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How to take care of complainants in cases of staff student sexual misconduct

Wonkhe

Too often the process of investigation of staff student sexual misconduct takes precedence over offering support and redress to student complainants. Anna Bull lays out what's needed The post How to take care of complainants in cases of staff student sexual misconduct appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Hybrid state funding model may increase community college enrollment

Higher Ed Dive

However, completion rates for degrees and certificates are not affected by the funding mechanism, researchers found.

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The University of Bristol loses its appeal over the Abrahart case

Wonkhe

The High Court has rejected an appeal against a judgement that a university contributed to the death of a student by discriminating against her. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake explain The post The University of Bristol loses its appeal over the Abrahart case appeared first on Wonkhe.

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FAFSA delays could create enrollment uncertainty and budgetary challenges, S&P says

Higher Ed Dive

Minority-serving institutions and colleges with large shares of low-income students will likely be hit hardest, analysts said.

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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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It’s the government that needs to get an access and participation plan approved

Wonkhe

Students are working longer hours than ever - but universities are held solely responsible for supporting their success. Jim Dickinson calls for an APP for DfE The post It’s the government that needs to get an access and participation plan approved appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Most HR leaders say half of workers will need reskilling in coming years

Higher Ed Dive

The clock is ticking as leaders try to tackle the skills gap, emphasizing a need for skills-based talent strategies, a recent report says.

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How Iowa Student Journalists Saved 2 Small-Town Papers

Inside Higher Ed

How Iowa Student Journalists Saved 2 Small-Town Papers Johanna Alonso Wed, 02/14/2024 - 03:00 AM In what may be the first such acquisition of its kind, the independent student paper at Iowa’s flagship university has purchased two local weekly newspapers.

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Making Space for the Humanities Off Campus

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Night School Bar and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research offer alternatives to traditional academe. By Ariannah Kubli Night School Bar and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research offer alternatives to traditional academe.

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College Board Fined for Selling Student Data

Inside Higher Ed

The College Board, the nonprofit that owns and administers the SAT and PSAT as well as AP tests, will pay a $750,000 settlement to the New York State attorney general’s office for illegally sharing and selling students’ personal data collected through its exams.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment. Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat.

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Professor Resigned After Sexual Harassment Inquiry—and Got More Work

Inside Higher Ed

Professor Resigned After Sexual Harassment Inquiry—and Got More Work Ryan Quinn Wed, 02/14/2024 - 03:00 AM An orchestra conductor left the Universities of Wisconsin in 2022 after an investigation into accusations that he forcibly kissed a student. Goshen College fired him Monday, saying it didn’t know.

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The contested rise of ‘institutional autonomy’

HEPI

This post was kindly authored for HEPI by Gill Evans, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge. This piece is the first part of two on the topic of institutional autonomy. The second part will be published tomorrow. The Higher Education and Research Act of 2017 (HERA) asserts that both the Secretary of State and the Office for Students ‘must have regard to the need to protect the institutional autonomy of English higher education providers’.

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Op Ed: SCOTUS Ruling Disproportionately Impacts Opportunities for Black Males

Insight Into Diversity

By Christian Collins For too long, American society has traditionally viewed Black men’s value and worth through the lens of our physical labor. Originating in chattel slavery and continuing through the Jim Crow era and into the present day, the benchmark for our collective societal participation has never been about who we are as individuals but about what we can provide to others in terms of economic value.

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Northwestern Launches ‘Center for Enlightened Disagreement’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is planning to debut its Center for Enlightened Disagreement to address challenges in navigating differences to drive change and encourage critical thinking in solving pressing problems. Dr. Francesca Cornelli “Kellogg and Northwestern are deeply committed to addressing the growing barriers to discourse that hinder our progress as a society, not by seeking to eliminate disagreement but by embracing it as a virtue,” said Kellogg Dean Dr.

