How to run a university careers service in difficult times
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OCTOBER 29, 2024
Gradconsult's Mike Grey talks to the people who are keeping university careers services on the road
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Connecticut governor seeks probe into college system after ‘controversial spending’
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The request follows a news investigation finding the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities’ leader spent public money on pricey meals and chauffeurs.
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Focusing on Mental Health Challenges Facing Community College Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) details mental health challenges that students face and how they can be better supported. The report, funded by The Kresge Foundation, "Supporting Minds, Supporting Learners: Addressing Student Mental Health to Advance Academic Success" explores the data of the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) for entering stude
The college affordability gap shrank during the pandemic, research suggests
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2024
National College Attainment Network research largely credits pandemic relief for the improvement, though that money has since dried up.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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Beware of the Zombie College Scam Haunting Higher Education
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Some 12,000 colleges closed between 2004 and 2020, with at least 72 more folding since then. But what’s scarier than a school that has died? An undead college, of course — and it’s a lot more than a silly Halloween prank. Zombie colleges are very real and potentially very dangerous, symptomatic of a larger trend that still-living schools need to take seriously: impersonation in the service of cybercrime.
Ohio’s Central State University placed under fiscal watch
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Although enrollment remains strong, the historically Black institution has struggled with rising costs and the end of federal pandemic relief funds.
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Lawsuit targets Illinois college scholarships aimed at increasing teacher diversity
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The case marks a new step in the debate over race-conscious policies, with plaintiffs claiming the program discriminates against nonminority candidates.
New Research Emphasizes Importance of College Proximity
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
New Research Emphasizes Importance of College Proximity Johanna Alonso Tue, 10/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Distance plays an outsize role in students’ academic outcomes, especially for certain minority students, according to two studies out of Texas and California.
Five scary threats to free speech
FIRE
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Election season and Halloween conjure up frightening threats to free expression. Here are five that FIRE is monitoring this year.
U of Missouri–Kansas City Dissolves DEI Office
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The University of Missouri–Kansas City announced Friday it will dissolve its diversity and inclusion office, KCUR reported.
France expects to house 10k Indian students this year
The PIE News
OCTOBER 29, 2024
France expects the number of Indian students in the country to reach 10,000 this academic year, consul general of France in Mumbai, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, told The PIE. “We have 8,000 Indian students in France so far, and we are now pushing to have 9,000-10,000 students in the country this year,” he said at the Choose France Tour’s Mumbai leg this weekend.
U.S. Has Certified Unions for 50,000 Student Employees
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
U.S. Has Certified Unions for 50,000 Student Employees Doug Lederman Tue, 10/29/2024 - 03:00 AM National Labor Relations Board has approved dozens of bargaining units for housing and dining workers, in addition to teaching assistants.
Here is how higher ed employees are faring financially right now
University Business
OCTOBER 29, 2024
As a higher ed leader, you might have an idea what your employees earn in their paychecks. But do you know how they are faring financially beyond their salaries and benefits? A new analysis warns that most higher ed employees are dealing with debt while struggling to meet short- and long-term financial goals, such as saving enough money for retirement.
The FAFSA Change Behind Colleges’ Pell Progress
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The FAFSA Change Behind Colleges’ Pell Progress Liam Knox Tue, 10/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are touting big boosts in Pell recipients this fall, made possible by the new FAFSA’s revised eligibility requirements. Does that mean they have more low-income students?
France expects to house 10k Indian students this year
The PIE News
OCTOBER 29, 2024
France expects the number of Indian students in the country to reach 10,000 this academic year, consul general of France in Mumbai, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, told The PIE. “We have 8,000 Indian students in France so far, and we are now pushing to have 9,000-10,000 students in the country this year,” he said at the Choose France Tour’s Mumbai leg this weekend.
Emory Invests Nearly $16M in Bitcoin
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Emory University has put $15.8 million from its endowment into a publicly traded Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Career Talk: The Heart of Teaching
Today's Learner
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes Our Career Talk Series invites faculty, former Cengage student ambassadors and Cengage employees to share their unique journeys into their current roles, highlighting the motivations that guided them. Each talk delves into the unexpected twists and turns that shaped their paths, offering valuable insights and lessons for students as they think about their own future careers.
Conn. Governor Calls for Audit of State System
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Connecticut governor Ned Lamont called for an independent audit of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system last week, following a report that CSCU chancellor Terrence Cheng spent lavishly on meals and chauffeured rides to his New York residence, CT Mirror reported.
UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
UCLA has become an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), joining over 200 other institutions across the nation that share this designation. Seventeen years ago, Congress established the designation, enabling universities to secure federal funding to address the unique challenges faced by these students. Approximately 35.1% of graduates at UCLA identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI).
Introducing First-Year Students to Their City
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Introducing First-Year Students to Their City Ashley Mowreader Tue, 10/29/2024 - 03:00 AM A 26-year tradition at DePaul University introduces new students to the university’s urban identity and Vincentian mission.
Effective University Mergers & Lessons in Stability from PASSHE: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 231 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Daniel Greenstein
The Change Leader, Inc.
