Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
With Labour’s first spending review drawing ever closer, GuildHE chief executive Brooke Storer-Church stresses the importance of a diverse and distinctive sector
Higher Ed Dive
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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Wonkhe
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
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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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.
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?
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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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.
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The latest OfS data on grade inflation is out - but what does it mean?
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%.
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
FIRE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In targeting “deceptive” political content, California’s new law threatens satire, parody, and other First Amendment-protected speech.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A total of 61,110 international applicants received a place this year, down 0.6% from last year, UCAS data has showed. China remains the largest international student market, with 14,890 acceptances – though also down 1.9% on last year – followed by India and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, the total number of students places from the EU is 10,520, down from 10,610 in 2023.
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
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.
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.
Liaison International
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Looking Back — and Forward — to experience: LIAISON in Anaheim and San Antonio Where does the time go… and what does the future hold? I can’t answer the first question, but I have a few timely thoughts I’d like to offer about the second. Although only a few months have passed since we last convened our annual gathering of higher education leaders and practitioners at experience: LIAISON | Anaheim, we’re already in the process of making sure next year’s event — experience: LIAISON | San Antonio —
Caylor Solutions
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Discover how corporate partners can help transform higher education by bridging the gap between students and the workforce. The post Strategic Collaborations: Advancing Higher Ed with Corporate Partners appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
HEPI
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This HEPI blog, continuing a series, was kindly authored by Adam Lindgreen, Professor of Marketing at the Copenhagen Business School & Extraordinary Professor at the Gordon Institute of Business Science at Pretoria University , C. Anthony Di Benedetto, Professor of Marketing at Temple University, Pennsylvania, Roderick J. Brodie, Emeritus Professor of Marketing at University of Auckland, and Peter Naude, Professor of Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University.
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.
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.
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.
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
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Defining credentials using a linked, open, transparent data schema. How do we ensure that the economic and social mobility promised by quality educational experiences are realized by all, especially as more people around the world need to apply their credentials in contexts and jurisdictions that are different from where they achieved them? How do we support learners who move across borders?
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