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The OU reflects on the Phoenix tribunal findings
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OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Open University has work to do in the light of the Phoenix verdict, and Nicola Dandridge is helping them.
To understand the future of higher education, look to the past of healthcare
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A college consolidation expert breaks down similarities between the two sectors — and what institutions can learn from them.
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The Microcredential Generation
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off? #header-main { z-index: 103; }.
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US restricts study abroad for F-1 visa holders
The PIE News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
New policy changes from the US immigration agency state that F-1 visa holders can only participate in study abroad programs shorter than five-months in order to maintain their student status in the country. Previously, students were allowed to study abroad indefinitely as long as they remained enrolled at a US institution. The changes , introduced in late August and effective immediately, have gone largely unnoticed across the sector. “Many US campuses offer study abroad programs longer
Professor Who Was Secretly Taped, Then Fired, Sues Chapel Hill
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The now-former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor whose classes the business school secretly recorded, and whose contract the university didn’t renew after he
Crenshaw Awarded the W.E.B Du Bois Medal from Harvard
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. It is Harvard's highest honor in the field of African and African American studies. Kimberlé W. Crenshaw The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to African and African American culture.
‘Long and Difficult’ Recovery Ahead in N.C.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Parents of students throughout western North Carolina anxiously await contact from their kids as power and cellular outages continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The storm may be over, but the cataclysmic flooding and power outages that Hurricane Helene unleashed have left university campuses across western North Carolina in shambles and many students disconnected from their families.
Breaking borders: making the case for transnational education
The PIE News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A lot has been said about the importance of internationalisation and transnational education (TNE), which in the UK context can be defined as UK degree programs delivered in countries outside of the UK. As somebody who has been involved in internationalisation for many years, I have noticed the growing interest in TNE across the globe. In my current role at the Department for Business and Trade, I engage with UK organisations wanting to expand overseas and with international providers seeking UK
California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date. California governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning admissions preferences for relatives of alumni and donors at both public and private universities in the state on Monday, the second law in the nation that applies to independent as well as public colleges.
Watch the dean of Berkeley Law explain free speech in 101 seconds
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Despite its hallowed status, free speech isn’t something that everyone understands — and it hasn’t always been guaranteed. The post Watch the dean of Berkeley Law explain free speech in 101 seconds appeared first on Berkeley News.
2 Volleyball Teams Refuse to Play Against Team With Trans Player
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Two women’s volleyball teams have forfeited games against San José State University, apparently in protest of the fact that a transgender woman reportedly plays for the university’s team, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Making Authentic Optimism the New Normal
Higher Education Today
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As we begin the 2024–25 academic year, campus leaders are confronting a convergence of challenges that make optimism feel more like a balancing act than a given. Pressures that include enrollment, finances, politics, and ongoing concerns over campus safety are weighing heavily on institutions and presidential leadership across the country. While the start of the academic year is traditionally accompanied by.
About 1,000 Students to Test 2025–26 FAFSA in First Round
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The U.S. Education Department will open up the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid for testing Tuesday evening and is on track for open the form to all students by Dec. 1, officials said Monday.
Empowering Latinas Beyond Barriers Through Education, Persistence and Broader Understanding
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The glass ceiling remains firmly in place for many Latinas in America, but steady progress and a spirit of optimism propels us upward each year. Celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme “ Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together ” is an ideal time to recognize the strides Latinas have made while acknowledging the necessary work to shatter systemic barriers holding many back.
Extracurricular Involvement Barriers to Bust
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In our 2024 Student Voice survey, undergraduates reveal how involved they are in the college experience, how much they think participation benefits them and what changes their institutions could make to encourage involvement. Joanne Martin, 52, has responsibilities as a wife, mother, grandmother and caretaker for her mother, who is battling cancer. She’s also a charitable clinic volunteer.
US intled in “good trouble” despite declining market share
The PIE News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
International students make up just over 5% of entire higher education enrolment in the US. If that number was to double, there would still be ample capacity, said NAFSA ‘s Aw. The conversations happening in the US contrast to those happening in other destinations such as Canada and Australia , where governments are introducing or proposing caps to limit the number of international students following on from periods of exponential growth. “We’re having a different conversation,
Paier College Denied Authority to Operate by Connecticut
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Paier College, a troubled for-profit art school, is facing possible closure amid a state investigation that found it failed various standards established by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education, including financial health and a lack of qualified faculty, WFSB reported. Paier reportedly has 10 days to appeal the decision or it must submit a closure plan to the state.
First Day of Class Activities That Set the Tone for Learning
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I recently transitioned to teaching a financial accounting course for first and second semester seniors majoring in finance. I am sure you can hear the students muttering, “This course is a waste of time, plus, I already have a job lined up so why do I care?” This transition also came with an increase of two hours to my daily commute. I spent my newfound travel time listening to audiobooks, the first being Small Teaching by James Lang.
