Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
These challenges will be particularly pronounced in the Midwest and Northeast, where the pool of traditional college-age students is expected to shrink.
Wonkhe
APRIL 26, 2024
Kicking off a new series on what we can learn from how General Election manifestos have engaged with higher education, Adam Matthews reflects on the changing political fortunes of universities in the past 80 years The post How higher education has showed up in General Election manifestos since 1945 appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
The bumpy rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid brought mounting calls for Rich Cordray's departure
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters Katherine Knott Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM As colleges turn to police to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some are calling for the National Guard. Experts say history should be a warning.
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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
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
The Ohio institution’s move to close comes around the same time that Mountain State College, another proprietary institution, shut down permanently.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
Robot Speaker at Commencement? Some Human Students Balk Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM D’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Not everyone agreed.
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Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
Universities Should Be for Students johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM Institutions should serve stakeholders, not the other way around.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
A federal judge agreed to give the agency more time to discharge loans covered by the $6 billion settlement after officials missed a January deadline.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
Responsible AI and the ‘Future of Skills’ Sara Weissman Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM A gathering hosted by ETS delved into how AI could change how students are tested and how employers assess skills.
The PIE News
APRIL 26, 2024
UK universities are well aware of the threats of malign actors and the current government approach to foreign interference has been “genuinely helpful” to mitigate further risk, the head of organisation representing over 140 universities has said. CEO of Universities UK, Vivienne Stern, was speaking following a meeting of vice chancellors from 24 universities with MI5 head Ken McCallum and National Cyber Security Centre chief Felicity Oswald this week.
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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.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
The University of Phoenix has agreed to pay $4.5 million in a settlement over unlawful recruitment tactics for military students, the California Attorney General’s office announced Thursday.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
We are asking today’s college students to go a long way to become the leaders the world needs. They come to college after years of pandemic-related interruptions to their lives and education. After they leave our campuses, they have to navigate and carve their way in a world that is increasingly polarized. Dr. Lori S. White At a time when colleges, universities, and their leaders are questioned about how they contribute to students’ futures, it is critical to remember that one of the most essent
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
University of Kansas faculty members have unionized, in an 850-to-132 vote. The new United Academics of the University of Kansas (UAKA), affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the American Association of University Professors, will represent a broad swath of faculty members, the AFT announced Thursday in a news release. That includes full- and part-time, tenured and nontenure-track professors, lecturers, librarians and curators, the AFT said.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
School: University of Missouri Year: Graduate Student Major: Hospitality Management As the NFL Draft approached this spring, football pundits noted not only Darius Robinson’s athletic prowess, but his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. Robinson himself said he’s open to doing whatever a team needs from him. He proved that in his final year of college football, switching from the interior defensive tackle, which he had played throughout his time at University of Missouri, to t
The PIE News
APRIL 26, 2024
An international partnership between the UK and India is seeking to advance training, education and research capacity building in healthcare. King’s College London, together with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, the Hinduja Foundation UK and P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, will establish a Health Partners Academy in Maharashtra.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
They're weighing free speech against safety — and risking escalation. By David Jesse Illustration by The Chronicle In ordering demonstrators to disperse, leaders are motivated by concerns about safety, legal risk, and perception. But sending in the police can backfire.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
For Charlie Baker, there are a lot of things similar about being a governor and the president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) — the nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics at about 1,100 schools across the nation. “One of the things that’s similar is the diversity of the constituency,” says Baker, who took the helm of the NCAA in March 2023.
