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Higher education postcard: University College London

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to “that godless institution in Gower Street” The post Higher education postcard: University College London appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Grand Canyon Education accused of racketeering scheme in new class action

Higher Ed Dive

Plaintiffs say that “artificial bottlenecks” in doctoral programs at Grand Canyon University, the company’s biggest client, led to higher costs than advertised.

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Mentoring to widen access

Wonkhe

Adam Runacres explains how listening to students can improve programmes where mentoring id designed to help them reach higher education The post Mentoring to widen access appeared first on Wonkhe.

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St. Cloud State University saves 4 programs from the chopping block

Higher Ed Dive

But the Minnesota public institution is still making deep cuts, with 42 degree and 50 minor programs slated for elimination.

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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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HESA Spring 2024: Graduate Outcomes

Wonkhe

Data on the graduating class that had to deal with Liz Truss's economy. David Kernohan wonders why things didn't look worse for them The post HESA Spring 2024: Graduate Outcomes appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Affirmative Action Fallout Sours Donor Relations

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Missouri system is removing racial criteria from endowed scholarships, saying they run afoul of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Donors feel disrespected—and some may be ready to go to court. Almost as soon as the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last June, Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey fired off a response.

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The Roots of Anti-University Rhetoric

Inside Higher Ed

The Roots of Anti-University Rhetoric Elizabeth Redden Thu, 06/13/2024 - 04:25 PM Bradford Vivian writes that growing anti-university sentiment can be traced to pro-authoritarian movements abroad.

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Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk?

The Berkeley Blog

Human breast milk contains a unique blend of prebiotic sugars that are tricky to replicate in commercial infant formula. New research shows that plants may be the perfect manufacturers. The post Can engineered plants help make baby formula as nutritious as breast milk? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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No, AI Should Not Be a Student’s Co-Pilot

Inside Higher Ed

Treating AI as a co-pilot is tempting, but in learning, the bigger temptation is for students to use it as a subcontractor, and that’s not good. I have a friend who works in an education-related capacity (not as a teacher) who had been putting off their investigations of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and large language models until the end of semester when they had the bandwidth to do some exploring.

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Cyber threat actors are targeting UK universities. Are security teams prepared?

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Zeki Turedi , Chief Technology Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at CrowdStrike. UK universities have been a consistent target of choice by cyber-attackers in recent years. They are a particularly vulnerable institution due to the large number of students and staff dispersed across campuses, making it difficult for small IT teams to track the thousands of endpoints that each have pathways into the institution’s IT systems.

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Farm Bill Proposals Boost Research Facilities and HBCUs

Inside Higher Ed

But a political impasse over SNAP benefits could make the bill impossible to pass, at least in 2024. Public land-grant universities across the country could get some much-needed help from Congress to improve their aging research facilities, which are facing $11.

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Study shows forever chemicals are a threat to drinking water in rural, predominantly Latinx communities

The Berkeley Blog

Public water wells in communities of color might be disproportionately polluted by pesticides contaminated with harmful per and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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Penn. Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul

Inside Higher Ed

Penn. Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/13/2024 - 03:00 AM Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January.

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USC School of Dramatic Arts to Offer Free Tuition for MFA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts will offer tuition-free course study in its Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs in acting and dramatic writing starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Emily Roxworthy “Removing the tuition burden for the MFA acting and writing programs is an important investment in the future of storytelling and the performing arts,” said Dr.

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Despite Affirmative Action Ban, ‘Business as Usual’ for Applicants

Inside Higher Ed

A new study found that across racial groups and achievement levels, applicants’ behavior was largely unaffected by the landmark Supreme Court ruling. Last summer’s Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action may have been a seismic event in the recent history of college admissions, but it hasn’t had much effect on applicants’ decision-making, according to a new study from Common App.

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Explore MetaApply’s comprehensive ecosystem for universities and study abroad agents

The PIE News

Designed to cater to all stakeholders in the education sector, MetaApply’s ecosystem simplifies the international education journey from university shortlisting to student enrolment, offering unparalleled support and resources for universities and study abroad agents. MetaApply champions innovation, integrity, and customer-centric values MetaApply is setting a new standard in the industry with its unwavering commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and integrity.

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Strategies for a Successful Semester-Long Sabbatical

Inside Higher Ed

It can involve continued university responsibilities and geographical restrictions, writes Christine Tulley, who advises others on how to make the most of one. Sabbaticals often conjure up visions of yearlong trips away, unfettered time to do research and writing, and completion of big writing projects. Yet many faculty members don't experience such luxury conditions.

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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Barricaded a Building. The University's President Was Inside.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Keith Birmingham, The Orange County Register, AP Pro-Palestinian protesters barricade the entrance to the student-services building at California State U. at Los Angeles. Late on Wednesday, protesters at California State University at Los Angeles, calling for divestment from Israel, blocked the exits to the building where the president's office is located.

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Short-Term Pell Amendment Blocked in Congress

Inside Higher Ed

The House Rules Committee has shot down an attempt to add legislation expanding the Pell Grant to workforce training programs that run between eight to 14 weeks to a must-pass national security and military bill.