UTokyo partners with Acumen to boost South Asian enrolment
The PIE News
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The University of Tokyo has announced a new partnership with Acumen to boost the number of students from South Asia studying in Japan. “I would love to see more students from South Asia joining us to experience world-class education, an exciting campus life, affordable tuition, and a safe, welcoming society,” said Dr. Kaori Hayashi, UTokyo executive vice president.
First Day of Class Activities That Set the Tone for Learning
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I recently transitioned to teaching a financial accounting course for first and second semester seniors majoring in finance. I am sure you can hear the students muttering, “This course is a waste of time, plus, I already have a job lined up so why do I care?” This transition also came with an increase of two hours to my daily commute. I spent my newfound travel time listening to audiobooks, the first being Small Teaching by James Lang.
How Freedom Summer activists brought the Free Speech Movement to Berkeley
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
During Freedom Summer of 1964, students from UC Berkeley and across the nation joined activists in the South to draw attention to the racist oppression that prevented Black Americans from voting. When they got back to Berkeley in the fall, they were ready to continue the fight. The post How Freedom Summer activists brought the Free Speech Movement to Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.
GRETCHEN GROGGEL RALSTON
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Gretchen Groggel Ralston has been appointed vice president and general counsel at Smith College in Massachusetts. Groggel Ralston previously served in a similar role at Simmons University, a women-focused university in Boston. Gretchen Groggel Ralston In her role as the college’s primary legal resource and a key member of the president’s team, Groggel Ralston will provide an overall vision for an array of legal services and counsel as well as the leadership and execution of Smith’s legal strate
Strategies to Improve Student Retention Rates and Lower Acquisition Costs: Changing Higher Education podcast 227 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Carey Dukes
The Change Leader, Inc.
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Carey Dukes, Assistant Professor of Management at North Greenville University, to discuss innovative strategies for improving student retention and college readiness. Podcast Overview: ✓ Insights into the current state of student retention in higher education and the concept of "Academic Armageddon" for first-year students. ✓ Strategies for implementing a pre-college readiness course to better prepare students for academic success. ✓ Practica
Free Speech at UC Berkeley
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The post Free Speech at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.
My Imagined Climate Fiction and the University Syllabus
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A climate fiction reading list inspired by Universities on Fire. Since reading Bryan Alexander’s book Universities on Fire, I’ve been immersing myself in every climate crisis novel I can lay my hands on.
Higher education and the Conservative Party Conference: A sketch from Birmingham
HEPI
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Nick Hillman, HEPI Director, recounts his time at the Conservative Party Conference, which ends today, below. His speech to the HEPI / KCL Policy Institute is separately available here and his account of last week’s Labour Party Conference is here. After last week’s visit to Liverpool , I popped to Birmingham to spend 36 hours at the second and last of the really big political party conferences of the year.
Microsoft Rolls Out AI-Focused Windows 11 24H2
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Windows 11 version 24H2, the latest major Windows 11 update, is here with a host of AI-focused enhancements.
Avoiding Marketing Pitfalls Pt. 1—Too Much Noise
Liaison International
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Stop Relying on Excessive Outbound In today’s evolving higher education landscape, simply “getting your message out there” isn’t enough. Student behavior is shifting, and institutions need to think strategically about their marketing efforts. If you focus too heavily on outbound marketing, you may not be aligning with how today’s students engage with institutions.
When is an immigrant not an immigrant?
HEPI
OCTOBER 1, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by James Pitman, Chair of Independent Higher Education and Managing Director, UK and Europe for Study Group. The definition of an immigrant is no longer an abstract question for politicians and policy makers, or indeed for university and college leaders. In fact, you could argue that at stake is nothing less than the sustainability of the UK higher education sector, the nation’s fifth largest export sector, second biggest net contributor to the UK’s balance of
Legacy admissions shut down at all California private colleges
University Business
OCTOBER 1, 2024
California has become just the second state to ban legacy and donor preferences in admissions at private colleges and universities. The new law, which goes into effect in September 2025, was a direct response to the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that restricted the use of race in college admissions, its sponsor said. “If we value diversity in higher education, we must level the playing field,” California Assemblymember Phil Ting said in a statement. “Hard work, good grades and a
The Free Speech Movement, Sixty Years Later
Academe Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
BY JOHN K. WILSON Sixty years ago, a revolution in campus free speech began. Unfortunately, it’s an anniversary being celebrated in the midst of extraordinary repression on college campuses against the right to protest.
Battling Disinformation and Misinformation in the Age of AI
Gray Associates
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As digital disinformation grows more sophisticated, institutions are preparing students to tackle the challenges of AI-driven misinformation. Digital media literacy requirements are increasing, with universities offering new programs addressing disinformation across various fields. From specialized degrees to emerging career paths, higher education is responding to the need for professionals who can discern fact from fiction.
Paier College can’t open for fall semester after state investigation
University Business
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The State of Connecticut has denied Paier College’s ability to re-open. As part of the renewal process, the Office of Higher Education compiled a group of eight subject matter experts to review Paier’s authorization renewal application. Based on their in-depth review, which included a site visit, the evaluation team determined that Paier failed to comply with eight approval standards as set forth in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies sections 10a-34-11 et seq.
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