launch India campus

The PIE News

A licence to set up a branch campus in India was awarded to the University of Southampton in August, making it the first UK university to be granted permission to set up an outpost in the country. Now, its partnership with OIEG takes it one step closer to opening a Delhi NPR campus in a move OIEG called “a historic public-private partnership to deliver the first comprehensive campus in India under the New Education Policy” OIEG will provide financial backing and the professional se

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Doctoral Students to Convene in New Orleans Next Week for Annual SREB Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nation's largest gathering of underrepresented Ph.D. students will convene next week in New Orleans. Scholars affiliated with the SREB-State Doctoral Program and seven other scholarship programs, including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Scholars Program will gather at the 31st annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. This year, more than 1,000 are registered to attend the conference hosted by the Southern Regional Education Board’s Doctoral Scholars Program.

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“It’s time to pass the bill” education minister tells packed AIEC crowd

The PIE News

Speaking to a packed out room at the Australian International Education Conference , Clare spoke of the value of international education, before moving on to the rationale for the government’s proposed cap on international students numbers which has dominated headlines since May. “International education is a critical, national asset,” said Clare while speaking at the annual conference co-hosted by IDP and IEAA. “It’s not just about money, it makes us friends, when studen

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ANTHONY WILLIAMS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anthony Williams has been appointed deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer of Indiana University Public Safety. Anthony Williams He served as a police lieutenant of operations at the Northwest Missouri State University Police Department. Williams, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, holds a bachelor’s degree in corporate recreation and wellness and an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University.

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Report: Finances, Lack of Trust Impact Student Re-Enrollment

Inside Higher Ed

Report: Finances, Lack of Trust Impact Student Re-Enrollment Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:00 AM Recent research finds students who have started college but didn’t complete a certificate or degree pointed to financial concerns as a barrier for re-enrollment, but they would be motivated to return for a higher salary.

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EDUCAUSE 2024: Institutions Embark on Cross-Campus Generative AI Initiatives

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

At the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, IT leaders discussed how they’re using generative artificial intelligence on their campuses. In the session “Navigating GenAI in Higher Education: The Power of Possible,” a panel of IT leaders explained how generative AI is being used on campus. The panel agreed that AI use should start with identifying use cases, not selecting the technology.

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Cost of Living, Economy Top Issue for Student Voters

Inside Higher Ed

Cost of Living, Economy Top Issue for Student Voters Ashley Mowreader Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:00 AM The average college student ranks cost of living and the economy as the most important factor in their voting decision this fall, finds recent survey data from Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab.

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QAA granted funding for international HE initiatives

The PIE News

The funding, announced today, is part of a total government fund of £2.3 million to deliver projects in priority areas to break down barriers to the UK’s higher education collaboration and establish closer trade relationships with international counterparts. “Through our international work and networks, we see firsthand the role that the HE sector plays, both economically and reputationally, in building cultural and business connections across the world,” said QAA chief executive Vicki Stott.

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UT Austin Fined After Fans Fling Debris Onto Football Field

Inside Higher Ed

The Southeastern Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association has fined the University of Texas at Austin $250,000 after its fans pelted their home field with detritus during a football game on Saturday,

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Mastering PPC Advertising for Education Marketing: A Comprehensive Guide

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 14 minutes Before traditional media and search engines, schools relied primarily on their reputation to spread the word about their unique offerings. However, with advancements in technology, the landscape has shifted significantly. More schools are entering the competition, making it harder to stand out. So how can schools ensure they are visible to prospects with easy access to information?

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Bipartisan Alignment Around Workforce Training: Key Podcast

Inside Higher Ed

The partisan divide in the U.S. seems unbridgeable at times, and many issues in higher education are deeply dividing politicians. But with the 2024 election just days away, there’s a remarkable amount of alignment around the importance of workforce development and training and how to strengthen it.

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Stakeholders concerned but optimistic as India-Canada ties hit all-time low

The PIE News

Last week, Canada announced that it has expelled six Indian diplomats and consular officials, including Indian high commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma over allegations that Indian government agents are involved in ‘serious criminal activity’ on Canadian soil. The Canadian government made the announcement after it found the Indian officials to be persons of interest in the killing of a prominent Sikh activist based in Canada.

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EDUCAUSE 2024: Top 10 IT Issues List Seeks to Restore Trust in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Each year, the EDUCAUSE Top 10 report outlines the biggest trends, opportunities and challenges in higher ed IT, covering the higher education IT workforce, teaching and learning, and emerging technologies. Susan Grajek, vice president of partnerships, communities and research at EDUCAUSE, presented this year's list at the organization's annual conference in San Antonio.

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Policy Brief Offers Recommendations on Supporting Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new research brief makes the case that improving data collection on Career and Technical Education pathways (CTE) can help standardize goals and metrics, maximize employment, and minimize inequities for learners and workers who too often get left behind. The brief titled, “ Equity at the Center: How Federal Policymakers Can Support Diverse Student Populations in CTE Pathways Through High-Quality Data ,” was produced by Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and Southeast Asia Resource

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A Corporate Perspective on the EDUCAUSE 2025 Top 10: Gartner

Educause

A corporate community leader offers insights and recommendations on the EDUCAUSE 2025 Top 10 and the higher education community.

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How to Use Technology to Meet Accreditation Standards Effortlessly in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

How to Use Technology to Meet Accreditation Standards Effortlessly in Higher Education editor Thu, 10/24/2024 - 00:22 Overview - Reimagining Accreditation Let's get into the actual difficulties surrounding accreditation. You Directors of Accreditation are well-versed in the process and are very much aware that accreditation is not a game. It's not enough to merely do the necessary compliance tasks, is it?

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2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10: Restoring Trust

Educause

The 2025 EDUCAUSE Top 10 describes how higher education technology and data leaders and professionals can help restore trust in the sector by building competent and caring institutions and, through radical collaboration, leverage the fulcrum of leadership to maintain balance between the two.

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Use of AI in applications isn’t slowing down. Here’s why

University Business

Over the past two years, 35% of college applicants self-reported using generative AI tools during the admissions process, helping them increase their number of submissions and apply to higher-quality schools, according to a recent survey from Acuity Insights, an admissions management service. While college and university leaders may be skeptical about college applicants using the likes of ChatGPT and Grammarly, the survey found that 63% of respondents were confused about the extent to which they

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Budget 2024: the Treasury should not underestimate the power of public R&D spending

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarah Stevens, Director of Strategy at the Russell Group. It is no secret that the fiscal envelope for the upcoming Budget and 1-year Spending Review is looking extremely tight. Ever since the election, the government has been at pains to emphasise the difficult decisions that will be needed to get a grip on public spending and address the £22bn overspend identified by the Treasury.

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The Future of Online Learning Brands

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Embracing a “One School” Approach for a Better Student Experience Let’s draw a line in the sand. On one side, we have a university campus and its on-ground offerings. On the other side, we have the digital higher education space and the online programs that live within it. Traditionally, this line has been stark and rigid, with universities treating the two modalities as separate entities with dedicated teams, technology, systems, budgets, and strategies.