Higher Ed Data Stories

JUNE 25, 2024

This is a reboot of a visualization I did in 2018, which I found fascinating, but which didn't get much traffic at the time, and thus, I've not refreshed it. But I still find it compelling an instructive. Each year, the Association of American Medical Colleges publishes a lot of data about admission to medical colleges in the US. But frankly, it's a mess, and takes a lot of effort to clean up and visualize: Each link is a separate spreadsheet, and each spreadsheet has spacer rows and merged cell

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Higher Ed Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

Facing a $9 million deficit, the private Lutheran institution is keeping just nine in-person and seven online programs.

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Wonkhe

JUNE 25, 2024

Consent education can be tricky to deliver. Harriet Smailes explains how universities and students' unions can get the messaging, content, and delivery right. The post How consent education can be more than a tick-box exercise appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

Amid operating pressures, some institutions are struggling to meet financial metrics stipulated in their bond and loan covenants.

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Wonkhe

JUNE 25, 2024

Student maintenance has been ignored all election - until now. Jim Dickinson reviews the parties' answers on the issue to Britain's most trusted man. The post The Money Saving Expert gets answers on maintenance appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

JUNE 25, 2024

The department said it was reviewing the ruling prior to its appeal and that it “stands by” the final regulations, which conservative states have challenged.

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Wonkhe

JUNE 25, 2024

New Labour adopted its infamous 50 per cent participation target and "top up fees" entered the lexicon. Adam Matthews rounds up the HE politics of the 00s The post Higher education in general election manifestos – the 2000s appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Wonkhe

JUNE 25, 2024

Do we really need the Student Awards Agency Scotland? Or Skills Development Scotland? The Scottish government is asking you. David Kernohan has the details The post Scotland to (possibly) lose two funding agencies appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

University of Southern California postdoctoral scholars have “resoundingly” voted to unionize, the new union announced Monday. The vote, held Thursday and Friday, was 200 to 15 to form USC Researchers and Fellows United, the organization announced in a news release. The union, affiliated with the UAW, said it will represent 450 total employees.

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The PIE News

JUNE 25, 2024

Crazy for you and Too much of a good thing? , two complementary reports by the cross-party think tank Social Market Foundation , have stressed that there is a delicate but important need for discourse on reliance when it comes to how the sector approaches the funding of universities, and the public viewing of international students. “Work is already underway” to address diversification in recruitment notes Dr Tim Bradshaw, chief executive of the Russell Group SMF refers to itself as

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

While both students and faculty have concerns with generative artificial intelligence, two new reports show a divergence in AI adoption. Students continue to run laps around faculty when it comes to using generative artificial intelligence, two unrelated surveys find.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 25, 2024

In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing higher education enrollment funnels. Gil Rogers, founder and CEO of GR7 Marketing, joins Dr. Drumm McNaughton to share insights on the evolving nature of enrollment processes and how AI can address key challenges facing higher education recruitment and admissions.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

Some feared the bungled rollout of the new federal aid form would halt momentum for state completion requirements. It appears to be doing just the opposite. This year’s rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid was, by almost all accounts, a fiasco. What was supposed to be a simpler form made the process more complicated for many.

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The PIE News

JUNE 25, 2024

English Australia is the latest body to make public its submission to the Draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework. In a 23 page submission, the peak body outlined its feedback to government and called for an economic impact study of the proposed changes. English Australia characterised the government’s proposed changes under the ESOS Amendment Bill as “fundamentally misaligned with the realities of the sector” and warned of “severe negative impacts on Australia’s economy, in

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

Struggling Bacone College has filed for bankruptcy. The move likely brings an end to its status as a freestanding institution, given that bankruptcy will render it ineligible for federal student aid. Interim president Leslie Hannah told Inside Higher Ed that while the college doesn’t plan to close, it will take the next academic year off to reorganize in hopes of attracting a partner to merge with or to acquire Bacone.

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The Berkeley Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

“I think the glory years of libraries are coming,” says the University Librarian, who's retiring from UC Berkeley at the end of June. The post Jeff MacKie-Mason has seen the future of libraries appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

Marietta College was planning to welcome a new president in July. Instead it’s back to the drawing board after President-elect Susan Stuebner backed out of the job before it started. A news release Monday from the college described the sudden reversal as “the result of an unforeseen change in personal considerations for Stuebner.” College officials did not provide additional details on what prompted Stuebner to back out at the last minute.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced a new cohort of 35 higher education professionals taking part in its 2024 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). “Once again, AASCU is providing a group of aspiring higher education leaders with an invaluable learning experience to help them grow into their future roles in higher education administration,” said Dr.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

To create an office culture marked by trust, humanity and collaboration, Diana Lawrence poses a rather unexpected question to job interviewees. Ask anyone today whose work involves interacting with other people and they’ll confirm it: incivility is without question on the rise. We’ve all seen the post-pandemic signs in the doctor’s office, at airports and in restaurants: “Please treat our staff with courtesy and respect.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

Law schools are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their curricula, according to an AI and Legal Education Survey released by the American Bar Association and the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence. American Bar Association American Bar Association The survey is a compilation of insights — gathered from 29 law school deans or faculty members between December 2023 and February 2024 — on the integration of AI into legal education.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

The University of California regents have declined a request from San Francisco mayor London Breed to install a new campus in downtown San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The regents said the project would be too expensive.

