Wonkhe
JULY 30, 2024
What do we mean when we talk about fixing research culture? Elizabeth Gadd argues that it isn't something you can do before the next REF The post Four things no-one wants to admit about research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 30, 2024
Georgetown University researchers expect 15 million more good jobs will be created for workers with bachelor’s diplomas in the decade following 2021.
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Wonkhe
JULY 30, 2024
Katy Shaw shares the highlights of the AHRC Creative Communities programme and the lessons for a mission led Labour government The post Putting culture at the heart of the mission economy appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 30, 2024
Argument mapping helps students visualize other points of view. Some professors are using the technique to help them build critical thinking skills.
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Ghost student fraud costs higher education $5 billion annually as fraudsters use stolen identities to exploit financial aid. California estimates 20% of community college applications—over 460,000—are fake bots taking spots from real students. These "ghost students" never attend classes but access federal loans and aid before vanishing. Remote learning creates perfect conditions for criminals to exploit systems.
Wonkhe
JULY 30, 2024
Bobby Duffy unveils new research on the perceived value of university study The post Is university still worth it? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 30, 2024
The private Indiana university will also cut faculty positions as part of the downsizing but did not specify how many.
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Higher Ed Dive
JULY 30, 2024
Keeping its relationships on solid footing is critical to the company’s success during the Chapter 11 process and beyond, it said in court filings.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
By Eric Hoover Illustration by The Chronicle The federal-aid crisis isn't over. The Education Department's latest announcement just threw one more complication into the mix.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Black Sororities, Fraternities ‘Organizing Like Never Before’ Sara Weissman Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The organizations are mobilizing to get voters to the polls as their student and alumni members embrace Alpha Kappa Alpha member Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
By J. Brian Charles Michael B. Thomas, Getty Images Students embrace one another during a forum on the campus of University of Missouri at Columbia in 2015. The college pledged to take action after hunger strikes and nationally televised racial-justice protests in 2015. Progress has been piecemeal.
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As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Most ‘Good Jobs’ Will Require a Bachelor’s Degree by 2030s kathryn.palmer… Tue, 07/30/2024 - 01:33 PM Despite public skepticism that a college degree isn’t worth the cost, projections show that a bachelor’s degree will significantly increase the odds of getting a good-paying job in the future.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
By Sonel Cutler Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock Northeastern University gave the small institution a second life. Now some former students and employees worry no one will remember what their campus used to be.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Opinions of Higher Ed Vary, but Most Agree It’s Too Expensive jessica.blake@… Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Americans might be ambivalent in their opinions about higher education, but nearly everyone agrees the sticker price is too high, according to the latest edition of New America’s “Varying Degrees” survey.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
By Amelia Benavides-Colón and Nell Gluckman Lars Leetaru for The Chronicle The Chronicle is tracking which campuses helped train the most medalists at this year’s Games. Is your college on the list?
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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.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Indiana U Board Doubles Down on Protest Restrictions Ryan Quinn Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved a divisive policy expanding restrictions enacted against a pro-Palestinian encampment at the Bloomington campus in the spring.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
The majority of future good jobs will be accessible through bachelor’s degree pathways. That’s according to a new report by the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. " The Future of Good Jobs: Projections through 2031 " reminds readers that higher education has a critical role to play in the future earnings of their students and the stability of the American economy.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
The University of Wyoming announced Sunday that the institution is home to the newly launched Bitcoin Research Institute, which will focus on creating academic research on the digital currency. According to the institute’s executive director, Bradley Rettler, it is likely the first such center in the nation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
Predictions and hopes for the future of Ph.D. training. By Leonard Cassuto Predictions and hopes for the future of Ph.D. training.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Supporting Student Success for Learners With Disabilities Ashley Mowreader Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Dedicated programs at colleges and universities encourage thriving, belonging and career development for students with disabilities.
