University of St. Thomas cuts staff amid $10.5M budget shortfall
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
The Catholic college in Minnesota cited “headwinds affecting all of higher education” as it tries to close a budget gap.
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Better paternity leave entitlements could help narrow the gender pay gap
Wonkhe
APRIL 24, 2024
Equality in the workplace is built on equality in the home. Rose Stephenson makes the case for more higher education institutions to go further on paternity pay The post Better paternity leave entitlements could help narrow the gender pay gap appeared first on Wonkhe.
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How University of Arizona plans to shrink its deficit by $110M
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
The institution’s interim chief financial officer announced cuts and new revenue opportunities. Now, the college is eyeing a balanced budget by fiscal 2026.
Sustainable research requires collective action – and the concordat is an important next step
Wonkhe
APRIL 24, 2024
Christina Boswell and Chris Pearce explain why the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow have adopted the environmental sustainability concordat, and how the sector can go even further The post Sustainable research requires collective action – and the concordat is an important next step appeared first on Wonkhe.
Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive
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As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti
Northland officials sound a hopeful note after ‘transformative’ donations
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
The financially struggling institution said it received several gifts this week that have changed “the scope of the situation.
Biden Administration Finalizes Overtime Rule
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
Biden Administration Finalizes Overtime Rule jessica.blake@… Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The updated regulation will require colleges and universities across the country to either raise staff salaries to $58,656 or grant them overtime pay by Jan. 1, 2025.
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APRIL 24, 2024
Why Are Students Camping on University Lawns? Johanna Alonso Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM A new wave of campus protests has hit institutions from California to Massachusetts, many emboldened by arrests at Columbia University.
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APRIL 24, 2024
Here’s an interesting story… MindMax came in second in an RFP selection, and we didn’t get the business. But then, a year later, something surprising happened. The school got back in touch and wanted to work with us. When we asked for feedback on why they didn’t choose us in the first place, the answer was intriguing. The school initially selected an alternative higher education marketing company that provided a detailed roadmap to guaranteed success.
NYU Professors Arrested in Pro-Palestinian Protest
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
About 20 New York University faculty members were arrested alongside 100 to 120 students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest on the lower Manhattan campus Monday night, according to the president of the university’s American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter.
Finding Flow: Harmonizing Life and Career
Educause
APRIL 24, 2024
Balancing work and life can be particularly challenging for higher education professionals now that many are working from home or in a hybrid environment. This podcast episode explores a variety of approaches and philosophies for improving work-life balance.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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Understanding Disparities in Financial Security
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
Understanding Disparities in Financial Security kathryn.palmer… Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report analyzes how race, ethnicity and gender impact the financial stability of college students.
The Rise of the Higher Ed Partner: Reshaping Campuses from the Outside In
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APRIL 24, 2024
As more higher education professionals pivot from traditional campus roles to join EdTech companies, consulting firms, and marketing agencies, or even to launch their own ventures in coaching, speaking and consulting, the landscape of influence in the industry is clearly shifting.
LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate Ryan Quinn Wed, 04/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The university says Brian Salvatore, who’s made accusations against multiple fellow faculty members, has created a “toxic” work environment.
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University Business
APRIL 24, 2024
The University of Arizona has gone through the wringer in the months since discovering a $177 million budget deficit last November. Leadership on the state’s board of regents has been reshuffled, the president announced his plans to step down and highly ranked administrators have been let go. Yet, most importantly, the state’s flagship has a plan.
Vending Machines Replace Cafeteria at Community College
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APRIL 24, 2024
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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising.
Barnard Eases Suspensions for Protesting Students
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
Barnard College has agreed to lift the interim suspensions of some students who violated its rules by participating in a pro-Palestinian sit-in last week if the students “have not previously engaged in misconduct” and agree to follow college rules during a probationary period.
Password adds retake option as competition heats
The PIE News
APRIL 24, 2024
English language proficiency assessment provider Password English Language Testing has integrated a flexibility offer within its at-home test designed to assist test takers. The One Part Retake option for Password’s Skills Plus at-home test will allow candidates to retake one specific part of the assessment if they have missed their desired score in reading, writing, listening or speaking. “We are delighted to be providing this additional flexibility for both our institutional partne
Best Practices For Ads Targeting K-12 Students’ Parents
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 24, 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutes As a K-12 school looking to resonate with parents through your marketing efforts, there are specific best practices that you should implement to optimize your results. Marketing to the parents of young ones is empathetic, with few decision-makers being as selective and thorough in their research as guardians who desire only the best for their children.
NCAA Kicks Off Inclusion Forum
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
The NCAA kicked off its annual Inclusion Forum on Wednesday, with a guest appearance by Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team. The convening —which drew more than 650 people to Indianapolis—is designed to enhance efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives for student-athletes. Educational programming focuses on each of the inclusion's five core areas of disability, international, LGBTQ, race/ethnicity and women.
Justice Department Settles With Larry Nassar Victims for $139M
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department will pay out $138.7 million to settle claims brought by 139 victims of former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar over the department’s failure to promptly investigate allegations of sexual assault.
'When Will I Get a Book Contract?'
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APRIL 24, 2024
The answer can vary from press to press, editor to editor, and project to project. By Rebecca Colesworthy The answer can vary from press to press, editor to editor, and project to project.
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Creates LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic
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APRIL 24, 2024
Kara Ingelhart has been named director of the new LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic, part of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bluhm Legal Clinic. Kara Ingelhart “We are extremely excited to welcome Professor Kara Ingelhart as a clinical assistant professor of law and the inaugural director of the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s new LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic,” said Northwestern Pritzker Law Dean Dr.
This Under-the-Radar Pay Model Puts a Dollar Amount on Class Size
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APRIL 24, 2024
By Adrienne Lu Some financially strained colleges have told instructors their pay will be based on the number of students in their classes. For one adjunct professor, that amounted to a $101 paycheck.
Report: Community College Students Lack Information About Career Paths
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
Sizable portions of U.S. community college students are finding that their schools are not equipping them with the knowledge to succeed after they graduate, according to recent findings from University of Texas at Austin’s 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCCSE). Dr. Linda García How Clear Is Their Path: Guided Career Pathways and Community College Students – drawing from Spring 2023 survey results from 83,189 community college students in 199 colleges – examined the extent
‘This Is Incredibly Scary’: Students Arrested at UT-Austin Protests
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
By Scott Carlson Suzanne Cordeiro, AFP, Getty Images A person is detained by police on Wednesday during a student protest on the U. of Texas at Austin campus. A planned teach-in ends with police in riot gear.
A New Track: Fostering Diversity and Equity in Athletics
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APRIL 24, 2024
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The Politically Invincible Chancellor
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APRIL 24, 2024
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 24, 2024
Aherial Polite Aherial Polite has been appointed dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Augusta Technical College in Augusta, Georgia. She served as served as the department chair of chemistry, physics, and nuclear technology at Aiken Technical College. Polite holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and master’s in teaching from the University of South Carolina.
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APRIL 24, 2024
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Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 24, 2024
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Community college students want more clarity on their career paths
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APRIL 24, 2024
A large majority of community college students have a career in mind, but they also say that they don’t have enough information about the paths that will get them to those jobs. Some 90% of 83,000-plus students who responded to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement said they had zeroed in on a career path. “But many of those respondents were missing vital information about what that path would entail,” say the authors of the “ How Clear Is Their Path?
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