Maybe too many people go to university
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
How many people should go to university? Paul Wiltshire argues that we need a proper debate about student numbers The post Maybe too many people go to university appeared first on Wonkhe.
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AAUP calls out think tanks for ‘culture war against higher education’
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 30, 2024
More than 150 bills have been introduced targeting DEI, tenure and the teaching of “divisive concepts,” according to a report from the faculty group.
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A menifesto for Black mental health should matter to HE
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
A new Black-led coalition sets out the action needed to improve the mental health of Black people. Ruqia Osman sets out its relevance to universities The post A menifesto for Black mental health should matter to HE appeared first on Wonkhe.
Fayetteville State audit finds $700K in unauthorized charges
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 30, 2024
Employees directed funds to businesses owned by university staff, as well as first class flights and Amazon purchases, North Carolina's state auditor said.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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How to stop defaulting on fees becoming a UK recruitment crisis
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
A group of students are reportedly facing deportation after failing to pay their fees on time. Jim Dickinson identifies how the sector might prevent situations like this The post How to stop defaulting on fees becoming a UK recruitment crisis appeared first on Wonkhe.
AAUP Report Finds ‘Well-Funded’ Right-Wing Attacks on Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
More than 150 bills designed to “undermine academic freedom and university autonomy” were introduced in 35 state legislatures across the country between 2021 and 2023, according to a new white paper released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on Wednesday. Twenty-one of those bills were signed into law.
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Pledge allegiance or else: Maryland public school forces students and teachers to salute the flag
FIRE
MAY 30, 2024
FIRE demanded that a public elementary school in Maryland retract its unconstitutional guidance that students and staff must stand and salute the U.S. flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Algorithms and the Problem of Intellectual Passivity
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
Our students are used to everything being tailored to them. By Eileen G'Sell Keith Negley for The Chronicle Our students are used to everything being tailored to them. That's a problem.
Australia maintains age limit of 50 for post-PhD work visas
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
The amendment reverses the government’s decision to reduce the minimum age for all graduate visa streams from 50 to 35 years old – except for Hong Kong and British overseas passport holders – announced as part of its migration review in December 2023. “Good news amid turbulent time,” Ly Tran professor at Deakin University wrote on LinkedIn.
In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All Johanna Alonso Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The first year of a program offering free college for those over 25 was a rousing success at boosting enrollment. Now, some legislators want to expand the program to all ages.
When Education Fails to Align with the Workforce
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
More than one quarter of all middle-skills credentials and associate degrees offered nationwide are misaligned with the needs of their local labor markets, according to the latest report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), " The Great Misalignment." Dr. Zach Mabel, research professor of education and economics at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
Generative AI: a technology that “makes previously exclusive interactions available to all”?
HEPI
MAY 30, 2024
Next Wednesday 5th June we are hosting a webinar on the Australian Universities Accord – you can register here. Earlier in May 2024, HEPI, with support from learning technology service Studiosity, hosted a roundtable dinner to discuss how important the human touch is in the age of AI learning. This blog considers some of the themes that emerged from the discussion.
Northeastern Expands With Marymount Manhattan Merger
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
Northeastern Expands With Marymount Manhattan Merger Josh Moody Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The Boston-based institution will absorb the small, liberal-arts college, adding a 14th campus to its global system and establishing its first site in New York City.
Global Gen AI Community Calls for Open Source AGI
Campus Technology
MAY 30, 2024
The GenAI Summit 2024 kicked off in San Francisco with a keynoter declaring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) should belong to the community as open source technology.
New College of Florida Threatens to Withhold Protesters’ Diplomas
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
New College of Florida president Richard Corcoran is threatening to withhold the degrees of students who protested at the college’s May 17 commencement ceremony. Other consequences could range from mandatory enrollment in a class on civil discourse to suspension or even expulsion, Corcoran said in a statement obtained by The Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision , it is crucial to reflect on its complex legacy, particularly its unintended negative impact on special education services for Black children. While the ruling sought to dismantle the legal framework of racial segregation and promised equal educational opportunities for all, its implementation often overlooked the unique needs of Black students with disabilities.
Asian Americans Oppose Considering Race in Admissions
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
The majority of Asian Americans approve of the use of standardized test scores in college admissions but oppose the consideration of applicants’ race, according to a new survey from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Data and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Modest 6% increase builds on post-Covid IEP boom in US
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
Some 67,924 international students studied Intensive English Programs across the US in 2023, building on a post-Covid boom seen in 2022 Student week numbers went up again, with 757,712 in 2023 compared to 2022’s 669,705 Brazil climbs above China in the top ten list, becoming the third biggest sending country, with Japan and France remaining the first and second biggest respectively The Open Doors Intensive English Program Data Release was launched at the NAFSA Conference in New Orleans on
Singing the Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
Singing the Presidency Sarah Bray Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM R. Barbara Gitenstein describes the leadership skills she learned studying to be an opera singer that she's applied as a top administrator. Byline(s) R.
Survey: Faculty and Staff Observe Increasing Demand for Mental Health Support Among Online Learners
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
More than 80% of college faculty and staff members have noticed increasing demand among online learners for mental health services this past school year, according to a new survey from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) and teletherapy company Uwill. Michael London The survey – conducted by OLC in March 2024 – garnered responses from 338 college faculty and staff members from a mix of public and private institutions nationally, asking about their beliefs and observations of the mental health o
Report: AI Skills Boost Wages for Some, Redefine In-Demand Occupations
Campus Technology
MAY 30, 2024
Artificial intelligence is providing a boon for many occupations, with AI skills often bumping up paychecks, according to the PwC 2024 AI Jobs Barometer report, analyzing over half a billion job ads to reveal the transformative impact of AI on job growth, skills demand, wage premiums and productivity across various sectors.
