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Cal State San Bernardino braces for budget cuts amid $1B system deficit

Higher Ed Dive

With cuts and delays in state higher ed funding, the campus is grappling with a “devastating” budget crisis, its president said.

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Podcast: Jacqui Smith, franchising, digital divide

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast the Westminster government has broken its silence on university funding. But did it say anything? This week on the podcast the Westminster government has broken its silence on university funding - but did it say anything?

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Brown University reports drop in diversity among incoming students

Higher Ed Dive

Its share of freshmen from underrepresented groups fell by nine percentage points after last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions.

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Columbia, NYU join Harvard at bottom of 2025 College Free Speech Rankings

FIRE

All three schools earned an “abysmal” rating, with two coming in below zero for their chilly speech climate.

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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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This week in numbers: UNC’s gambit to reengage stopped-out students

Higher Ed Dive

We’re rounding up our top recent stories, from a North Carolina initiative to reenroll students to one college's decades-long path toward reaccreditation.

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An Early Look at Diversity Post–Affirmative Action

Inside Higher Ed

An Early Look at Diversity Post–Affirmative Action Liam Knox Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are slowly releasing demographic data for the Class of 2028, giving a glimpse of the Supreme Court ruling’s impact on racial diversity. The results are decidedly mixed.

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Wake Up, Academia: The AI Revolution Waits for No One

Inside Higher Ed

Wake Up, Academia: The AI Revolution Waits for No One Melissa Ezarik Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Many higher ed institutions are preparing students for a world that no longer exists, arming them with skills that may be obsolete before they even graduate, writes Angela Virtu of American University’s Kogod School of Business—which is ensuring every student will graduate understanding AI holistically.

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Parents in England want compulsory language classes

The PIE News

The poll found that 68% of respondents agree that learning a second language other than English should be compulsory in secondary school, while 64% said the same for primary education. “Parents are clearly telling us they would like to see all students learning a language. This is great news,” said Bernardette Holmes, director of the National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE).

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Talladega College Leaders Respond to Financial Tumult

Inside Higher Ed

Talladega College Leaders Respond to Financial Tumult Sara Weissman Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM The historically Black college has suffered from enrollment declines and mounting debts. Campus leaders say they’re working to restore financial health.

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Podcast: Jacqui Smith, franchising, digital divide

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast the Westminster government has broken its silence on university funding - but did it say anything? This week on the podcast the Westminster government has broken its silence on university funding - but did it say anything?

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Harvard Professors Protest Restrictions on Protests—With Chalk

Inside Higher Ed

Five Harvard University professors wielded chalk on campus Tuesday in protest of the institution’s new policy banning chalking and other expressive activities.

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Will AI Make College Admissions and Advising Better — or Worse?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

It could clear away busywork, or lead to something bleaker. By Scott Carlson Raul Allen for The Chronicle Technology could help get beyond transactional interactions with students. Or it could lead to something bleaker.

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The Imperfect Tutor: Grading, Feedback and AI

Inside Higher Ed

The Imperfect Tutor: Grading, Feedback and AI Sarah Bray Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Patricia Taylor has found using AI takes more time and creates more problems than not if instructors want students to get meaningful feedback on their work.

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Don't Scrap Standardized Tests. Make Them Fairer.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Testing can do more than help elite colleges select a small handful of students. By Nicholas Lemann Justin Metz for The Chronicle Testing can do more than help elite colleges select a small handful of students.

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Common App Expands Direct Admissions

Inside Higher Ed

The Common App launched its direct admissions program for the 2024–25 application cycle yesterday with 116 partner institutions in 34 states, up from 71 institutions in 28 states last year, according to a press release from the organization. This is the second year of the Common App’s full-scale direct admissions effort, which it began piloting in 2021.

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New Report Suggests How, Why to Promote Collegiate Civic Learning

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition reveals from students a waning confidence in democracy and an acute shortfall in opportunities for students to talk with people whose experiences are different from their own. Dr. Yolanda Watson Spiva “ Every Student, Every Degree: College Civic Learning for Today's Students and Tomorrow's Democracy ” highlights research showing employers are significantly more likely to hire graduates with the skills and experiences that co

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Israeli Universities Closed Amid Nationwide Strike

Inside Higher Ed

Israeli Universities Closed Amid Nationwide Strike sara.custer@in… Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Large protests across the country disrupted campuses even as they put pressure on Netanyahu’s government after six hostages were found dead.

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Home Office SELT tender: the sector reacts

The PIE News

This week, the SELT sector was rocked by the news that the UK Home Office appears to be planning an overhaul of secure English testing, moving away from the current model based on multiple providers to a dedicated test owned by the Home Office and developed by one supplier. The plans – which were released in a Home Office tender and initially went unnoticed by much of the sector – have left stakeholders with myriad questions about the feasibility of implementation and the consequences for SELT

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Edward Waters U Heads to Trial for Unrecognizing Faculty Union

Inside Higher Ed

The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Edward Waters University, a historically Black university in Florida, after the university stopped recognizing its faculty union, The Tributary reported. The case goes to trial in November.