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Academic Libraries Leading the Way in Accessibility

Insight Into Diversity

As higher education institutions provide more than just legally required accessibility and disability services, they could find guidance from their own academic libraries, who are often at the forefront of this field. From digital resources and sensory spaces to personalized assistance, many academic libraries prioritize creating an environment where all members of the academic community can thrive, ensuring equal access to information.

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Rutgers University-Newark Chancellor Dr. Nancy Cantor to Become President of CUNY's Hunter College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rutgers University-Newark chancellor and social psychologist Dr. Nancy E. Cantor will soon embark on a new journey to lead Hunter College, the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Dr. Nancy Cantor Rutgers University - Newark The seasoned higher education leader will become Hunter’s 14th president this summer, adding yet another leadership position onto her already impressive resume.

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Leaders, students are on different pages when it comes to supporting degree completion

University Business

Colleges and universities are always trying to understand how they can best push their students toward higher retention and graduation rates. Still, it’s easy for communication to get crossed between what students want and what leaders believe they should provide. A new report from Anthology studying U.S. colleges and universities points to a telling picture of where the communication streams are mixed.

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Pell Grant Expansion Extends Educational Opportunities to Thousands of Incarcerated Students

Insight Into Diversity

(PEPs) have long been proven to be an incredible benefit to the individuals enrolled and to society at large. These efforts provide opportunities for self-growth, reflection, and personal development that are often inaccessible to a population that is largely composed of marginalized people. “People who participate in postsecondary education in prison describe the experience as transformative, pushing them to develop new identities, perspectives, and goals, to focus on self-reflection and improv

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Fraternity Suspends University of Michigan Chapter

Inside Higher Ed

The national office of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity has suspended the University of Michigan’s chapter following an alleged hazing incident that was captured on video, MLive reported.

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Greater Support is Needed for HBCU Endowments

Insight Into Diversity

“As we continue to pursue our mission, the question of endowment management and growth has become central to our approach to institutional engagement and improvement. For decades, HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities) have had to do more with less, operating without supports and resources that were readily made available to their counterparts.

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A Race Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

LOS ANGELES — Standing at the bustling intersection of North Wilmington Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard in Compton on a recent Tuesday morning, Dr. Tyrone Howard was quickly overcome by nostalgia. The prominent UCLA professor remembered the days when he wore a yellow vest and roamed the narrow corridors of Willowbrook Middle School as a proud member of the school’s honor society.

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Bristol University contributed to death of student who killed herself, court finds

The Guardian - Higher Education

Parents of Natasha Abrahart hope high court ruling will result in statutory duty of care for students The family of a disabled undergraduate who killed herself on the day of a “truly terrifying” oral exam have won the latest stage of a legal battle to compel universities to take more care of students struggling with their mental health. Natasha Abrahart’s parents and supporters say a ruling by a high court judge against the University of Bristol has implications for the whole higher education se

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UA Libraries’ Digital Archival Project Empowers Voices Among U.S.-Mexico Border Communities

Insight Into Diversity

Serving as the heart of knowledge and scholarship in higher education, academic libraries are uniquely positioned to advance and support digital and data-driven storytelling and archival efforts, especially as they relate to marginalized communities. This concept is exemplified by the University of Arizona Libraries’ (UAL) work through the Digital Borderlands Project, a grant project funded by the Andrew W.

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A Day in the Life of Student Success With AI

Liaison International

The most valuable resource in Student Affairs is the staff who have dedicated their time and talent to supporting student success. They work long hours. They take their work home. Their behind-the-scenes successes are rarely noticed or celebrated. And yet, their influence is felt throughout the student experience. However, for the incredible outcomes they deliver, in a higher education landscape that has grown more complicated with multitudes of technology and data that do not interact with one

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Germany’s Akademische Prüfstelle certificate – backlog and hurdles hampering success

The PIE News

When Vaisakh Pillai opened his mail expecting the Akademische Prüfstelle certificate, a mandatory document for Indian students wishing to study in Germany, four months after he applied for it in August 2023, it wasn’t quite the eureka moment he hoped for. “The German Embassy called me saying that my college login credentials were wrong. Though I had changed them I did send the Embassy the right one which they didn’t notice,” said Pillai.

