Wonkhe
JULY 9, 2024
IHE's Angela Halston introduces findings from a report on franchise and partnership arrangements that reflects on both the value and the risks that such arrangements bring The post Collaboration and transparency are key to academic partnerships appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 9, 2024
The controversial rule’s deadline is up in the air in a regulatory agenda update that also includes timelines for student debt relief proposals.
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Wonkhe
JULY 9, 2024
The UPP Foundation is publishing a collection of essays in memory of Civic University Commission chair and public servant Bob Kerslake. Richard Brabner and Chris Husbands reflect on Kerslake's legacy The post The Kerslake Collection looks forward to a refreshed civic agenda for universities appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
Animated AI TAs Coming to Morehouse Lauren.Coffey@… Tue, 07/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The AI avatars—which can look like students’ professors—are intended to answer course questions 24-7.
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Wonkhe
JULY 9, 2024
From a trainee teacher in Worcester to Strictly Come Dancing, David Kernohan traces the career of DfE Minister of State Jacqui Smith The post Who is Jacqui Smith? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
The College Board’s FAFSA Takeover Liam Knox Tue, 07/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The embattled Federal Student Aid office enlisted executives from the nonprofit to help launch next year’s aid form. Is it a necessary shake-up or an ethical blunder?
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
In 2018, Dr. Audrey Jaeger and Dr. Monique B. Colclough hatched an idea — what if they could develop professional learning environments easily accessible for all faculty in North Carolina’s community colleges, and what if that development could move the needle on student success? Dr. Audrey Jaeger, professor of community college education at North Carolina State University and director of the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
Some Community Colleges See Level Funding Despite Lean State Budgets Sara Weissman Tue, 07/09/2024 - 03:00 AM In some states, community college systems have seen wins this budget season even when lawmakers were looking to cut costs.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
There’s been buzz around spatial computing since Apple released its Vision Pro advanced mixed reality headset, but the concept is not new. It refers to the blending of the physical and digital worlds, an umbrella term for virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, all of which have been used in higher education for many years. The concept of spatial computing simply means “you’re interacting with digital content in an immersive fashion.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
The Delicate Balance of Authentic Leadership Sarah Bray Tue, 07/09/2024 - 03:00 AM The public’s growing awareness of inauthentic messages and actions leaves almost no room for missteps, writes Amy Kristof-Brown.
University Business
JULY 9, 2024
Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization. Starting in the fall semester, students who come from households earning less than $300,000 will have their tuition paid for, while students whose households bring in less than $175,000 will have their tuition, fees and living expenses paid for, the university announced Monday.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
Northwestern College, a for-profit institution in the southern suburbs of Chicago, abruptly announced and enacted its closure on Saturday, NBC Chicago reported. The decision to close the health care–focused institution comes after 122 years of operation and was based on frail finances, according to a statement from college officials.
Campus Technology
JULY 9, 2024
Learning platform D2L is launching a new AI-powered product, D2L Lumi, designed to help educators create course content, assignments, quizzes, and more.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
Columbia University has permanently removed three administrators who exchanged antisemitic text messages during a May panel discussion about Jewish life on campus, according to announcements from President Minouche Shafik and Provost Angela Olinto.
Campus Technology
JULY 9, 2024
The proliferation of technology in education means we have more data about how, what and if students are learning than ever before. The question is, how do we ensure that data gets into the hands of the people who can use it to improve teaching and learning, without invading a student or educator's privacy?
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
Johns Hopkins University has received a new gift of $1 billion from Bloomberg Philanthropies, which will allow the majority of the university’s medical students to attend tuition-free, the university announced Monday.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
It is evident that the low African American male student graduation rates at a predominantly Black institution in the northeastern United States continue to be a concern for higher education administrators. There are serious inequities among students who graduate from colleges. In the landscape of higher education, African American men face a unique set of challenges that significantly impact their ability to obtain a college degree.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
By Taylor Swaak Illustration by The Chronicle; photo from Minnesota House of Representatives A conversation with the Minnesota legislator who led the charge.
Faculty Focus
JULY 9, 2024
“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” ~ Marcus Aurelius Summer is a great time to reflect on the last academic year. As you do, consider, for a moment, all the things you were “voluntold” to do beyond your formal job description.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has settled with Brown University over the institution’s handling of about 75 antisemitic or Islamophobic incidents reported between October 2023 and March 2024, the office announced Monday. OCR criticized Brown for failing to complete investigations and, in some cases, abandoning complaints when the complainant did not respond to the university’s emails.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
Charlotte Pera Charlotte Pera has been named executive director of the sustainability accelerator at the Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability. She served as vice president and deputy CEO of Bezos Earth Fund. Pera holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 9, 2024
Calling B.S. on the AI Education Future johnw@mcsweeneys.
