Webster University to close its military campuses
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A decade ago, the nonprofit based in Missouri had over 40 locations on bases. Now, it is shuttering its last nine.
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Jonathan Haidt Started a Social-Media War. Did He Win?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
How a fight about science and screens got messy, fast. By Stephanie M. Lee When a study challenged his bestselling book’s thesis — that social media harms kids — the New York University psychologist fired back. That was just the beginning.
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Through education partnerships, Johnson Controls looks to get its ‘fair share’ of technical talent
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Johnson Controls Academy is one of the company’s workforce development initiatives targeting community colleges and technical schools.
Defending Democracy, Defending the University
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Defending Democracy, Defending the University Elizabeth Redden Fri, 11/01/2024 - 03:00 AM Michael S. Roth writes that attacks on higher ed and democracy this election season threaten to sweep away 100-plus years of progress. Byline(s) Michael S.
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This week in 5 numbers: Connecticut governor requests probe into college system
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from concerns over one chancellor’s spending to faculty discipline over a library demonstration.
As Election Looms, Undocumented Students Worry
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
As Election Looms, Undocumented Students Worry Sara Weissman Fri, 11/01/2024 - 03:00 AM A high-stakes presidential contest, paired with an ongoing legal battle over DACA, stands to affect 400,000 college students.
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House Report on Campus Antisemitism Details Need for Colleges to ‘Restore Order’
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
House Report on Campus Antisemitism Details Need for Colleges to ‘Restore Order’ jessica.blake@… Fri, 11/01/2024 - 03:00 AM Critics say the report has little new to offer and call it an attempt to weaponize reports of discrimination and “delegitimize” higher education.
Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Tuesday’s presidential election is the most critical in our lifetime—with the potential to change the trajectory of the country. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight. They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S. institutions, and they do so successfully, facilitating the upward mobility of the majority of their students.
A Road Trip to Dead and Dying Colleges
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A Road Trip to Dead and Dying Colleges Elizabeth Redden Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:14 PM Closed colleges deserve to be remembered, Ryan M. Allen writes. Byline(s) Ryan M. Allen Closed colleges deserve to be remembered, Ryan M. Allen writes.
Octavia Butler on Choosing a Leader (Democracy Now!)
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
This 2005 Democracy Now! interview of Octavia Butler warns us about choosing the wrong leader who could take us down the path of fascism. This discussion seems as important today as it was then, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. If you can't listen to the entire segment, start at minute 3:20. The most salient quote, is from Parable of the Talents , written in 1998.
More U.K. University History Departments Cutting Jobs and Courses
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
More U.K. University History Departments Cutting Jobs and Courses sara.custer@in… Fri, 11/01/2024 - 03:00 AM Survey by the Royal Historical Society finds ax is falling most heavily on newer institutions.
Howard on Track for R1 Distinction
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Howard University is on the verge of achieving Research-1 (R1) status, a prestigious classification awarded to universities demonstrating the highest levels of research activity. Expected to be formalized in the spring, this distinction would make Howard the only historically Black college or university (HBCU) with R1 status, signaling a significant milestone for the institution and potentially opening doors for increased funding, expanded research capabilities, and the attraction of esteemed fa
New Cal State Campaign Will Emphasize Postgraduation Success
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
New Cal State Campaign Will Emphasize Postgraduation Success Ryan Quinn Fri, 11/01/2024 - 03:00 AM Since 2009, the massive university system has run Graduation Initiatives. The latest likely won’t meet its goals. Now leaders plan to emphasize what happens to students after they earn degrees.
Announcing 10 entry-level Professional Certificates from our biggest partners as digital transformation reshapes the labor market
Coursera blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are announcing an expansion of our entry-level Professional Certificate portfolio, including 10 programs from new and existing industry partners. With these additions, Coursera now hosts 80+ entry-level Professional Certificates spanning numerous job roles from software development to game design, with nearly half launched in 2024 alone.
Law School Application Surge Projected
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Law school applications are on track to increase this year, according to early predictive data from the Law School Admissions Council. The data shows that applications are up by 35.5 percent over this time last year. That gap is likely to narrow by the end of the cycle, since this year’s applicants got a head start: In 2023, law schools delayed opening their applications in order to review admissions practices in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action.
Education Sector a Top Target for Mobile Malware Attacks
Campus Technology
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Mobile and IoT/OT cyber threats continue to grow in number and complexity, becoming more targeted and sophisticated, according to a new report from Zscaler.
Human Rights Groups Highlight Police Brutality Against Campus Protesters
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A preliminary Amnesty International USA analysis of photos, videos and social media posts shows that at least 20 colleges and universities have used excessive police force against pro-Palestinian protesters, including 17 that have used chemical irritants and 11 that have used kinetic impact projectiles, better known as rubber and plastic bullets. The analysis also found at least 10 institutions where protesters were injured during police raids.
Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
This fall, Minnesota launched North Star Promise with a promise about free tuition. But like other free tuition initiatives for Native American students, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. The basics are very appealing. “North Star Promise provides free college tuition to help make education after high school possible for more Minnesota students and families,” is written on the Minnesota Office of Higher Education website.
Miami Dade College Launches Online Workforce Education Initiative
Campus Technology
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Florida's Miami Dade College is now providing workforce training to students across the country through XploreFLEd, an online program focused on "developing essential skills for today's job market.
University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team Offers Targeted Support for Indigenous and Tribal Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In an effort to provide an inclusive and dedicated college experience for diverse populations, The University of Phoenix is actively working to address the unique educational needs of tribal students through its Tribal Operations Team. Led by Patrick Horning, the university’s National Tribal Strategic Alliance Executive, the team plays a critical role in supporting Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students.
Ryan Lufkin, Instructure
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Edtech lumberjack What do you like most about your job? Education has been around for as long as humans have been around in some way or another and we’re at this turning point where AI and the emerging technologies that support education are making it available for everyone at any point. Whether they’re a traditional student or whether they’re 80 years old and they want to learn something new – it’s available.
Hawai’i, New Zealand top 2024 “Inclusiveness Index” as U.S. ranking drops
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Othering and Belonging Institute's metrics included out-group violence, political representation, income inequality, anti-discrimination laws; incarceration rates, environmental impact, and immigration and asylum policies. The post Hawai’i, New Zealand top 2024 “Inclusiveness Index” as U.S. ranking drops appeared first on Berkeley News.
U of Chicago Receives $75M Gift for New Cancer Center
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The University of Chicago has received a $75 million donation to support the construction of a new cancer pavilion at UChicago Medicine, the university announced Thursday. The gift comes from the AbbVie Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing health inequities, and will help fund an $815 million, 575,000-square-foot freestanding cancer center that will combine research, clinical treatment and patient care.
UK private schools mount legal case against VAT changes
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
This week, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves made good on the Labour Party’s election promise to slap a 20% tax on private school fees as she unveiled her first Autumn Budget on Wednesday afternoon. To the dismay of the private school sector, the changes will come into effect in January, with experts predicting that fees will shoot up by an average of 10-15% as schools scramble to cushion the financial blow.
University Walks Back Restrictive Speech Policy
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Montclair State University in New Jersey reversed its new protest policy 11 days after it was announced, NorthJersey.com reported.
Berkeley Talks: The future of American democracy
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A panel of UC Berkeley experts from former presidential administrations take a critical look at the issues that have led the U.S. to this year’s historic election and reflect on the future of American democracy. The post Berkeley Talks: The future of American democracy appeared first on Berkeley News.
Ethics Week 2024
Georgia Tech President's Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Ethics is what we do when no one’s watching. And since much of what we do at work is out of sight to others, ethics determines what we can accomplish together. Ethics is not just an individual trait, but a cultural one.
Does artificial intelligence have free speech rights?
FIRE
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In this live recording of "So to Speak" at the First Amendment Lawyers Association meeting, Samir Jain, Andy Phillips, and Benjamin Wittes discuss the legal questions surrounding free speech and artificial intelligence. is the vice president of.
Podcast: Understanding Academic Freedom Interview
Academe Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
BY HANK REICHMAN James Vernon, the Helen Fawcett Distinguished Professor of History at the University of California at Berkley and former co-chair of the Berkeley Faculty Association, is also leading Berkeley’s recently launched Global Democracy Commons project.
UMN report reveals fewer professors offered tenured positions
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Faculty at the University of Minnesota are alarmed that fewer professors are offered tenured positions. In 2023, there were 4,823 tenured faculty members across the five University campuses, compared to 5,656 professional staff members, including lecturers. Tenure is a term that faculty and students across the campus struggle to understand. The University Board of Regents defines tenure as “essential for safeguarding the right of free expression and for encouraging risk-taking inquiry at the fro
From Start to Finish: How Early Course Design Can Drive Online Learner Completion
Coursera blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
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President’s corner: How Doug Hicks carries a Southern staple into the modern era
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
President Doug Hicks graduated from Davidson College at a time not too far separated from when the small private liberal arts college still capped enrollment of women. A 1990 alumnus, Hicks recalls when the town surrounding the North Carolina campus was just one main street, populated by students who looked just like him: young, white and male. When he returned to the campus in 2022 as its newly appointed president, he was greeted by a microcosm of the modern American experience.
Irish uni expands into Middle East and eyes growth in India
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
“We just opened our office in Dubai to service the Middle Eastern component, and India is also now our big growth market,” Vincent Cunnane, president TUS , told The PIE News at the OneStep Global Global Education Conclave 2024. The Irish technological university, a merger between the Athlone Institute of Technology and the Limerick Institute of Technology, has been expanding its international presence in recent years.
A New Model for Lifelong Learning
University Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Education for a Lifetime How one university turned a struggling enterprise into a $6 million lifelong learning powerhouse A decade ago, the University of South Florida’s Continuing Education program was by all accounts a financial burden. Then part of USF’s Innovative Education division, the unit was losing $60,000 a year. It seemed impossible to justify its existence at a time when higher education was focusing on workforce alignment and the employability of graduates.
Student Newspaper Promotes Cheating Services for Cash (Derek Newton)
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Daily, the student newspaper at Ball State University in Indiana, ran an article recently with this headline: Best Way to Remove AI Plagiarism from Text: Bypass AI Detectors So, that’s pretty bad. There’s no real justification that I can imagine for advising students on how not to get caught committing academic fraud. But here we are. The article is absent a byline, of course.
WIOA Reauthorization – Community College Priorities
AACC
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
WIOA Reauthorization – Community College Priorities (PDF) The post WIOA Reauthorization – Community College Priorities first appeared on AACC.
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