Higher Ed Dive

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Philadelphia institution’s Chapter 7 comes after it abruptly closed this summer and its merger talks with Temple University fell through.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The contributions of international postgraduate research students can be seen throughout the UK’s research ecosystem.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Study: The 7 Competencies Presidents Need Josh Moody Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM A new study aimed to identify the competencies college leaders need. Current college presidents emphasized trust building, resilience and communication skills.

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The Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

“The deeper purpose of speech is not to weed out bad ideas or surface the best ideas, but it is to lead to deeper understanding,” says UC Berkeley’s Stephen Menendian The post What good is free speech if no one’s listening? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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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 16, 2024

Survey: When Should College Students Use AI? They’re Not Sure Ashley Mowreader Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Data from Inside Higher Ed’s 2024 Student Voice survey shows that three in 10 students are not clear on when they’re permitted to use generative artificial intelligence in their coursework. Higher ed experts say AI policies should be led by faculty members, considering institutional values.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) kicks off its annual conference in Philadelphia this week, President Biden appeared before thousands of attendees where he announced additional federal investments in HBCUs totaling $1.3 billion. The additional $1.3 billion in federal investments announced today will further build on the Administration’s commitments and on HBCUs’ demonstrated track record of delivering excellence.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Japan’s Tsukuba University has opened the country’s first Japanese degree granting branch campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The campus – known as the School of Transdisciplinary Science and Design – is found within the University of Malaya and was officially opened during a ceremony on September 2, 2024. “This campus is the first university to award Japanese academic degrees overseas, thus becoming a groundbreaking university in the history of Japan’s higher education,” Ikuya Sugisato, internati

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A Texas foundation has petitioned the state district court to change the language on an endowment fund that provides graduate school scholarships to women studying biology, myRGV reported.

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Campus Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A new publication from Elon University 's Imagining the Digital Future Center and the American Association of Colleges and Universities offers students key principles for navigating college in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A group of scientists and scholars are accusing six academic journal publishers of working together to exploit their labor, in violation of federal antitrust laws.

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FIRE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

After aligning its written policies with First Amendment principles, Dartmouth officially reclaimed the overall “green light” speech code rating from FIRE.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Georgia Tech to Study How to Make Lifetime Learning Better Johanna Alonso Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM More workers need to update their skills more often. A new Georgia Tech college hopes to prepare the higher ed sector—and its own students—for the future.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ronnie D. Williams Ronnie D. Williams has been appointed Senior DEI Strategist and Advisor at Hendrix College. He is retired from the University of Central Arkansas, where he served as vice president of student services and chief diversity officer. Williams, a graduate of Hendrix College, holds a master’s from Arkansas State University.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The former head of the University of Iowa’s department of physics and astronomy machine shop was arrested Thursday after a state audit accused him of using university staff and equipment to make nearly $1 million for himself.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The program, Aspire , is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and assessed by the Oxford Placement Test, providing learners with a certificate of completion from English learning edtech company, Learnlight and Oxford University. “As organisations increasingly hire from abroad to fill technical skills shortages, they often encounter a language barrier with non-native speakers,” Learnlight CEO and co-founder Benjamin Joseph told The PIE News.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Academia Broke Me Sarah Bray Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Becoming an academic editor gave me my life back, writes Paulina S. Cossette, who shares the many benefits of pursuing it and other alternatives. Byline(s) Paulina S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s been a homecoming of sorts for John K. Pierre, who took the reins of his alma mater earlier this year, becoming chancellor of Southern University Agricultural and & Mechanical College’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pierre, a seasoned legal scholar, had been serving the Southern University Law Center in numerous roles since 1990, first as a faculty member and then as an administrator.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Colleges will get more time to report data related to their programs and students’ outcomes after the Education Department decided Friday

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The Berkeley Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In a divisive election year and with tensions high on campuses nationwide, the BLI is beginning its next chapter under new program leadership and expanded outreach to students and faculty. It's also holding to its founding principles. The post How the Berkeley Liberty Initiative champions free speech in divided times appeared first on Berkeley News.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

When the Summer Games in Paris came to a close, it placed an unprecedented emphasis on the mental health of athletes. The organization launched a new mental health helpline, provided 2,000 licenses to athletes for a meditation app and announced it would offer ongoing well-being support to all Paris Olympians for up to four years after the competition.

