University of Arizona narrows its budget gap to $52M
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 21, 2024
However, officials are still working through how they will adjust the budget to account for a multimillion-dollar reduction in state funding.
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Florida Argues It Could Stop Professors From Criticizing Governor
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
Florida Argues It Could Stop Professors From Criticizing Governor Ryan Quinn Fri, 06/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A nationally prominent conservative lawyer, hired to defend the state’s Stop WOKE Act, asserted that what public university professors say in classrooms “is the government’s speech.” The national implications for academic freedom could be dire.
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This week in 5 numbers: Pennsylvania’s dueling plans to revamp higher ed
Higher Ed Dive
JUNE 21, 2024
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from one governor’s vision to improve the state’s colleges to funding cuts at Arizona’s public universities
A History Instructor Complained About Parking Fees. It Cost Him His Job.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
By Nell Gluckman Andrew Hancock for The Chronicle Ted Roberts at Tarleton State U. The military veteran had taught at Tarleton State for over a decade. His colleagues were stunned.
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The legacy of eugenics
The Berkeley Blog
JUNE 21, 2024
Osagie K. Obasogie, a professor of law and bioethics, has teamed up with the Los Angeles Review of Books to launch a two-year, national conversation on the history of eugenics and the ways it still shapes science, medicine and technology. The post The legacy of eugenics appeared first on Berkeley News.
Where Do Students Vote—and Why?
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
Where Do Students Vote—and Why? Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Convenience may be the biggest driver in guiding college students on where to cast their ballots, but for many politics also plays a significant role.
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Hiring Couples May Help Diversify Faculty Ranks, Tenure Pipeline
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
Hiring Couples May Help Diversify Faculty Ranks, Tenure Pipeline kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A new scorecard aims to provide academic couples comprehensive information about research institutions that are most supportive of dual-career scholars—and more likely to hire them for tenure-track positions.
Can Tech Consolidation Solve Cloud Sprawl in Higher Education?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Universities are full of innovative academics, including students and staff, pushing the boundaries of what is typical and possible. With that may come a pile of virtual and on-premises resources that they’ve used for short-term projects, or redundant technology already available in a similar form from another department or section of the university, which can lead to cloud sprawl.
CBO Predicts no Pell Shortfall in 2024 Because of FAFSA Issues
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
The Pell Grant program is expected to run a $11.4 billion surplus for the fiscal year, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said this week, averting fears of a potential shortfall that could have led to cuts in the program.
How Colleges Can Prepare for a Chaotic Fall
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Hint: It's not all about free speech. By Eboo Patel Alex Williamson for The Chronicle Hint: It's not all about free speech.
Harassment Investigation of USC Professor Dismissed
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
The University of Southern California dismissed a harassment case that was filed last fall against tenured Jewish professor John Strauss after he engaged in an altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters, th
Louisiana's 2 New Free-Expression Laws Target Colleges. They're Raising Lots of Questions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
By Amanda Friedman Michael Johnson, The Advocate, AP Gov. Jeff Landry of Louisiana One law reaffirms free-speech rights — with some caveats that have sparked confusion. The other, requiring classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, will likely prompt a legal battle.
Tulane, U of San Diego Non–Tenure-Track Faculty Members Unionize
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
Non–tenure-track faculty members at two more private universities have voted to unionize. At Tulane University, full-time teaching faculty members voted 146 to 29 to unionize, the university said. The new union, Tulane Workers United, is affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The votes were counted Tuesday.
What Happened When One Community College Confronted Housing Insecurity in a New Way
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
By Eric Hoover Sam Kalda for The Chronicle A prominent researcher examined the potential and limitations of a novel basic-needs intervention.
Leaning Into Credit for Prior Learning
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
Leaning Into Credit for Prior Learning quintina.barne… Fri, 06/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Building an ecosystem that recognizes and values the diverse experiences and knowledge of learners.
Outdoor Networking’s Next Leap Forward Comes to Higher Ed
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of automated frequency coordination in the 6-gigahertz band signified a major step forward for outdoor wireless connectivity in higher education. The February decision to green light the seven AFC applications was “critical to allowing standard power Wi-Fi to being operating in the 6GHz band,” the FCC wrote in a press release.
CLAUDIA LOURIDO-HABIB
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Dr. Claudia Lourido-Habib Claudia Lourido-Habib has been appointed president of Ventura College in California. She serves as the president of Porterville College in California. Lourido-Habib holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design from California State University, Fresno, in instructional technology from National University, and a Doctorate in Education from California State University, Fresno.
Trustee Group Hires Framroze Virjee as Its New Leader
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has hired Framroze M. Virjee, president emeritus of California State University at Fullerton, as its new president and CEO.
Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Dr. Jo Allen, the retiring president of Meredith College, enjoys the administrative part of higher ed. She enjoys being able to see how budgets function, how admissions and financial aid operate, and how campus security is run. She enjoys being able to understand how higher ed works beyond just the academic parts. “I like the problem-solving,” Allen says.
Rankings indicate impact of Dutch internationalisation curbs still to come
The PIE News
JUNE 21, 2024
Focusing in on the rankings’ methodology, which measures both international faculty and student ratio, The PIE News looked at how some of the country’s major universities included in the table fared compared to last year’s figures. While international student numbers are still increasing in the Netherlands despite plans to curb internationalisation altogether, they’re growing at a slower rate than they have for almost a decade – and international student ratios are seeing small, incrementa
Workforce Status Makes the Difference for Undocumented Graduates
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and undocumented graduates continue to take on leading positions at some of America’s largest economic engines like Google and Microsoft, investing in their own families and communities, despite experiencing increasingly high levels of stress regarding their immigration. But with DACA applications closed, more undocumented students are struggling to obtain workforce authorization and careers.
