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Is now the time for AI-enabled strategic planning in international student recruitment?

The PIE News

At The PIE Live 2024, there was a clear sense of unison in the sector as we waited for the outcome of the MAC review. At this years event with many universities facing cuts or financial uncertainty there was noticeably more divide and debate over approaches to international student recruitment. Some institutions we spoke to are responding with targeted 12-month plans to secure more students in established markets, whilst others are building out five-year strategic plans designed to land-and-ex

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Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nicole Pulliam In my first year as a faculty member, I was the shiny new object. As a woman of color, a first-generation college graduate, and someone raised in a limited-income home, I was celebrated for bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. Colleagues praised my energy, students gravitated to my classes, and I was recruited for every diversity committee imaginable.

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Podcast: Scotland, Secret Life of Students

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast - recorded live at our Secret Life of Students event in London - we get across the financial crisis facing universities in Scotland. Can the SNP hold its free education line forever?

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Shantay N. Bolton Columbia College Chicago has appointed Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as its eleventh president and chief executive officer, marking a historic milestone for the 135-year-old institution. Bolton, who will officially begin her tenure on July 1, becomes the first woman to lead the creative arts-focused college in nearly 90 years and the first woman of color in the institution's history to serve as president.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

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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University of Essex expands offering to Sri Lanka with NIBM

The PIE News

The partnership will see psychology programs delivered at NIBM in collaboration with the university, allowing Sri Lankan students to gain a global perspective and propel their careers. A special signing ceremony at the universitys Colchester Campus attended by Essexs vice-chancellor, Maria Fasli and NIBM director general, D. M. A. Kulasooriya helped launch the partnership.

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AI Ethics in Higher Education: How Schools Are Proceeding

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

When it comes to the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence, colleges and universities are out in front. Many schools already look to AI to support teaching, learning, research, back-office functions and even physical security. At the same time, theyre being proactive and thoughtful in asking important questions about the responsible use of this powerful technology.

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NC State Alumnus Kevin Howell Named University's 15th Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kevin Howell The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has elected Kevin Howell as North Carolina State University's 15th chancellor, marking a historic appointment as the first chancellor to have also served as the university's student body president. Howell, who will assume the role on May 5, will succeed Chancellor Randy Woodson, who is retiring in June after 15 years of leadership.

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St. Norbert College to cut over 2 dozen faculty positions and 20 programs

Higher Ed Dive

The Catholic institution in Wisconsin is still trying to cut $7 million from its fiscal 2026 budget after previously initiating multiple rounds of layoffs.

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Supporting the Instructional Design Process: Stress-Testing Assignments with AI

Faculty Focus

While many of our conversations have focused on what generative AI means for student assignments and learning outcomes, there’s another question faculty are askingoften individually and quietly: How can we leverage AI in our own academic and administrative work? And more importantly, should we? The answer, I believe, lies in using AI to help clear space for the work only we can dothe collaboration, connection, and critical guidance that makes education transformative.

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5 Questions To Ask Before Adopting an AI Tool

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Artificial Intelligence is an incredibly hot technology, which means IT teams are trying to apply AI tools to almost every problem even those that AI doesnt solve well. Here are five questions to ask about any project before diving in. 1. Is This Tool a Security Risk? AI developers have been busy putting guardrails on their tools to limit information disclosure or inappropriate use, and users are just as busy trying to get around them.

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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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Reframing the commute

Wonkhe

Emma Maslin considers the positives of the commuter student experience.

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Data scientists: How HBCUs and businesses can inspire the next generation

University Business

Improving the representation of Black Americans and other people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers has been a long-term goal in the U.S. education sector. There has been progress; for example, while comprising 11% of the U.S. workforce as a whole, Blacks represent 9% of STEM jobs. Black workers still remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce relative to their 14.4% share of the US population.

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Resignations, Disagreements With Dean Roil Chapel Hill Civics School

Inside Higher Ed

Resignations, Disagreements With Dean Roil Chapel Hill Civics School Ryan Quinn Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM UNC professors who supported the initiative when others derided it are resigning and denouncing its leader. Its an ironic turn for a civil discourse school.

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Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs: Changing Higher Ed podcast 251 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Max DesMarais

The Change Leader, Inc.

March 18, 2025 · Episode 251 Enrollment Marketing Strategy: How to Attract Students and Align Programs 37 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. Learn how higher ed leaders can improve enrollment marketing strategy, align programs with demand, and attract more students in a competitive landscape. Enrollment marketing strategy has become a critical priority for colleges and universities facing shrinking applicant pools, rising digital ad costs, and intense program competition.

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Every American Has a Stake in Columbia’s Fate

Inside Higher Ed

Every American Has a Stake in Columbias Fate Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The federal government is trying to put the entire private university into a state of receivership, Austin Sarat writes.

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Modern learners demand a change to the status quo, says study

University Business

Today’s“modern learners” are reshaping how institutions approach recruitment, engagement and retention. A newly released study , “Engaging the Modern Learner: 2025 Report on the Preferences and Behaviors Shaping Higher Ed,” offers a decade-long analysis of how students evaluate and select schools, highlighting a shift toward career-focused decision-making, increased reliance on digital tools and a growing demand for flexibility.

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Research funding won’t redistribute itself

Wonkhe

50 per cent of UKRI's funding is now allocated outside of the Greater South East.