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Berkeley Talks: What is understanding? Berkeley scholars discuss

The Berkeley Blog

Professors in psychology, biology and ethnic studies broach the deep question as part of a series for the Letters and Science course, Research, Discovery and You. The post Berkeley Talks: What is understanding? Berkeley scholars discuss appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Report: Adult online learners are money-motivated. Are your programs supporting their career goals?

University Business

Online programs are gaining as much— if not more —clout than colleges’ and universities’ on-campus offerings, and a new report from Risepoint shows this can’t be more true for adult learners and first-generation students. Of the 3,460 people surveyed who are seeking to enroll, currently enrolled or have graduated from an online program within the last 12 months, 90% believe the quality of an online degree is comparable to or better than an on-campus diploma.

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Western Governors Acquires Platform for Enabling Apprenticeships

Inside Higher Ed

Western Governors Acquires Platform for Enabling Apprenticeships Doug Lederman Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman

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OfS probes subcontractual partnerships at UK HEIs

The PIE News

Such subcontractual partnerships – while presenting several benefits for students and higher education institutions (HEIs) alike – also present risks, according to an Office for Students (OfS) insights document published on September 3. These include staff incentivising recruiting and retaining students over the quality of courses, students with insufficient English skills being told these are enough to join a course and not being given the extra support they might need and even reports of stude

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The Guardian University Guide 2025 – the rankings

The Guardian - Higher Education

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading.

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ESOS hearings day 3: public university caps announced  

The PIE News

The third day of senate hearings on the ESOS Bill on September 6 saw more heated exchanges between higher education stakeholders and the Australian department of education as the government shared its proposed international enrolment caps for public universities. Amid much criticism of the government formula for calculating the caps, witnesses in the Senate said the caps appeared “somewhat random” and created “perverse outcomes”, with caps varying to a large degree across Australia’s publi

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Common App Launches 2024-25 Direct Admissions Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jenny Rickard First-generation and low and middle-income students interesting in attending college will receive proactive admissions offers through the newly launched 2024-25 Common App Direct Admissions Program. “As we continue to work toward our moonshot goal of increasing the number of low- and middle-income students applying to postsecondary opportunities, it’s imperative that we find ways to change the narrative about college from one of scarcity to one of opportunity,” said Common App

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Why Are Colleges Still Relying on Contingent Faculty?

Academe Blog

BY JANE S. GABIN Despite the heroic efforts of union organizers, higher education in this country remains a discouraging miasma for applicants, teachers, and families. Representatives of national groups who could take steps to stop or reverse this trend seem unwilling or unable to do so.

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RAVEN JAMES

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Raven James Raven James has been named associate director of athletics for external relations, athletic marketing, and senior woman administrator at Manhattan College in New York. She served as the college’s director of basketball operations for the women’s basketball program. James holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

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Best UK universities for animal science & agriculture – league table

The Guardian - Higher Education

The study of land-based industries, such as farming, countryside management and animal rearing - includes agriculture, forestry, food and beverage studies Continue reading.

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AMY MAST

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amy Mast Amy Mast has been named executive director of state board relations for the North Carolina Community College System. She previously served as vice president of learning and development at United Way of Greater Atlanta. Mast holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, and an M.Ed. in administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard University.

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Transitions: U. of Arizona Names New President; U. of California System President to Step Down

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Appointments, resignations, retirements, deaths By Julia Piper CHIEF EXECUTIVES

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Modular education: Bridging the gap between academia and workforce demands

Liaison International

3 ways to help institutions understand how to strategically create, implement, and audit their modular education programs As the demand for real-life skills in the workforce intensifies, higher education institutions are increasingly turning to modular education to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application. This shift is driven by the need to provide students with tailored, flexible, and directly applicable educational solutions that meet labor market demands.

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Key Considerations for Finding the Best Social Work Textbooks

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s a lot to juggle when considering which textbooks and materials are the right fit for your Social Work courses. There are newer standards for accreditation, as well as accessibility and quality considerations. Given today’s uncertain economy and job market, prioritizing course materials that build job-ready skills is key.

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Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling’s impact on colleges

University Business

Some selective colleges are reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes, the first admitted since a Supreme Court ruling struck down affirmative action in higher education. At other colleges, including Princeton University and Yale University, the share of Black students changed little. Several schools also have seen swings in their numbers of Asian, Hispanic and Native American students, but trends are still murky.

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Becoming a Software Engineer: Daiyin’s career-switching journey

Coursera blog

Open doors with Northeastern’s Master of Science in Information Systems Lifelong learner and career switcher, Daiyin Yu, sought flexible, affordable options for online education. Previously having achieved a law degree, Daiyin pivoted her interest towards a more technical field at her “dream school”, Northeastern University. In the online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program from Northeastern, Daiyin is developing the job-ready skills she needs for a career as a software engin

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Should college endowments be taxed?

University Business

A handful of mostly private four-year colleges and universities have massive endowments, measured in the billions of dollars. They have been compared in magnitude to the GDP of many countries. Those funds are invested aggressively to generate the largest possible returns. Critics have labeled these institutions as “hedge funds that have a university.

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