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The labour of being a student nurse

Wonkhe

Paige Rivers explores the realities of being a student nurse and considers a renewed health agenda for government and the sector.

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Lumina Reports Highest Recorded Post-High School Educational Attainment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Post-high school educational attainment in the U.S. has reached a record high, with 54.9% of working-age adults holding a degree or credential in 2023, according to a new report released by the Lumina Foundation. The data tool and report A Stronger Nation released on Thursday shows a look at national, state and local attainment trends, with the 2023 report highlighting a steady increase in attainment across race, ethnicity, and credential type.

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DfE steps in to require franchise partners to register with OfS

Wonkhe

Following serious criticisms the government is stepping in to require teaching providers in franchise arrangements to register with OfS.

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Insiders Reflect on the Scramble to Fix the FAFSA

Inside Higher Ed

Insiders Reflect on the Scramble to Fix the FAFSA Liam Knox Thu, 01/30/2025 - 03:00 AM Last years rollout of the revamped federal aid form was a disaster. The Education Departments efforts to get it on track could reshape the agency that oversees student aid.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

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

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Podcast: Cuts, applications, campus climate

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast as news of further redundancies sweeps the sector, we ask how bad things can get before the government will act or the public notice.

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How can UK universities avoid UKVI ‘action plans’?  

The PIE News

Recent news of the University of Glasgow and the education provider Study Group being placed on UKVI action plans has reignited concerns about visa fraud at UK institutions and called into question how universities can enhance compliance efforts. As per Home Office guidelines , an action plan gives a sponsor who has committed a breach, short of a serious breach, an opportunity to improve its processes.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention. The university also gained national recognition for its work in advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized students, as reported in Diverse la

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UKRI increases PhD stipend by 8 per cent

Wonkhe

James Coe takes us through UKRIs new terms and conditions for PGR students

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UK government proposes “crackdown” on uni franchising

The PIE News

Franchising lets universities subcontract courses to external providers. But under new government plans published for consultation on January 30, delivery partners with 300 or more students will be required to register with the Office for Students to ensure courses meet rigorous quality standards, in order to be eligible to access to student finance.

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Peer Review Should Be a Dance, Not a Duel

Inside Higher Ed

Peer Review Should Be a Dance, Not a Duel Elizabeth Redden Thu, 01/30/2025 - 03:00 AM Frank Argote-Freyre and Christopher M. Bellitto offer ideas to help authors avoid time-wasting situations. Byline(s) Frank Argote-Freyre Christopher M.

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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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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D., East Los Angeles College; Dr.

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UAE explores further educational ties with Finland

The PIE News

Sarah Al Amiri, the UAE’s minister of education, met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Zayed Educational Complex in Dubai on January 14 to discuss fostering innovation in education and promoting academic collaboration. The visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and the UAE, aimed to successfully exchange practices in curriculum design, innovative teaching approaches, and teacher training programmes.

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You’ve Got to Fight

Inside Higher Ed

Youve Got to Fight johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 01/30/2025 - 03:00 AM Are we a democracy or not? Can higher ed institutions step up?

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D., East Los Angeles College; Dr.

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The Parent Perspective in College Admissions: Lessons for Enrollment Professionals

Caylor Solutions

Ed Wright shares how the parent perspective in college admissions can transform campus visits and student engagement strategies. The post The Parent Perspective in College Admissions: Lessons for Enrollment Professionals appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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U of Tennessee Pays Student Who Faced Expulsion $180K

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Tennessee is paying one of its pharmacy graduates $180,000 and giving the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression a further $70,000 to settle the lawsuit the alumna and FIRE filed after a UT professional conduct committee allegedly voted to expel her over social media posts.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions for K-20 Education

Campus Technology

What should K-12 and higher education institutions expect on the cybersecurity front in the coming year? Here's what the experts told us.

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What Would a TikTok Ban Mean for Higher Ed?

Inside Higher Ed

What Would a TikTok Ban Mean for Higher Ed? kathryn.palmer Thu, 01/30/2025 - 03:00 AM The fate of the Chinese-owned app is uncertain, but the effects of banning it would ripple through campus communities. Journalism professor and First Amendment lawyer J. Israel Balderas sat down with Inside Higher Ed to explain why.

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Politics determines whether Americans believe their free speech rights will be protected

FIRE

FIREs fifth installment of the National Speech Index survey reveals a partisan divide in the security of freedom of speech and the direction it is headed in America.

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New Frontiers for Neutrality: Academic Unions

Inside Higher Ed

New Frontiers for Neutrality: Academic Unions Elizabeth Redden Thu, 01/30/2025 - 03:00 AM Academic unions should refrain from political statements that do not pertain directly to the mission of promoting labor interests, Colleen P. Eren writes. Byline(s) Colleen P.

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From Recruitment to Retention: The Impact of AI on Higher Education

Liaison International

Artificial intelligence is influencing every aspect of the higher education experience, from recruitment strategies to long-term student success. Community college, undergraduate, and graduate programs use advanced analytics to predict outcomes, optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and improve the student experience. However, the opportunities and challenges associated with using AI in higher education require careful strategic planning.

