The FAFSA completion gap is shrinking. Will it disappear entirely?
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 29, 2024
The class of 2024 faced a chaotic financial aid application process, and higher ed experts want lawmakers to safeguard against a repeat next year.
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How students make application choices
Wonkhe
MAY 29, 2024
New data shows how the cost-of-living crisis is influencing study choices, explains Chris Rea, graduate careers expert for Prospects at Jisc The post How students make application choices appeared first on Wonkhe.
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‘Real equity’: Southern New Hampshire U’s next president shares her vision
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 29, 2024
Lisa Marsh Ryerson, former leader of Wells College and the AARP Foundation, will take over for longtime President Paul LeBlanc in July.
A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs Sara Weissman Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Many future jobs won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report. But institutions aren’t offering credentials in the right fields to meet labor market demand.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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Marymount Manhattan College to merge with Northeastern University
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 29, 2024
Northeastern has been growing steadily in recent years at its flagship Boston campus and through mergers with financially struggling peers.
Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 29, 2024
New research suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society. The post Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find appeared first on Berkeley News.
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UK student recruitment numbers down, but is that the whole story?
HEPI
MAY 29, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. With confirmation that the UK government won’t change or axe the Graduate route visa, the release of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Review, the UK’s net migration figures being announced, and the start of a general election campaign, it’s been a busy month for higher education data people.
Tech Giants Agree to Put Limits on Gen AI Systems
Campus Technology
MAY 29, 2024
Sixteen generative AI leaders — including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and Anthropic — have agreed to pull the plug on their own AI technologies if they're deemed too dangerous.
UCLA, Davis Join Strike Supporting Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Academic employees at two more University of California campuses have joined the University of California, Santa Cruz in the strike supporting pro-Palestinian protesters, and their union says three more campuses could be called to join the walkout next week.
Obituaries of Historians Show What We Value, and It’s Not Teaching
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
A study of eulogies underscores what academics think is important in a faculty career. By Peter Burkholder and Lendol G. Calder A study of eulogies underscores what academics think is important in a faculty career.
Cash-Strapped Catholic College Gets Unusual Gift
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Cash-Strapped Catholic College Gets Unusual Gift kathryn.palmer… Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM The founder of a higher education consulting firm has gifted his business to Viterbo University in a deal expected to diversify revenue as enrollment declines.
Future-Proofing Classroom Audiovisual Equipment
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
Today’s educational spaces are designed for digital learning. Zoom-enabled rooms with ceiling microphones, large touch-screen displays and powerful, reliable connectivity have replaced the traditional classrooms of the 20th century. That evolution was already underway when remote and hybrid learning entered the lexicon four years ago. Unfortunately, there’s no crystal ball to help predict what classrooms will look like over the next few decades.
New Retirement Benefits a ‘Massive Win’ for Employees
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
New Retirement Benefits a ‘Massive Win’ for Employees jessica.blake@… Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill to give faculty and staff more time to choose a retirement plan. They hope it will help keep “the best and brightest” in state.
Colleges Don’t Know Much About the Mental-Health Apps They’re Buying
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
By Alexander C. Kafka Are college students' mental-health apps helping them? There's surprisingly little evidence one way or the other. A team of researchers is trying to change that.
Congress Extends In-State Tuition for Pacific Islanders
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Congress Extends In-State Tuition for Pacific Islanders Katherine Knott Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Some public colleges and higher education groups are worried about the precedent set by the change in federal law, which takes effect July 1.
Collaboration Moves at the Speed of Trust
ACRLog
MAY 29, 2024
To work in higher ed these days is to grapple with institutional change. There’s no escaping it. Within our organizations, we’re experiencing structural, financial, curricular, pedagogical, or technological change — likely some combination thereof. We are working in a turbulent time. This turbulence churns up doubt and creates strong ripple effects: suspicion and fear, not to mention low morale.
How does college student mental health compare to K12?
University Business
MAY 29, 2024
College students are nearly 50% more likely to suffer from mental health challenges than are high school students, declares a new survey from health insurance giant UnitedHealthcare. Specifically, 77% of college students reported that they or a classmate or friend struggled with some form of mental health challenge. Anxiety/stress (55%), depression (41%) and suicidal ideation and intent (13%) were the most likely forms of mental illness mentioned.
Audit Finds $692K Misspent by Fayetteville State Employees
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Fayetteville State University employees allegedly spent $692,239 on “unallowable” credit card purchases, the Office of the State Auditor announced in findings released Tuesday.
Broad ‘friend of the court’ support pours into Supreme Court for citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal
FIRE
MAY 29, 2024
Over 40 individuals, civil liberties groups, and media organizations submit 13 amicus briefs in support of freedom of the press and constitutional accountability.
Harvard to Refrain From Statements on Political Issues
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Harvard University will refrain from making statements on public policy issues not directly related to institutional functions, interim president Alan M. Garber announced Tuesday in a campus-wide email. Garber noted the decision grew out of recommendations by the Institutional Voice Working Group established in April “to consider whether and when our institution should issue official statements on publicly salient issues.
