5 ways colleges can improve outreach to rural students
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Students from small towns help strengthen campus communities, said panelists at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s conference.
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Why Grad Schools Should Make the Case for Public Scholarship
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Deborah J. Cohan offers seven reasons why grad schools should help students cultivate the ability to write for a larger audience. If you’ve ever attended graduate school, you probably have a list of things you wish your program had done better—or at least differently. Some of them may have been identifiable when you were there, while others might have become more apparent years later.
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This week in 5 numbers: George Mason law school faces $38M in running losses
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2024
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from a heavy cumulative loss at one law school to a guide on welcoming transfer students.
Everything you need to know about ESPN GameDay’s Saturday visit
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
ESPN’s popular pregame show visits Cal for first time The post Everything you need to know about ESPN GameDay’s Saturday visit appeared first on Berkeley News.
Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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2U CEO steps down
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Paul Lalljie served in the role for less than a year, taking over at a time of pressure and leading the company through bankruptcy.
A Call for Digital Literacy Across the Curriculum
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Digital literacy skills are too important to relegate to the margins of the curriculum, Tahneer Oksman writes. “Write a brief history of your relationship to digital technologies, including social media.
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Chinese U of Michigan Grads Charged in Countersurveillance Probe
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Five University of Michigan graduates originally from China have been charged with conspiracy, making false statements and destroying records in a federal countersurveillance investigation, MLive.com reported.
Women make up more than a third of all Indians studying abroad
The PIE News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
According to a report by Leap Scholar , female students constitute a significant portion of outbound students, which indicates that they are breaking stereotypes in India. “This points towards inclusion of a broader and more diverse demographic, with aspirations for international study traveling beyond conventional backgrounds and ethnicities,” said a statement by the company.
The American Talent Initiative Was Doomed From the Start
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Helping low-income students compete better in a game rigged against them is never going to move the needle. I try to be charitable towards well-meaning efforts to improve the lives of others, but on the other hand, it is frustrating to see so much money flushed down the drain on initiatives that were fundamentally flawed from the get-go.
UK and Australia make biggest leaps forward in student enquiry experience
The PIE News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Overall satisfaction grew for the first time in two years – largely driven by significant improvement at UK and Australian institutions, according to results from Edified’s most recent annual student enquiry experience tracker. Australian institutions’ overall score for 2024 rose by 18% whereas the score in the UK grew by 15%, the results – released on October 2 – show.
Former Texas A&M Vet, Professor Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
A Texas jury has unanimously found a former Texas A&M University faculty member and veterinarian guilty of felony cruelty to a livestock animal, a prosecutor says. Brian Baker, the first assistant district attorney for Brazos County, said the jury took only around an hour Wednesday to convict Ashlee Watts. Watts’s attorney didn’t respond to Inside Higher Ed’s request for comment Thursday.
What can data tell us about student wellbeing?
The PIE News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
While enrolments are up, universities are facing some of their biggest challenges around student retention. Universities in the UK are set to lose more than £17 billion in real income over the next four years as persistent inflation erodes the value of tuition fees. And while a common strategy had been to compensate by recruiting more high-value international students, if Brexit wasn’t the final nail in the coffin, tougher international student entry policies might just be.
Fostering Presence and Belonging in Creative Education: A Compassionate Approach
totallyrewired
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the concepts of presence , belonging , and compassion have gained significant attention, particularly in creative fields. A recent CEO seminar organized by David White and Chris Rowell, featuring speakers Vikki Hill and Liz Bunting, explored these ideas in depth. The discussion focused on how to foster a sense of belonging and presence in education, especially during a time when online learning has become more prevalent.
Report: Should Student Success Include Wellness?
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Research shows experiences in higher education can produce positive student well-being outcomes over time. A new paper argues higher ed needs to expand metrics of success to emphasize lifelong wellness of learners. A March survey from TimelyCare found a majority of students (59 percent) identified their grade point average as the most important measure of success in college from a list of options, followed by greater knowledge (54 percent), completing a course of study or graduating (53 percent)
Weekend Reading: Seeing the Whole Elephant (or Why Joined-Up Data Matters More Than Ever for UK Universities)
HEPI
OCTOBER 4, 2024
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Dr Helena Lim , Academic Lead and Head of Opportunities at evasys. Imagine a group of blind men encountering an elephant for the first time. Each man touches a different part of the elephant: one feels the leg, another the trunk, and a third the tusk. Based on their limited experience, each man forms a vastly different impression of the creature.
On being open to being open
ACRLog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about mindset and attitude. For starters, I’ve taken on an interim position at another campus within my institution this year while continuing to manage my ongoing position. So I’ve had one foot in that “new job” space, more or less, working in a new context and getting to know a range of new colleagues. This means I’ve been trying to ask a lot of questions, offer fresh eyes on continuing challenges, and consider new opportunities.
Berkeley Talks: With white helmets and GoPros, these volunteers risk it all in Syria’s civil war
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
"We keep raising awareness and reminding the world that we cannot achieve peace without justice," said the leader of the Syria Civil Defence, widely known as the White Helmets. The post Berkeley Talks: With white helmets and GoPros, these volunteers risk it all in Syria’s civil war appeared first on Berkeley News.
[PODCAST] The Future Role of Higher Ed Libraries: Study Results on Student, Alumni & Family Needs
University Business
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Register now Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16 at 12pm ET As technologies, space utilization, and institutional identities evolve at a rapid pace, higher ed libraries are undergoing a fundamental transformation to new modalities, redefining their roles as temples of knowledge and community hubs. In this podcast, furniture manufacturer KI commissioned StudioFynn to undertake an extensive national research study.
