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68% of seniors say college has significantly boosted their ability to land well-paying jobs, poll finds

Higher Ed Dive

Although the survey suggests students believe higher education has improved their career prospects, they're still worried about job market competition.

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A quality music education should not be the preserve of the rich

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Linda Merrick explains how recent government policy and rhetoric has affected conservatoires, and wonders whether Labour reforms can fix the issues – or will make things worse

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Common App data shows substantial rise in minority student college applications

Higher Ed Dive

The number of the platform’s applicants from underrepresented racial minority groups rose 11%, compared with a 3% rise from nonminority students.

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Home Office Q2 data and the outlook for PGT

Wonkhe

Quarterly student visa statistics for April to June are out, and the downturn is most visible at postgraduate taught level

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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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MIT blames Supreme Court decision for decreased diversity in incoming class

Higher Ed Dive

Data on the university’s incoming class show a “substantial change in the demographic composition,” a top admissions official said.

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Report Finds Higher Ed Sector Shrank by 2 Percent

Inside Higher Ed

Report Finds Higher Ed Sector Shrank by 2 Percent Josh Moody Thu, 08/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that nearly 100 institutions closed between the 2022–23 and 2023–24 academic years.

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Senators ‘Stunned’ After New College of Florida Dumped Their Book

Inside Higher Ed

Two U.S. senators said Wednesday they were “stunned” that New College of Florida has discarded their book, Nine and Counting: The Women of the Senate, from its collection.

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One of the Country's Biggest Online Colleges Wants Its Workers in the Office

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Megan Zahneis Many higher-ed employees want to work remotely. Few institutions have taken as strong a stance in favor of face-to-face work as Western Governors University.

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Struggling to Create AI Policies? Ask Your Students

Inside Higher Ed

Struggling to Create AI Policies? Ask Your Students Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 08/22/2024 - 03:00 AM A professor at Florida International University tasked her students with devising an ethical guide to using AI in their classes—and found them to be stricter than she would have been.

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Can an aquifer be injured? Scholar brings a disability lens to ecological repair

The Berkeley Blog

In her new book Disabled Ecologies, UC Berkeley professor Sunaura Taylor returns to a Tucson Superfund site to document how residents organized one of the earliest and most successful environmental justice movements in the country. The post Can an aquifer be injured? Scholar brings a disability lens to ecological repair appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Kentucky and Nebraska Dissolve Their DEI Offices

Inside Higher Ed

The political attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education continues as both the University of Kentucky and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln announced Tuesday that they will dissolve their DEI offices.

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College search: What you need to know about parents’ roles

University Business

Consider this: Parents helping with their child’s college search may define “affordability” differently than some higher ed leaders. Nearly half of parents surveyed by higher ed consulting firm EAB said “affordable” means their students will graduate without any debt. Even more parents defined “affordable” or “manageable” as taking on only a small amount in loans.

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For Parents, College Choice Is All About Cost

Inside Higher Ed

For Parents, College Choice Is All About Cost Susan H. Greenberg Thu, 08/22/2024 - 03:00 AM According to a new study, the top concerns among primary caretakers helping their kids decide where to go to college center on debt and the cost of a degree.

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UK ministers rule out joining EU youth free movement scheme

The Guardian - Higher Education

Report that EU proposal on work and study for under-30s could be revisited is denied by government UK politics live – latest updates Ministers have reiterated their opposition to any deal with Brussels allowing young people to live and work in EU countries, after a report said some elements of this could be agreed as part of a wider set of negotiations.

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Why Universities Need AI Governance

Helix Education

The Promise and Challenge of AI in Higher Education AI technology is transforming higher education. From personalized learning experiences to streamlined administrative processes, AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of campus life. However, with these opportunities come real concerns about academic integrity, data security, and trust.

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MIT Releases Post–Affirmative Action Enrollment Data

Inside Higher Ed

The incoming cohort of first-year students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is less diverse than in previous years, according to demographic data the institution released Wednesday.

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Young changemakers gather at UN for AFS Youth Assembly

The PIE News

“Born out of the ashes of war, AFS was founded on the belief that friendship between people of different cultures can be a powerful force,” Daniel Obst, president and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs stated in his opening address at the 29 th AFS Youth Assembly at the United Nations in New York. For the past 75 years, AFS has been building intercultural understanding through the global exchange of people and ideas, a mission that Obst asserts is now more important than ever.

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In AAU Quest, LSU Raises Tenure Bar for Librarians

Inside Higher Ed

On its quest to snag a prestigious national research ranking, Louisiana State University is making it harder for librarians to keep tenure.

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LAWSUIT: North Carolina woman challenges state’s unconstitutional ‘ballot selfie’ ban

FIRE

FIRE is suing members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections to overturn multiple unconstitutional laws banning ballot selfies.

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MIT's Incoming Freshman Class is Less Diverse, Data Shows

Inside Higher Ed

The incoming cohort of first-year students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is less diverse than in previous years, according to demographic data the institution released Wednesday.

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How AI in College Admissions Can Streamline Processes and Enhance Enrollment 

Liaison International

Key Takeaways AI has significantly modernized college admissions, streamlining processes, predicting outcomes, and enhancing recruitment strategies through data-driven insights. Othot ’s advanced AI technology provides real-time, personalized recommendations that improve student engagement and application rates by targeting the right students at the right time.

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Swearing-at-the-LMS Season

Inside Higher Ed

Swearing-at-the-LMS Season johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 08/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Does the learning management system truly enhance instruction?

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FIRE announces block party to celebrate Michigan town’s inaugural First Amendment Day

FIRE

On Friday, Sept. 6, FIRE will throw a block party to celebrate Eastpointe's inaugural First Amendment Day.

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UC Berkeley Launches AI-Focused Law Degree

Inside Higher Ed

The University of California, Berkeley, Law School is now offering an artificial intelligence–focused law degree in response to a growing demand for AI law experts. The master of laws degree track—one of the nation's first, if not the first—will teach students about AI ethics, current and future efforts to regulate AI, and the fundamentals of AI technology.

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Marketing English in Ireland rebrands with new name

The PIE News

Marketing English in Ireland (MEI) will now be known as English Education Ireland – a change the organisation said reflected its “broadened scope and vision” as a lobbying group and leader in professional development, representation and quality assurance in the field. “This rebrand marks a significant milestone in the association’s evolution, reflecting its expanded mission and the growing importance of Ireland as a premier destination for English language learning,” the

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael Koppenheffer EAB, formerly the Education Advisory Board, periodically surveys parents of students applying to college to understand their attitudes and the factors that influence their behaviors. Its latest insight paper, “2024 Parent Survey: Understanding Top Parent Concerns in College Search, Insights and Recommendations for Enrollment Leaders,” presents data on parental responses as well as recommendations for how institutions can better serve the needs of prospective students and the

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Enrich your life with die deutsche Sprache | Letters

The Guardian - Higher Education

Joan Walley on how the efforts to promote the teaching of German in Stoke on Trent are bearing fruit. Plus letters from Veronica Hardstaff and Keith Hayward The Goethe Institute is right to insist that the shocking decrease in the number of A-level students studying German (2,261 nationally) needs urgent remedy ( ‘It enriches your mind in every way’: the fight to keep the UK learning German, 17 August ).

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E-Commerce Tactics: Chase What Your Audience Is Looking For

Caylor Solutions

Discover how you can leverage e-commerce tactics in your digital marketing with innovative strategies for targeting non-traditional students. The post E-Commerce Tactics: Chase What Your Audience Is Looking For appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Former Dean Awarded Nearly $4 Million in Retaliation Lawsuit

Inside Higher Ed

A former Bloomsburg University dean will be awarded $3.

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PATRICIA BENSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Patricia Benson Patricia Benson has been appointed campus chief executive officer of CT State Housatonic in Bridgeport. She served as vice president for finance and administration at Delaware County Community College. Benson holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hampton University, an MBA from LaSalle University, and an Ed.D. in higher education leadership from Wilmington University.

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FIRE announces block party to celebrate Michigan town’s inaugural First Amendment Day

FIRE

On Friday, Sept. 6, FIRE will throw a block party to celebrate Eastpointe's inaugural First Amendment Day.

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University of Leicester facing ‘major incident’ over crumbling buildings

The Guardian - Higher Education

Teaching events being relocated while urgent repairs carried out on 1970s structures with degraded concrete The University of Leicester is dealing with a “major incident” over crumbling buildings on campus that will be closed for years and require a major relocation of classes while they undergo repairs. Two large buildings on the university’s main campus, where students attend hundreds of lectures and seminars each academic year, will be closed owing to concrete degradation and the corrosion of

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JEROME COLEY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jerome Coley Jerome Coley has been named sports information director at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He served as coordinator of tutorial services and intramural sports at Coahoma. Coley holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and a master's in sports administration from Delta State University.

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MIT Faces Diversity Decline For Incoming Class

Insight Into Diversity

MIT has reported a decline in the diversity of its incoming Class of 2028, a direct result of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that ended race-based admissions. The percentage of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander has dropped to 16%, down from the usual 25%. This shift follows the Court’s 6-3 decision, which found affirmative action at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause.

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And the Bronze Medal for Highest-Performing Academic Program Goes To…

Gray Associates

Inspired by the recent Olympic achievements, Mechanical Engineering is earning its place on the podium as one of the highest-performing academic programs. With strong student demand, robust employment prospects, and strategic positioning, this program is poised for growth. Dive into the factors driving these trends and discover how institutions can leverage this momentum to their advantage.

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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – the ADA’s Requirements for Digital Content

WCET Frontiers

This month, WCET is placing a spotlight on digital accessibility, with a particular focus on the newly updated requirements for public entities, including higher education institutions. We kicked off the month with an overview of the recent ADA updates, and today, we are thrilled to continue along this theme. A warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to Jared Smith, Executive Director of WebAIM, for joining us today.