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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Bob Abrahart critiques the government’s response to calls for a duty of care in higher education, calling for the use of scenario analysis to avoid future tragedies.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Three-fourths of students from lower-income families worked by 2008, averaging 20 hours per week or more, a Brookings Institution report found.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Paul Phillips argues that universities must adopt a value proposition approach to plan strategies and stay afloat Paul Phillips argues that universities must adopt a value proposition approach to plan strategies and stay afloat

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

A judge on Wednesday slammed the government’s suppression of her free speech as “objectively outrageous.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

This week on the podcast Team Wonkhe has been at Labour Conference in Liverpool - we discuss what was and wasn’t said about higher education.

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A new FIRE/NORC poll finds two out of three Americans rate free speech as very important to their vote in 2024, second only to inflation.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Author Argues Maryland President ‘Clearly’ Plagiarized Josh Moody Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Last month the University of Maryland, College Park, president was accused of plagiarism. The author he allegedly lifted text from called the act “disappointing.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Documents released by House Select Committee shed light on Harvard’s troubling decision making.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

International University Leaders Convene to Discuss Threats to Academic Freedom Ryan Quinn Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Speakers linked academic freedom and the future of democracy less than two weeks before the presidential election.

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The Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nox's death on Wednesday is being met with tears and tributes, and with gratitude for the experts who tried to save him. The post Falcon fans mourn and remember Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Where Is the Data on Campus Sexual Assault? Johanna Alonso Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM The Department of Education has yet to provide guidance or resources to assist colleges in completing their campus climate surveys, which are now required by law.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Step away from the screens. Reconnect with your community. And think in the long term rather than in day-to-day headlines, UC Berkeley researchers said. The post Anxious about the election? UC Berkeley psychologists explain how to cope appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Washington College has done away with its old logo, based on George Washington’s original signature, because it’s too difficult to read, WTOP News reported.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025-27 will reduce permanent residency by 21% in 2025 Temporary residents have been included in the plan for the first time Over 40% of permanent residents will come from the labour pool of people already in Canada The Canadian government has announced plans to reduce next year’s permanent resident targets from 500,000 to 395,000 in 2025 – a net reduction of 105,000.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Survey: Student Success Administrators Optimistic colleen.flaherty Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Student success leaders approve of their institutions’ efforts to promote undergraduate achievement and well-being across multiple domains, according to our new survey with Hanover Research.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supporting students to study in the UK has been the greatest privilege of my life. I agreed to write this column, not as a whistleblower, but to champion my colleagues across the sector who work tirelessly to support students and their families to make the right choices for their future. Our work often goes unseen, taking place on the other side of the world.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A recent survey of Jewish and Israeli community members at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that two-thirds of students, faculty and staff reported antisemitism as a problem, and nearly three-quarters believed it was treated less seriously than other forms of hate.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Australian government has this week published information regarding exemptions to its incoming caps on international student enrolments, which includes the following criteria for TNE programs set to be excluded from the National Planning Level : The overseas component of study forms part of the delivery of a regulated Australian higher education award, and/or; The overseas study program is co-delivered by the Australian provider, and the program is registered with the official in-country reg

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2024

All Nebraska high schoolers must now complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to graduate, in accordance with an amendment to state law that goes into effect this academic year.

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The PIE News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The high-level dialogue is focused on deepening ties between the two nations, emphasising Australia’s research strengths and industry engagement models. The visit also emphasises leading researchers and research centres that have made significant strides in fostering joint research efforts between Australia and India. The discussions will explore expanding partnerships to deliver Australia’s high-quality education in India and address skills gaps through education and vocational training program

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Data-Based Decisions Tip: Targeted Outreach Improves Student Tutoring Participation Ashley Mowreader Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00 AM Pennsylvania State University uses instructor flags to promote student awareness of supplemental instruction and tutoring support, which has increased attendance and engagement in the past year.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on December 9, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Snapchat is probably the most popular social media app among those under 30. What distinguishes it from other such apps is that it allows users to add cartoon-like images and text to their photos and videos.

