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The research system won’t become more agile without a deeper conversation on funding

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Improving the agility of UK research is an attractive idea.

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Top regents at Western New Mexico University depart amid state scrutiny

Higher Ed Dive

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for the entire board to resign after a state audit found "a concerning lack of compliance" with university spending policies.

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December Brings Late Round of Job, Program Cuts

Inside Higher Ed

December Brings Late Round of Job, Program Cuts Josh Moody Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Fiscal challenges of 2024 will extend into the new year with several institutions announcing plans to drop jobs and programs due to structural deficits.

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How NACUBO is helping colleges navigate choppy financial waters

Higher Ed Dive

Top leaders of the National Association of College and University Business Officers share how they hope to reenvision the role of college executives.

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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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Rankings & research metrics need adjustment for India, says IIM leader

The PIE News

The director of Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode a prestigious business school based in the state of Kerala has called out global rankings metrics that might penalise an institution like his for not being as “internationalised” as Western institutions. Director, Debashis Chatterjee, pointed out that in a country with 1.4 billion people and with an acceptance rate at his business school of one student in 800 applications it seemed wrong to be marked down on rankings metric

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Tuition reimbursement cannot be factored into wage garnishment, DOL says

Higher Ed Dive

Workers who receive tuition assistance will not have that employer reimbursement included in their wage garnishment.

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A decade after ‘Charlie Hebdo’ killings, we are still failing blasphemers

FIRE

One decade ago, two gunmen entered the offices of satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo and opened fire, killing cartoonists and journalists.

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Editor Exodus From Elsevier’s ‘Journal of Human Evolution’

Inside Higher Ed

Members of the Journal of Human Evolution editorial board have resigned en masse in opposition to alleged changes by the publisher, Elsevier, according to a public joint resignation letter.

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Adding value for postgraduate students

The PIE News

At the University of Hertfordshire we wanted to give our postgraduate students something in addition to their degree, that would enhance their future employability prospects. We have recently introduced our Hertfordshire Internships program, which offers an innovative and transformative opportunity for our postgrad students. This unique initiative guarantees students the chance to undertake an internship alongside their postgraduate studies, blending academic excellence with real-world experien

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Kansas Lawmakers Want to End Federal Control of Native University

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran and Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas recently announced plans to propose legislation to remove Haskell Indian Nations University from the control of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Education, The Kansas City Star reported.

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2025 and beyond: The road ahead for Australian universities

The PIE News

2024 was the year Australia doubled down on its ambition to create a stronger, fairer, and more future-ready higher education system as it works to implement recommendations laid out in the Universities Accord. However, progress was overshadowed by policy turbulence, including the governments ultimately thwarted attempt at legislating a cap international enrolments, which sent shockwaves through the sector.

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Forget the ‘red wall’: the 'graduate without a future' is the voter politicians need to woo | Dan Evans

The Guardian - Higher Education

Downwardly mobile graduates are arguably becoming the UKs electoral kingmakers and could spur a political revolution Some groups loom larger in the national imagination than others. It has become a shibboleth that economically left, socially conservative ex-Labour voters in the red wall are the UKs political kingmakers and therefore must be wooed. Yet there is little mention of the graduate without a future , a group that first emerged after the 2010 student protests and continues to grow in nu

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Marcus Freeman, Rudy Hubbard, and Black Labor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its a reminder that you are a representation for many others and many other players that look the same way I do. Your color shouldnt matter. Your evidence of your work should. After leading the University of Notre Dames football team to a 23-10 victory over the University of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, head coach Marcus Freeman Christian Collins guaranteed that this years NCAA Division 1 FBS national championship will be the first to feature a Black head coach regardless of the victor between Fre

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Are free tuition programs really helping students?

University Business

State university systems and private colleges have ramped up free tuition programs over the past year hoping to quell public skepticism regarding the affordability of a degree. States with free-tuition or “last-dollar” scholarship programs prior to 2024 have seen stronger application and enrollment numbers. However, erasing college tuition and related frees does not equate to a free education.

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Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization.

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Opening the black box: Helping faculty and staff understand an AI-driven world

University Business

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education, influencing recruitment, research and classroom experiences.But while we tend to talk about AI as if its a single, monolithic technology, thats of course not the case. AI encompasses a huge variety of algorithms that range from simple, rule-based systems to hugely complex, deep-learning models.

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Cinematic Leadership: Russ Poulin’s Oscar-Worthy Career

WCET Frontiers

In the world of digital learning policy and practice, few names resonate as profoundly as Russ Poulin’s. Reflecting on a career spanning over three decades, it’s evident that Russ has been a pioneering force and fostered a community of passionate educators and advocates committed to the evolution of online learning. From his early efforts in 1987, when he organized one of WICHE’s first state meetings in Bismarck, to his instrumental role in groundbreaking initiatives like the W

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UNC's School of Civic Life and Leadership will give students an intellectually rich education

Inside Higher Ed

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Why We Can’t Wait: The Early Learning Imperative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A big part of the future of higher education access and success lies before children even reach kindergarten. As we approach the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we Dr. Marcus Bright need a new push to ensure that our youth dont fall behind at the beginning of their journey to post-secondary education. In his 1964 book Why We Cant Wait , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote that there comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over, and men are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of d

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Report: Understanding CPL Policies for Student Success

Inside Higher Ed

Report: Understanding CPL Policies for Student Success Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM A review of state policies on credit for prior learning finds a majority offer credit for military training, but few track data or prioritize affordability of this work.

