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6 major academic publishers face antitrust lawsuit

Higher Ed Dive

The defendants, including Elsevier and Wiley, have done "tremendous damage to science and the public interest,” the complaint alleged.

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Principal investigators are the gatekeepers of research culture. Here’s how to better support them

Wonkhe

James Howard and Fiona McBride set out the importance of the principal investigator role, and think through how to make development opportunities work

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Hartwick College to slash sticker price to $22,000

Higher Ed Dive

Leaders at the private liberal arts college said the move is part of a broader goal to decrease student stress and improve campus well-being.

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Paul LeBlanc Wants Higher Ed to Put Students First

MindMax

In a conversation with MindMax’s Lee Maxey, Paul LeBlanc, former president of Southern New Hampshire University, shares his transformative approach to higher education. Dr. LeBlanc emphasizes the importance of putting students at the heart of all institutional decisions, reflecting on how his own experience as a student shaped his leadership. Dr. LeBlanc recalls this about his teachers: “They really made me feel like I mattered.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

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.

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Gannon University and Ursuline College eye a combination

Higher Ed Dive

The two private Catholic institutions signed a letter of intent that would bring the Ohio-based Ursuline under the umbrella of Gannon, in Pennsylvania.

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Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts

Inside Higher Ed

Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts Ryan Quinn Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Since the start of the year, women law professors, deans and students have received messages on their personal cellphones saying things like, “Law school isn’t fair for us men.” The FBI is reportedly investigating.

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Colleges in Springfield Rocked By Trump’s Lie

Inside Higher Ed

Colleges in Springfield Rocked By Trump’s Lie jessica.blake@… Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Wittenberg University and Clark State College have moved classes online for the week as dishonest rumors about migrants circulate and bomb threats reach campus.

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Addressing global challenges together: the power of education diplomacy

The PIE News

The WUN , which the University of Rochester has been an active member of since 2012, is a consortium comprising 24 global universities from 6 continents. It serves to facilitate interdisciplinary research groups, overseas research visits, and various events, seminars, and conferences. The discussions at this year’s General Meeting went far beyond academic topics, addressing pressing global issues like climate change, public health, and economic disparities.

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Gannon, Ursuline Explore Strategic Partnership

Inside Higher Ed

Ursuline College in Ohio and Gannon University in Pennsylvania—two Catholic institutions separated by less than 100 miles—announced Monday that they are exploring a strategic partnership.

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US ambassador urges more study opportunities for US students in India

The PIE News

The US is aiming to send more of its students to India, said US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti during his address at the annual IC3 conference in Delhi. “India became the number one source of higher education students to America for the second year,” said Garcetti, who served as the guest of honour at the conference. “Over 1 million students in the US come from this incredible country.

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Professor Allegedly Fired for Transgender Views Wins Appeal

Inside Higher Ed

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that a lawsuit filed by a University of Louisville professor who alleged he was demoted because of his views on gender dysphoria can proceed to trial at the district court.

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Vote HBCU Launches Say It Louder Tour

Insight Into Diversity

Kicking off the fall semester, Vote HBCU — a nonpartisan voter advocacy and civic engagement project — launched its monthlong Say It Louder Tour to increase voter registration and promote civic education and engagement at 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “HBCU students and alumni have always been at the forefront of change, from the civil rights movement to today’s demands for justice, equality, and representation,” Tevon A.

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Affirmative Action Gets Another Day in Court

Inside Higher Ed

Affirmative Action Gets Another Day in Court Liam Knox Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Students for Fair Admissions sued the Naval Academy over its ongoing consideration of race in admissions, which the Supreme Court allowed in an exemption. The outcome could have broad implications.

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VICTORY: Federal appeals court rules tweeting about Cardi B shouldn’t get a graduate student expelled

FIRE

Ruling reverses an earlier decision from a district court that erroneously dismissed Diei’s lawsuit claiming her posts were not protected by the First Amendment.

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Increasing Student Motivation Through Assignment Choice

Inside Higher Ed

Increasing Student Motivation Through Assignment Choice Sarah Bray Tue, 09/17/2024 - 03:00 AM Offering options helps make them more affirming and meaningful, which ultimately increases student learning, writes Christine Harrington.

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UC Berkeley researchers simulate how wildfires spread through communities

The Berkeley Blog

Insights from the model could help communities adopt more effective mitigation strategies to save lives and property The post UC Berkeley researchers simulate how wildfires spread through communities appeared first on Berkeley News.

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New Law Institute Elevates Tribal Sovereignty Education

Insight Into Diversity

Situated in the heart of a state with the largest Native American population in the U.S., Oklahoma City University’s newly launched Tribal Sovereignty Institute stands at the forefront of a vital movement. Housed within the Oklahoma City University (OCU) School of Law, this trailblazing institute is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of legal education and advocacy for Indigenous communities in Oklahoma.

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An Equity Avenger Continues to Advocate for Social Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When it comes to equity in higher education, Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson has been a leader. Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. It is no surprise then that Gilkerson, who was appointed chancellor of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) earlier this year, has been part of The Equity Avengers, an initiative started b

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Melbourne-based lawyer builds legal case against ESOS Bill

The PIE News

Following the slamming of the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 in parliament by senators, the committee has agreed to the additional public hearing, and will accept further submissions until September 26. The Senate has also greed to extend the committee’s reporting date to October 8. Meanwhile, a Melbourne-based lawyer is gaining support as he builds a legal case which he said spotlights legal flaws of the ESOS Bill if passed, in particu

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Brazil bans X — and threatens daily $9,000 fine for those still trying to use it

FIRE

The Free Speech Dispatch is a regular series covering new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world.