The PIE News
JULY 9, 2024
With some of India’s national-level entrance tests marred by irregularities , University Grants Commission chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar told The PIE News that the group – chaired by former ISRO chairman Koppillil Radhakrishnan – will probe the exam process. ` “The seven-member committee comprises members from the government, government organisations, academia, and higher educational institutions.
Faculty Focus
JULY 9, 2024
“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” ~ Marcus Aurelius Summer is a great time to reflect on the last academic year. As you do, consider, for a moment, all the things you were “voluntold” to do beyond your formal job description.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 9, 2024
University president says private text exchange during school event was ‘unacceptable and deeply upsetting’ Three Columbia University deans have been indefinitely removed from their positions after sending text messages that the university president said included antisemitic tropes. In a message sent on Monday, the Columbia president, Minouche Shafik, said that text messages “revealed behavior and sentiments that were not only unprofessional, but also, disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 9, 2024
The post Meet Sharon A. Bentley, the new dean of the School of Optometry & Vision Science appeared first on Berkeley News.
Creatrix Campus
JULY 9, 2024
What is NBA Accreditation? NBA Process Explained admin Wed, 07/10/2024 - 02:04 Indian education system is evolving and the National Board of Accreditation(NBA) is leading the transformation. It is by far the most important criteria to judge the efficacy of diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate programs taught in India. The government recognizes this and even AICTE has made getting NBA accredited for engineering and management programs by 2022 a mandate now checks out the complete NBA Accredit
University Business
JULY 9, 2024
Classroom engagement is still recalibrating since the pandemic, and it will take a group effort to regain a sense of community across campus, two leaders at Bryant University’s Center for Teaching Excellence propose. In episode three of our podcast, we are joined by Theresa Hasseler, the center’s director and professor in Bryant’s humanities department, and Constanza Bartholomae, associate director of teaching support, to discuss how counseling, innovative technology and promot
The Change Leader, Inc.
JULY 9, 2024
In this episode of The Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes back Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami Dade College, to discuss their future facing strategy for integrating artificial intelligence across the institution. Podcast Overview: • Insights into MDC's comprehensive AI strategy, from stackable credentials to interdisciplinary implementation • Strategies for faculty development and addressing skepticism about AI in education • Practical advice on implementing AI for
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 9, 2024
Following allegations of antisemitic and anti-Muslim discrimination on campus, Brown University and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) have agreed to a resolution that ensures the institution complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “I commend Brown University for assessing its own campus climate and undertaking responsive reforms to comply with Title VI, in addition to the terms it agrees today to undertake in response to OCR’s investigation,” Assista
WCET Frontiers
JULY 9, 2024
Essential Requirements and Critical Roles In today’s ever-evolving landscape of higher education, Distance Education/State Authorization Compliance [1] plays a crucial role in ensuring institutions follow laws, regulations, and guidelines. This process: is critical for institutions to ensure that they are operating within the legal requirements of each state, and, provides protections for both students and the institution itself by helping to facilitate the quality of education.
University Business
JULY 9, 2024
Illinois Central College is aiming to shorten the bulk of their course terms in half. Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Chuck Swaim, said 70% of ICC’s students are part time and have at least one job. He said it’s a major reason they have decided to make many of their classes last eight weeks instead of 16 weeks. “They’ve got to intertwine [their] work schedule with their life schedule, with their education,” Swaim said.
Terminalfour
JULY 9, 2024
AEO is the new SEO! This week, we offer information and strategies on how Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) can enhance your higher education marketing, and how to optimize your content for voice search and AI-driven queries.
University Business
JULY 9, 2024
Police are investigating whether hazing may have played a role in the death of a Dartmouth student who was found dead in the Connecticut River Sunday night, according to local reports. The body of Won Jang, a 20-year-old at the Ivy League university, was recovered 65 feet offshore Sunday at about 7:30 p.m. local time, the Hanover Police Department said in a news release.
The PIE News
JULY 9, 2024
Once again, The PIE News’ editorial team has created a list of innovative leaders, marketeers, activists and policy makers who all offer valuable commentary on the international education ecosystem. This 50 voices report is entirely different to the 2023 list, highlighting a new group of supporters of the industry, rising stars and legacy leaders who continue to have an impact on our sector.
Academe Blog
JULY 9, 2024
BY ALAN SINGER Founded in 1636 as Harvard College, Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Today, as one of the elite American universities, it is at the center of much of the conflict over how a university should respond to protests over the war in Gaza.
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