Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2024
The UK equalities regulator has reflections and advice on disabled student access in UK HE. Jim Dickinson gets ready to pass or fail The post EHRC sharpens its stance on sector failings over disabled access appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one NCAN expert said.
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Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2024
The UK equalities regulator has reflections and advice on disabled student access in UK HE. Jim Dickinson gets ready to pass or fail The post EHRC sharpens its stance on sector failings over disabled access appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2024
The additional compensation for the state system’s chancellors comes as many of their institutions face budget deficits and enrollment woes.
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Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2024
Gavin Miller explains why the idea of “disruption” shouldn’t be carelessly tossed about as a marker of research quality The post Let’s stop talking about disruptive research appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 10, 2024
The proposed legislation received largely bipartisan support, but some worry the hard deadline could backfire if not part of a comprehensive plan.
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Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
Giving an F for Recording Classes, Even for Students With Disabilities Ryan Quinn Wed, 07/10/2024 - 03:00 AM A UCLA professor whose classroom hosts contentious debates says she’ll fail any student who records. She says it’s a matter of academic freedom. But does federal law allow it?
Wonkhe
JULY 10, 2024
David Kernohan has the charts and the caveats you need from the 2024 National Student Survey The post National Student Survey 2024 appeared first on Wonkhe.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
AI Taking Root in Growing Number of Agriculture Programs Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 07/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Embracing the technology could not only boost food production but also prepare students for fast-changing jobs.
HEPI
JULY 10, 2024
This blog is contributed by Dr Gert Jan Sheurwater, Director of Strategy and Foresight at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and Mike Boxall, an independent consultant and regular contributor to HEPI blogs. It is not difficult, with the power of hindsight, to identify the three Grey Rhinos, and institutions’ responses to them, that have underpinned the current crisis facing UK universities.
Academe Blog
JULY 10, 2024
BY CAROLYN BETENSKY At the AAUP Conference and Biennial Meeting last month, one of the most widely discussed sessions featured the presentation of a recent white paper written by Isaac Kamola, director of the AAUP’s new Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2024
In a cabinet shuffle, Anders Adlercreutz, of the Swedish People’s Party, was appointed as Finland’s minister of education on July 5 under prime minister and leader of the National Coalition Party, Petteri Orpo. An AFS Finland alumni, Adlercreutz studied abroad in 1987 in Portugal, and has since hosted international students on their own student exchange journeys to Finland.
University Business
JULY 10, 2024
Small- to mid-sized colleges that lack brand power are finding themselves at a deeper recruiting disadvantage than large state schools and high-profile private universities. Adelphi University in New York and others, however, are strengthening their pre-college summer programs to get prospective students on campus and enrolled in the fall semester. These summer programs provide high schoolers with a low-stakes environment to test drive a major in a campus setting.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
Why Some Selective M.F.A. Programs Are Going Tuition-Free kathryn.palmer… Wed, 07/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Some M.F.A. programs at Juilliard and the University of Southern California, among others, won’t charge tuition starting next fall. But will it expand access to the arts?
Campus Technology
JULY 10, 2024
In an effort to clarify the potential risks of GenAI and provide "a concrete understanding of how GenAI models are specifically exploited or abused in practice, including the tactics employed to inflict harm," a group of researchers from Google DeepMind, Jigsaw, and Google.org recently published a paper entitled, "Generative AI Misuse: A Taxonomy of Tactics and Insights from Real-World Data.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Dr. Christopher B. Davis has been named the 14th president of LeMoyne-Owen College. Dr. Christopher B. Davis “I’m elated, I’m excited, I’m overjoyed about this tremendous opportunity,” said Davis. “I’m looking forward to joining our faculty, our staff, our students, our alum, our trustees, our well-wishers as we continue doing the great work that we have been doing for the past 162 years.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2024
The government has expanded work visa eligibility for partners of students pursuing qualifications in Green List occupations. These in-demand fields face skill shortages in New Zealand and obtaining such qualifications can fast-track the path to residency. Partners of students studying level 7 or 8 qualifications specified on the Green List can now apply for a work visa with open conditions, the government announced on June 21.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence. Dr. Mary Ann Villarrea “AAC&U won over my scholar and practitioner heart the first time I attended the annual meeting as a graduate student,” said Villarreal.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Four ways to hit the reset button and inspire students to read course texts. By Kerry L. O’Grady Four ways to hit the reset button and inspire students to read course texts.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
Success Program Launch: Building a Transfer Center Ashley Mowreader Wed, 07/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Georgia State and the National Institute for Student Success reorganized personnel and established a new workflow at the university to improve the transfer process.
