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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The latest OfS data on grade inflation is out - but what does it mean?

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The five-year contract would give full-time union employees $10,000 across-the-board raises, the Temple Association of University Professionals said.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag tells of an ancient Oxford establishment, and a college with which it is associated

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FIRE

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Sen. Doug Mastriano’s lawsuit is a textbook “SLAPP” case, in which powerful individuals sue their critics into silence through long, costly litigation.

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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

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Wonkhe

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Students tend to overcome the barriers to complaint-making when they fail - but what happens when they do?

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Academe Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

BY HANK REICHMAN Today, as the UC Regents were completing their meeting at the UCLA campus, the Council of University of California Faculty Associations (CUCFA), a partner of the AAUP, and the faculty associations at UC Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Cruz filed an amended unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against…

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The affirmative action foe threatened to sue three colleges for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ban. Should others prepare for the worst? Selective colleges began unveiling demographic data for the Class of 2028, the first admitted after the 2023 affirmative action ban, just a few weeks ago, and already legal threats are flying.

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Wonkhe

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This week on the podcast over the summer the government paused implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act - but should it have, and what will happen next?

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A large-scale federal study shows how the challenges of COVID-19—including job loss and difficulty paying for food and housing—affected various groups of students. Emerging federal data offers a nuanced portrait of the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic created for the generation of students who entered higher education at the onset of the public health crisis.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Nine months since Canada announced a cap on international study permits, immigration minister Marc Miller has shocked the sector once more, revealing further restrictions squeezing international students and temporary residents in Canada. The changes, announced in a press conference on September 18, are driven by the IRCC’s overall goal of reducing temporary residents from 6.5% of Canada’s total population to 5%.

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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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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A new report argues a $17 billion investment in a grant program will meet unaddressed financial aid needs for Black and brown students. As concerns about college affordability and the economic burden of student loan debt grow, some experts say it might be time not only to boost the budget for federal financial aid but also to go back to the drawing board on how that aid is allocated.

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FIRE

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Public colleges must do more to protect the First Amendment rights of students and faculty on campus, according to a new bill in the House.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A federal appeals court has ruled that the First Amendment likely protected a University of Tennessee pharmacy student’s social media activity that a professionalism committee chair deemed “vulgar.” A former doctoral student’s years-long fight to prove her university violated her First Amendment rights can continue, thanks to a federal appeals court ruling that overturned a lower court’s dismissal of the lawsuit.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the appeals of welcoming an AI-trained chatbot to campus is the ability to answer any question, at any time, on any day. It can be a lifesaver for overworked staff burned out from answering the same questions over and over while more important projects fall by the wayside.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Researchers at the University at Buffalo have been awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to establish the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI). According to university officials, the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI will focus on "harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform early literacy instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse learners in kindergarten through second-gr

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Low-key public colleges and minority-serving institutions, commonly known as MSIs, are serving as strong engines for economic mobility for the average American, according to new data by Third Way, a center-left think tank focused on improving learner outcomes. Of the over 1,600 institutions evaluated, 135 helped their students recoup the cost of their credentials in less than two years on average.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Arizona State University, University of Wollongong, University of Strathclyde, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and IE University are expected to open their branches, as per a report by University World News. The announcement was made in a report titled ‘ Saudi Economy and Investment Monitor’, which was published by the Saudi Ministry of Investment.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As Inside Higher Ed approaches its 20th birthday, our newsroom has new leaders steadfast in their commitment to impactful journalism. From my first day as editor in chief at Inside Higher Ed, I’ve felt a big responsibility not to break anything. By “anything,” I mean all the stuff that Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman built over the past two decades: the trust of our loyal readers, our reputation for rigorous and objective reporting, and our news edge.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The National Education Conference in Beijing on September 9-10 shone a light on Chinese education, with sector leaders expecting no major shifts in the country’s international policies. In what was seen as a continuation of current policies, President Xi emphasised the need to “expand international academic exchanges and educational and scientific research cooperation, actively participate in global education governance and contribute more Chinese strength to promoting the development of globa