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The University of Minnesota rescheduled a lecture by Dr. Anthony Fauci, originally planned for Tuesday evening, because of unrest on campus, CBS News reported.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 15 who progress to higher education falls from 29.2% to 29% The proportion of disadvantaged teenagers in England going on to study at university has fallen for the first time on record, leading to accusations that the country is moving backwards in terms of social mobility. Figures released by the Department for Education show that 29% of students eligible for free school meals at 15 had progressed to university by the age of 19 in 2022-23

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

John Cope, Independent Strategic Advisor, & Senior Counsel (Education & Skills), PLMR. Former Executive Director, UCAS; & former Non Exec Director, IfATE. Shortly before leaving UCAS, I oversaw the publication last year of a fantastic series of analyses called Journey to a Million. This considered the demographic realities of applications to university, college, and apprenticeships – and what it meant for the system and our economy.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2024

University attendees ramp up outreach efforts and pitch pop-up polling sites as election day approaches College students formed a steady line outside a campus art museum to vote early on Tuesday at a pop-up polling place at the University of Minnesota. The one-day site, enabled by new state laws that allow for pop-up early voting, helps populations like student voters, who may not have access to transportation to get off campus, easily access the polls.

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Caylor Solutions

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Thinking about creating your own in-house agency for your institution? Learn from Purdue’s experience and make the right decision! The post Should You Create an In-house Agency with Your Higher Ed Marketing Team? appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2024

College closures get a lot of attention but they may be having an outsize impact on the psyche of higher ed. A new analysis of the so-called enrollment cliff finds most colleges are “at no risk of closing” but face a far more realistic threat. Closures are surging but at a lower rate than in the more turbulent years just before the COVID pandemic, according to the Brookings Institution report.

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HEPI

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Paul Wiltshire, parent campaigner against mass higher education. One of the main policies of the Blair government was to increase participation in higher education to 50%. No doubt one aim was to increase access to the higher salaries generally enjoyed by graduates; yet 25 years later, with the 50% target reached, there is growing evidence to suggest that this aim has failed.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on December 9, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Snapchat is probably the most popular social media app among those under 30. What distinguishes it from other such apps is that it allows users to add cartoon-like images and text to their photos and videos.

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Insight Into Diversity

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The California State University (CSU) system has partnered with the Riverside County Office of Education to introduce its first-ever direct admission pilot, offering automatic admission to eligible high school seniors in Riverside County for the fall 2025 term. This initiative aims to streamline the college admissions process and expand access to higher education for approximately 12,000 students across the county’s public high schools.

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WCET Frontiers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Digital Learning technologies can foster meaningful engagement even at a distance. New approaches in Washington and Arizona show how AI can help support distance education students. These tools help schools provide personalized, timely communication. AI-driven initiatives like Washington’s OTTERS project and Arizona’s Ask Benji make students feel more connected and supported.

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Where there is money, there is fraud. No corner is free from this specter—not even the hallowed halls of academia. Fraud investigations are on the rise in higher education institutions. The False Claims Act (“FCA”) is a unique fraud-fighting statute, which lets ordinary citizens step into the shoes of the government to recover fraudulent gains. These whistleblowers are called “relators.

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Higher Education Inquirer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Related links: National College Players Association (NCPA) What we know and what we don't about a historic settlement to pay college athletes (Becky Sullivan, NPR).

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University Business

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As concerns about minority enrollment at elite universities like Harvard and MIT grow following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in college admissions, applying early decision to college can be a vehicle to sustain or potentially even increase minority enrollment. When used effectively, applying early decision can be an equalizer, ensuring that students from low-income communities get a seat at the table and that college campuses are socio-economically diverse.

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The Berkeley Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

UC Berkeley's youngest falcon and a favorite of fans of the campus's falcon family, died last night after a rocky start to life on his own. The post Nox the falcon has died, UC Davis wildlife specialists report appeared first on Berkeley News.

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