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Africa-China HE engagement: a one-way road?

LSE Higher Education Blog

While China is proactive in recruiting African students, Africa seems to play a relatively passive role does this stark imbalance in student mobility pose future risks to Africas higher education? Jane Knight and You Zhang pose the question in this extract from Higher Education Transformation in Africa: A Quest for Epistemological Rupture Africas engagement with China in the field of higher education is a multi-faceted process.

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‘Compliance U’: Colleges and universities are facing new legal complexities

University Business

Colleges and universities already worrying about maintaining their relevance to prospective students and the workforce are also now entrenched in a new drama few are adequately prepared for: the increasing litigation and compliance involved in the sector. Chief legal officers, faculty members, university presidents and other college leaders gathered at Touro University New York to share insight, wisdom and even their worries about the changing regulatory landscape of higher education over the pa

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Keystone snags €100m secured bond as it drives expansion

The PIE News

The company announced last week that it had secured its first four-year senior secure bond issue of 100 million, which it pledged would go towards “ongoing expansion and growth” Keystone said the funding would allow it to “continue investing in its platforms driving growth and innovation in the education sector” It revealed that the bond issue caught the eye of a “broad range of high-quality Nordic and international institutional investors”, although it did n

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FIRE kicks off legislative season by opposing speech-restrictive AI bill

FIRE

Legislators in the state of Washington have proposed a bill that would require a disclosure on any AI-generated content.

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New on the Job: Q&A With Lisa MacLeod, Soka University of America

Inside Higher Ed

New on the Job: Q&A With Lisa MacLeod, Soka University of America Ashley Mowreader Thu, 01/30/2025 - 03:00 AM The inaugural assistant dean of student success at SUA shares how the institution prepares students for long-term success and the importance of quality advising.

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2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients Announced

ACPA

2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients Congratulations to all 2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients! Outstanding International Education Initiative This award recognizes programs and other educational initiatives that support international educatio n and the global dimensions of student development. Hanna Lee , Data Analyst – Cayuga Community College Graduate Student Excellence Award This award recognizes a graduate student who has demonstrated a passion for international education and advocates for

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Royal Ballet school settles with former student over body shaming claim

The Guardian - Higher Education

Ellen Elphick, 31, accused the elite institution in Covent Garden of breach of its duty of care The Royal Ballet school has reached a financial settlement with a former student who said the body shaming she experienced during her time there left her with lifelong psychological damage. Ellen Elphick, 31, had accused the elite institution in Covent Garden in London of a breach of its duty of care.

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2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients Announced

ACPA

2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients Congratulations to all 2024-2025 CGDSD Award Recipients! Outstanding International Education Initiative This award recognizes programs and other educational initiatives that support international educatio n and the global dimensions of student development. Hanna Lee , Data Analyst – Cayuga Community College Graduate Student Excellence Award This award recognizes a graduate student who has demonstrated a passion for international education and advocates for

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New UTSA class smoothes college transition for veterans

University Business

Porscha Rice spent nine years as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman prior to enrolling at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Its her first time in college. It feels really good to be in college. One of my main reasons for going to the Navy was to go to college, said Rice, who is studying to become a social worker. There was not a lot of time to attend while in the Navy, so Im happy to finally be able to attend full time.

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Navigating Accessibility and Humanizing EdTech: Upcoming WCET Events You Won’t Want to Miss

WCET Frontiers

Institutions nationwide are preparing for the implementation of the Department of Justices (DOJ) new digital accessibility regulations. Its important and challenging to ensure compliance while still balancing an engaging learning environment. At WCET, we understand the challenges of balancing federal guidelines, institutional priorities, and student needs.

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Iowa lawmaker charges community colleges to consider offering bachelor degrees

University Business

As legislators this week continue their consideration of a slate of bills aimed at reshaping higher education in Iowataking aim at diversity, equity and inclusion programming, course offerings and accrediting agenciesone lawmaker Wednesday called on Iowas community colleges to consider offering bachelors degrees. Iowas 15 community collegesunder Iowa Codeoffer two-year programs leading to associate degrees, along with technical and vocational programming offering certificates, in-service workfor

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How Educational Technology Promotes Smart Campus Energy Management and Green Campuses

Creatrix Campus

How Educational Technology Promotes Smart Campus Energy Management and Green Campuses admin Fri, 01/31/2025 - 00:45 Introduction: How Educational Technology Promotes Green Campuses Sustainability is now a requirement, not a slogan, especially concerning educational institutions given the tremendous environmental impact of paper-based systems! Textbooks and administrative paperwork from colleges and institutions contribute to worldwide paper consumption.

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“How Are You Doing Today?” A Survey for Starting Each Class

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on January 22, 2024 Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Mental health concerns have emerged as a heightened concern, gaining recognition among faculty members and becoming an integral aspect of academic discussions. This shift in focus has been particularly notable in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, prompting educators to find ways to support student well-being.

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Academic Neutrality and Scholasticide in Gaza

Academe Blog

BY DAVID MOSHMAN On January 6, at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association (AHA), members voted 428 to 88 in support of a Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza.