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Attacks on higher ed could portend Southern ‘brain drain,’ AAUP says

Higher Ed Dive

Almost half of surveyed members saw a decline in applications for faculty positions, and more than a quarter reported seeking jobs elsewhere.

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Access to premium AI services is a significant concern for students

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Those able to fork out for advanced AI tools are at an advantage over those making do with free versions.

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Wittenberg University to cut 5 majors, 40 employees

Higher Ed Dive

The Ohio-based nonprofit is eliminating staff and faculty roles as it tries to balance its budget by fiscal 2027.

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Record number of US visas to be issued to Indian students in 2024

The PIE News

There has been a year-on-year growth in the total number of US study visas issued for Indian students, from over 96,000 in 2021 and 133,000 in 2022, to more than 140,000 in 2023. “The number of students from India to the US is continuously growing. We are also really proud to say that every first time student who wanted a visa appointment got it, something we weren’t able to achieve in the past,” Brenda Soya, public affairs officer at the US Consulate General in Mumbai , told The PIE News.

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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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Brown University trustee resigns over upcoming divestment vote

Higher Ed Dive

Joseph Edelman, a hedge fund manager, called the institution's decision to hold the October vote a "stunning failure of moral leadership.

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New Report Shows College Rankings Are Losing Influence

Inside Higher Ed

Among traditional college-bound high school students who consider college rankings, only about one in 10 say they care about an institution’s particular rank, according to a new survey from the Art & Science Group, a higher education consulting and research firm

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Librarians Want to Adopt AI but Cite Lack of Expertise

Inside Higher Ed

While only a small number of academic libraries across the globe have joined the growing wave of artificial intelligence adoption, that will likely change over the next year.

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Math Bridges to a Brighter Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. If one does not believe that they will be successful in a math class, then they can be defeated before they even begin. Regardless of an instructor's talent or the allure of a dynamic curriculum, success hinges not solely on external factors, but also on the learner's mindset.

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More Selective Colleges Report Diversity Dip

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Pennsylvania, along with Middlebury, Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, all reported a drop in the share of students of color in their first-year classes this fall, according to newly re

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Creating Community Around the Class

Faculty Focus

At our university’s inaugural faculty-staff research symposium last fall, the two of us met on a drug history and policy panel, and discovered we were both teaching courses on drugs the following semester. What would happen if we connected our courses? Over coffee, we met several times and came up with a list of shared activities and projects, ranging from a student-created pop-up exhibition to a discussion panel on harm reduction that would bring university faculty and staff together with front

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Penn Creates New Title VI Center. Will Other Colleges Follow?

Inside Higher Ed

Opening a center to handle shared ancestry complaints such as those alleging antisemitism is the latest signal that colleges are turning to their Title IX playbooks to comply with Title VI.

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Malaysia: Major spike in Chinese students in HE and K-12

The PIE News

According to Education Malaysia, there was a massive spike in students from East Asia in 2023, with a total of 29,195 applications received last year, compared to 23,818 the year before. A staggering 26,627 of them were from China , representing a noticeable increase on 2022 level, when there were 21,975 students from China studying in Malaysia. In comparison, pre-pandemic, there were 14,142 applications from East Asia in 2019.

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There Aren’t Enough Internships to Go Around

Inside Higher Ed

The supply of available, high-quality internships hasn’t kept pace with demand. Employers say operational challenges and financial worries make them skittish. Many college students have been told that an internship can help them explore a potential career, refine their skills and secure employment after graduation. But the supply of available internships in the U.S. isn’t keeping pace with demand.

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Congressional Black Caucus Kicks Off Annual Legislative Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) kicked off its annual legislative conference this week, focusing on a range of issues that impact higher education. This week, conference-goers will tackle topics including the attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, affirmative action and the looming student debt crisis. "We are excited about the moment we are in as we kick off the 53 rd Annual Legislative Conference," said Nicole Austin-Hillery, President and CEO of CBCF.

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Harvard Makes Meager Progress in Slavery Reparation Efforts

Inside Higher Ed

Harvard University has made little progress on addressing its historical ties to slavery, despite committing $100 million to the cause in 2022, The Boston Globe reported.

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Meharry Medical College Gifted $20M to Support Programs, Scholarships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Juan McGruder A $20 million gift to Meharry Medical College is expected to enhance the college's mission to serve underserved populations and cultivate the next generation of health care providers and researchers. The gift by an anonymous donor will be used on programmatic and scholarship support at the historically Black medical school. "This gift is a testament to the importance of Meharry’s mission to improve health care and health equity for people in Nashville and around the globe,” sai

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3 Mindset Shifts and 6 Strategies Leaders Shouldn’t Forget

Inside Higher Ed

The pandemic may be over, Patrick Sanaghan and Erica Barreiro write, but top administrators should still use its lessons to navigate today’s challenges. The COVID pandemic of 2020 was a crash course on navigating uncertainty. College leaders adopted new mindsets, strategies and practices in order to make the best decisions they could to guide their campuses through the crisis.

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$1.6 Million Grant Fuels Indigenous Nursing Program

Insight Into Diversity

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service has awarded $1.6 million to the University of Arizona College of Nursing to extend their Indians in Nursing: Career Advancement and Transition Scholars (INCATS) program for another five years. Since its launch, INCATS has assisted 13 Native American students, 10 of whom have completed their studies and advanced in the nursing field.

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FIRE to NYU: Last chance to fix free speech issues on campus before accreditor complaint

FIRE

A bottom three finish in the free speech rankings and repeated punishment of expression: Something is rotten at New York University.

