Wonkhe
JULY 16, 2024
Superficial university wellbeing initiatives mask deeper issues. Helen Rimmer argues that kindness should be a central part of policy and culture instead The post Against carewashing in higher education appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 16, 2024
Steve Easton said he is stepping aside so the university can rehire the instructors who left in protest of new workload policies.
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Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
J.D. Vance Called Universities ‘The Enemy.’ Now He’s Trump’s VP Pick. Katherine Knott Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM The Yale Law School graduate has used sharp criticism of elite higher ed to help establish his MAGA bona fides and build a national brand.
The Berkeley Blog
JULY 16, 2024
In a new book, political scientist M. Steven Fish argues that pro-democracy forces need to deploy a “high-dominance” political style to defeat Trumpism. And, he says, they need to stop being so squeamish about patriotism. The post Berkeley scholar warns U.S. liberals: Either get tough, or get ready to lose appeared first on Berkeley News.
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Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Bridging the Campus Divide With ‘Dangerous Ideas’ and AI Debate Moderators Ryan Quinn Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM In this polarized time, one assistant professor is teaching students to argue more constructively about the most contentious topics: abortion, guns, transracial identities, moral obligations to animals—even the existence of God.
HEPI
JULY 16, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Giles A.F. Carden, Chief of Staff & Chief Strategy Officer and the University of Southampton. He writes here in a personal capacity. At a recent HEPI Partners’ dinner, Sir Anthony Seldon cited his new book coauthored with Tom Egerton ‘The Conservative Effect 2010-2014 – 14 Wasted Years?’ He provided some thoughts on what in higher education had changed for better or worse during this period.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
By Amelia Benavides-Colón Steven Bridges, University of Tennessee Tore Olsson uses the video game Red Dead Redemption to teach his class. Tore Olsson used a wildly popular video game to get students talking about industrialization, racial integration, and other key themes of late-19th- and early-20th-century America.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
In a 2023 survey of tech leaders at higher education institutions, Inside Higher Ed found that fewer than a quarter of respondents were either very or extremely confident that their networks could withstand a ransomware attack. Their fears are not an exaggeration; higher education has proved to be one of the least secure industry sectors over the past few years, with the number of cyberattacks against institutions in that sector on the rise.
Coursera blog
JULY 16, 2024
By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera As the GenAI revolution unfolds, it is leaving individuals anxious about job security and businesses struggling to adapt. White-collar workers, in particular, must stand out by proving their GenAI skills in order to secure jobs and advance in their careers. On AI Appreciation Day, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to harness the potential of GenAI, turning it into an engine of opportunity for everyone.
The PIE News
JULY 16, 2024
The Labour Party took power once again in the UK as Starmer won a decisive victory on July 4 after 14 years of his party being in the political wilderness under Conservative rule – and brings a new cabinet in tow. Stakeholders have broadly welcomed his ascension to Number 10, hoping it spells a period of greater collaboration between the government and the international education sector.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
The president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Tom Jackson Jr., has announced he will step down from his position in August and become a tenured faculty member.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
By putting a Jewish name on Colgate U.’s new interdisciplinary center, a benefactor honored his family’s heritage — and, unexpectedly, my own. By Goldie Blumenstyk Illustration by The Chronicle; Photo by Mark DiOrio, Colgate University; Drawing courtesy of Colgate University By putting a Jewish name on Colgate University’s new interdisciplinary center, a benefactor honored his family’s heritage — and, unexpectedly, my own.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
Giant publishers are bleeding universities dry, with profit margins that rival Google’s. So we decided to start our own Arash Abizadeh is a philosopher and the Angus professor of political science at McGill University, Canada If you’ve ever read an academic article, the chances are that you were unwittingly paying tribute to a vast profit-generating machine that exploits the free labour of researchers and siphons off public funds.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
The National Collegiate Athletic Association faced a major setback July 11 as a U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia ruled that college athletes whose efforts primarily benefit their schools may qualify as employees deserving of pay under federal wage-and-hour laws.
The PIE News
JULY 16, 2024
In the summer of 2021, the Chinese government launched a sweeping ban on private tutoring services including shutting down online English language learning. The policy, known as ‘Shuang Jian’, tipped thousands of tutoring companies into bankruptcy overnight, resulting in tens of thousands of layoffs and millions of dollars wiped off many of China’s biggest private education companies.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Campus Protest Hearings Continue at the State Level jessica.blake@… Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Critics have argued that this spring’s federal antisemitism hearings were driven largely by politics, but state lawmakers and experts see local hearings as a necessary and fruitful part of legislative oversight.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
Students who complete Power52's Energy Professional Training Program and solar curriculum may now transfer to a skilled building trades associate degree program at Howard Community College, thanks to a new articulation agreement with the Power52 Foundation. "We are thrilled to partner with Howard Community College to create a transformative pathway for our graduates," said Cherie Brooks, president and CEO of Power52 Foundation.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Ungrading for Hope Sarah Bray Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Tony Perman shares four key benefits and how, at best, ungrading helps create a classroom community that can take a semester’s journey in tandem.