Former IT Director Defrauded Webster University of $2.1M
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
A former IT director at Webster University admitted in federal court Tuesday that he had defrauded his ex-employer and an IT equipment supplier of more than $2 million, Fox2 reported.
Brittain Bestowed Thurgood Marshall Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
John C. Brittain, a professor in the David A. Clarke School of Law at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), is being honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award. John C. Brittain The award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to civil rights and the principles of justice championed by Justice Marshall.
Cal State L.A. Shuts Down Encampment as Tensions Rise
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 21, 2024
Authorities shut down a pro-Palestinian student encampment at California State University, Los Angeles, earlier this week amid rising tensions, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“Visa hopping” ban could impact Australia’s ELT sector
The PIE News
JUNE 21, 2024
The move , which is part of Australia ’s broader migration reform strategy and comes in from July 1, is aimed at closing loopholes that allow students and other temporary visa holders to reside down under. “Our Migration Strategy outlines a clear plan to close the loopholes in international education and this is the next step in delivering that plan,” the country’s minister of home affairs, Clare O’Neil, said in a statement.
Easter Island study casts doubt on theory of ‘ecocide’ by early population
The Guardian - Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Researchers challenge long-held idea that islanders chopped down palm trees at an unsustainable rate Easter Island has long been put forward as a prime example of humans undermining their own survival by destroying the environment they rely on. But now fresh data is turning the narrative on its head. Also known as Rapa Nui, the remote island in Polynesia is well known for its huge stone statues called “moai” and for the idea that its growing population collapsed because of “ecocide”.
Navigating the Future: Exploring AI Literacy in Creative Education
totallyrewired
JUNE 21, 2024
Next in our CEO series: Navigating the Future: Exploring AI Literacy in Creative Education with Mary Jacob (PGCTHE Coordinator, Lecturer in Learning & Teaching at Aberystwyth Uni) 5 July – Midday We will delve into how artificial intelligence tools can transform ways of teaching and enhance creativity in educational settings. All welcome!
Next government faces hard choices on English universities, say experts
The Guardian - Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Ministers left with unpalatable options of raising tuition fees, making grants or capping student numbers, says IFS The next government faces “unpalatable” choices between raising tuition fees, making direct grants or capping student numbers to rescue universities in England from their financial black hole, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned.
Why are there no transnational UK university campuses in Korea?
SRHE
JUNE 21, 2024
by Kyuseok Kim The UK’s Strategic Moves Transnational Education (TNE) has been a significant strategy for UK universities seeking to expand their global footprint. TNE involves delivering educational programmes across borders, allowing institutions to reach international students without requiring them to relocate. According to The Cross-Border Education Research Team , which is arguably the most reliable source for tracking the worldwide development of transnational higher education, the UK has
I never thought I’d abstain from voting, but many young people will – and can you blame us? | Shaniya Odulawa
The Guardian - Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
This election my generation has felt actively vilified. Leaders should fear putting us off mainstream politics for ever More from our Youth Takeover: We put seven young people in a group chat to discuss the UK election. This is what happened next I’ve had this sinking feeling in my stomach about the direction of British politics since I was 15. Silence overtook our geography classroom, in a multicultural school in south-east London, as we watched the results of the Brexit referendum.
UMGC Officially Adopts InScribe's Student Community Platform
Campus Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), an offshoot of the University System of Maryland that focuses on hybrid and virtual courses for adult and military students, is officially committing to a university-wide rollout of InScribe's student networking platform.
Embracing Online Creative Education: MA Illustration at Falmouth University
totallyrewired
JUNE 21, 2024
The MA Illustration program at Falmouth University stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of online creative education. With its inception seven years ago and its doors opened digitally six years back, this program has evolved into a model of how to effectively deliver a fully online course that maintains a strong sense of community and fosters individual creativity.
What does a quality internship program look like?
University Business
JUNE 21, 2024
Colleges are falling behind in producing career-ready students , and their lack of support in helping students gain internships is a big reason for that , said Daniel Nivern, CEO of Virtual Internships, an accessibility service. And while about 70% of first-year students plan to complete one during college, less than half of students succeed, and less than a quarter are paid, according to the Strada Education Foundation.
Anthropic Announces Claude 3.5 Sonnet, First of Three 3.5 Releases
Campus Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
Anthropic has introduced a new member of its Claude LLM family: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, the first release in the forthcoming Claude 3.5 product line.
Community college can be improved by (re)targeting this roadblock
University Business
JUNE 21, 2024
Community colleges must recommit to reforming developmental education courses, or dev-ed, to ensure K12 students hampered by the pandemic won’t crash out of the postsecondary track, declares a new report from FutureEd, a public policy think tank at Georgetown University. Remedial classes have their roots in the late 19th century as a means to catch incoming students up on college-level coursework.
CYPHER Learning Debuts AI Accuracy Tool
Campus Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
Generative learning platform CYPHER Learning has introduced AI Crosscheck, an AI-powered accuracy checker that reviews the quality of AI-generated LMS content.
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