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Yes, teachers should get involved in politics

Wonkhe

George Bryant-Aird argues that knowledge of and confidence in contemporary political and social debates are crucial to the future of teachers and teaching The post Yes, teachers should get involved in politics appeared first on Wonkhe.

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West Virginia declares state of emergency amid FAFSA rollout challenges

Higher Ed Dive

Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have declined nearly 40% in the state.

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What can academics do to save the planet?

Wonkhe

What role can academic staff play in averting a climate catastrophe? Johnny Rich explains how the Engineering Professors’ Council is supporting work on a sustainable future The post What can academics do to save the planet? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Cardona pushes for more OCR funding given increased caseload

Higher Ed Dive

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking a 16% funding increase to allow the Office for Civil Rights to add staff and more quickly resolve complaints.

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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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Higher education postcard: Douze points

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag tells of the origins of the Eurovision Song Contest and the European Broadcasting Union The post Higher education postcard: Douze points appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Is This the End of Reading?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Students are coming to college less able and less willing to read. Professors are stymied. By Beth McMurtrie Students are less able and less willing to read. Professors are stymied. What needs to change?

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Re: GenAI, Do Not Listen to Nonexperts in Education

Inside Higher Ed

Re: GenAI, Do Not Listen to Nonexperts in Education johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM No matter how rich they are.

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In Sweden, Mickey Mouse meets wine, beer and dog behavioural biology

Wonkhe

On Day Four of Eurovision week, Jim Dickinson gets involved in debates about the volume of participation in and the value of higher education in Sweden The post In Sweden, Mickey Mouse meets wine, beer and dog behavioural biology appeared first on Wonkhe.

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What We Can Learn From Ancient History (and What We Can't)

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Two new books take very different approaches to the study of humanity's origins. By Jacob Mikanowski Justin Renteria for The Chronicle Two new books take very different approaches to the study of humanity's origins.

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Five Tips for Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI 

Faculty Focus

Author Rie Kudan received a prestigious Japanese literary award for her book, The Tokyo Tower of Sympathy, and then disclosed that 5% of her book was written word-for-word by ChatGPT (Choi & Annio, 2024). Would you let your students submit a paper where 5% of the text was written by ChatGPT? What about if they disclosed their use of ChatGPT ahead of time?

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Academic Approach to AI Maturing as Technology Evolves

Inside Higher Ed

Academic Approach to AI Maturing as Technology Evolves David Ho Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM At the Digital Universities U.S. event in St. Louis, digital transformation, the pandemic’s aftermath and the ongoing rise of AI were front and center.

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How to Grade During a Crisis

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Beckie Supiano When campus life is disrupted, professors are forced to improvise.

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Accreditor: Keystone College in ‘Danger of Imminent Closure’

Inside Higher Ed

Accreditor: Keystone College in ‘Danger of Imminent Closure’ Ryan Quinn Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The Middle States Commission on Higher Education warns of “misleading information” circulating about the Pennsylvania institution’s dire straits. Students can’t be sure their college will exist come fall.

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Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building, one of its most high-profile buildings. The building, with its angular green and white façade, will be known as Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall, named after two of its most prominent alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye.

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NY Financial Aid Expansion to Benefit About 93,000 Students

Inside Higher Ed

New York finalized a “historic” expansion of the state’s largest higher ed grant, the Tuition Assistance Program, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The change raises the maximum household income eligibility threshold from $80,000 per year to $125,000, and increases the minimum award amount to $1,000.

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Sacramento State Protesters Claim Victory on Divestment, but Questions Remain

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Sonel Cutler Jim Wilson, The New York Times, Redux Pro-Palestinian protesters have been calling on universities to divest from financial holdings with companies that have ties to Israel and its military. The university says its foundation and auxiliary organizations won’t invest in “corporations and funds that profit from genocide, ethnic cleansing, and activities that violate fundamental human rights.

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Reflecting on a ‘Tumultuous’ Year for Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed

Reflecting on a ‘Tumultuous’ Year for Higher Ed Liam Knox Thu, 05/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Campus speech, the FAFSA debacle and enrollment woes dominated discussions at a panel event that questioned higher ed’s status quo after a year of compounding crises.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Melissa Smiley Melissa Smiley has been named chief of staff and university relations officer at Wayne State University. She served as chief of staff at WorkMoney. Smiley holds a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College as well as an MPH, a Master of Urban Planning degree, and a Ph.D. in epidemiological science from the University of Michigan.

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Half of Financial Aid Officers Want to Switch Jobs

Inside Higher Ed

Over half of all financial aid professionals are likely to seek employment in a new sector within the next year, according to a new report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors (NASFAA). The report found the most common reason for wanting to change jobs was “pay and workforce flexibility.

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INTO launches employability & careers platform

The PIE News

INTO University Partnerships has launched a new digital and physical service in a bid to innovate access to enhanced career opportunities for international students. The platform, Return & Connect , is d esigned to support international students returning to their home countries after completing overseas studies, by connecting them with employer and alumni networks, for work experience and post-study work placements both during and after their studies.

