Wonkhe
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Nothing on the TV? Jim Dickinson rounds up the higher education-themed movies and TV that you probably didn't see in 2023 The post It’s the higher education Christmas movie and TV guide appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The state recently restricted when its public colleges can partner with nations like China and Iran, raising questions about international recruitment.
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Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Building Up the Black Deaf Student Community Sara Weissman Wed, 12/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Gallaudet University is raising millions of dollars to introduce more supports for Black Deaf students and make amends for past wrongs.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
His research skewers elitist systems. But some former employees say his lab is part of the problem. By Nell Gluckman and Francie Diep Lincoln Agnew for The Chronicle Raj Chetty's research skewers elitist systems. But some former employees say his lab is part of the problem.
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HEPI
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Review by Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, of the new book The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials and Connections (Princeton University Press) by Ben Wildavsky This short and timely book is aimed at ‘anybody seeking to understand how to get ahead’, which is presumably most people – although, in reality, I suspect it is more likely to be read by careers advisers, human resources staff and policy wonks (like me) than it is to be pored over by students or aspiring students.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As the education sector faces over 2,500 cyberattacks per organization each week, cybersecurity remains a major focus for higher education institutions. In fact, it’s the top issue on EDUCAUSE’s 2024 priority list. And while IT departments everywhere know the value of cybersecurity, financial resources can be limited. So, when it comes to defending their data and networks, how higher education institutions prioritize security spending grows in importance.
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Academe Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
BY TIMOTHY KAUFMAN-OSBORN Much has been said about the radical right’s assault on the autonomy of US public higher education and that campaign’s subversion of academic freedom.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Reading Time: 6 minutes The festive season is upon us once more! There’s a magical buzz as schools around the globe gear up for the holiday festivities. Embracing the essence of this season, schools are rolling out a wide range of holiday-themed video highlights , adding their sense of humor, creativity, and sincerity to make each video memorable.
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The law school class of 2023, admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious admissions came into effect, was the most diverse ever recorded, according to recent data from the American Bar Association (ABA). The Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) analysis of ABA data reveals that 40% of the current law school class are students of color, up from 39% in 2022, marking a third year of record diversity.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Department of Education released details Friday on the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, noting that the previously announced Dec. 31 deadline represented a “soft launch period,” during which officials will monitor for technical issues, field concerns from families and make last-minute tweaks.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Kelly Field Charles Kenneth Lucas, AP Henry R. Luce and Clare Boothe Luce Critics claim reverse discrimination, and hardly anyone else wants to talk about it.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Michigan State University has settled with the families of three students who were killed during a mass shooting on the university’s East Lansing campus in February, The New York Times reported. The university will pay $5 million to each family, for a total settlement of $15 million.
The Guardian - Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Universities Scotland says £48.5m cuts will lead to ‘hard choices’ next year Ministers in Edinburgh have cut spending on free university places for Scottish students, forcing universities to pare back on loss-making courses and cut spending. Universities Scotland, the umbrella body for the sector, said the proposed cuts of £48.5m in funding for teaching Scottish students would lead to “inescapably hard choices” next year, likely to include leaving teaching vacancies unfilled.
University Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The business landscape is rapidly changing. Teams are transforming and are more commonly hybrid. New technologies are being developed and adopted. New skills are expected. The old way of doing business is becoming obsolete, including out-of-date management styles. Old-style managers who see themselves as “the boss” often issue orders and demands to their direct reports without input.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Men are driving the decline in college enrollments—particularly at four-year institutions, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
IHEP
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By: Mamie Voight As the year draws to a close, we at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) are taking a moment to reflect on the strides we’ve made and the work left to do to advance our mission – building a more equitable and just society through higher education. In 2023 we partnered with many of you, conducted compelling research, engaged in meaningful advocacy, and led purposeful field engagement.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Claire Wallace and Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez ChatGPT, student mental health, and legislative attacks on DEI were among the dominant news and opinion topics of the past 12 months.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Law schools enrolled their most diverse matriculating classes on record in 2023, the final class to be selected before the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down affirmative action in June, according to new data from the American Bar Association.