The PIE News
JULY 30, 2024
The report, published by Duolingo this month, examines the shared values and experiences of Gen Z, debunking characterisations of them as “tech-obsessed, attention-deficit and self-centred”, and highlighting their emerging role in shaping global politics and economics. “What struck me was the cohesion of student perspectives. I spoke with students from a variety of countries, studying at universities across the globe, and yet so much of what they said was thematically united,” the report ’
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Completion rates at graduate programs are on the rise, but they may not be as high as conventional wisdom suggests, according to a working paper the National Bureau of Economic Research released this month.
University Business
JULY 30, 2024
Employer interest in hiring MBA graduates is ticking up across the United States and the rest of the world due to how they’re preparing business leaders to manage today’s remote-work environment, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council. As of 2021, nearly twice the amount of employers believe recently graduated MBA earners can navigate the post-pandemic landscape better than experienced employees hired directly from the industry.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
How the Education Department Wants to Police Online Education Katherine Knott Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM The department says it needs more data about online education to hold those programs accountable. Institutions say the agency is overcorrecting.
Campus Technology
JULY 30, 2024
The United States Department of Education recently released a new guide that seeks to inform ed tech developers as they create AI products and services for use in education. We spoke with Kevin Johnstun, education program specialist in ED's Office of Educational Technology, about the ins and outs of the report and what it means for education institutions.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Write a Book, No Matter What Sarah Bray Tue, 07/30/2024 - 03:00 AM As an early academic, it will not only help you create a scholarly identity and enrich your teaching, but it will also allow you to shape the career you want, writes En Li.
HEPI
JULY 30, 2024
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Bridget Duffy, Year 10. When I think about higher education the only thing that comes to mind is university. I know little to nothing about any other options and neither do any of my peers. The only time an adult has ever come to me directly about other options for higher education was one day in year 9, when everyone in my year was taken down to the career’s office, to be told all the options for what we could do once we have completed our GCSEs.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
Massachusetts governor Maura Healey signed a nearly $58 billion state budget bill Monday featuring a $117 million plan to expand the state’s free community college program, according to the Associated Press.
The PIE News
JULY 30, 2024
With recent changes to the migration system causing uncertainties, leaders in Australia’s international education sector are calling for a united front to ensure the industry’s future. Speaking at the PIE Live Asia Pacific conference on the Gold Coast on July 29 in a session focused on the future of the sector, Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia said the $40 billion industry was in a powerful position to drive the narrative rather than continu
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 30, 2024
A timeworn tradition that needs to go. As a first-generation college student attending Michigan State University in the ’80s, I easily qualified for a full Pell Grant and a full state scholarship. I also experienced food insecurity. From September through May, I lived on campus and ate in the cafeteria in Akers Hall. However, summer was a different story.
Faculty Focus
JULY 30, 2024
Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process.
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 30, 2024
A new study led by postdoctoral researcher Lauren Stanton documents how raccoons use innovative problem-solving skills when foraging for food. The post How urban raccoons adapt to new foraging challenges appeared first on Berkeley News.
Faculty Focus
JULY 30, 2024
Part 1 of this series is available here: [link] This is the second article on Teaching through Translation, based on material adapted from the work I presented on in, Teaching across Cultures (Shaw 2021, used with permission). In the first part, I introduced you to the translation process, the instructor-translator relationship, and the before, during, and after elements of the process.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 30, 2024
Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds Lenora Helm Hammonds has been appointed dean of the professional education division at the Berklee College of Music. She served as a professor in the music department and jazz studies program at North Carolina Central University. Hammonds holds a bachelor’s degree in film and media scoring from Berklee, a Master of Music degree in jazz performance from East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in music education from Boston University.
The PIE News
JULY 30, 2024
The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) announced phase 2 of its International Education Framework on July 15. It builds on Phase 1, which was launched earlier in 2024 , and affected public and private degree-granting institutions, as well as private training institutions. As reported by The PIE News in January, no new approvals for institutions aiming to enrol international students will be issued until 2026 in a move to end “
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