Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

Discrimination against people with Zionist beliefs, such as denying their entry to open events, could violate the university’s policy.

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Wonkhe

AUGUST 27, 2024

In building more active and engaged pedagogies, many disciplines are taking an experiential turn.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

Growing maintenance backlogs could spark more investment in facilities, but it will come at a heavy cost in a time of inflation, tight resources and uncertainty.

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Higher Ed Data Stories

AUGUST 27, 2024

Good news: We have new IPEDS data on average net cost. Bad news: Because IPEDS is IPEDS, it's data from the 2021-22 Academic Year. This is pretty straightforward: Each dot represents a public institution, colored by region, showing the average net price for first-year students entering in that year. IPEDS breaks out average net price by income bands, so you can see what a family with income of $30,000 to $48,000 pays, for instance, by using the filters at right.

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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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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 27, 2024

Noncompetitive contracts and a lack of monitoring have marked dealings between the university and a spin-off entity, a state report found.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

Faculty members who run a lab have a research job and a leadership job, but they are often only trained for one of those, Jen Heemstra writes. Conflict resolution, financial planning, people management, public relations—all such job duties and more came with my faculty career, and it’s fair to say that I did not feel adequately prepared for any of them.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

Pregnancy was always implicitly protected by Title IX. But Biden’s new rules formalize the rights of pregnant and parenting students, making higher ed more accessible. Lacy Guzman decided to go back to college when she was pregnant with her first child. She and her husband had both lost their jobs around the same time, and they wanted to set their family-to-be up for a more stable future.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

By Amanda Friedman You’ve seen the photos. There’s more to the story.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

Proposed federal regulations have institutions and higher ed groups worried about time and financial burdens. Hundreds of professors, colleges and higher ed organizations have expressed sharp criticism of the Department of Education’s proposed regulations for online courses, saying they stem from an antiquated mindset about new modalities—and place a time burden on professors and a financial burden on institutions.

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Chancellor Rich Lyons says civil discourse and bridging political and cultural divides will be a focus this new academic year. The post New chancellor, new housing and robot ramen help kick off Berkeley’s 2024 fall semester appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

New York governor Kathy Hochul met Monday afternoon with the leaders of more than 200 colleges and universities in the state to discuss emergency preparations for potential protests as students return for the fall semester, according to a statement from the governor’s office.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The industry has called the limit on international students damaging and “a handbrake” on the sector’s growth, in response to the announcement made this morning. The national planning level for 2025 sets a cap of 270,000 new international student commencements, making a clear distinction between higher education and vocational education and training sectors.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

Reading Growth: A History and a Reckoning and thinking about how universities will pay to transition to renewable energy sources. Growth: A History and a Reckoning by Daniel Susskind Published in April 2024 “Once you start thinking about [economic] growth, it’s hard to think about anything else.” While it is doubtful that the economist Robert Lucas ever uttered these exact words, they—the words—feel true.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 27, 2024

ChatGPT creator OpenAI is backing a California bill that would require tech companies to label AI-generated content in the form of a digital "watermark." The proposed legislation, known as the "California Digital Content Provenance Standards" (AB 3211), aims to ensure transparency in digital media by identifying content created through artificial intelligence.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Ray Stanley, vice president and CIO at Marian University in Indianapolis, knew he needed to shore up the institution’s cybersecurity stance when he couldn’t get an insurance policy without making some changes. “We were looking at our cyber insurance requirements,” Stanley says. “We got to a point where we had to have multifactor authentication, or we weren’t going to get insurance.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the age of ChatGPT, faculty members have no choice but to adjust course design from a focus on “what” to “why.” By Chad Raymond Illustration by The Chronicle In the age of ChatGPT, faculty members have no choice but to adjust their course design from a focus on “what” to “why.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. The intersection of strong math skills and success in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career fields presents an opportunity not only for individuals but also for the overall economic development of our communities.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 27, 2024

On August 27, the Australian government announced that, subject to the passage of legislation before the parliament, a National Planning Level for new international student commencements will be set at 270,000 for calendar year 2025. In a joint media release , ministers said that independent providers will be allocated 30,000 new student commencements, while public universities will receive an allocation of around 145,000.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

Litigation stemming from antisemitism on campuses shows that colleges must revive their commitments to freedom and tolerance, Austin Sarat writes. The spate of lawsuits and administrative complaints accusing colleges of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses has made for a busy summer for the lawyers who represent colleges and universities. But what has been good for their business has been much less good for the higher education institutions in which they work.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases: Positivity, innovation, drive for excellence What do you like most about your job? The opportunity to meet exceptional and inspiring teachers and students from diverse countries and age groups on a daily basis. Best work trip/worst work trip? My best work trip was a long weekend conference in Bali—an incredible experience.