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Publishers Embrace AI as Research Integrity Tool

Inside Higher Ed

Publishers Embrace AI as Research Integrity Tool kathryn.palmer Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The $19 billion academic publishing industry is adopting AI-powered tools to improve the quality of peer-reviewed research and speed up production. The latter goal yields obvious financial benefit for publishers, one expert said.

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How HBCUs and businesses can inspire the next generation of data scientists

University Business

Improving the representation of Black students and other people of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers has been a long-term goal in the U.S. education sector. There has been notable progress; for example, while comprising 11% of the U.S. workforce as a whole, Black workers represent 9% of STEM jobs. However, Black Americans remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce relative to their 14.4% share of the US population.

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From Burnout to Belonging: Redefining Contingent Faculty in the Pursuit of Academic Prestige

Academe Blog

BY KATHLEEN M. ROMERO There is an undeniable level of prestige associated with achieving a Carnegie Classified level one research (R1) label for institutions of higher education. This status opens new doors to funding, innovation, and research opportunities, and elevates universities to an elite level.

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Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

University Business

Four-year colleges and universities are slowly waking up to a new era in academic programming and credentialing that emphasizes short-term upskilling. However, the process may require an overhaul of some of our foundational systems, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the “The University Business Podcast.” “I think we’re going to see schools shift to more non-degree, continuing education courses.

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Emerging Trends in Academic Program Announcements: February Insights

Gray Associates

February brought a surge of new academic programs, with over 100 additions and notable shifts from previous months. Community colleges led the growth, health professions and skilled trades gained traction, and unexpected trends emerged in fields like agricultural sciences. Meanwhile, some disciplines saw a slowdown, raising important considerations for institutions evaluating their program portfolios.

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Building an Executive Communications Strategy for the Next Generation of Campus Leaders

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

This session is designed to equip campus leaders with actionable strategies for building impactful executive communication. Presenters will feature insights from community college presidents with backgrounds in Student Affairs.

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Harvard Goes Tuition-Free for Families With Incomes Up to $200K

Inside Higher Ed

Starting next academic year, Harvard will offer free tuition to students from households that earn $200,000 or less a year, according to a Monday announcement from university leaders.

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Leading Through Complexity: How Online Leaders Can Drive Digital Institutional Transformation

Campus Technology

Leaders charged with developing and expanding online programs at their institutions are finding themselves in increasingly complex roles, but there are a few core steps institutional leaders can take to ensure success.

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U of Delaware Receives Historic $71.5M Gift for Business School

Inside Higher Ed

U of Delaware Receives Historic $71.5M Gift for Business School jessica.

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Western Governors University Joins Open edX as a Mission-Aligned Organization

Campus Technology

Western Governors University is the first organization to join the Open edX project as a "mission-aligned organization" (MAO), a new category of institution-level partnership supporting development of the Open edX open source online learning platform.

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How Can Deans Support Faculty Well-Being?

Inside Higher Ed

How Can Deans Support Faculty Well-Being? Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Support for faculty well-being should be an expectation of academic leadership, Richard Badenhausen writes.

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Harvard offers free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000

University Business

Harvard University is offering free tuition to more students, the Ivy League school announced on Monday, joining a growing number of higher education institutions in the US to take such a step. The announcement from Harvard says that undergraduate tuition at the institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be free for students of families who make annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

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Will the UK’s AI Action Plan Force Universities into a U-turn?

HEPI

Emma Prodromou is Global Business Expansion and Immigration Manager at Mauve Group. The AI Opportunities Action Plan, led byMatt Clifford CBE and announced in January, documents recommendations for the government to grow the UK’s AI sector to ‘ position the UK to be an AI maker, not an AI taker’ in the field and help achieve economic growth.

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AFT President Selling Out to Edtech?

Higher Education Inquirer

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten is scheduled to speak at the upcoming ASU-GSV summit. For 16 years, the conference has been a space for those in edtech to hype their ideas, both good and bad. We have noted a few of these bad ideas from bad actors over the years, to include 2U , Guild , and Ambow Education. Given Weingarten's track record as President of AFT, we don't expect much from her in terms of speaking truth to power.

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Why Online Learning Teams Should Read ‘Co-Intelligence’

Inside Higher Ed

Why Online Learning Teams Should Read Co-Intelligence joshua.m.kim@d Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Applying Ethan Mollicks four principles to our work designing, developing, teaching and marketing online programs.

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Building The AI-Ready Campus Webinar

AACC

Join us for a look into the AI-Ready Campus. Where every exchange between an institution and its students is meaningful, personalized, and engaging. Where conversations are two-way streets, fostering a sense of belonging and nurturing student growth. Where AI does the heavy lifting, so staff can focus on what they do best – building genuine […] The post Building The AI-Ready Campus Webinar first appeared on AACC.

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Supporting the Instructional Design Process: Stress-Testing Assignments with AI

Faculty Focus

While many of our conversations have focused on what generative AI means for student assignments and learning outcomes, there’s another question faculty are askingoften individually and quietly: How can we leverage AI in our own academic and administrative work? And more importantly, should we? The answer, I believe, lies in using AI to help clear space for the work only we can dothe collaboration, connection, and critical guidance that makes education transformative.

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Degree in 3, Plus an M.B.A.

Inside Higher Ed

Degree in 3, Plus an M.B.A. Ashley Mowreader Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM A Pennsylvania college is launching a business degree that can be completed in three years, with the hopes of giving students the opportunity to earn their master of business administration in the fourth year.

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