Muhlenberg Resolves OCR Antisemitism Complaints
Insight Into Diversity
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Muhlenberg College has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) following concerns over the college’s handling of antisemitism and harassment complaints. The investigation stemmed from allegations that a professor’s comments in class and social media posts created a hostile environment for Jewish students.
Course-Skill Atlas: A national longitudinal dataset of skills taught in U.S. higher education curricula
University Business
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Higher education is arguably the most important source of skill development, which facilitates both economic and social mobility. In the past few decades, empirical studies have consistently demonstrated that college-educated individuals earn higher wages, achieve more extensive professional networks, and collectively experience greater inter-generational upward mobility.
Best Practices for Managing Institutional Data
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 4, 2024
While higher education institutions are primarily dedicated to teaching and learning, they operate with a complexity rivaling that of a large enterprise. From student records and research data to financial transactions and alumni relations, higher education institutions must manage, secure and leverage data streams as diverse and challenging as those in any Fortune 500 company.
New book reveals ‘gatekeeping’ system icing out community college transfers
University Business
OCTOBER 4, 2024
As fewer community college transfer students complete a bachelor’s degree, authors Lauren Schudde and Huriya Jabbar believe the trend is rooted in “gatekeeping” practices at public four-year colleges. In a six-year study interviewing 104 transfer-intending students, Jabbar, an associate professor at the University of Southern California, said viewing transfer issues solely as a community college problem only “moves the needle a little bit.
HEI Welcomes International Viewers
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The Higher Education Inquirer (HEI) has a significant international viewership, despite its primary focus on US higher education. Here's why: Global Impact of US Higher Education: The US higher education system is influential worldwide. Many international students choose to study in the US, and universities often have international partnerships and collaborations.
Here are 4 things you can learn from this higher ed disruptor
University Business
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Entrepreneurial-minded college and university leaders are overhauling deeply ingrained systems and frameworks to thrive in higher education’s next chapter. Amid this inflection point, entrepreneurs outside of the sector have begun offering alternative outlets to postsecondary education. The latest shining example is Marcy Lab School. The Brooklyn-based nonprofit connects Black, Hispanic and other minority groups with emerging careers in tech and computer science through its array of short-
Free speech and football: FIRE's college football matchup of the week is Mizzou v. Texas A&M
FIRE
OCTOBER 4, 2024
It’s another all SEC matchup this week. No. 9 Missouri versus No. 25 Texas A&M, two teams that have amassed over 250 seasons of NCAA College Football combined.
Report: Generative AI Taking Over SD-WAN Management
Campus Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In a few years, nearly three quarters of network operators will use generative AI for SD-WAN management, according to a new report from research firm Gartner.
Racially balanced workplaces may protect employees against cardiovascular disease
The Berkeley Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Researchers found that Black workers in automobile manufacturing plants with a greater number of Black colleagues had better cardiovascular health than Black auto workers who worked in overwhelmingly white plants. The post Racially balanced workplaces may protect employees against cardiovascular disease appeared first on Berkeley News.
New Presidents or Provosts: Central State, Coastal Carolina, Husson, New Haven, St. John’s, Saint Xavier, Wayland Baptist
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Lynne Coy-Ogan, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Husson University, in Maine, has been named president there.
Supreme Court justices don’t line up politically on free speech — and that’s a good thing
FIRE
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Despite the widely covered, ideologically divisive 6-3 cases, Supreme Court justices agree with one another most of the time.
Why Day-1 CPT Can Be The Worst Investment You Make (Yash Mittra)
Higher Education Inquirer
OCTOBER 4, 2024
To our global friends, what's your opinion of Day CPT visas and the various schools that use them?
How Congress Can Help Improve the Campus Climate
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Lawmakers and college leaders all can take steps to combat hate.
Missouri judge blocks Biden from carrying out new plan for student debt relief
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The ruling deals yet another blow to the U.S. Department of Education’s loan forgiveness efforts.
Censorship and Consternation Mar Oct. 7 Campus Remembrances
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
From canceled and contentious speakers to backlash over interfaith vigils, campus communities are grappling with how to honor the lives lost on Oct. 7 and throughout the year. With Monday marking the first anniversary of Hamas’s deadly attack on Israeli civilians and the beginning of the war in Gaza, numerous colleges are aiming to commemorate and honor the lives lost in the Middle East over the past year while also preparing for a new wave of protests.
“A shift rather than a stop”: LatAm adapts to further Canada caps
The PIE News
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Nine months since Canada first announced a cap on international study permits, immigration minister Marc Miller shocked the sector by revealing further restrictions on international students in September 2024. In short, the changes will see a further 10% reduction on numbers for next year, which will now include master’s and doctoral students, more stringent PGWP language requirements, changes to PGWP eligibility (yet to be clarified) and limits on spousal visas.
President moves: A narrow no-confidence vote results in this leader’s exit
University Business
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Hired Neil MacKinnon – Central Michigan University Neil MacKinnon, Central Michigan University Neil MacKinnon will become Central Michigan University’s 16th president on Nov. 1. He joins from Augusta University in Georgia. At Augusta, Mackinnon held an “expanded provost’s position” over three and a half years in which he helped develop and implement the public research university’s strategic plan and oversaw its success and belonging programs, enrollment and o
Chinese University Closes Israel Campus as Relations ‘Sour’
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Beijing’s University of International Business and Economics closes Israeli outpost as faculty are unable to travel to the Middle East. A Chinese university campus in Israel has permanently closed as relations between the two countries sour in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) was the first and only Chinese campus to set up an outpost in Israel, opening a campus north of Tel Aviv in 2021.
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