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HEPI

JUNE 25, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Stuart Mitchell, Centre Manager, and Hannes Read , Policy and Data Analyst, both at the City-Region Economic Development Institute at the University of Birmingham. This blog draws on the evidence review from the Review of the Economic and Social Value Produced through Funding PhD Students report as part of the National Civic Impact Accelerator.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

A Texas judge issued a national injunction Friday blocking a federal rule that dictated the clock-hour length for career training programs.

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The Berkeley Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

"Con un problema que sabemos que va a empeorar a medida que avance el cambio climático, tenemos la oportunidad de tomar medidas proactivas para prevenir daños en el futuro", afirmó profesor David J.X. González de la Universidad de California, Berkeley. The post Según un nuevo estudio, los incendios forestales amenazan cada vez más los pozos petroleros, lo que empeora los riesgos potenciales para la salud appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

News comes amid anti-diversity legislation that has gutted inclusionary programs at several public universities After 21 years of service, the University of Utah’s LGBT Resource Center will close on Friday, as the second-largest public university in the state comes into compliance with HB 261, Utah’s version of the anti-DEI legislation that has swept the country and gutted inclusionary programs at several public universities.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

By Eric Kelderman The private institution isn't the first to make such a claim.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

Dr. Anne Magro Anne Magro has been named dean of Marymount University’s College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology. She served as interim dean and deputy dean and senior associate dean for strategy and impact in George Mason University’s Costello College of Business. Magro holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Michigan as well as a master’s in taxation and a Ph.D. in accountancy, both from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

Leading experts have described Labor’s controversial migration policy as a ‘recipe for chaos’ set to hit campuses Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast University staff have been threatened with deep job cuts because of the federal government’s proposed international student cap , raising concerns the controversial policy is being weaponised as an “excuse” to slash jobs.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

“If you build it, they will come,” held true for the 1989 movie Field of Dreams but does not necessarily apply to online courses and programs. While higher education institutions have increased the number of online courses and programs they offer, the offerings do not all lead to successful retention or completion. Studies have shown that percentages for non-completion are greater for online courses than for traditional programs (e.g., Bawa, 2016; Radovan, 2018; Seery, Barreda, Hein and Hiller,

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2024

Successful higher education institutions are an ingrained part of their communities. They draw students from the surrounding area, their faculty and staff make their homes nearby, they host events ranging from sports to music and theater that bring scores of local residents to campus, and they contribute tangibly and intangibly to the betterment of the region.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

“If you build it, they will come,” held true for the 1989 movie Field of Dreams but does not necessarily apply to online courses and programs. While higher education institutions have increased the number of online courses and programs they offer, the offerings do not all lead to successful retention or completion. Studies have shown that percentages for non-completion are greater for online courses than for traditional programs (e.g., Bawa, 2016; Radovan, 2018; Seery, Barreda, Hein and Hiller,

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Creatrix Campus

JUNE 25, 2024

10 Reasons University Management Software is Good for Your Institution admin Tue, 06/25/2024 - 19:25 For quite some time, many higher education institutions have jumped into University management software. Selecting a robust university administrative software is challenging. Those days were gone when people were debating the need to use software to manage a university.

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Gray Associates

JUNE 25, 2024

Timely adoption of a Program Evaluation System (PES) is crucial for sustaining successful academic programs. Early implementation offers valuable insights into program economics, market demand, and resource optimization, while delaying can lead to financial strain, missed opportunities, and decreased competitiveness. Whether building a custom system or opting for specialized software, investing in PES is a proactive step toward ensuring your institution's programs remain relevant and financially

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WCET Frontiers

JUNE 25, 2024

I have tremendous respect for the innovative technologies and dedicated educators who tirelessly work to help their students achieve their educational goals. Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Julie Delich, who will share her insights on supporting virtual students. Julie will discuss practical steps that instructors and staff can implement, and she’ll also highlight important considerations for using emerging technologies, such as AI, in the classroom.

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University Business

JUNE 25, 2024

When Molly started the college search with her oldest child last year, she was afraid her family would fall into the “donut hole” of tuition finances — where they made too much to qualify for need-based financial aid but not enough to easily pay for college out of pocket. The mother of three in Maryland knew from talking to other families as well as following discussions in Facebook groups — “Paying for College 101” and “Paying for College for High-Income Families 101” — that there were tricks f

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 25, 2024

Today on the Academic Minute: Francis Galan, associate professor of history at Texas A&M University–San Antonio, sheds some light on the complexities of early Spanish settlements in Texas.

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University Business

JUNE 25, 2024

Miles College has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to begin negotiations to purchase Birmingham-Southern College, the private liberal arts school that closed May 31, The Birmingham Times has learned. Reached Sunday afternoon, a spokesperson for Miles told the Times , “Yes, I can confirm that the letter has been signed, but neither President [Bobbie] Knight nor the college will make any further comments at this time.

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