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NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Structural barriers, underfunding, and exclusionary practices - Richard Budd calls for reform to the doctoral experience of getting in, on and out Structural barriers, underfunding, and exclusionary practices - Richard Budd calls for reform to the doctoral experience of getting in, on and out
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The core aims of a university have not changed in centuries. Yet financial pressures for the UK sector and geopolitical shifts are bringing tensions to a model which has stood the test of time. It raises questions not only about how the sector will sustain itself in the short-term, but also how it will operate in the future. Among those taking a more holistic approach is the University of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, pushing an emphasis on supporting students to ‘find their purpose’ over the mere pursu
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Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Colleges can avoid a repeat of last cycle's challenges through consistent communication and creativity, a Widener University official says.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Dhankar’s statement followed prime minister Modi’s pledge to reduce the number of young students seeking education outside India. While the vice president’s role is meant to be apolitical, his affiliations with the ruling government are widely recognised. Dhankar’s opposition to studying abroad seems particularly intriguing given his family’s background; reports indicate that his daughter has studied in three countries: the US, the UK, and briefly in Italy.
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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
University Business
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Colleges and universities adpating to the digitization of course materials are finding new functions for their campus bookstore, the once-ubiquitous center for students’ academic needs. The rise of online learning management systems and inclusive access models are supplying students with materials faster and cheaper than ever before. It may also be boosting student outcomes.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
UCAS figures released last week revealed that international student early applications had risen for the 2025 cycle – a 4.7% increase in international applicants and a 1.3% overall increase in applications. The early deadline, October 15, is for all Oxbridge courses as well as medicine, dentistry, and veterinary degrees beginning in Autumn 2025. This deadline comes before the January 29 UCAS equal consideration deadline.
University Leadership Central brings together the best content for university leaders and administrators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. The communicative method, which focuses on teaching language through interaction and real-life communication, traditionally prioritizes speaking and listening skills, emphasizing real-time language use.
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What are we seeing in US higher education and American society today? Lower college enrollments (for some colleges), high student loan debt (for some consumers) and upward mobility and increasing wealth for others. Many of us hope to be the fortunate ones, through hard work and persistence. Culture and society (including myths, marketing and advertising, and media) tell folks that higher education is essential and elite education is necessary for upward social mobility.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Tuskegee University has closed its campus from outsiders and fired its security chief in the wake of a mass shooting that disrupted homecoming festivities last weekend. Dr. Mark Brown An 18-year-old who was not a Tuskegee University student was killed, and 16 others were injured. "The Tuskegee University community is heartbroken by what happened on our campus Sunday morning," said Dr.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Facing a multi-million deficit, the private Catholic institution declared exigency and made major cuts. Now it says it’s on track to bank a surplus.
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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.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Transitioning from military service to college life presents unique challenges for student veterans. To foster a sense of belonging and community, many higher education institutions are developing physical spaces on campus dedicated to military-affiliated students. These spaces provide opportunities for connection, support, and resources, contributing to improved retention and graduation rates.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Burn It Down: A License for AI Resistance Elizabeth Redden Tue, 11/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Resistance is not futile, Melanie Dusseau writes.
Today's Learner
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes Hands-on experience is essential across critical career fields. Without it, the risks are real — a med student could jeopardize a patient’s life. A programmer might create software filled with bugs. A cybersecurity analyst could expose sensitive company data to breaches. No matter the industry, virtual environments like simulations and sandbox labs play a vital role when it comes to enhancing skills and preparing individuals for real-life challenges.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The California State University (CSU) recently shared data from a major systemwide project highlighting its progress in supporting a more diverse student body and introducing a new plan to revamp student success measures. CSU launched Graduation Initiative 2025 in 2015 with the goals of helping more students graduate, closing gaps in degree completion, and addressing California’s workforce needs.
The Change Leader, Inc.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Innovation in Higher Education Accreditation: How NECHE Leads Change Gone are the days of counting library books and checking boxes. With average presidential tenure plummeting to less than five years and a wave of institutional mergers reshaping American higher education, understanding the evolution from prescriptive to nuanced accreditation has become paramount for institutional survival.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By Katherine Mangan The leaders were elected last spring on a pro-Palestinian platform called Shut It Down, which promised to withhold funding for student groups in a bid to force the university to divest from Israel.
