Career education gets a boost with College Board pilot program
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Known for its Advanced Placement courses and SAT exams, College Board is broadening its offerings to include AP-equivalent career courses.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Known for its Advanced Placement courses and SAT exams, College Board is broadening its offerings to include AP-equivalent career courses.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Emma Roberts sets out three legal reforms that could transform the way universities learn from and prevent death by suicide amongst students
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Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The coveted designation unlocks federal grants and signals a commitment to underrepresented students, though institutions face challenges getting there.
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Independent HE has faced issues with registration and degree awarding powers processes for years.
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Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
4-Year Colleges Ride the Dual-Enrollment Wave Liam Knox Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?
Wonkhe
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Under new pressures, universities are being bold with new transformative plans.
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HEPI
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon FREng PFHEA is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of international education provider Study Group. When I first travelled to the UK from my home in Mexico as a postgraduate international student 27 years ago, my father’s words were ringing in my ears. The UK was the best place in the world for me to study and it was worth the major investment it took for my family to help me take this brave step.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Cuts at Saint Augustine’s, Drexel Among Steepest in November Josh Moody Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Among the institutions facing severe cuts last month was Saint Augustine’s University, which trimmed half of its workforce as it faces financial scrutiny from its accreditor.
Higher Ed Dive
DECEMBER 2, 2024
A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
States Disinvesting in Higher Ed: Fact or Myth? jessica.blake@… Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM A new Cato Institute report rekindles a long-standing, nuanced debate over whether states have decreased funding for higher education.
ACRLog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Interested in writing for ACRLog? We’re looking for a few new bloggers to join our team! We aim to have a group of bloggers who represent diverse perspectives on and career stages in academic librarianship. We are especially seeking librarians interested in writing about technical services, scholarly communication, technology, and related areas and/or those working at small colleges, community colleges, or private institutions, to balance the strengths of our other bloggers.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Big AI Companies Need Higher Ed … but Does Higher Ed Need Them? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Building reliance on Silicon Valley AI companies carries risks, Collin Bjork writes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Dr. Michael Gavin, Delta College’s fifth president, grew up on the north side of Chicago, where his classrooms and sports teams were diverse until the eighth grade. In high school, he began to notice change. “By the time I got to high school, I was in honors and AP classes, where my African American and Hispanic friends were, for lack of a better way to put it, tracked into regular or remedial classes,” says Gavin in an interview with Diverse.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The University of California, Los Angeles, enrolled record-high numbers of first-time underrepresented minority students this fall: a 5 percent increase in Black enrollment and a 4 percent bump in Latino students, according to university data released last Wednesday. White enrollment declined by about 9 percent.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes is focused on meaningful conversations that lead her institution forward. For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. After more than four years as president of York College, City University of New York, in January 2024 she became the ninth president of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), the first woman to serve in the position.
FIRE
DECEMBER 2, 2024
People are becoming less willing to stand out from the crowd and defend their own opinions, according to a new study by Michigan State University — and that spells bad news for a culture of free expression.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Go Ahead—Allow Yourself to Reflect Elizabeth Redden Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Taking the time to reflect while in the middle of a job search can lead to better career decisions, Lauren Easterling writes.
The Guardian - Higher Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Move to exclude fossil fuel firms from investment portfolios follows years of campaigning by staff and students More than three-quarters of UK universities have pledged to exclude fossil fuel companies from their investment portfolios, according to campaigners. The move, which is part of a wider drive to limit investment in fossil fuels, follows years of campaigning by staff and students across the higher education sector.
The Berkeley Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The collaboration will set an example for aid agencies that want to leverage the power of evidence to do the most good for people experiencing poverty and humanitarian crises around the world. The post UC Berkeley’s Center for Effective Global Action launches major new partnership with USAID appeared first on Berkeley News.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Mott Community College Board Votes to Hire Controversial Interim President Sara Weissman Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Long-simmering tensions at the Michigan institution erupted after trustees bypassed standard procedures to hire a permanent leader with no higher ed experience.
University Business
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Higher education frequently found itself in the national spotlight this past year. As concerns around the cost of a credential continue to surge, college administrators, policymakers and the sector’s countless stakeholders are working aggressively to conquer the changing postsecondary landscape. However, several reports over the past year have cast doubt on some commonly held beliefs about higher ed.