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Ethical Considerations for AI in Higher Education: Ensuring Fairness and Transparency

Liaison International

As we step into 2024, the pervasive influence of AI is increasingly evident in nearly every aspect of our daily lives. In this evolving landscape, higher education, too, is experiencing the transformative power of AI. But while many people may see the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and think higher education is heading into unexplored waters, AI for higher education is not a new idea, and ChatGPT is just one tool in the AI arsenal.

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Push to expand 50,000 US-China exchange plan

The PIE News

The Chinese ambassador to the US has announced the implementation of the Young Envoy Scholarship to deliver on president Xi Jingping’s goal of welcoming 50,000 American students to study in China over the next five years. Chinese ambassador Xie Feng shared the plans at an event celebrating the 45th anniversary of China-US student exchanges at the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC on January 28.

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CUNY Designates Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Lunar New Year, and Diwali as Official Holidays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The City University of New York will be one of the first universities in the nation to designate Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Lunar New Year, and Diwali as holidays on the official school calendar. William C. Thompson CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez made the announcement following a recent vote by the CUNY Board of Trustees. The measure is effective starting in 2025.

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University at Albany to Install First IBM Prototype AI Hardware in the World on a Higher Education Campus

Campus Technology

The University at Albany (UAlbany) will be the first higher education institution anywhere to install the prototype IBM Artificial Intelligence Unit (IBM AIU) computing chip designed to run and train deep learning models faster and more efficiently than a general-purpose CPU.

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6 Higher Education SEO Strategies You Should Use in 2024

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 8 minutes With students’ increasing reliance on digital platforms for information and decision-making, it is no surprise that search engine optimization (SEO) has become one of the most critical aspects of education marketing today. But you might wonder, “ What is SEO in education? ” SEO in education refers to optimizing educational websites by using relevant keywords and creating quality content to improve their visibility in search engine results.

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Elite universities and professions are still the preserve of the middle classes | Letters

The Guardian - Higher Education

In response to a piece by Gaby Hinsliff, Dr Siân Lawrence says we’re not sliding back to the days of class privilege – we never left them behind Gaby Hinsliff asks if we are sliding back to the days when middle-class children mostly went to university and then into elite careers, while working-class ones mostly did not ( It’s not about ‘woke’ or foreign students – the truth is that UK universities are starved of cash, 6 February ).

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A President Is Trying to Save a College. Employees Say She Already Lost Their Trust.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eric Kelderman Illustration by The Chronicle At Pittsburgh Technical College, most senior administrators are gone. The finances are grim. Now what?

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Student-Led Stanford Program Propels Community College Students into STEM

Insight Into Diversity

Bridging the gap between community colleges and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) professions, Stanford University’s student-run Community College Outreach Program (CCOP) is launching research internships and summer boot camps for aspiring students. Two Stanford developmental biology graduate students, who had both previously attended community college, recognized the need to advance traditionally underrepresented students into STEM fields, says Megan Agajanian, CCOP president an

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Judge Says Harvard Not Responsible for Stolen Corpses

Inside Higher Ed

A Massachusetts judge has dismissed claims that Harvard University was partly liable for the actions of a former employee of the institution’s medical school who stole and sold human remains, CNN reported Tuesday.

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Program Equips Community College Students to Obtain Four-Year Degrees

Insight Into Diversity

The Exploring Transfer program at Vassar College is a summer intensive that immerses currently enrolled community college students in an academically rigorous environment, providing vital support and encouragement so they can ultimately continue their education at a competitive four-year institution. First-generation students and those from underrepresented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds are given priority in the application process for the five-week summer program at Vassar, a private lib

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MARGIE LEE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Margie Lee Margie Lee has been appointed associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Tech, a master’s and a Ph.D. in medical microbiology from the University of Georgia, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

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