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Caylor Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Learn how higher ed marketers can use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and ZeeMee to create vibrant digital watering holes that drive engagement and boost enrollment. The post How to Create Digital Watering Holes on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and ZeeMee appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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HEPI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

HEPI is hosting events at the Labour Party Conference and, in partnership with the KCL Policy Institute, at the Conservative Party Conference. Register your interest now by emailing c.cox@hepi.ac.uk. This HEPI long read was kindly authored by Gill Evans, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge.

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totallyrewired

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Image created by Dall-E Teaching Fashion as Material Culture Remotely: Lessons from the Pandemic The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for educators around the world. However, for Maria Costantino, an associate lecturer at the London College of Fashion, the experience of moving her “Fashion as Material Culture” unit online offered unexpected benefits and insights into how fashion, as a form of material culture, can be taught remotely.

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Coursera blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer Today, I’m excited to introduce a new Coursera survey of more than 1.000 higher education leaders—including deans, provosts, and chancellors representing 850+ institutions across 89 countries — which shows a major acceleration in the adoption of micro-credentials among campuses globally. Students and employers agree that supplementing degree programs with industry micro-credentials produces more job-ready graduates in today’s dynamic labor market.

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Campus Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Purdue University has opened a new gaming lounge for students training and competing in esports as well as casual gamers. The institution partnered with Dell Technologies to outfit the 2,000-square-foot-space with Alienware gaming equipment.

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Helix Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s critical to keep up with the changing landscape of texting compliance. It’s no secret that texting is a widely popular communication channel. The CITA, one of the largest trade organizations representing the U.S. wireless industry, reports that 97% of Americans have a cell phone and are sending trillions of texts each year with 98% of texts opened by the recipient.

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Campus Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Digital learning company Pearson has introduced several new AI-powered tools to help provide students personalized help from within their e-textbooks or study platforms.

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The University of North Carolina (UNC) system recently implemented significant DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) reductions across its affiliated universities. In May, the UNC System’s governing board approved a policy that banned DEI offices and titles at its required universities to report on staff and funding reductions for these programs by September 1.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

When your kid heads off to college, there’s a whole new world for the new young adult – and the parent – to traverse. There’s a newfound independence for the college student, who now is responsible for getting to class on time and keeping up with his or her grades in a tough academic setting. Add to that a new social life, balancing fun and class and perhaps a job.

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Educause

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As budget challenges continue, CIOs can leverage accurate usage data and follow strategic approaches to software licensing to significantly reduce expenditures and optimize resource allocation.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Colleges and universities got a three-and-a-half month extension from the looming gainful employment and financial value transparency reporting requirements, the U.S. Department of Education has announced. The rules, which would’ve gone into effect on Oct. 1, are now delayed until Jan. 15. There were resounding calls, coming from members of Congress and higher ed associations, to delay the regulations to ease the burden on financial aid offices that are still grappling with FAFSA disruptio

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The four skilling programs aim to advance higher education, enhance language proficiency, improve employability, and facilitate a seamless transition for students into the workforce. The programs include: Scholars for Outstanding Undergraduate Talent program (SCOUT) English Skills for Youth initiative by the British Council and Microsoft India for students in state-run engineering colleges Capacity-building training for international officers The inauguration of the Freemium Digital Library Wall

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ACPA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you are looking to connect with others in our community, learn more about ACPA, and have built-in guides for convention, sign up to be a ACPA Convention Ambassador in Long Beach ! Convention Ambassadors is a initiative led by the ACPA Graduate Students and New Professionals Community of Practice beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. The focus of the Convention Ambassadors program is to connect with fellow graduate students and new professionals, gain a greater understanding of what ACPA h

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Terminalfour

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Choosing the right DXP/CMS or digital engagement platform in higher education is crucial, as it directly affects student engagement, operational efficiency, and the institution’s adaptability to change. This week, we look at how to make the decision between proprietary and open-source platforms.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

According to the University of Virginia's student newspaper, the Daily Cavalier , a group of 128 doctors have written a formal letter demanding that CEO of UVA Health Craig Kent and UVA Medical School Dean Melina Kibbe resign. The open 5-page letter states that Kent and Kibb allowed “egregious acts” to occur at U.Va. Health and the School of Medicine, including hiring doctors with questionable quality of work, subjecting residents to harassment, excessive spending on executives instead of addres

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

New Policies Suppress Pro-Palestinian Speech Elizabeth Redden Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Radhika Sainath writes that the rewriting of policies to restrict protests over Gaza will have dire consequences for campus speech.

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