Insight Into Diversity
JULY 16, 2024
The National Park Service (NPS) has allocated $10.7 million to fund 15 preservation projects across eight states through the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grant program. This initiative aims to safeguard historic structures on HBCU campuses, ensuring their cultural significance endures. Among the projects funded this year are renovations at Simmons College’s Steward Hall, Delaware State University’s Hope House, and Cheyney University of Pennsyl
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Campus Engagement Tip: Train Student Mentors to Assist At-Risk Learners Ashley Mowreader Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM A peer mentorship program at Saddleback College in California both helps students feel engaged at the university and provides early alerts to the institution.
Faculty Focus
JULY 16, 2024
It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. This conflict situation cannot be avoided, ignored, or suppressed. Instead, the educator should leverage the opportunity and use the situation as a valuable time for learning and growth.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Bucks County commissioners voted to replace five members of the Board of Trustees at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania, noting concerns about the college’s finances, the Bucks County Beacon reported. Four trustees weren’t reappointed and one resigned.
Faculty Focus
JULY 16, 2024
It is not unusual for difficult discussions to arise in the classroom for both students and educators or between students. These discussions may be because of conflicting views, controversial topics, heightened emotions, and different experiences. This conflict situation cannot be avoided, ignored, or suppressed. Instead, the educator should leverage the opportunity and use the situation as a valuable time for learning and growth.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JULY 16, 2024
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm is joined by Tony Walker, Senior Vice President of Academic Programs at The Jed Foundation, and James Kohl, Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, to discuss the pressing issue of student mental health in higher education. Podcast Overview: • Insights into the current state of student mental health, including alarming statistics on suicide rates and mental health challenges among young adults. • Discussion of The Jed Founda
SRHE
JULY 16, 2024
by Neil Harrison and Simon Benham-Clarke The face of higher education is changing, albeit slowly. Despite decades of initiatives to seed diversity, the academy – in the UK at least – continues to be dominated by voices from groups that have historically enjoyed educational privilege. Over the last ten years, there has been increasing interest in understanding and supporting the participation of ‘care-experienced’ learners in higher education – that is, students who spent time in the care of the
The PIE News
JULY 16, 2024
While the conclusions of the MAC report were better than we expected, the debate around immigration will not end now that Labour have won the general election. The ongoing impact of the crisis is real. Home Office figures show numbers were down 27% in two years. Universities UK found 88% of respondents saw a decrease in postgraduate applications compared to a year ago, with 62% for undergraduates.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Data-Based Decisions Tip: Building a Data Community of Practice Ashley Mowreader Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:00 AM A short course at Portland State University empowers stakeholders to use data sources and consider equity in student success measures.
Higher Education Inquirer
JULY 16, 2024
Join us on July 31 as we host a deep dive discussion into two related crises facing higher ed workers and students alike: debt and labor contingency. Often presented as both institutionally inevitable and as individually shameful, spiraling debt and rising labor precarity are in fact insidious products of policy decisions, and together they are eroding the conditions that make genuine higher education possible.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
The vexed legacy of Charles Fort. By Colin Dickey Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock The vexed legacy of Charles Fort.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 16, 2024
After years of austerity, the government’s plans imply another reduction in funding that public services simply cannot take The Resolution Foundation has estimated that Labour’s spending plans commit the party to around £18bn of annual budget cuts over the next parliament. As they stand, these would affect “unprotected” areas of government such as the Department for Work and Pensions, the Ministry of Justice, local councils and higher education – and a funding shortfall for a depleted NHS.
Campus Technology
JULY 16, 2024
Google has introduced a new AI-powered video creation service as part of its Workspace Labs program, where users can try out new AI features.
idfive agency
JULY 16, 2024
Marketing Tips: Cross-Division Advisory Groups Want to launch a successful marketing project for your organization? Tap into (a select few of) your stakeholders. What do successful marketing projects in stakeholder-rich industries such as education, non-profits, and healthcare have in common? They have to be just as strategic about teamwork and collaboration as they are about sending the right messages to the right people at the right time.
Coursera blog
JULY 16, 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights on how you use ChatGPT to enhance your resume —and for your tips to avoid over-embellishment. We’re excited to keep talking about ways we’re using GenAI tools to boost productivity in future issues. This week, however, we thought we’d shine the spotlight on someone like you, a learner, who is currently using Coursera to reinforce his current skills and strengthen new skills in order to further his career.
University Business
JULY 16, 2024
America’s first higher-education institution for Native Americans opened over a century ago. But the college has recently struggled to stay afloat amid financial struggles. It now faces a grim choice: fight for what’s left or close the doors forever. Johnnie Diacon remembers his college days with nostalgia. “I’ve got so many Bacone stories to tell,” the Muscogee, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town and Deer Clan citizen said.
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 16, 2024
Imagining a Financial Aid Portal Elizabeth Redden Tue, 07/16/2024 - 09:30 AM Jim Jump considers the virtues of a financial aid portal to match students wanting more aid with the colleges that want them.
University Business
JULY 16, 2024
In his search for a job, North Jersey resident and recent college graduate Colin Logsdon sometimes sends out up to a hundred applications a week. Logsdon, from Chatham, had done everything right up to this point. He went to Iona College and studied finance. He was a D1 cross country track and field athlete. And he went to New York University to further his education, this time on a fellowship.
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