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ACRLog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Editor’s note: This guest post has been authored by Jessie Loyer and Melissa Bowles-Terry. Jessie is Indigenous Engagement Librarian at University of Alberta. Melissa is the sciences librarian at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This post is the fifth in our series, “Discussing the 4 Pillars of Immersion.” This series was inspired by conversations during a January 2024 Immersion Facilitators retreat that examined our relationship with the foundational pillars of the program.

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Today's Learner

AUGUST 27, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes The textbook “ Policing in the U.S. Past, Present, and Future ” takes a fresh look at contemporary policing issues. The book examines police topics while adding perspective and context and expanding the typical sound-bite explanations of interactions between the police and the community. Written from a social justice perspective, this book addresses controversial issues in policing in a fair and balanced way with the intention of presenting detailed information.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 27, 2024

Quality SEO Must Go Deeper Than Keyword Rankings Think of a piece of content you’ve engaged with lately, whether it’s a book, movie, or news article. Got one? Regardless of the medium, that piece of content probably popped into your mind because it resonated with you on a human, personal level. Your university’s content — including its blog posts, infographics, and videos — should resonate emotionally with prospective students in a similar way.

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University Business

AUGUST 27, 2024

In what ranking does the University of Wisconsin-Madison top the likes of Berkeley, John Hopkins and Georgetown? How could Florida International University beat out the state’s flagship when other popular rankings wouldn’t even place it in their top 100? Washington Monthly has three simple answers: social mobility, research and promoting public service.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 27, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Dr. Shaun Carver, Executive Director of UC Berkeley's International House, to discuss effective strategies for enrolling and retaining international students in U.S. higher education. Podcast Overview: • Insights into the rising trend of international student enrollment and its impact on U.S. campuses. • Strategies for creating welcoming environments that attract and support international students. • Practical advice on addressing challenges

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HEPI

AUGUST 27, 2024

This blog was kindly authored by Mike Ratcliffe , Academic Registrar at City St George’s, University of London. One of the issues on the new ministers’ desks is the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) in England. The most obvious manifestation of this will be 30-credit level four, five and six modules that students can take and receive student loan company (SLC) support for tuition fees and maintenance loans for.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds immense potential to reshape the classroom experience for learners and educators alike, and while uncertainty remains, many faculty members report success in thoughtfully employing AI tools to support teaching and learning.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

The professional world in educator certification and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) has changed since the omnipresent technological advances that have invaded almost every aspect of life. The expectations of pre-service teachers and aspiring school administrators have a new focus that includes educator retention and artificial intelligence (AI).

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SRHE

AUGUST 27, 2024

by David Webster If GAI is the ‘uncanniest of guests’ in the University what can we do about any misbehaviour? What do we do with this uninvited guest who behaves badly, won’t leave and seems intent on asserting that it’s their house now anyway? They won’t stay in their room and seem to have their fingers in everything. Nihilism stands at the door: whence comes this uncanniest of all guests?

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2024

The professional world in educator certification and Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) has changed since the omnipresent technological advances that have invaded almost every aspect of life. The expectations of pre-service teachers and aspiring school administrators have a new focus that includes educator retention and artificial intelligence (AI).

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The PIE News

AUGUST 27, 2024

This milestone is a testament to the insights and dedication of our community. The upcoming conference in Toulouse will be a pivotal moment to commemorate our commitment to the sector, bringing together professionals from around the world to connect, share and inspire. Read on to discover some of the outstanding achievements that make this anniversary worth celebrating.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

The federal government’s higher education reforms have attracted criticism from across the sector Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has announced it aims to cap international student levels at 270,000 in 2025 , under a plan that would pare back university enrolments to their 2023 levels. The proposal – which covers the higher education and vocational education and training (VET) sectors – is subject to a bill before parliament.

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IHEP

AUGUST 27, 2024

When the University of New Mexico implemented student sense of belonging interventions, the rate of A and B grades in those courses increased and withdrawal rates decreased. Attending to student experience and fostering students’ sense of belonging can be crucial for boosting student success because when students feel connected to their campus community, they are more likely succeed academically and persist toward earning degrees.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a not-for-profit organization whose mission statement is defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, has released a new report offering guidance on securing systems that leverage large language models (LLMs) to address business challenges.

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University Business

AUGUST 27, 2024

The steep cost of living in some college and university towns can significantly dent employees’ spending power, fueling economic inequity and union strikes. This “invisible housing crisis” can also disrupt efforts to attract and retain talented faculty and staff, according to a report last year from the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. “Simply put, wages are not keeping pace with housing costs,” reads the study, which focuses on afford

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IHEP

AUGUST 27, 2024

When the University of New Mexico implemented student sense of belonging interventions, the rate of A and B grades in those courses increased and withdrawal rates decreased. Attending to student experience and fostering students’ sense of belonging can be crucial for boosting student success because when students feel connected to their campus community, they are more likely succeed academically and persist toward earning degrees.

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