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New SREB Study Examines Teacher Trends

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While new pathways into the teaching profession appear promising in attracting fresh educators, teacher vacancies, shortages, and morale have continued to worsen in recent years, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board. Megan Boren "The goal of the research is to offer insights for education leaders and policymakers as they target solutions specific to their states and districts," said Megan Boren, the project manager who leads SREB's teacher workforce policy efforts

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More Protesters Arrested at UCLA

Inside Higher Ed

Two dozen protesters were arrested at the University of California, Los Angeles on Monday and told not to set foot on campus for two weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Business, Philanthropic Legend Dies at 83

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. William “Bill” Pickard, 83, a prominent businessman and supporter of higher education, died at his West Palm Beach, Florida, home on June 12. Dr. William F. Pickard Pickard, who purchased his first McDonald’s franchise in Detroit in 1971, is known for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education advocacy. He served on governing boards for several businesses and nonprofit groups over the years.

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Assignment Prompts: A Tutor’s Perspective

Faculty Focus

Nothing has informed my teaching practice as much as serving as a writing tutor for high school and college students. It has been sobering to see, through their eyes, how unclear our assignments can sometimes be. Believe me, I’m guilty too. In fact, it’s the complaint I hear most often in my tutoring sessions: “I don’t get what this is asking.” I wish I could claim that I am always able to swoop in and decipher the details, thereby delivering the student from confusion and moving toward crafting

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PA Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans for a Higher Ed Overhaul

Inside Higher Ed

Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January. In January, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his blueprint for a sweeping overhaul of the state higher education system to meet his goal: bolstering public colleges stretched thin by years of budget cuts and enrollment declines while increasing college affordability and workforce development.

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CAROLYN GENTLE-GENITTY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has been appointed dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University. She served as assistant vice president for university academic policy and professor in the School of Social Work at Indiana University. Gentle-Genitty holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in social work from Indiana University.

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La Verne University President Out After 10 Months

Inside Higher Ed

La Verne University president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.

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Intentionality is Key in First-generation Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college graduate and the first-ever female, Hispanic president of St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, I deeply understand the value of higher education for all. Education is a human right regardless of one’s background, and access and support should be readily available to those in need. We are fully committed to first-generation students, but commitment is just the start.

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Bruno Gallo, education consultant, Italy

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Freelance educational consultant. I help professionals along their career development! What do you like most about your job? What I like the most about my job is that every day it’s a different day! This is something that I have been looking for a while. I suffer when I have to repeat the same activity over and over again.

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University of Miami President to Lead at UCLA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Julio Frenk is expected to become UCLA's seventh chancellor. “At this crucial moment for higher education, returning to the public sector to lead one of the top research universities in the world — including one of the 10 largest academic health systems — is an exciting opportunity and a great honor for me,” said Frenk. Dr. Julio Frenk “I look forward to adding my lifelong commitment to public service in education and health care to the vibrant, diverse and cosmopolitan community that is Los

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Worried about being priced out of using AI? Here are some practical steps to get started

University Business

Skeptical faculty are beginning to change their tune on the implications of artificial intelligence in the classroom, so much so that some believe generative AI tools rival the instruction of a professor. Likewise, nearly three-quarters (72%) of staff involved in the student recruitment and enrollment process agreed that using AI will spur growth and development, according to a recent survey by UPCEA and EducationDynamics.

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Assignment Prompts: A Tutor’s Perspective

Faculty Focus

Nothing has informed my teaching practice as much as serving as a writing tutor for high school and college students. It has been sobering to see, through their eyes, how unclear our assignments can sometimes be. Believe me, I’m guilty too. In fact, it’s the complaint I hear most often in my tutoring sessions: “I don’t get what this is asking.” I wish I could claim that I am always able to swoop in and decipher the details, thereby delivering the student from confusion and moving toward crafting

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Has the student experience bifurcated into ‘two nations’?

HEPI

HEPI Director, Nick Hillman, takes a look at the standout findings of this year’s HEPI / Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey (authored by Jonathan Neves, Josh Freeman, Rose Stephenson and Dr Peny Sotiropoulou ), which is being launched today at the HEPI Annual Conference. The Student Academic Experience Survey comes of age Back at base, we tend to think of the HEPI / Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey (or SAES) as a flagship piece of output.

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Education 4.0: The Role of AI in Transforming Education

Cisco blogs - Education

UNESCO's latest report finds many hurdles to better education worldwide. As we seek an Education 4.0 environment, can AI make a difference?

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Music Artists Hurt by TikTok Licensing Snafu: Academic Minute

Inside Higher Ed

Today on the Academic Minute: Ediz Ozelkan, lecturer in the media studies department at the University of Colorado Boulder, examines how musical artists are being hurt by a new TikTok licensing snafu.

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Digital Accessibility Conference: Transforming the Culture: 26th June

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The University of Nottingham is organising the online Digital Accessibility Conference: Transforming the Culture on Wednesday 26 June. Image created using DALL-E We (The Digital Learning Practice Team) are hosting a local viewing centre at High Holborn where we will stream all the sessions and you can network with other attendees.

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University of La Verne President Out After 10 Months

Inside Higher Ed

University of La Verne president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.