Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Jo Smith and Simon Merrywest introduce new guidance on working as a whole community to reduce student suicide Jo Smith and Simon Merrywest introduce new guidance on working as a whole community to reduce student suicide
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Radford University, University of Mary Washington and Virginia State University have struggled with enrollment or pricing challenges, or both.
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Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A Jisc report into a project that used analytics to help effectively target mental health and wellbeing support may offer a glimpse of the future.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A Pen America report describes new legislation as “some of the most pernicious assaults on educational speech” ever encountered.
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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
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Personal tutoring is changing in response to students' needs and institutional pressures.
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 10, 2024
After steep drops in student numbers during the pandemic, the sector has cause for optimism, analysts said.
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Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A new report shows institutions are turning away from beleaguered online program managers en masse. Is it the end of the road for a once-thriving sector? Colleges’ interest in partnering with outside companies to run their online programs has plummeted, according to newly released data from market researcher Validated Insights.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This week on the podcast it’s possible to predict a student’s wellbeing using mental health analytics - but what are the ethics and implications?
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
"We need to give children experience flexing these skepticism muscles and using these critical thinking skills within this online context," a UC Berkeley psychology researcher said. The post To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation — with oversight appeared first on Berkeley News.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
As the Westminster government unveils its Employment Bill, Jim Dickinson weighs up the implications for universities - and laments the lack of a proper strategy for students
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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.
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
UC Berkeley biochemist developed 'Ames test' to identify substances likely to cause cancer The post Bruce Ames, developer of a simple, widely used test to detect carcinogens, is dead at 95 appeared first on Berkeley News.
Wonkhe
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag shows just how straightforward our ancient universities can be
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Since last Oct. 7, several institutions have pledged to refrain from speaking on political and social issues. But what does it mean for a university to go neutral? In the two weeks after George Floyd’s 2020 murder, more than 200 U.S. colleges and universities issued statements mentioning his name, according to a joint report from associations representing student affairs administrators and diversity officers.
FIRE
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The University of South Carolina did a 180 to begin taking free speech seriously, and it shows in our student survey data.
The Academic Designer
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Jennifer van Alstyne highlights the importance of building an online presence for academics, emphasizing personalized strategies for websites and social media. Confidence, connecting with others, and overcoming imposter syndrome are key themes in enhancing visibility and opportunities in this live Q&A with Dr. Ana Pinea of I Focus And Write.
FIRE
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In an interview with FIRE, Nadine Strossen talks about higher ed bureaucratization, market-driven censorship, and staying principled.
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 10, 2024
AI governance, AI-enabled workforce expansion, and AI-supported cybersecurity training are three of the six key technologies and practices anticipated to have a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity and privacy in higher education, according to the latest Cybersecurity and Privacy edition of the Educause Horizon Report.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
IELTS is the dominant test in the data, followed by Pearson Test of English While 64.6% of CAS-holders took a language test for entry, the other 35.4% of successful applicants met language conditions through exemptions or benchmarking of previous qualifications The data is timely as the UK government begins to review English language qualifications used for visa application The data was shared with The PIE News by admissions platform Enroly , which currently processes a third of international st
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A guest post by James DeVaney. Over the last 18 months, I’ve been spending multiple hours a day immersed in generative AI tools, exploring their capabilities, limitations and potential impact. In my role at the University of Michigan, I’m continually thinking about how these and other tools can and should shape our colleagues’ work and the communities we serve.
HEPI
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This blog was authored by Liv Best, a recent University of Bath graduate and passionate advocate for consent education. A 2022 House of Commons Library report highlighted a concerning increase in sexual assault reports in UK universities in recent years. This demands immediate and continuous attention, and it is essential to establish a universal and standardised approach to consent education to protect students.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A recent report from the Virginia General Assembly’s watchdog agency, the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, found that seven of the state’s 39 public universities should be monitored more closely as the demographic enrollment cliff approaches, Cardinal News reported.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s approval of the ESOS Amendment Bill, set to cap student numbers under the government’s proposed National Planning Level , has sparked heightened concerns over its implementation timeline, among other factors. Key stakeholders are intensifying calls for the Bill to be scrapped entirely following the report , which largely supported the Bill, although suggested minor tweaks.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Erie County community members begged for a community college in their area. In fall 2021, they got one. How’s the upstart faring several years later? When Erie County Community College first launched three years ago, the upstart Pennsylvania institution had two offices for its six employees and rented out classrooms on the third floor of an old Catholic high school.
Educause
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment team is launching HECVAT 4 in January 2025. The updated toolkit will include questions about privacy and artificial intelligence.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Brown University will not divest from 10 companies with ties to Israel’s military, the university announced Wednesday.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
IELTS is the dominant test in the data, followed by Pearson Test of English While 64.6% of CAS-holders took a language test for entry, the other 35.4% of successful applicants met language conditions through exemptions or benchmarking of previous qualifications The data is timely as the UK government begins to review English language qualifications used for visa application The data was shared with The PIE News by admissions platform Enroly , which currently processes a third of international st
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The partnerships that drive knowledge economies are expanding to include a variety of institutions, businesses and geographies as the need to find new solutions to global problems becomes more urgent. Innovation districts—traditionally created through collaborations between cities, industry and research universities—are evolving to keep pace with rapid advancements in technology and an increasing need for social impact.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Juan J. Castillo has been named the Acting President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, effective immediately. Castillo, who has served as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at TAMIU since 2008, will oversee the university’s operations following the unexpected passing of President Pablo Arenaz. Juan J. Castillo Castillo brings more than 30 years of management experience, having held key roles in both higher education and the corporate sector.
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ohio State University is giving students Election Day off—at least mostly—as part of a pilot program.
FIRE
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The FIRE team discusses Tim Walz's controversial comments on hate speech and "shouting fire in a crowded theater." We also examine California's AI deepfake laws, the punishment of tenured professors, and mask bans. Joining us are: Aaron.
Faculty Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 18, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! A new study in Active Learning in Higher Education (see reference below) motivated me to take another look at the research on student self-assessment. It’s decidedly mixed, which isn’t unexpected given the range of self-assessment tasks used in the research, not to mention cohort and methodological differences.
Educause
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In this episode, the discussion centers around leadership insights from Brene Brown’s book Dare to Lead, exploring themes like authenticity, vulnerability, and building trust in the workplace. Hosts Wes Johnson and Sarah J. Buszka also share tips for making the most of your EDUCAUSE 2024 Conference experience.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A new era for LCI Barcelona October 2024 marks the inauguration of LCI Barcelona’s new, purpose-built campus, located at the heart of the 22@ innovation district. The state-of-the-art facility reinforces LCI Education’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Certified BREEAM® for its energy-efficient design, the building’s 11,000 m² accommodates 2,500 students in cutting-edge labs, FabLabs, photography studios, and collaborative workspaces that prioritize creativity and experimentation.
Caylor Solutions
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Advancement is more than fundraising—it’s about building lifelong relationships that boost revenue, increase alumni engagement, and support student success. The post Advancement as a Revenue Driver: Strategies for Alumni Engagement appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
LSE Higher Education Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Maurice Chiodo and Dennis Müller bust the myths holding back ethics in mathematics pedagogy
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