Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC). The Belk Center is known for its support for North Carolina's 58 community colleges and for training leaders, conducting research, and sharing best practices with community colleges across the country.
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The PIE News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
New research shows that 1.1 million international students at US colleges and universities contributed $43.8bn to the US economy during the 2023/24 academic year and supported more than 378,000 jobs. Their total economic activity has reached an all-time high, surpassing the previous record of $41bn set in the 2018/19 academic year. “International students’ contributions to the US are significant and multi-faceted, and this year’s record-breaking economic total is the latest proof of that,” sai
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As educators, we often find ourselves navigating uncharted waters, but the days following the election seem particularly murky. Regardless of our personal reactions to the results, there’s a shared sense of unease in the hallways and classrooms. Questions will inevitably arise, questions for which we have no answers. And if anyone happens to have a crystal ball, we’d love to borrow it, if only for a moment of clarity.
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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
HEPI
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By Martin Blakey, the former Chief Executive of the Leeds-based student housing charity Unipol. On 24 October, Education Minister Janet Daby MP stressed that the Department for Education was: working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to promote the importance of a strategic approach to meeting student housing needs to providers and local authorities.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A new survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicates that employers anticipate hiring 7.3% more graduates from the Class of 2025 than they did from the Class of 2024. That’s good news for students who are slated to graduate in May. NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey follows a full year of decreases in the hiring of new college graduates.
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The PIE News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Global. Adaptive. Driven. What do you like most about your job? I love helping international students worldwide to reach their fullest potential and to access the best of education. I believe that human wisdom and experience are really worthy investments. A capable individual can bring transformation not only in themselves but also in their family, industry, and even country.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A new report from the JS Group offers insights that could help universities enhance financial support and operational efficiencies.
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
With a concerted effort to reduce government spending , higher education leaders should expect reduced state and federal support in 2025 and beyond, with demographic and climate trends also darkening the clouds. Workers and consumers should also see it all coming. Austerity has already begun. In July 2024, the Pew Foundation reported that state budgets were facing cuts as Covid-era funds ended.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Georgia State University has received an $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which will go toward a major revitalization campaign for the downtown Atlanta campus. It is the largest gift the 111-year-old institution has ever received, and the largest the foundation—named for a former president of Coca-Cola who became a leading philanthropist in Atlanta—has ever given to any University System of Georgia campus.
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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.
The Change Leader, Inc.
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Kevin Carey, Vice President for Education and Work, and Sophie Nguyen, Senior Policy Manager with the Higher Education team at New America, a nonpartisan think tank focused on social and technological issues, including education. The discussion centers around New America's annual "Varying Degrees" survey, which examines how Americans perceive higher education, revealing insights about public opinion, demographic shifts, and
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.
Gray Associates
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a world full of data, higher education institutions must turn information into meaningful decisions. Data literacy among leaders is key to moving beyond subjective opinions and creating evidence-based strategies for academic program planning. Equipping stakeholders to analyze, interpret, and communicate data, fostering transparency, and cultivating a data-informed culture enable smarter decisions, enhanced collaboration, and sustainable growth.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Bold Christian and Catholic Colleges Make Gains Sara Weissman Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Stricter Catholic and Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Last week, private medical school Des Moines University (DMU) and historically Black Voorhees University announced a new partnership designed to help more students advance their education in health science fields. Under the agreement, Voorhees students gain exclusive benefits, including guaranteed interviews, opportunities for concurrent credits, and reserved seats in select programs.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Religious Colleges That Lean Into Their Identity Make Gains Sara Weissman Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Stricter Catholic and Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.
FIRE
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Alumni at Macalester College are making big moves to promote free expression at their alma mater.
University Business
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
New data detailing sexual misconduct on Oregon’s college and university campuses shows that students and employees reported few incidents to university officials tasked with investigating them. Fewer cases still were ever formally investigated. Title IX officers at the state’s 24 public colleges and universities fielded just over 600 reports of sexual misconduct in the 2023-24 school year.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As interest in remote learning at colleges and universities remains high, the capabilities gained and lessons learned in recent years can be used to provide access to students in remote locations or to capture key lectures to be studied later. And while the earliest attempts at recording or streaming within classrooms were low-resolution projects with poor production values, new tools can help elevate the quality of any lecture to that of a professional presentation.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
I ’m a writing instructor in higher education. I’m also a writing specialist in a support center. I work with students from all disciplines and cultural and linguistic backgrounds where I cover the whole spectrum of writing instruction. There is an instilled idea that writing centers serve only those writers needing remedial support (Chang & Goldrick-Jones, 2019; Lockett, 2019).
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Expanding Pell Grant eligibility to students in short-term credential programs increased enrollment and completion but not employment or earnings, according to a new federal report.
Today's Learner
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you looking for ways to improve your chemistry students’ online learning experience? We think it’s a great time to let you know that six new and revised chemistry titles are coming to WebAssign , our online learning platform used by over a million students each year in STEM courses. WebAssign provides students with comprehensive online learning tools and assessments alongside eBook and study resources.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Student Wellness Tip: Alcohol Education and Abuse-Prevention Strategies Ashley Mowreader Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.
Academe Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
BY TEXAS AAUP-AFT The following statement was released November 19 by the Texas AAUP-AFT.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Is the Golden Age of Podcasts Over? Not for Scholars Kristine Maloney Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM As the commercial podcast bubble begins to burst, enduring demand for audio opens unique opportunities for academics.
AACC
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Dr. John Maduko is the inaugural president of Connecticut State Community College (CT State). In June 2023, Maduko led the final approval and consolidation of Connecticut’s now former 12 independently accredited community colleges. The post Community College Voice Podcast: Season 9, Episode 4: Connecticut State Community College first appeared on AACC.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Future-Prepping HBCU Students With Digital Learning Ashley Mowreader Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM To reduce equity gaps, nonprofit groups are investing in resources that help learners at historically Black institutions plan for after graduation and earn digital credentials.
Campus Technology
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Open source solution provider Red Hat has introduced Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5, the latest version of its flagship Linux platform.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By Megan Zahneis The university's decision points to a broader set of tensions surrounding graduate-student unionization and the need for reform in doctoral education.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Introducing ‘Recentering Learning’ joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The sections, chapter titles and authors from our new co-edited book. Byline(s) Joshua Kim Edward J.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By J. Brian Charles Its sports season has been canceled, faculty and staff have gone unpaid, and accreditors are lurking.
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The latest episode of the Goldman School of Public Policy podcast explores water justice and public policy in California's Central Valley and roadblocks on the state's path to achieving the human right to water. The post Talk Policy to Me: There’s something in the water appeared first on Berkeley News.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
To align with the theme of AIEC 2024, The PIE caught up with international educators and international students, asking: What does the human element mean in your work?
HEPI
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Today’s blog is in the form of the contribution by HEPI’s Director, Nick Hillman, to ‘Triumph like a Girl – An Anthology for Hope: Letters and Poems’, which is a new book marking the 150 th anniversary of the Girls’ School Association (GSA) , which hosted their Annual Conference in Manchester earlier this week. The piece is written in a personal capacity and abridged.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Earlier this week, Australia’s education minister Jason Clare made it clear that Ministerial Direction 107 (MD107) is here to stay if the ESOS Amendment Bill does not pass. The Bill, which sets out to cap international enrolments, is to be voted on in Senate any day now, but a surprise announcement from the Coalition stating it will not support the legislation has dashed the Albanese Labor government’s hopes of its passage, which many had previously seen as nearly guaranteed before the yea
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