CORRIE FOUNTAIN
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
Dr. Corrie Fountain Corrie Fountain has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clayton State University. Fountain holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Delaware State University, a master’s in special education/behavior disorders from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in educational policy studies from Georgia State.
ChatGPT, AI policies—and international students?
University Business
MAY 30, 2024
ChatGPT and artificial intelligence are now a common part of the vocabulary in higher education. They can be used for lesson planning, quiz creation and, if used correctly by students, for research, language development and as an effective tool in their education to support student success. I have heard from language teachers who have used ChatGPT with their ESL students who have stated that it has had a positive impact on their learning.
UK sector mourns loss of a leader
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
The UK’s international education industry has been mourning the passing of Charlene Allen, an inspirational woman who was the first female chair of BUILA and later set up The IC Global Partnership and grew The IC Café community. Allen’s passing due to breast cancer has shocked many in the sector and social media has been full of former colleagues and peers remembering her passion for the industry and her sense of mission and fun.
Asians in the U.S—a Story: Academic Minute
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Diego Javier Luis, assistant professor of Latin American history at Tufts University, examines the history of Asians in American through one individual, Catarina de San Juan.
EduNova and CBIE to launch Francophone agent training program for Atlantic Canada
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
With the goal of “enhancing the quality and experience of Canadian education for international students”, CBIE has partnered with provincial governments and regional international education organisations such as EduNova. The partnership will “train trusted agents to build their capacity to provide quality support to prospective students considering Canada as a learning destination”, said Melissa Toupin-Laforge, associate director, research and learning at CBIE.
It’s the Tories who broke Britain, but now they want teenagers to pay for it | Gaby Hinsliff
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
Cutting degrees to pay for more apprenticeships is plain barmy – just look at the facts and ask yourself who this is aimed at Once upon a time, elections used to be all about kissing babies. But for parents of teenagers, this one has felt more like a smack in the teeth. Last weekend, our children were threatened with compulsory national service, for no obvious reason beyond keeping nostalgic pensioners happy.
Netherlands records slowest int’l student growth in nine years
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
The 5.4% rise in international student numbers in the year 2023-24 was the smallest recorded in the Netherlands since 2014 The basis of a four-party right-wing coalition government has been agreed, announcing major cuts to higher education and further international student restrictions Regional differences across the Netherlands mean that some institutions are still trying to attract overseas students and are considering expanding TNE offerings.
A staggering 96% of California residential land is zoned for single-family housing, UC Berkeley study finds
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 30, 2024
BERKELEY, CA: A stunning 95.
Defining Quality Learning at Cengage
Today's Learner
MAY 30, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes When we ask our customers why they adopt Cengage products, they overwhelmingly say it’s because of the “quality.” But what does that mean? Our goal is to put the learner at the center of experiences that will prepare them for careers in which they can solve problems and think critically. We are guided by our Four Quality Learning Principles—intentionality, inclusivity, authenticity and personalization—which allow us to focus on the pedagogical quality of our materia
How one small private school will power 50% of its campus with solar energy
University Business
MAY 30, 2024
Grinnell College was fueled by the dreams of its students, faculty and trustees when it signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment a decade ago. With the stroke of a pen from the Iowa college’s former president Raynard Kington, the private liberal arts school in Iowa pledged to begin enacting measures toward carbon neutrality. “We made a commitment to do this without knowing how we were going to get there, which is always sort of scary,” s
Governor Newsom convenes GenAI leaders for landmark summit
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 30, 2024
The post Governor Newsom convenes GenAI leaders for landmark summit appeared first on Berkeley News.
Researchers Find Dearth of Scientific Evidence on Impacts of Digital Mental Health Support Programs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 30, 2024
There is a distinct lack of evidence when it comes to the impacts and reach of digital mental health intervention programs (DMHIs), according to a new report from Temple University’s Hope Center, Boston University, and the Healthy Minds Network. Dr. Sarah Lipson Commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation, the report sought to critically review the nine most common DMHIs at colleges and universities, separating them into three categories based on the kinds of services each program offers to s
Yale Names First Woman President
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 30, 2024
Yale University has appointed Maurie McInnis, PhD, as its 24th president, making her the first permanent female president in the institution’s history. McInnis, who currently leads Stony Brook University as president, was the unanimous choice of the Yale Board of Trustees. Josh Bekenstein, the senior trustee and chair of the presidential search committee, announced her appointment, praising her as a “compelling leader, distinguished scholar, and devoted educator.
Revolutionizing Education in South Australia: Strong Networks, Strong Learning
Cisco blogs - Education
MAY 30, 2024
The South Australian Department for Education collaborates with Cisco Meraki to transform education statewide by implementing robust network solutions that enhance learning opportunities, especially in remote areas.
Bringing Authentic Humor into the Classroom
Faculty Focus
MAY 30, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on July 22, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Humor has a place in education. College teachers can use it to create a welcoming classroom environment, increase learning, improve attendance, and reduce test anxiety (Banas, Dunbar, Rodriguez, & Liu, 2011). Such results should encourage all who teach to explore how to integrate humor into their courses.
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