Brown To Serve as 10th President of Tuskegee
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
Dr. Mark Brown has been named the 10th president and chief executive officer at Tuskegee University. He succeeds Dr. Charlotte P. Morris. Dr. Mark Brown "I am grateful and humbled by the Board of Trustees, faculty, alumni, students, community leaders, and all of Mother Tuskegee for the opportunity to return home to lead our university into the second quarter of the 21st Century,” said Brown.
Tapping into AI Across Every Part of the University
Campus Technology
MAY 29, 2024
Touro University has embarked on a system-wide initiative to incorporate artificial intelligence into all of its programs — not only in teaching and learning, but also across research, operations, and policy. We spoke with Dr. Shlomo Argamon, Touro's recently appointed associate provost for AI, about his role, the importance of AI in higher education, how to prepare students for the new world of AI in the workforce, and more.
Report Offers Insights into Mental Health Supports at HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and its Institute for Capacity Building explore the state of mental health on Black college campuses in a new report. Julian Thompson “ From Awareness to Action: The Imperative for Enhanced Mental Health Support at HBCUs ” highlights five key insights. The first is that 1.) HBCUs are not immune from the mental health issues impacting the rest of higher education, but 2.) they are actively pursuing student-centered solutions to address mental health needs.
Four Reasons Institutions Should Focus on Holistic Well-Being
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Four Reasons Institutions Should Focus on Holistic Well-Being Melissa Ezarik Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Beyond mental and physical health, supporting areas such as basic needs, academic, social and financial support can decrease student anxiety and stress as well as support positive outcomes overall, writes Bridget Yuhas of Butler University.
ACE Honors Helldobler with Reginald Wilson Diversity Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
This year’s American Council on Education (ACE) Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award honors Dr. Richard Helldobler, the president of William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Richard Helldobler “I am honored and humbled to be recognized with this award, named for Reginald Wilson, a true pioneer in supporting diverse student populations,” said Helldobler.
Next-Level Strategies in CRM for Higher Education: Advanced Data Integration and Engagement Analytics
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MAY 29, 2024
Reading Time: 9 minutes The rapid advancement of higher education marketing strategies indicates that institutions are continually seeking innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and streamline administrative processes. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have become pivotal, offering robust solutions that transcend traditional communication methods and make administrative processes far easier.
Medical College Affiliated With Morgan State Pushes Timeline
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Plans to open a for-profit medical school affiliated with Morgan State University in Baltimore have fallen badly behind schedule, The Baltimore Banner reported on Monday.
Brown Appointed Chancellor at Winston-Salem State
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
Bonita J. Brown has been named Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Bonita Brown “It is a true honor and a privilege to return home to lead this great institution,” said Brown. “WSSU stands out as a leader in social mobility, which I have personally benefited from through my parents, and I want to provide that same opportunity to others in this region,” she continued.
Lunchtime Reading: Does the Apprenticeship Levy need reforming?
HEPI
MAY 29, 2024
Following discussions in the national media this morning about increasing the number of apprenticeships, we are publishing this piece discussing the Apprenticeship Levy and options to reform it. This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr. Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive of the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC). UVAC is a leading voice on all aspects of higher and degree apprenticeships and represents over 90 university members across the UK.
An Outsider’s View, Self-Worth
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
Before 2011, Amy Chua would have described herself as a “mild mannered professor.” She was teaching law at Yale University and raising her two daughters. “Nobody knew who I was, I had never been on major TV — I didn’t even have a Facebook,” says Chua. “And suddenly, overnight, there were headlines: ‘Most Hated Mother on the Planet!’” Amy Chua Those headlines came from reviews of her memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.
Campus remembers alumnus and donor Jim Simons, brilliant mathematician and investor
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 29, 2024
The post Campus remembers alumnus and donor Jim Simons, brilliant mathematician and investor appeared first on Berkeley News.
McInnis to Lead Yale University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
Dr. Maurie McInnis is set to become the next president of her alma mater, Yale University, effective July 1. Dr. Maurie McInnis “Through immense challenges, under President Peter Salovey’s leadership, you have worked together to advance our mission of education, research, scholarship, preservation, and practice to improve the world,” said McInnis. “For that, I thank you and, especially, Peter.
‘Not How You Treat Long-Term Partners’: Internal Email Reveals Colleges’ Frustrations With 2U
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
By Taylor Swaak The snapshot provides a glimpse of the challenges such partnerships face.
Report on ‘Condition of Education’ Sheds Light on Enrollment Trends
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
While the immediate college enrollment rate was generally unchanged between 2012 and 2022, the total number of undergraduates enrolled decreased by 13% over that decade, according to a new report by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Dr. Peggy G. Carr NCES, the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, summarizes developments and trends on the education landscape.
Inexpensive Method to Detect Honey Authenticity: Academic Minute
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Gerard Dumancas, associate professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, determines how to tell if honey imported to the U.S. is pure or altered.
Womanist Ethicist, Theologian Named MLK Professor of Religion and Black Studies
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 29, 2024
Emilie Townes comes to Boston University from Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School, where she was dean emerita and the Distinguished Professor of Womanist Ethics and Society. She previously taught at Yale University and Union Theological Seminary. Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity School Dr. Emilie Townes has been named the new Martin Luther King, Jr.
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