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UC Berkeley Investigates Pro-Palestinian Dinner Protest Fracas

Inside Higher Ed

The University of California, Berkeley, is investigating whether a law professor harassed a Muslim student when the student interrupted a dinner last month at the professor’s house with a pro-Palestinian speech and the professor attempted to stop her, NBC News reports

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K-12 bullish as Canada seeks to rebuild reputation

The PIE News

Canada’s school districts are feeling optimistic about the international education sector – despite the federal government imposing a cap on study permits for post-secondary students. More than 300 representatives of 90 school districts attended the annual Canadian Association of Public Schools – International conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this week for professional development and networking.

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Only 13 Percent of Students See Middle East as Key Issue

Inside Higher Ed

Though 45 percent of students say they agree with pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, only 13 percent consider the conflict in the Middle East the most important of nine issues, according to a survey of 1,250 two- and four-year college students conducted by Generation Lab and reported by Axios.

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New Study Measures ‘Return on Investment’ in Cal Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study measures “return on investment” in California higher education for low- and moderate-income learners and analyzes whether they can quickly recoup their costs of attending. Eloy Ortiz Oakley Golden Opportunities: Measuring Return on Investment in California Higher Education for Low- and Moderate-Income Learners was commissioned by College Futures Foundation with a specific focus on the state’s low- and moderate-income learners.

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Ask the Chair: ‘Should I Apply for a Deanship?’

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How to balance your sense of obligation to your department with what you really want out of your career. By Kevin Dettmar How to balance your sense of obligation to your department with what you really want out of your career.

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The 2024 State of Facilities in Higher Education

University Business

Higher education is still finding its footing post pandemic. Age-old notions of what a campus is and what it could be are evolving, student demographics are changing, inflation is compressing operations budgets, and the facilities workforce is shrinking. The 11th edition of Gordian’s comprehensive report examines these trends and explores how higher ed leaders are navigating these new realities and the challenges of space, spending, and staff.

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St. Petersburg College Now Welcoming Visitors to New Innovation Hub Building

Campus Technology

After five years of planning, St. Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida has opened its new Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub on the Tarpon Springs campus and is welcoming visitors. The 10,000-square-foot facility was dedicated in February 2024, and is devoted to manufacturing, creativity, and collaboration among students, educators, and business leaders.

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Guarding Higher Ed’s Data Goldmine

University Business

Higher education institutions house huge amounts of sensitive data, and therefore increasingly become targets for cybercriminals, who use sophisticated methods to steal data from campus community members including students, instructors, researchers, staff, alumni, donors, and more. Understanding the complex relationship between privacy, security, and compliance is vital to securing the goldmine of data at any institution.

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Which schools are “actively tackling” climate change?

The PIE News

A new platform has launched with the aim to helping students prioritise sustainability and climate change in their educational choices. StudyNetZero seeks to connect students with universities, business schools and high schools that are “actively tackling” climate change. According to those behind the project, the launch comes at a time when prospective students are increasingly viewing sustainability practices with more importance. “[Today’s generation is] looking for un

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The 8 First Amendment cases the Supreme Court will decide this term

FIRE

This term has been another blockbuster, with the Justices poised to decide cases determining online speech rights and when government ‘jawboning’ crosses a constitutional line.

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Five Tips for Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI 

Faculty Focus

Author Rie Kudan received a prestigious Japanese literary award for her book, The Tokyo Tower of Sympathy, and then disclosed that 5% of her book was written word-for-word by ChatGPT (Choi & Annio, 2024). Would you let your students submit a paper where 5% of the text was written by ChatGPT? What about if they disclosed their use of ChatGPT ahead of time?

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Academic Freedom Will Only Survive, If We Can Keep It

Academe Blog

BY ALAN SINGER Academic freedom is often paired with freedom of speech, enshrined in the Bill of Rights as part of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. But freedom of speech is not absolute, and neither is academic freedom.

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The Lawyerization of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education

A wildly expanded legal presence on campuses is here to stay. By Louis H. Guard and Joyce P. Jacobsen Taylor Callery for The Chronicle A wildly expanded legal presence on campuses is here to stay.

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Enhancing Graduate School Admissions With MyLiaison Solutions

Liaison International

The transition from undergraduate to graduate education is a pivotal moment for students, marking a significant step in their academic and professional journeys. For enrollment and admissions professionals, this phase represents a unique opportunity to streamline processes, improve student engagement, and achieve key enrollment objectives. MyLiaison and its Centralized Application Service (CAS) offer distinct advantages to institutions looking to optimize these transitions and help students unde

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Turing funding comes “too late” to widen participation

The PIE News

Universities must think creatively about how to get the best value for money out of the Turing Scheme amid a “grim” fiscal environment, UK Department of Education deputy director told study abroad staff at conference on May 2. Responding to ongoing concerns from UK universities about the Turing Scheme’s funding model preventing widening participation in study abroad, Lya Noon deputy director of the DofE told university staff that she had heard their frustrations “loud and clear” and would put th

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Board Restores Suspended Funding to Community College

Inside Higher Ed

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted to restore funding to Piedmont Virginia Community College on Monday, just a week after they suspended it.