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pennsylvania State University will pay $703,742 in back wages and interest to dozens of female employees who alleged they were paid less than their male counterparts, the U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Peter Hendy, chief executive officer of Independent Higher Education Australia , has raised concerns about individual caps on new overseas students commencements being shared publicly. The PIE understands that such caps are set to be released at the next public hearing, scheduled for October 2. “The department of education has furnished the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee with individual provider caps for international students as part of the inquiry into the ESOS Bi

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A proposed federal financial aid policy could change the lives of postsecondary students, particularly Black and Latinx students, by allowing them to spend less out-of-pocket for their degrees and prevent the accumulation of student debt, which remains financially crippling for many graduates. That's the findings from a new report , released by researchers at the Higher Education, Race, and the Economy (HERE) Lab at the University of California, Merced, in cooperation with The Institute for Col

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Coursera blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Coursera honors innovative educators at 2024 Partner Awards. Discover how these visionaries are transforming online learning and shaping the future of global education. Photo by Chloe Jackman By Kina Lara, Senior Partner Marketing Manager As Coursera marks its 12th year, we continue to be inspired by the dedication and innovation of our partners. Together, we’re not just adapting to the changing landscape of education—we’re actively reshaping it, creating unprecedented opportunities

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FIRE

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In targeting “deceptive” political content, California’s new law threatens satire, parody, and other First Amendment-protected speech.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Starting this month (September 2024), the partnership will provide a range of business, law and technology courses to students across major cities in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore. Deputy dean of partnerships at the University of Essex David Briggs said: “We are extremely excited to launch this partnership to respond to the need for high-quality higher education opportunities within Pakistan and the wider region.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Florida Board of Governors will have more say in presidential searches at the state’s public institutions, approving a new policy Wednesday that will require its chair to sign off on a list of finalists before the candidates are submitted to individual governing boards.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 30, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! It is often said that much, if not most, of communication comes not in what we say but in how we say it. We might say something that sounds angry, but our facial expression demonstrates that we are joking.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The University of Maryland Global Campus’s agreement with online program provider Coursera to pay “service fees” based on the number of students who enroll in cybersecurity degree programs violates federal law, according to a new lawsuit, though the practice is allowed under Education Department guidance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Empowering HBCU students to reshape the political landscape “I don’t want politicians to be relatable, I want them to be reliable. I don’t care if you have hot sauce in your bag; what are you going to do about student loan debt?” This raw plea from young Black voters highlights a stark truth: traditional political engagement methods are failing those who know what they want but feel unheard.

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WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This weekend marks the official end of summer and the beginning of fall. Pumpkin spice is back (everywhere), hopefully everyone is settling into the new semester well, my fantasy football team is already doing poorly, and it’s time for one of my favorite traditions—a back-to-school post on Frontiers ! As we roll into the fall semester and look ahead to 2025, we’re seeing some exciting shifts in higher education.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A former office manager for Dartmouth College’s nonprofit student newspaper has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for stealing from the organization, the Associated Press reported Tuesday.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 30, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! It is often said that much, if not most, of communication comes not in what we say but in how we say it. We might say something that sounds angry, but our facial expression demonstrates that we are joking.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A cool new job at Michigan’s amazing Center for Academic Innovation. As a champion of Michigan’s Center for Academic Innovation, I’m always looking for opportunities to highlight CAI’s work.

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Creatrix Campus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Enabling an effective behavior management system in classrooms admin Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:06 As higher education management seeks smarter, more efficient ways to handle classroom discipline incidents, many institutions are turning to behavior management system technology tools to empower faculty and staff. For today’s education industry, simple, powerful, and customizable cloud, and mobile solutions can effectively address issues such as arguments or confrontations between students or faculty th

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LSE Higher Education Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Roundup of practices that have particular relevance as we start the new academic year, such as exploring the bounds of AI through critical AI literacy games

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