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 10, 2024
Universities across the country are revising or ending certain financial aid criteria and scholarships in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 rulings against race-conscious admissions in higher education. “Our colleges and universities are at their best when they reflect the rich diversity of our nation,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a press release on the anniversary of the court’s decision.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College are locked in a legal battle over the letter “D.” The community college rebranded last year, changing its logo to a simple, block-style “D.” Drake, a nearby private university, also uses the letter as its logo and took issue with the shift.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
By Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle The financial upheaval in big-time sports may threaten the system that has churned out top talent in Olympic sports for decades. Here's what might replace it.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
It has been nearly four years since a report revealed that 6.6 million Americans who had attended college but didn’t graduate might have “stranded credits” — academic credits they had earned but could not use at another college because institutions were holding transcripts as collateral over unpaid balances. The report led to an immediate uproar. Some institutions forgave all or part of the debts or released transcripts.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Could Morehouse College's AI teaching assistants make a difference? By Alex Walters VictoryXR Morehouse College hopes students will use the tool, which a handful of professors will debut this fall, to ask questions and even listen to lectures that they missed.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
International student visas for residents of India and other South Asian countries looking to study in the U.S. have been subject to especially long processing delays this year, endangering international enrollments for the fall.
University Business
JULY 10, 2024
The College has suspended Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority following the death of Won Jang ’26, College spokesperson Jana Barnello wrote in an email statement to The Dartmouth. According to past reporting by The Dartmouth, Jang, a member of Beta, attended a joint social event with the two Greek organizations on Saturday evening. Authorities recovered Jang’s body from the Connecticut River on July 7.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2024
Aiming at strengthening its presence in the UK private student housing market and enhancing its services, the Noida-based University Living made the move with StudentTenant, led by industry experts Adam Ormesher and Karl McKenzie. “We are enthusiastic about the potential of this partnership with StudentTenant to strengthen our association with universities, and contribute positively to the entire student accommodation ecosystem,” said Saurabh Arora, founder and CEO at University Liv
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Veterans who did not personally use their Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB) benefits earned $1,700 less annually than those who did, according to an interagency study on how enlisted veterans used benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-operated education program. That is after accounting for factors such as academic preparation, military rank, and military occupation.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2024
“It is still an emerging market so there aren’t going to be huge numbers, but if I was in charge of international student recruitment, I would be looking at the oil and gas executives – the expats and local Guyanese employees who have found higher paying jobs,” CEO of Intead Ben Waxman told The PIE News. In 2022, Guyana was reclassified as a high-income country by the World Bank after Exxon Mobil discovered huge offshore oil stores in 2015, putting the country on track to be a top oil prod
Campus Technology
JULY 10, 2024
Amazon Web Services has announced a $50 million fund that will give public sector organizations a chance to tap into its portfolio of cloud-based AI tools.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
The New Hall Monitor Elizabeth Redden Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:10 PM David Galef considers the privacy implications of logging on to his university’s Wi-Fi network.
The PIE News
JULY 10, 2024
The video, posted by Mohammad Nishat, a postgraduate student at York University, has been viewed by nearly 1.6 million people on Instagram, showing over 100 international students queuing up outside a job fair at Tim Hortons coffee shop. The accounting student, originally from India, told The PIE News that he has been looking for a part-time job for two months, though he has recently reduced the intensity of his search to concentrate on his studies. “Canada, especially Toronto is an expens
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Women of Color Education Collaborative (WOCEC), a new nonprofit organization, has sprung up to address the lack of diversity among K-12 superintendents in the nation. Education Week has reported that only around 3% of American K-12 superintendents are women of color while 54% of students nationwide are diverse. The diversity of the educator leadership workforce has not kept pace with the growing diversity of our classrooms, and this presents an array of challenges, including a lack of represe
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 10, 2024
3 More Tips for Faculty Members New to Administrative Roles marylchurchill… Wed, 07/10/2024 - 03:00 AM Navigating culture, structure and systems: advice for new faculty administrators.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 10, 2024
Dr. Angela W. Peters Angela W. Peters has been appointed provost and vice president of academic affairs at Voorhees University. She served as chief academic officer and provost and vice president of academic affairs at Albany (Georgia) State University. Peters holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Hampton University and a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of South Carolina, Columbia.
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