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Free community college is straining schools as enrollment balloons, professor says

University Business

Loud and overcrowded classrooms are just some of the big problems Massachusetts community college professors say they dealt with this past semester with free community college now available in the state. We are overcapacity. We have so many students and very few faculty and staff to support those students, Lisa Heller Boragine, a professor at Cape Cod Community College and a member of the Massachusetts Community College Council said.

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Collaboration Is Key

Inside Higher Ed

Collaboration Is Key Elizabeth Redden Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Marieke Van Puymbroeck and Jenny Presgraves offer advice for building participation in a professional development program for graduate students and postdocs.

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Loneliness factors more into insomnia among college students than screen time, says Oregon study

University Business

When it comes to sleep, screen time is often demonized. Several studies have already shown a link between excessive screen time and insomnia. And young adults, especially, are often lectured about the amount of time they spend on smartphones or tablets. But according to a new Oregon State University study, insomnia among college students has a much stronger association with feelings of loneliness than it does with time spent looking at electronic devices.

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Guilford College President Steps Down

Inside Higher Ed

Guilford College president Kyle Farmbry has resigned after three years on the job, according to an announcement from the private, Quaker institution in Greensboro, N.C. After conferring with the Board on our respective views for the strategic path forward and future operational changes, I concluded that it was time for change, Farmbry wrote in a message to the community last week.

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Stephen Rohde: Federal court rejects lawsuit by Jewish parents and teachers that labelled an ethnic studies curriculum ‘anti-Semitic’ and ‘anti-Zionist’ – First Amendment News 452

FIRE

First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.

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Top must-have CMS or DXP features for higher education institutions

Terminalfour

Universities and colleges have a choice to make when it comes to choosing their CMS for their website transformation. But what do you actually need? This week, we look at top features and considerations for a seamless, personalized, and future-proof online experience.

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Academic Success Tip: Kick-Starting Conversations Around Course Completion

Inside Higher Ed

Academic Success Tip: Kick-Starting Conversations Around Course Completion Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Administrators at IU Indianapolis created a facilitation guide to assist in conversations with faculty members about improving course completion rates. The guide will be implemented in several departments starting this term.

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Law for Learners offers free legal advice for college students

University Business

A service providing free legal help to students has a goal of removing barriers preventing people from achieving the academic and career goals that matter most to them. Having access to free legal advice might not seem like a high priority for higher education, but for some students pursuing a bachelors degree from a four-year university or an associates degree at a vocational technical college, legal problems can be a significant obstacle.

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7 Players Seek to Leave SJSU Volleyball

Inside Higher Ed

Seven members of the San Jos State University womens volleyball team, which was embroiled in controversy this year over a member of the team who is allegedly transgender, have entered the transfer portal,

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How to Optimize Shared Spaces for Hybrid Work and Instruction

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Just as the right conference room technology can support effective hybrid learning and improve internal meetings, the wrong tools can hinder collaboration and many shared spaces were equipped prior to the massive shift to hybrid that started in 2020. Here are four practical tips to boost the effectiveness of group meetings in conference rooms. 1. Reimagine Audio and Video Classrooms and conference rooms with a big screen and camera at one end are designed for room-to-room meetings and instructi

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Mariam Assefa honoured with Lifetime Impact Award

The PIE News

A trailblazer in the field of international credential evaluation and recognition and immigrant and refugee support, Assefa dedicated an incredible 38 years to leading WES before retiring in 2019. Under her leadership and since her departure, WES has supported millions of immigrants and refugees by providing trusted credential evaluation services, empowering them to unlock new opportunities in education, employment, and beyond.

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Will Trump Take On Misuse of Student Visas?

Inside Higher Ed

Will Trump Take On Misuse of Student Visas? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 01/06/2025 - 03:00 AM Trumps expected immigration crackdown may expose international educations hidden flaws, Eddie West and Anna Esaki-Smith write.

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Advocacy Group Welcomes Historians' Vote on Gaza Resolution as Others Express Concern

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) praised Sunday's vote by American Historical Association members condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza's Nihad Awad education sector, while other organizations criticized the resolutions omission of Hamas's October 7 attack and ongoing hostage crisis. This historic vote by leading American historians acknowledges the devastating impact of military operations on Palestinian educational institutions, said CAIR National Executive Director Niha

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House Republicans prioritize bill to restrict transgender students’ sports participation

Higher Ed Dive

Lawmakers reintroduced a proposal that would prevent transgender women from competing on college sports teams aligning with their gender identity.

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Dear President-elect Trump: Higher Education Builds America

Higher Education Today

As you prepare to take office for a second time, we know you have ambitious plans to address the nations challenges and build a more secure and prosperous America.Achieving those goals will require contributions from many areas of society, and we urge you to see the value in partnering with our nations colleges and universities. Campuses across the country are deeply.

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HEI Resources 2025

Higher Education Inquirer

[Editor's Note: Please let us know of any additions or corrections.] Books Alexander, Bryan (2020). Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education. Johns Hopkins Press. Alexander, Bryan (2023). Universities on Fire. Johns Hopkins Press. Angulo, A. (2016). Diploma Mills: How For-profit Colleges Stiffed Students, Taxpayers, and the American Dream. Johns Hopkins University Press.

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