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New AAC&U Institute to Explore Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Teaching and Learning

Campus Technology

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) a new Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum designed to "help departments, programs, colleges, and universities respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses and curricula.

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English universities offer to curb foreign students if they can raise tuition fees

The Guardian - Higher Education

Vice-chancellors to ask ministers to stabilise visa regime and allow them to address the sector’s financial crisis Universities will offer to curb the rise in overseas students in return for greater stability and the chance to increase tuition fees, as part of a plea for the government to ease the sector’s growing financial crisis. A “blueprint” to be published by vice-chancellors will call for tuition fees in England to rise in line with inflation and for greater government financial support.

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Securing the sustainability of partnership provision

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly co-authored by colleagues from the Quality Assurance Agency, the Committee of University Chairs, GuildHE, Independent Higher Education, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education and Universities UK. Franchising and partnership provision should be good news. Often delivered through smaller providers, it can offer local opportunities for engagement in high-quality provision tailored to students’ needs, interests and aspirations, and underpin ins

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Must-Have Competencies and Skills in Our New AI World: A Synthesis for Educational Reform

Educause

The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on educational systems calls for a comprehensive reform to prepare future generations for an AI-integrated world.

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UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

The Guardian - Higher Education

Proposals from Universities UK to raise funds for members include ‘reset’ on student maintenance loans and grants Universities have called for an increase in student tuition fees and government funding to fill a financial hole, according to reports. Universities UK, which represents 141 institutions, have put forward proposals to raise funds for their members, including fee increases, in the face of budget deficits, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme said.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Gets Expanded AI Capabilities, Collaboration Tools

Campus Technology

Microsoft has announced the next updates to its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant, including expanded AI capabilities in individual apps, the ability to create autonomous agents, and a new AI-powered collaboration workspace.

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Preserving HBCU History and Heritage

Insight Into Diversity

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but those words can only be conveyed if the image withstands the test of time. This sort of preservation is the primary goal of a new collaboration between the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and the HBCU Library Alliance. They will work together to digitize and archive historical records and materials at five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Australia: Victorian government announces $5m TNE fund

The PIE News

On September 16, premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan announced the Yes to International Students fund – a new $5 million investment to help bring more TNE partnerships to life. The new fund will offer targeted seed funding to Victorian universities and TAFEs so they can kick start and grow partnerships to deliver more education overseas, the Victorian government clarified.

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Holloway to Step Down as President of Rutgers University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rutgers University President Dr. Jonathan Holloway has said that he will step down as president of the public New Jersey institution at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. “Serving as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility,” said Holloway. “I welcomed the opportunity to join the Rutgers community in July 2020 because I found inspiration in the possibilities that this institution represented: a belief that cutting-edge research could thrive in a uni

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Biden Announces $1.3 Billion Investment in HBCUs

Insight Into Diversity

At the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, President Joe Biden announced an unprecedented $1.3 billion investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), further solidifying his administration’s support for these institutions. The previous commitment of $16 billion, combined with this announcement, brings the total federal investment in HBCUs to over $17 billion since in 2021—an unparalleled dedication to these institutions, which have long been critical to advancing educ

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Announcing AI-powered capabilities enabling educators to use Coursera Coach to deliver interactive, personalized instruction

Coursera blog

By Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO Classrooms around the world are bustling with students of varying skill levels and career goals, each striving to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce. Educators work hard to support every learner, but with crowded classrooms and limited time, it’s a daunting task. Today, at Coursera Connect, I’m excited to announce the expansion of AI-powered Coursera Coach to serve our learner and educator community in three unique ways : providing learning assistance, off

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CHARMAINE MADISON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Charmaine Madison Charmaine Madison has been named vice president of information services and chief information officer at George Mason University. She served as deputy chief of the IT Enterprise Group at the Central Intelligence Agency. Madison holds an MBA from Saint Leo University, a master’s in information technology from the Florida Institute of Technology, a master’s in national security studies from the National War College, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent Universi

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Can the Supreme Court empower public schools to regulate off-campus speech? No! — First Amendment News 440

FIRE

First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.

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ROBERT PIMENTEL

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Robert Pimentel Robert Pimentel has been named chancellor of the West Hills Community College District. He served as president of Fresno City College. Pimentel holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from California State University, Fresno, an MSW from Cal State, Baker, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration from Cal State, Fresno.

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University Governance: Strategic Insights from Brown’s 250-Year Legacy: Changing Higher Education podcast 225 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Lauren Zalaznick

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Lauren Zalaznick, author of "Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation," to explore the evolution and future of university governance. Podcast Overview: • Insights from 250 years of Brown University trustee resignation letters, offering a unique historical perspective on higher education leadership. • Strategies for adapting governance structures to meet modern challenges while honoring institutional

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Empowering Student Success: The Transformative Partnership Between Liaison and the California State University

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: Liaison, in partnership with California State University, launched the CSU Transfer Planner on August 1, 2023, to facilitate seamless transitions for community college students to CSU campuses. The CSU Transfer Planner helps students track coursework, research programs, and plan their academic paths, enhancing the transfer process and supporting enrollment goals.

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