Kortext University Leaders' Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
2023 has gone in a flash! It’s been a busy – and very exciting – year at Kortext. We had the pleasure of meeting thousands of students at Freshers’ Fairs up and down the UK. Kortext colleagues attended events around the world, from Bangkok to Berlin and Rwanda to Rome, culminating in the ‘Oscars of higher education’, the THE Awards in Liverpool. We engaged in conversations with staff across the higher education sector in our popular summer and winter webinars, and we loved doing our monthly Meet
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Texas transplant Elon Musk is planning to start a university in Austin, according to tax filings for one of his charities first reported by Bloomberg News. The charity, called The Foundation, plans to use a $100 million gift from Musk to create and launch a primary and secondary school in Austin focused on teaching science, technology, engineering and math.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Former Saint Augustine’s University president Christine Johnson McPhail, who was recently fired by the SAU Board of Trustees, has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging she was subjected to a hostile work environment. McPhail also alleges that the mostly male board discriminated against her and other Black women.
Cisco blogs - Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The 2023 Education Summit event – co-hosted by Cisco and CAUDIT – provided higher education technology leaders an opportunity to gain new insights and perspectives on some of the rapid technology i… Read more on Cisco Blogs
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Students at historically Black colleges and universities, for-profit colleges, and Hispanic-serving institutions pay higher-than-average fees when they open a college-sponsored deposit account, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds in a report released Tuesday.
Today's Learner
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Reading Time: 4 minutes Workplaces are increasingly dropping degree requisites for many roles that historically were only available to college graduates. Delta, Dell, IBM, and Bank of America have all removed the college degree requirement for some of their roles. And while many jobs still require the advance education that a college degree provides, there is a growing demand among employers for a stronger alignment between what students are taught in college and the job skills that they will ne
University Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
One major difference at Harvard was a letter signed by more than 650 faculty calling on the university to keep Claudine Gay; its board announced last week that she would remain. A group of current and former MIT faculty leaders also issued a letter of support for their president, Sally Kornbluth, and the board of trustees there also backed her, according to the Washington Post.
Today's Learner
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Reading Time: 4 minutes Workplaces are increasingly dropping degree requisites for many roles that historically were only available to college graduates. Delta, Dell, IBM, and Bank of America have all removed the college degree requirement for some of their roles. And while many jobs still require the advance education that a college degree provides, there is a growing demand among employers for a stronger alignment between what students are taught in college and the job skills that they will ne
University Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A pair of Michigan liberal arts college made the top-10 ranking of similar colleges located in the Midwest, according to the Wall Street Journal and College Pulse. The “ Top Liberal-Arts Colleges in the Midwest ” list consists of 10 colleges ranked by how much each school prioritizes outcomes, such as student experience, salary impact and social mobility.
FIRE
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In a new FIRE documentary, McWhorter talks free speech, censorship, and the people who shaped his outlook on life.
University Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The decline is purportedly driven by fewer and fewer young high school graduates enrolling in college, a trend that is more salient among young men than women. “Today, only 39% of young men who have completed high school are enrolled in college, down from 47% in 2011,” the polling research firm observed. “The rate at which young female high school graduates enroll has also fallen, but not by nearly as much (from 52% to 48%).” Read more from FOX News.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tuition at state universities and community colleges will increase by 5 percent next year amid a large budget shortfall after the loss of federal COVID funds. Tuition and fees will increase by $610 annually for university students and $246 for community college students, raising the total cost of attendance to just over $5,200 for community college students and about $28,000 for university students who live on campus.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Today on the Academic Minute: Claire Nolasco Braaten, an associate professor of criminology at Texas A&M University at San Antonio, explains why dental radiographs may not be the best way to determine the age of migrant children.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Lord Bilimoria has criticised the government’s latest immigration policy statement and the detrimental effect it is having on India-UK relations and the wider economy. Speaking at the launch of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union’s Achievers Honours in Westminster, Bilimoria said, “we’re damaging our whole economy by having this hostile approach, let alone our international appeal.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
2 TAs Provided Students Mental Health Resources on Gaza. They’re Not TAs Anymore Ryan Quinn Wed, 12/20/2023 - 03:00 AM University of Texas at Austin faculty members and students are protesting the removal of two teaching assistants who sent students a pro-Palestinian statement.
University Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
International student enrollment in the U.S. experienced a major rebound this year, topping 1 million students and is steadily approaching some of the best numbers since before the pandemic. While domestic student enrollment is poised for a small comeback of its own, international student enrollment is playing a bigger role in institutions’ revenue-generating playbook.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Report: House Republican Details Plan to Crack Down on Elite Universities Katherine Knott Wed, 12/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The proposal from Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican, highlights the momentum behind efforts targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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