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Exploring new horizons: the rise of non-traditional study abroad in Latin America

The PIE News

There’s a growing movement toward non-traditional study abroad locations, which often offer students a more cost-effective immersive experience. One region increasingly attracting attention is Latin America, with Guatemala’s historic city of Antigua standing out as a beacon for students seeking something new. At the centre of this shift is Maximo Nivel , an organisation committed to creating meaningful international experiences in the heart of Latin America.

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The Impact of AI in Advancing Accessibility for Learners with Disabilities

Educause

AI technology tools hold remarkable promise for providing more accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities.

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ATN international alumni thrive in global careers

The PIE News

The Australian Technology Network of Universities has launched its ATN25 Global Graduates series, From Australian Campuses to Global Careers – featuring the stories of six international student alumni from across its member universities. The campaign sees graduates sharing their experiences of studying in Australia and how their education at ATN member universities has helped to propel them into entrepreneurial careers in diverse fields such as telecommunications, sustainability and medicine.

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The University Business Podcast: How to turn an evolution into a revolution

University Business

No higher education institution can remain static in today’s rapidly changing workforce environment. The next evolution of academic programming, in fact, requires revolution , Ozlem Kilic , inaugural dean of the University of Tennessee’s College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies , says on The University Business Podcast. “As emerging technologies abruptly change the way we live and work, higher ed finds itself in a conundrum,” she says. “We want to educate for t

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Providing Students a Holistic and Supportive Experience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis Since assuming the presidency of California State University, Stanislaus (CSU Stanislaus) in July, Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis has immersed herself in Warrior culture, becoming acquainted with the local communities of California’s Central Valley. This leadership position enables her to further her commitment to inclusive excellence. CSU Stanislaus is an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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Creating Community Around the Class

Faculty Focus

At our university’s inaugural faculty-staff research symposium last fall, the two of us met on a drug history and policy panel, and discovered we were both teaching courses on drugs the following semester. What would happen if we connected our courses? Over coffee, we met several times and came up with a list of shared activities and projects, ranging from a student-created pop-up exhibition to a discussion panel on harm reduction that would bring university faculty and staff together with front

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Leaning Into Best Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2018, when Dr. Tim Renick took on the role of senior vice president for student success at Georgia State University (GSU), the university’s demographics were rapidly changing. Historically, GSU had been a predominantly white institution (PWI). Dr. Tim Renick “Today, we’re over 80% nonwhite,” says Renick. “We’ve gone through, in a relatively short period of time, a huge shift in demographics.

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Trinity International Education partners with St. Andrews Language Schools

The PIE News

Trinity International Education summer camp provider has announced a new partnership with St. Andrew’s College Language Schools , a Scottish company specialising in summer camps in England and Scotland. “This partnership with St Andrew’s is a real game changer for TIE. “Being able to offer more centres in parts of the UK where we do not operate means the conversation with our partners can continue – no one likes to say “no”, and now we can say “yes” more often,” TIE managing director Mark Cook t

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The Numbers May Be Improving, But There’s a Long Way to Go

Liaison International

Research data published by National Student Clearinghouse on May 22, 2024 showed some potentially promising news: freshman enrollment nationally was up 3.9% compared to spring 2023. This is encouraging from a national picture. However, many institutions are expressing concern over meeting their upcoming enrollment goals, especially given that the new student enrollments still fall below pre-pandemic levels.

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IRINA ELLISON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Irina Ellison Irina Ellison has been named associate dean for academic affairs and global programs for the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. She previously served as associate dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University. Ellison holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Vassar College in New York and a Ph.D. in pathology from New York Medical College.

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Improving the Experience for Community College Transfer Students: Changing Higher Ed podcast 224 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Joshua Bay

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes Joshua Bay, an education reporter with The 74, to discuss the challenges facing community college transfer students and explore innovative solutions to boost their enrollment and success rates at four-year institutions. Podcast Overview: • Alarming statistics on community college transfer student success rates and the equity gap for underrepresented groups. • Insights into institutional blind spots and the cultural differences

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Electric vehicles can upcharge sustainability strategies. How to get started.

University Business

Universities across the nation are at a pivotal juncture. With ambitious, aggressive net-zero emissions reduction goals, they are increasingly leading the charge toward a sustainable future. According to the Second Nature Climate Leadership Commitments , over 600 American colleges and universities have pledged to reach carbon neutrality, many aiming to do so by 2050 or sooner.

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4 Questions for RNL’s Scott Jeffe on Generations and Online Learning

Inside Higher Ed

A conversation on some new research findings. We were very excited to read Ruffalo Noel Levitz’s new report on generational differences among online learners and what this means for the development and expansion of new online programs.

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Meet Eric Meyer, the new dean of Berkeley’s I School

The Berkeley Blog

In a Q & A, Dean Meyer discusses his plans for the year, lessons he learned as a dean at UT Austin and what he does in his spare time. The post Meet Eric Meyer, the new dean of Berkeley’s I School appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Colleges use NIL rules as a top student athlete recruiting tool

University Business

Colleges’ success with name image and likeness has become a top tool to recruit new student athletes, said Taylor Jacobs, LSU Athletics associate athletic director for NIL and strategic initiatives. Why it matters: Student athletes have scored six- and seven-figure deals centered on their own personas since since name, image and likeness (NIL) rules changed.

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UC Berkeley gathers to remember those lost over the past year

The Berkeley Blog

The annual campus memorial recognizes the passing of extraordinary lives from across the Berkeley community. The post UC Berkeley gathers to remember those lost over the past year appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Ready for a tech career? How to choose between IT and cloud support

Coursera blog

You may have seen the news that Microsoft launched three new Professional Certificates on Coursera, with a fourth that’s also open for pre-enrollment. Microsoft Business Analyst Professional Certificate : A business analyst is essentially a data analyst who focuses on solving business problems. These courses can complement the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate if you’re looking to develop a robust business analysis and business intelligence toolkit.