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Why is the higher education sector so fragile in the US?

Higher Ed Dive

The answer lies in how colleges and universities first developed across the country, according to one consolidation expert.

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Careers consultant should be a regulated professional title

Wonkhe

Some job titles are reserved in law for those with certain qualifications or experience.

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Keystone College agrees to merge with D.C.-based nonprofit

Higher Ed Dive

The agreement with the Washington Institute for Education and Research comes several months after a similar deal with the organization fell through.

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Why U. of Florida Professors Decry 'Chaotic' Post-Tenure Review That Failed Nearly a Fifth of Those Evaluated

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Megan Zahneis The striking results from the first round of Florida's controversial state-mandated reviews have confirmed the fears of many faculty advocates at its flagship campus.

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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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Cornell workers strike on move-in day as other universities reach labor agreements

Higher Ed Dive

Over 1,000 United Auto Workers Local 2300 members went on strike Sunday, saying the university didn't present a fair package and bargain in good faith.

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Mizzou Renames a Long-Standing Black Student Group Event

Inside Higher Ed

University of Missouri at Columbia officials have asked Black students to change the name of a long-standing start-of-term tradition to be less explicitly race-based, according to an Instagram post from the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC).

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When Professors Partner With Police

Inside Higher Ed

When Professors Partner With Police Lauren.Coffey@… Mon, 08/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Universities are leveraging AI to help police overcome bias in crime fighting—while contending with the technology’s own biases.

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Updates on UC-wide campus climate efforts

The Berkeley Blog

"Freedom to express diverse viewpoints is fundamental to the mission of the University, and lawful protests play a pivotal role in that process," UC President Michael Drake writes The post Updates on UC-wide campus climate efforts appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Student Voting Declined in 2022. What Could That Mean for This Election?

Inside Higher Ed

Student Voting Declined in 2022. What Could That Mean for This Election? Johanna Alonso Mon, 08/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Far fewer college students voted in 2022 than 2018. That may not mean turnout rates will stay low this year, but the data could provide a clue about how to promote student voting come November.

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California AI Regulation Bill Advances to Assembly Vote with Key Amendments

Campus Technology

California’s Senate Bill 1047 (SB 1047), the "Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act," spearheaded by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), has cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee with some significant amendments.

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Keystone College Plans to Merge With Fledgling Think Tank

Inside Higher Ed

Struggling Keystone College in Pennsylvania announced a merger agreement Friday with the Washington Institute for Education and Research (WEIR), a D.C.-based think tank established last year.

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Report: Use of Game Engines Expands Beyond Gaming

Campus Technology

Game development technology is increasingly being utilized beyond its traditional gaming roots, according to the recently released annual "State of Game Development" report from development and DevOps solutions provider Perforce Software.

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Johns Hopkins Returns to Test Requirement

Inside Higher Ed

Johns Hopkins University officials announced Friday that the university will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores starting in fall 2026, phasing out the test-optional policy adopted in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A letter from Michael Drake, UC system president

The Berkeley Blog

A directive on policies impacting expressive activities The post A letter from Michael Drake, UC system president appeared first on Berkeley News.

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AAC&U, Elon University Launch AI Guide for Students 

Inside Higher Ed

The American Association of Colleges and Universities and Elon University have launched an artificial intelligence how-to guide for students navigating the sometimes-murky waters of the burgeoning technology.

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Columbia president resigns: Can this conflict-ridden school shape up on free speech?

FIRE

Columbia University has hit ‘snooze’ on free speech for years. The latest news could mark more of the same — or a much-needed wake up call.

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Rich Lyons: What free speech, community mean to UC Berkeley

The Berkeley Blog

"At the very foundation of our rules, practices and values are the university's seven essential principles of community," Lyons says in a message to the campus The post Rich Lyons: What free speech, community mean to UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.

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A Tenure-Denial Case at Harvard Reaches a Rare Destination: the Courts

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; The case is notable not only for making it to a jury, but also for its sociopolitical context.

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Rethinking Professional Development for Grad Students

Inside Higher Ed

Rethinking Professional Development for Grad Students Sarah Bray Mon, 08/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Laura Kuizin describes how to create opportunities that go beyond the classroom and prepare students for the dynamic workforce they’ll soon enter.

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Nope to SCOPE: FIRE sues to block Texas’ unconstitutional internet age verification law

FIRE

Texans browsing your favorite websites, beware. If the state has its way, starting next month, the eyes of Texas may be upon you.

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Harvard Students Agree to Drop Suit Over Comaroff’s Alleged Harassment

Inside Higher Ed

Three women who accused now-former Harvard University professor John Comaroff of sexual harassment, and of retaliating against them for reporting it, have agreed with Harvard to drop their lawsuit over the situation. No settlement agreement has been made public.

