Black and Asian students experience the curriculum as less culturally sensitive
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Outcomes get all the attention, but what about the experience gaps by ethnicity which persist in UK higher education?
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Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
After methodological changes unveiled last year, the latest list shows more stability.
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Year zero for Skills England
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
England's newest education agency has produced a first annual report. David Kernohan has a read.
Arizona State to add tuition surcharge, close 1 campus after state funding cuts
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
With a $24 million reduction in public funds, the Arizona university warned of impacts to students.
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The Long-Awaited FAFSA Autopsy Is Here
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Long-Awaited FAFSA Autopsy Is Here Liam Knox Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:26 AM A new government investigation dissects the federal aid form’s botched rollout. It paints a familiar picture of bureaucratic bungling, with some telling new details.
Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.
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Could a new Pell program eliminate racial disparities in student debt?
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A wealth-based supplemental financial aid program would even the playing field for Black and Latine students, a new analysis shows.
Penn Professor Amy Wax Punished for ‘Derogatory’ Statements but Won’t Lose Job
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Penn Professor Amy Wax Punished for ‘Derogatory’ Statements but Won’t Lose Job Ryan Quinn Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:00 AM After years of a disciplinary procedure, the lightning-rod law professor accused of “incessant racist, sexist, xenophobic and homophobic actions and statements” is now being punished.
Canada caps could be “final nail in the coffin” for Indian students
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
From 2025, international study permits will be slashed to 437,000 in 2025. And despite weakening diplomatic relations between India and Canada , Indian students remained the largest cohort of international students in the North American country in H1 2024. In the same period, over 55,525 post-secondary study permits were approved for Indian students , who accounted for nearly 50% of all incoming international students in Canada.
Report: Stop-Outs Don’t Know About Support Services on Campus
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Report: Stop-Outs Don’t Know About Support Services on Campus Ashley Mowreader Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Not all college students know about support measures available to them at their college, making them more vulnerable to stopping out. New research indicates that institutional leaders should work to bridge communication gaps to increase student success.
As UK Study Visas Continue to Drop, Institutions Should Focus on Recruiting From These Emerging Student Populations
HEPI
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Meti Basiri , Co-founder and CEO at ApplyBoard. The UK Home Office released its latest international education data in August and, as expected, the number of sponsored study visas issued to main applicants continued to decline through June. This follows an ongoing trend since the UK’s previous government announced restrictions on dependants.
Pictures at a (Cancelled) Exhibition
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Pictures at a (Cancelled) Exhibition Elizabeth Redden Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Alex Lichtenstein writes that the cancellation of an art exhibit at Indiana University was but a prelude to further insults to academic freedom.
An Apology for the Liberal Arts
HEPI
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Annabelle Hutchinson…is a second-year student at Harvard Law School. She has a BA in Classics and Economics from Brown University and an MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford. Here, she writes about US liberal arts degrees. What is the purpose of a university education? Perhaps it is to get a fine job that will pay the bills without causing too much consternation.
3 Questions for Excelsior University’s Craig Lundsten
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
3 Questions for Excelsior University’s Craig Lundsten joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:00 AM A conversation with the special assistant to the president for transformational partnerships.
BMCC and John Jay College Team Up to Create Prison-to-College Pathways Program for Incarcerated Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice have teamed up to create a new degree-granting Prison-to-College Pathways (P2CP) program for incarcerated students at Otisville Correctional Facility in upstate New York. Participants in the program will earn an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts at BMCC, making P2CP the only CUNY College-in-Prison (CIP) program providing an undergraduate degree in a New York State Departm
Gettysburg Swimmer Accused of Racist Attack No Longer Enrolled
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A Gettysburg College swimmer accused of scratching a racial slur into the chest of another member of the swim team is no longer enrolled at the college, Reuters reported.
Exclusive: VAT policy may cut British boarding school int’l recruitment by 28%
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
According to a survey by the British Boarding Schools’ Network of its approved agents around the world – which has been exclusively shared with The PIE News – the drop would represent a decline of 7,335 pupils. It could also come at a potential loss of £293 million per year in fee income, based on average annual boarding fees of £40,000. Such losses could have huge consequences for many schools around the UK.
Amy Wax is academic freedom's canary in the coal mine
FIRE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Penn's chilling decision to punish the controversial professor calls tenure protections at private universities into question
Definition of agent at risk under ESOS Bill spotlight
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In submissions to the ESOS Bill, a broad range of stakeholders have been vocal about their concerns for the government’s proposed cap on international enrolments and the indicative numbers given to providers. However, institutions and associations have also brought into question the government’s amendment to the definition of an education agent – an important point some believe has not received sufficient attention in the broader discussion surrounding the Bill.
US News & World Report Releases 2023-24 HBCU Rankings
Insight Into Diversity
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has published its annual rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2023-24 academic year, revealing the latest standings. For the 18 th consecutive year, Spelman College is ranked as the number one HBCU in the nation. The college maintains its forefront position with a 68% graduation rate — the highest in the country among HBCUs.
Rebooting the Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Rebooting the Presidency Sarah Bray Tue, 09/24/2024 - 09:34 AM If we help our campus leader have a more balanced role, it will lead to meaningful gains in presidential effectiveness, satisfaction and longevity, writes Ryan Hays.