OCTOBER 29, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Daniel Greenstein, former Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), about his transformative efforts in higher education, including the integration of six smaller universities into two larger institutions to better serve students and communities.
What can we learn from prospective international students this cycle?
HEPI
OCTOBER 29, 2024
This article was kindly authored by Alex Berka, QS Insights Manager. Over 68,000 prospective international students gave their perspectives, motivations and expectations on UK study in the QS International Student Survey 2024. What can UK institutions learn from their future cohorts? The QS International Student Survey is the largest global survey of its kind, and it has been guiding international recruitment strategies for over a decade.
More Just: The role of election laws in the 2024 presidential contest
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2024
On Berkeley Law's podcast, More Just, , Dean Erwin Chemerinsky talks with election law experts about the major role state and federal election laws will play in the outcome of this election. The post More Just: The role of election laws in the 2024 presidential contest appeared first on Berkeley News.
Why We Need a Fairer and More Equitable Approach to K-12 Grading to Boost College Completion
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 29, 2024
How much do grades really tell us about students? According to a new study released last month : not as much as we may think. The analysis, conducted by The Equitable Grading Project, found that six out of 10 middle and high school grades do not accurately reflect student performance. Of the 33,000 grades examined, more than 40 percent were higher than they should have been.
California Wolf Project will advance science and management of gray wolves
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The new, long-term partnership between researchers at Rausser College of Natural Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will gather data on wolf ecology, diet, predator-prey dynamics and recolonization while contributing to conflict reduction strategies. The post California Wolf Project will advance science and management of gray wolves appeared first on Berkeley News.
New OpenAI Swarm Framework Offers Experimental Tool for Multi-Agent AI Networks
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 29, 2024
OpenAI has introduced a new open source framework designed to simplify the development and management of multi-agent AI systems that can collaborate autonomously to perform tasks.
From Hype to Help: Making GenAI Useful for Enterprise Reporting and Data Analytics
Educause
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A data scientist makes a plea for intelligent, incremental use of generative AI.
Connecticut is Strategizing to Expand Educational Access for the Incarcerated
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Connecticut is making higher education more accessible to incarcerated individuals following the recent expansion of Pell Grant eligibility to those within correctional facilities. Joined by formerly incarcerated individuals, officials from higher education, corrections, and government, gathered to build and strengthen educational opportunities for people in the prison system.
Foundations of a Successful Academic Career Starts in January, 2025
Rena Seltzer, Leader Academic
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Join us for this dynamic ten-week group for faculty members as we address how to survive and thrive in academia. “I am a happier, healthier, higher-impact, and more productive academic, thanks to Rena’s coaching and book.” – Dolly Chugh, Associate Professor, NYU Stern School of Business The winter session will start in January, 2025 with the day and time determined by early enrollees.
Podcast: The Power of Walking Meetings
Georgia Tech President's Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2024
I recently had the opportunity to appear on the THRIVES podcast with Wendi Jenkins, the vice chancellor for leadership and institutional development at the University System of Georgia. THRIVES stands for "talented, healthy, reputable, innovative, vision-minded, engaged, and service-oriented," and each episode features an interview with a guest about leadership.
Journal of Academic Freedom Examines the Rift between Propaganda and Truth-Telling
Academe Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2024
POSTED BY THE AAUP We are pleased to announce the publication of volume 15 of the AAUP’s Journal of Academic Freedom.
Campus Engagement Tip: Write an International Student Handbook
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Campus Engagement Tip: Write an International Student Handbook Ashley Mowreader Tue, 10/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Moving to the U.S. to start college can come with a variety of cultural and social challenges. Some higher ed institutions have created guidebooks to provide essential information and helpful advice for their international learners.
Higher Education's Myths (Glen McGhee)
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Several cultural myths and assumptions are deeply embedded in discussions about higher education and colleges as social institutions: The Myth of Meritocracy This pervasive myth assumes that higher education is a level playing field where students succeed purely based on their individual merit and hard work. However, this overlooks how socioeconomic background, cultural capital, and systemic inequalities significantly impact educational outcomes [1].
Maximize Your Faculty Resources
Gray Associates
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Discover how thoughtful faculty allocation can unlock greater efficiency and elevate student success. By comparing Contemporary University’s current faculty distribution with industry benchmarks, we uncover ways to redeploy full-time faculty across course levels, optimizing cost-per-student-credit-hour and boosting outcomes. Discover how benchmarking data can drive strategic, student-centered resource planning for impactful results.
Webinar: U.S. Dept of State Fellowship Opportunity for Community College Students
AACC
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is now entering its ninth year of selecting candidates for this two-year diversity program. This is a unique opportunity for community college students interested in pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s degree to receive academic funding for the last two years of their degree program. […] The post Webinar: U.S.
Ontario to bar international medical students
The PIE News
OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Starting from the fall of 2026, all Ontario medical schools will be required to allocate at least 95% of all undergraduate seats to residents of Ontario, with the other 5% reserved for students from the rest of Canada,” said Ford in a press briefing on October 25. “I’ve just been all over our colleges and universities and there were 18% students from around the world taking our kids’ seats and not even staying here but going back to their country,” Ford claimed.
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