AI isn’t a tool, it’s an environment
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
There’s a fear that students will use artificial intelligence as “magic button” that cuts out the need for deeper thinking.
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Fall 2024 enrollment trends in 3 charts
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found enrollment patterns that exemplify broader trends in higher education.
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Supporting outstanding transitions from school and college to university
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Gaby Sumner and Susie Whigham present findings on what makes transition programmes work – and call for a national, government-funded rollout Gaby Sumner and Susie Whigham present findings on what makes transition programmes work – and call for a national, government-funded rollout
Beyond the Campus Food Pantry
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry. While that generosity of spirit is appreciated, we think it’s time to say thanks and ask how those collective energies could be harnessed to fight students’ hunger, rather than just feed them.
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
Do we need a league table of scholars produced by Silicon Valley?
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
For Lawrie Phipps, Donna Lanclos, and Richard Watermayer a new ranking of individual academics is a troubling development in a changing academic landscape
Why certificates are becoming popular beyond the undergraduate realm
University Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Non-degree credentials, such as certificates and other micro-pathways, have become a reliably positive metric for national undergraduate enrollment over the past two years. But did you know that graduate certificates were growing rapidly as well? Estimated enrollment in graduate certificates has grown by 9.5% between 2023 and ’24, according to the “2025 Landscape of Higher Education Report” by Education Dynamics, an enrollment management service.
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Maximizing the Impact of Digital Advertising for Language Learning Programs
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Reading Time: 10 minutes Language learning institution’s growth is projected to increase in the coming years. From 2024 to 2030, the global language learning market is predicted to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 20%. Due to the globalization of the labor market, language learning is likely to be in high demand. Though language learning is growing in popularity, for lasting success, your school must find effective ways to stand out among other language academies looking to boos
NZ announces changes to PSW visa for PG diploma students
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
According to a recent announcement by Immigration NZ , international students who study for a postgraduate diploma for 30 weeks and transfer to a Master’s degree immediately afterwards are now eligible for a PSW visa. This update is designed to provide students with more flexibility in their course of study and ensure they can stay in New Zealand to work following their qualification. “Students who studied a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) for 30 weeks and immediately progressed to a Master’
University of Oklahoma faces conservative backlash over class
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What’s Next for Esports and Higher Education?
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
No longer viewed as mere video gaming, collegiate esports are now an integral part of campus life at colleges and universities nationwide. To understand the changing esports landscape and the role of top-notch equipment in a competitive program, EdTech: Focus on Higher Education talked with Joey Gawrysiak, associate professor and executive director of esports at Syracuse University, and Danielle Rourke, national esports manager at CDW.
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Indian international students in the U.S. outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years
University Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
For more than a decade, Chinese students have flocked to the United States, drawn by the prestige of an overseas education and the glamor of the American Dream. Education consultancies flourished across China, with parents paying big bucks for tutors and classes that promised to send their children abroad. But that’s changing now — and recent statistics suggest the allure may be wearing off.
Escape Velocity: The Power of Your Multiyear Growth Road Map
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Applying a Strategic Framework to Your Organizational Plan “It’s Groundhog Day … again,” said Phil Connors, a disgruntled weatherman. In the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors knew what it was like to experience life as an endless series of tedious events that recur in the same way day after day. And many of us working in online education management — especially in a highly competitive environment — can begin to feel like Phil did.
A cartoon, a mustache, and a witch hunt: The perils of bias reporting at Syracuse University
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Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time? Liam Knox Wed, 11/20/2024 - 03:00 AM The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line.
Campus Technology Announces 2024 Product of the Year Winners
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Thirteen companies were selected as winners for their product achievements.
Connecting First-Gen Faculty and Students
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Connecting First-Gen Faculty and Students Ashley Mowreader Wed, 11/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Many first-generation students can feel alone in higher education. Colleges raise up role models in their first-generation faculty and staff who have been in students’ shoes.
Review: Jamf Pro with Jamf Cloud Scales Device Management for MacOS
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Slowing or even stopping the progress of modernization projects, programs and portfolios for an organization is like slowing a stagecoach in the Old West: The chances of robberies and bandit attacks increase immensely. The Jamf platform makes it so higher ed IT leaders never have to hit the brakes on modernization programs, as it relates to all agency Apple and iOS devices.
Winds of Change in Higher Ed to Become a Hurricane in 2025
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Winds of Change in Higher Ed to Become a Hurricane in 2025 jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 11/20/2024 - 03:00 AM A number of factors are converging to create a huge storm. Generative AI advances, massive federal policy shifts, broad societal and economic changes, and the demographic cliff combine to create uncertainty today and change tomorrow.
Copilot Gains Actions Feature, New Agents in Latest Update
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
DEI Retrenchment on Campus Is Far Worse Than Maps Show Doug Lederman Wed, 11/20/2024 - 03:00 AM They don’t capture local-level and self-imposed efforts to defund, eliminate or otherwise suppress diversity and inclusion efforts.
Chancellor Lyons rings closing bell at the NYSE
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Penn, Brandeis Boost Financial Aid for Middle-Class Students
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The University of Pennsylvania and Brandeis University both announced new financial aid initiatives on Tuesday to lower college costs for students from middle-income families.
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Bard College at Simon’s Rock Campus Closing
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Bard College at Simon’s Rock is shutting down its campus in Great Barrington, Mass., and moving the academic programs to a location near the institution’s main site in New York. Administrators cited enrollment challenges at the Bard College at Simon’s Rock campus, which admits students after the 10th or 11th grade and allows them to begin college classes early.
How Geology Shaped American Culture
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How geology shaped American culture. By Jacob Mikanowski The discovery of 'deep time' in 19th-century America.
Cuts to Indiana Financial Aid Could Impact Tens of Thousands of Students
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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The Trap of Knowing
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I knew this moment would come, but I didn’t expect it to come as soon as it did. Until that moment, I had begun to settle into my first semester as an instruction librarian, my ease growing as the content I taught introducing our library’s resources, databases, and basic research and information literacy strategies to first-year undergraduates became increasingly familiar in each one-shot instruction session.
2 Minnesota Colleges Consider Merging
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are considering a merger to consolidate resources and stave off enrollment declines, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported.
The Controversy Roiling College Volleyball Just Keeps Growing
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
By Christa Dutton Controversy over a player's eligibility at San Jose State University has escalated with a new lawsuit that seeks to disqualify her from postseason play.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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By digitizing ancient manuscripts, Berkeley Law expands access to remarkable legal history
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Liaison International
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Cloud Security Alliance Report Plots Path to Trustworthy AI
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Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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