North Dakota Joins National Coalition of States Working to Raise College Completion Rates
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
North Dakota University System has joined the Complete College America (CCA) Alliance, a national coalition of 53 states, systems, institutions of higher education, and other organizations committed to increasing the number of students who successfully complete college and attain degrees or other postsecondary credentials. “North Dakota's future success depends on our ability to align higher education with workforce demands and the changing economic landscape," said North Dakota Governor Doug B
UK universities courting French-speaking African students
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The universities are targeting West and North African countries, where they believe there is a sizeable pool of students suitable to study in the UK. The institutions believe that the UK has a solid reputation as a destination, enough to attract students from non-traditional markets in Africa where English is not widely spoken or used in schools. As such, universities and recruiting agencies are targeting countries including Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon, Gabon, Morocco and Algeria as entry
Navigating Pathways to Success
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
As I reflect on my journey through higher education, I find myself looking back on a career that began in the small, rural community of Calhoun in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was there that I first understood the profound impact that education could have on a person’s life. This foundational experience shaped my path through various educational and leadership roles, leading me from Alabama A&M University to Virginia State University to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and ultimately to sig
Raise tuition fees to ease pressure on English universities, says Peter Mandelson
The Guardian - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Labour peer says costs should rise in line with inflation but that universities would still have ‘tough choices’ Peter Mandelson: Universities are in a hole Peter Mandelson has said that tuition fees paid by students in England must rise to stave off the “severe and worsening” financial pressures facing universities. Mandelson, a Labour peer and a candidate to be Oxford University’s next chancellor, said raising domestic undergraduate fees from £9,250 to £9,480 a year would provide stability bef
Newsom Vetoes Employing Undocumented Students on Campuses
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Newsom Vetoes Employing Undocumented Students on Campuses Sara Weissman Tue, 09/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The clock is ticking for the California governor to sign or veto other key higher ed bills that would ban scholarship displacement and legacy admissions.
Impact of Enrollment Pressure on Admissions Teams and Students: Changing Higher Ed podcast 226 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Teege Mettille
The Change Leader, Inc.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Teege Mettille, author of "The Admission Counselor Malaise:Addressing the staff morale crisis in college admissions," to discuss the challenges facing admissions teams and students due to increasing enrollment pressure. Podcast Overview: • Insights into how the drive for enrollment numbers is affecting admissions counselors and their ability to connect with students. • Analysis of the increasing workload on admissions teams and its impact on
Universities are in a hole: linking student fees to inflation is the fairest way forward | Peter Mandelson
The Guardian - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
To ensure less privileged students are not put off, a more progressive system for repayment of loans is also urgently needed England’s universities have reached an inflection point. Financial pressures are severe and worsening. With a new government in office, there is an opportunity to undertake a thorough reappraisal, and the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has signalled she is ready to do so.
Petition against Aussie int’l student caps hits 5.5k signatures
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
It comes after Australia announced plans last month to cap international student enrolments at 270,000 for 2025. The petition , titled Destruction of Australia’s International Education Industry: Protect Jobs and the Economy , calls upon the Australian parliament to recognise the contribution of international students. While highlighting how international students have helped industries facing labour shortage in Australia , the petition slammed the ESOS Bill for causing “devastating”
Dozens of College Leaders Gather for Antisemitism Summit in D.C.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Dozens of College Leaders Gather for Antisemitism Summit in D.C.
Advocates Blast California Governor Over Veto to Provide Campus Jobs to Undocumented Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A bill that would have directed the University of California, California State University and state community colleges to hire undocumented students for campus jobs was vetoed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Gov. Gavin Newsom Newsom said he vetoed Assembly Bill 2586 on Sunday because of legal risks to state employees who could be deemed in violation of federal laws against hiring undocumented people.
How U.S. utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035
The Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
A new study finds that replacing existing transmission conductors with those made with advanced composite-core materials — a process known as reconductoring — could provide a pathway to faster grid expansion. The post How U.S. utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035 appeared first on Berkeley News.
Data-Driven ROI: Liaison’s Intelligent Names Helps Kalamazoo Valley Community College “Identify the Right Population”
Liaison International
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a fully accredited, two-year public college with approximately 10,000 students enrolled at its four Michigan campuses. Offering 50 certificate programs and 60 associate degrees—including those in business, health care, human and public services, and technical and industrial occupations—it provides high-quality education for students preparing to transfer to four-year institutions following graduation.
Berkeley’s john a. powell and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discuss her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’
The Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In the City Arts & Lectures podcast, they navigate a range of topics, from her judicial philosophy to the origin of her name and how her romance with her husband started. The post Berkeley’s john a. powell and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discuss her new memoir, ‘Lovely One’ appeared first on Berkeley News.
U.S. News rankings: These schools made big moves
University Business
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
U.S. News & World Report ‘s latest college rankings are out and a handful of institutions rocketed up the charts thanks to a formula tilted more in favor of schools that succeed in enrolling and graduating students from all backgrounds. More than 50% of a college’s or university’s ranking is based on metrics related to the success of diverse students and the earnings of graduates.
Two centuries later, performance spaces still struggle with ‘soft censorship’
The Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
From the U.S.’s first Black theater in New York to today's Broadway stages, there’s been “a kind of de facto censorship” of diverse stories throughout the country's history, says Professor Shannon Steen. The post Two centuries later, performance spaces still struggle with ‘soft censorship’ appeared first on Berkeley News.
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