Faculty Focus
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. The communicative method, which focuses on teaching language through interaction and real-life communication, traditionally prioritizes speaking and listening skills, emphasizing real-time language use.
SRHE
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
by Nic Kipar We rarely consider whether staff on our campuses are enjoying their work environments and are able to be their most creative and effective selves. We should ask individuals how they work best, to enable them to thrive. Staff should be given the freedom to experiment with different settings, without others imposing judgments based on their own limited perspectives.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Wait, a College Owns the Land Beneath the Chrysler Building? Johanna Alonso Tue, 11/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Cooper Union, the New York college working to reinstate its long-standing free tuition policy, is engaged in a real estate battle over one of its most important assets.
University Business
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Jacob Padgett has been in the Air National Guard for seven years, and he’s already planning his next career move. He’s a graduate student studying cybersecurity at the University of Alabama at Huntsville and is considering getting a Ph.D. or a second master’s degree. “I enjoy cybersecurity,” Padgett said. “My end goal is to commission within the Air Force.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Texas A&M Cuts Programs Amid Political Pressure Josh Moody Tue, 11/12/2024 - 03:00 AM The flagship is eliminating dozens of programs, including an LGBTQ studies minor that a conservative lawmaker has criticized. He says he’ll soon target other institutions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By Eric Hoover Ken Anselment on professional challenges, lessons in leadership, and why enrollment officials should pick up their megaphones.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
If artificial intelligence is key to the future of enrollment management—and many experts say it is—teams and their institutions need to understand how, when and why AI works.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By Beckie Supiano Students’ reactions varied, as did their desire to discuss the subject. The same was true of how their instructors approached it.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
From One Woman to Another Elizabeth Redden Tue, 11/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Heather Setka writes that female colleagues can be one another’s best supports in teaching in male-dominated classrooms.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By J. Brian Charles After antiwar protests spread across campuses last spring, federal officials privately told college officials to go above and beyond what antidiscrimination laws require, a free-speech group alleges.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A counting error has disrupted a competitive race for two open seats on Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, according to The Lansing State Journal.
The Berkeley Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Every year, volunteers with the UC Berkeley-led SOD Blitz Project survey tens of thousands of California trees for signs of the fungus-like pathogen. The post Citizen scientists discover new, more virulent form of sudden oak death in Bay Area appeared first on Berkeley News.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Election, ‘Our Final Warning’ and Us joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 11/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Where “Universities on Fire” meets “Six Degrees of Climate Emergency.
Cisco blogs - Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Discover how the University of Wollongong's partnership with Cisco is setting a new standard in hybrid learning by leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance student experiences and achieve global recognition.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
New Presidents or Provosts: Cleveland State CC, Felician, Highland CC, Lake Superior State, Mitchell Hamline, South Carolina–Aiken, Southern Oregon, Washington & Jefferson Doug Lederman Tue, 11/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Doug Lederman
Cisco blogs - Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Discover how the University of Wollongong's partnership with Cisco is setting a new standard in hybrid learning by leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance student experiences and achieve global recognition.
AACC
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Join the AACC government relations team as they break down the presidential and congressional election outcomes and what they portend for community colleges. What could be the potential impact on federal funding? Tax policy? Higher education and workforce legislation? Regulations? Find out what you need to know about the political and policy landscapes to be […] The post Webinar: What the National Elections Mean for Community Colleges first appeared on AACC.
University Business
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
You’ve waded through all the other rankings: the top colleges and universities , prettiest campuses , best college towns —but did you know there is also a list that purports to rank best college presidents? A new report from the American Enterprise Institute ranked more than 400 current and former college and university presidents who served between the 2001-02 and 2022-23 academic years.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By Garrett Shanley A department chair said he'd no longer facilitate student internships with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts, over his comments about transgender athletes. Now, Tufts officials have walked that back.
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