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Police used pepper spray to break up a brawl between rival football players from the University of Michigan and Ohio State University after the Wolverines upset the No. 2 Buckeyes with a winning field goal in the final minute of Saturday’s game in Columbus, CNN reported.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
DECEMBER 2, 2024
As we enter a new year, the enrollment cliff that has been looming will finally reach higher education. In response, digital transformation efforts that promote collaborative and engaging learning environments, equip classrooms with modern technology, and enable a secure and seamless experience throughout campus can help institutions achieve their enrollment goals.
Caylor Solutions
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Unlock the power of student-generated content to create genuine connections with mission-fit students and amplify your reach. The post Maximizing ROI with Student-Generated Content appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
HEPI
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Advance HE today launches the Diversity of Governors in Higher Education Report 2024. Florence Reedy, Researcher (Quantitative) and Shona Quinn, Research and Insights Executive at Advance HE, illustrate the progress already made and what comes next for board diversity. Why do we want diverse governing bodies? In higher education, governing bodies (which can also be referred to as the Council, Board of Governors, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and the Court, depending on the higher educati
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 2, 2024
All in a Day’s Work: Making Math Relevant and Engaging Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:00 AM One faculty member at LaGuardia Community College shares how she’s implemented active learning to address students’ negative perceptions of math.
Educause
DECEMBER 2, 2024
This article highlights three ways higher education leaders can implement IT innovation in 2025 for a significant and far-reaching impact on their campuses.
Higher Education Today
DECEMBER 2, 2024
When I became president of the University of La Verne in 2011, I often shared the story of why I was drawn to this role—and why it resonated so deeply with my family’s values. My husband and I were committed to raising our daughters in a community that embraced inclusivity, service, and the transformative power of education. These were not just. The post The Power of Personal Storytelling in Higher Education Leadership appeared first on Higher Education Today.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Speaking at the British Council’s Going Global Africa 2024 conference in Abuja, Nigeria last week (November 26-28), leading diplomats and civil servants led the charge in urging UK and African stakeholders to forge and strengthen educational partnerships. “Many of you in your own countries are working hard to build your own tertiary systems and we realise that we need to work in stronger partnerships with you,” the UK high commissioner to Nigeria Richard Montgomery told delegat
University Business
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The past year yielded another rich crop of books about higher education. Included in this year’s best volumes are books on HBCUs, standardized testing, free speech and institutional leadership in a time of crisis. The Resilient University: How Purpose and Inclusion Drive Student Success, by Freeman A. Hrabowski, III with Peter H. Henderson, Lynne C.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
With Australia increasing its study visa fees from AUD$710 to AUD$1,600 – a rise of 125% – India has taken up the matter with Australian government authorities. The fee increase, implemented in July 2024, has been discussed with relevant authorities in Australia due to its challenges to students, according to Kirti Vardhan Singh, union minister of state for external affairs.
Today's Learner
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Online courses have become a staple in higher education, with more than half of college students enrolling in at least one online class in 2022. With this shift to remote learning, there comes a pressing need for secure online testing options to uphold academic integrity. With feedback and support from our instructors, we’ve made improvements to WebAssign to help you monitor your online exams.
Coursera blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Before we dive into this week’s topic, we must share: Coursera Plus is 30% off for a limited time. With this subscription, you’ll have unlimited access to thousands of courses from top universities and industry leaders like Vanderbilt University, Google, and IBM. This is a particularly good deal if you’re planning on pursuing a Professional Certificate or Specialization over the next year.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
A working class hero, Damien Page (New Buckinghamshire University) is a Vice Chancellor who isn't interested in anything other than making a difference to real people, in the real world. He joins the TFTDL flight crew to tell us how a full moon party in Thailand started a voyage into education that transformed his life and many others along the way.
Liaison International
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Data literacy in education is rapidly becoming an essential skill for campus decision makers. The ability to collect, interpret, and leverage data effectively can provide insights that propel higher education institutions toward sustained success, better resource allocation, and improved student outcomes. By mastering data literacy, administrators can unlock a clearer understanding of their campuses’ needs as well as their opportunities for growth.
Insight Into Diversity
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Faculty at the University of Michigan (U-M) are rallying against potential reductions to the university’s $250-million DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) program, organizing protests to coincide with key meetings this week. Concerns stem from allegations that the university’s Board of Regents is considering defunding elements of the program in the upcoming fiscal year.
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