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The lazy, irresponsible way people talk about college closings

Jon Boeckenstedt

One of the most memorable articles I ever read was in the New York Times, about information cascades, specifically about the value of low-fat diets.

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LEWIS GRAHAM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lewis P. Graham Lewis Graham has been named chief academic affairs officer at Morris College. He served as interim academic dean at the college. Graham holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Benedict College, a master’s in physics from the University of South Carolina, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of South Carolina, as well as a master’s in higher education administration from Louisiana State University.

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7 Must-Have Elements for an Effective Higher Ed Homepage

Caylor Solutions

Your institution's higher education homepage should stand as a testament to your values AND resonate with mission-fit students. These seven elements will make your homepage unstoppable! The post 7 Must-Have Elements for an Effective Higher Ed Homepage appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Ohio University Names Residence Hall After Former President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ohio University has named its new South Green residence hall after former president Dr. Roderick J. McDavis. “Deborah and I are deeply humbled by this great honor,” said President Emeritus McDavis, who served as the university’s 20th president. “Ohio University has made a tremendous impact on our lives throughout the years, and it is touching to be honored in this momentous way by my alma mater — the greatest university on earth.

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Giving USA 2024: Looking Ahead

Helix Education

Armed with the data from this year’s Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy , Giving Institute members and RNL fundraising experts are sharing insights on the state of philanthropy and how savvy fundraisers can look to the future. This annual report, which was released earlier this summer, showed that an estimated $557.16 billion was contributed in 2023 from individuals, corporations, foundations, and bequests.

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Bill to Consider Student Parent Finances Progresses in California State Legislature

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Assemblymember Marc Berman California state legislators are considering a bill designed to ensure that students who are parents can get the most out of their student financial aid. Assembly Bill 2458 would require each campus of the California Community Colleges and the California State University (and would request each campus of the University of California) to implement a policy for estimating and adjusting cost of attendance information for student parents and to enter student parent data in

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Highlighting Leadership Excellence at Two Rivers Community School

Leaders Building Leaders

Hey Everyone, Two Rivers Community School , in Boone, NC, has been a cornerstone of educational excellence for over 20 years. Led by Principal Natalie Oransky, who began her journey at the school as a teacher assistant in the school's second year, Natalie and the Two Rivers Community School exemplify a dedication to holistic child development for students in grades K-8 that is unique to public education.

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ASHLEY TANKSLEY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ashley Tanksley Ashley Tanksley has been named assistant vice president of enrollment management at Jackson State University. She served as director of admissions at Delta State University. Tanksley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Jackson State University and a master’s in higher education from the University of West Alabama.

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Embracing our Principles of Community, honoring our legacy of free speech

The Berkeley Blog

This message was sent pursuant to guidance from the University of California Office of the President The post Embracing our Principles of Community, honoring our legacy of free speech appeared first on Berkeley News.

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DANIEL LARSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Daniel Larson Daniel Larson has been named vice president of advancement at St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC). He served as interim executive director of the SCTCC Foundation. Larson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Healthcare and higher ed: They really need each other

University Business

Although the first known cases of COVID-19 hit the United States in January 2019, the height of the pandemic that required a change in America’s way of life occurred in March 2020. That change was the “closing of America.” Businesses shut down, restaurants closed, doctor’s offices and even public transportation were out of commission. It has been said that “every catastrophe breeds new economies.

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A decade of inclusivity: our top 5 accessibility insights for higher education

Terminalfour

Explore our top accessibility insights from the past decade! This roundup highlights the most impactful articles on making higher education digital spaces more inclusive and accessible for everyone, with practical tips, best practices, and inspiring success stories.

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Welcoming Marcelo Modica as Coursera’s New Chief People Officer

Coursera blog

By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Coursera Today, I am excited to announce that Marcelo Modica has joined Coursera as our new Chief People Officer. In this critical role, Marcelo will spearhead our human resources, talent, workplace experience, social impact, and DE&I strategies as we continue to advance our efforts to create a high-performing and inclusive workplace.

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A Snapshot in Time: The Cancer Cluster at NC State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By mid-July, the attorney F. Bryan Brice, Jr., and his client Dr. Darren Masier, an assistant professor of human resource management at Meredith College, had petitioned for an independent examination of the potential cancer cluster at Poe Hall at North Carolina State University (NC State). Getting access to perform testing has been Brice and Masier’s goal since they first filed a motion for discovery in February, in hopes that they could better identify what toxins at Poe Hall might have contrib

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Nepal set to be a ‘critical source’ of students in the UK

The PIE News

According to the ApplyBoard report, over 8,500 students from Nepal were issued a UK study visa in 2023, an increase of 83% from the previous year. Moreover, 2,200 Nepalese students were issued a study visa in Q1 2024, highlighting a growth of 27% over Q1 2023, contrary to the visa trends in other countries. “Over this same time frame, the number of student visas issued to all international students in the UK dropped by 22%.