The PIE News
APRIL 26, 2024
Oxford University Press has waded into the advanced English language space by launching a new online test for language learners. The Oxford Test of English Advanced for CEFR B2 to C1 learners is certified and recognised by the University of Oxford and will be available to “unlock global opportunities”. The test aims to prepare those taking it for success in higher education and in later careers.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
James Crawford III James W. Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University. “Throughout this process, I have learned so much about Texas Southern University, and I am honored to join this esteemed institution with such a rich history,” said Crawford. “I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community to uphold and elevate our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and economic empowerment as we ad
The PIE News
APRIL 26, 2024
Eaquals, a leading association in language education, has concluded another fruitful international conference in Lisbon, exploring topics such as AI and leadership. Taking place from 11-13 April, the conference set out to address key areas in language education. The event gathered over 270 participants from over 33 countries and saw a notable increase in attendance, which the association said was reminiscent of pre-pandemic times.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
The University of Southern California, which has recently come under fire for canceling its valedictorian’s speech and
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
Richard Cordray has announced he will be stepping down this summer from his post as the chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid. Richard Cordray “We are grateful for Rich Cordray’s three years of service, in which he accomplished more transformational changes to the student aid system than any of his predecessors,” said U.S.
Coursera blog
APRIL 26, 2024
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera The World Economic Forum predicts that 94 million digital jobs could be available all over the world by 2030 – particularly higher wage jobs in places with lower economic opportunity and growing working age populations. To help learners everywhere develop the right skills to take advantage of these new opportunities, I’m excited to share that Samsung, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), Keller Williams, and Fortinet have joined our partner
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
Fred Holmes Fred Holmes has been appointed associate athletic director for compliance & student success in the athletic department at Lincoln University of Missouri. He served as assistant athletic director for academics and compliance at Metropolitan State University. Holmes, a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, holds a master’s in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
The Board of Trustees at Northland College has delayed making a decision on whether to close due to financial issues, citing “several transformative donor gifts” received this week.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
Darius Robinson Darius Robinson was a first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. The defensive lineman, from the University of Missouri, was named the 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year. He went as the No. 27 pick to the Arizona Cardinals. Robinson said the draft meant a lot to him, held in Detroit, Michigan, near Southfield, where he grew up and grew to love football in his late teens.
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
Today on the Academic Minute: Abby Chandler, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, considers how differently two British colonists in the 1700s reacted to a situation.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
Summer Deaver Summer Deaver has been appointed director of the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center at Brookdale Community College. Her background is in wellness, mindfulness, and leadership. Deaver served as executive director of Yoga Peace Kula and chief of staff at the Marilyn Group.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
By Eric Hoover Richard A. Cordray will leave amid waves of criticism of the Education Department's botched rollout of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which has hurt students and colleges alike.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
The results of this scoping review highlight several implications and future directions for research and practice. Firstly, there is a clear need for more empirical studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the short and long-term effectiveness and impact of GenAI tools. This includes exploring both text-based and multimodal-based tools and their specific applications in language education.
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 26, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is introducing a new initiative aimed at recognizing and supporting colleges and universities that prioritize student success and economic mobility. Announced at the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Advising Summit on Wednesday, the Postsecondary Student Success Recognition Program falls within the department’s Raise the Bar initiative with the goal of boosting college completion rates and ensuring workforce preparedness.
ACPA
APRIL 26, 2024
2024-2025 Directorate Board Candidates S. Gibson Running for: Co-Chair, Convention Relations Chair Please introduce yourself and describe why you would like to serve in the chair position(s) you chose (please separate your answers for each position, making sure to label them), describing how you will contribute to the specific goals of the committee.
Coursera blog
APRIL 26, 2024
By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer , Coursera Today, Google is launching a new AI Essentials course on Coursera to help workers develop essential AI skills to boost productivity and grow their careers. AI has become a catalyst for innovation and change, with the potential to provide workers across nearly every sector with new opportunities.
University Business
APRIL 26, 2024
Student protests are heating up around the country, just as the school year is winding down. At Columbia University in New York, a deadline is nearing for the administration to clear the student encampment off the campus lawn. The NYPD chief of patrol defended his department’s actions earlier this week in arresting over 100 student protesters on campus, writing “Columbia decided to hold its students accountable to the laws of the school.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
APRIL 26, 2024
Nevertheless, universities could not afford to ignore AI because it was revolutionising many of the disciplines they taught, from medicine to information technology. Students denied insights into these changes faced a “complete mismatch” between their subject knowledge and workplace realities after they graduated. “Regulatory, technological, pedagogical, societal – you need to be aware of it on all of these levels,” Mr Bielik said.
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