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Black and Asian students experience the curriculum as less culturally sensitive

Wonkhe

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

After methodological changes unveiled last year, the latest list shows more stability.

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Year zero for Skills England

Wonkhe

England's newest education agency has produced a first annual report. David Kernohan has a read.

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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess

Higher Ed Dive

A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.

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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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The Long-Awaited FAFSA Autopsy Is Here

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Could a new Pell program eliminate racial disparities in student debt?

Higher Ed Dive

A wealth-based supplemental financial aid program would even the playing field for Black and Latine students, a new analysis shows.

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Arizona State to add tuition surcharge, close 1 campus after state funding cuts

Higher Ed Dive

With a $24 million reduction in public funds, the Arizona university warned of impacts to students.

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Penn Professor Amy Wax Punished for ‘Derogatory’ Statements but Won’t Lose Job

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Amy Wax is academic freedom's canary in the coal mine

FIRE

Penn's chilling decision to punish the controversial professor calls tenure protections at private universities into question

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Report: Stop-Outs Don’t Know About Support Services on Campus

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Canada caps could be “final nail in the coffin” for Indian students

The PIE News

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.

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Pictures at a (Cancelled) Exhibition

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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BMCC and John Jay College Team Up to Create Prison-to-College Pathways Program for Incarcerated Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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Newsom Vetoes Employing Undocumented Students on Campuses

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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3 Tips for Cloud Cost Optimization

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

This year, 89% of organizations are using multiple cloud services for their IT, and 73% are using hybrid cloud, a combination of both cloud-based and on-premises IT, according to Flexera. Higher education institutions are no exception. Many use a hybrid combination of internal and cloud-based systems to deliver an array of IT services that range from recordkeeping, HR and other administrative functions to the delivery of online content for both classroom teaching and remote learning.

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Gettysburg Swimmer Accused of Racist Attack No Longer Enrolled

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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3 Questions for Excelsior University’s Craig Lundsten

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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Definition of agent at risk under ESOS Bill spotlight

The PIE News

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.

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Dozens of College Leaders Gather for Antisemitism Summit in D.C.

Inside Higher Ed

Dozens of College Leaders Gather for Antisemitism Summit in D.C.

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Petition against Aussie int’l student caps hits 5.5k signatures

The PIE News

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”

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An Apology for the Liberal Arts

HEPI

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.

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Advocates Blast California Governor Over Veto to Provide Campus Jobs to Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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Exclusive: VAT policy may cut British boarding school int’l recruitment by 28%

The PIE News

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.

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North Dakota Joins National Coalition of States Working to Raise College Completion Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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

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US News & World Report Releases 2023-24 HBCU Rankings

Insight Into Diversity

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.

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Rebooting the Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

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.

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VICTORY: San Antonio agrees to stop hiding comments on government-run animal shelter’s Facebook page

FIRE

After public condemnation from FIRE, the City of San Antonio won’t hide or delete comments on its Animal Care Services Facebook page — even those that criticize the shelter’s euthanasia policy.

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Defending Faculty Members’ Role as Public Intellectuals

Academe Blog

BY ALAN SINGER In times of crises, academics must be public intellectuals. Why invest our lives in becoming experts in history, society, policy, science, or any other field of study and then remain isolated in an academic cocoon for safety or career advancement?

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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.

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

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Raise tuition fees to ease pressure on English universities, says Peter Mandelson

The Guardian - Higher Education

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

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History Majors: Beyond the Myths and Into the Workforce

Gray Associates

Discover the real story behind History majors’ career success. Despite common misconceptions, humanities graduates—especially History majors—are thriving in diverse, high-paying careers. Data from the American Community Survey reveals how they excel in fields like law, management, and education, often out-earning Business majors. Learn how accurate insights can help students pursue their passions while securing meaningful employment, and how institutions can reshape the narrative around humaniti

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Universities are in a hole: linking student fees to inflation is the fairest way forward | Peter Mandelson

The Guardian - Higher Education

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.

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Coping with the Curse of Knowledge (and Yes, You May Have It Too)

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 23, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Having never viewed myself as an expert and periodically believed I’m an imposter just waiting to be found out, I went a long time without worrying about the so-called curse of knowledge.

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How U.S. utility companies could double electric transmission capacity by 2035

The Berkeley Blog

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.

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Data-Driven ROI: Liaison’s Intelligent Names Helps Kalamazoo Valley Community College “Identify the Right Population” 

Liaison International

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.