Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
University rankings need to change to be relevant and useful to today's diverse world of higher education. Elizabeth Gadd offers some friendly advice The post Free advice to university rankers appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Institutions sometimes report conflicting information about legacy status, complicating research efforts while debates on college access intensify.
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Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Professor Says Spelman Raised Students’ Grades, Fired Him Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/28/2023 - 03:00 AM Former tenure-track faculty member says the college inflated students’ grades and axed him after he complained. Some say that violates academic freedom.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
An interview about politics, academic freedom, and "ideological odor." By Len Gutkin Brian Smith for The Chronicle Review An interview about politics, academic freedom, and "ideological odor.
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HEPI
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
In HEPI’s 20th Anniversary Collection , Dr Mark Corver, Managing Director and co-founder of dataHE , set out the status quo of university funding. Commenting on that piece, he wrote: ‘With the existing system now deep in crisis, policymakers might well find a rapid and bold resetting of the system is worth the risk.’ This extended piece is his vision for what that resetting may look like.
Educause
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A sense of belonging is essential for a positive and productive workforce, and it can be eroded by experiences of discrimination, inflexible work environments, and unsupportive leadership.
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Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Students at Southern New Hampshire University stayed enrolled in greater numbers when they received emergency grants to help cover necessities.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Florida Approves Controversial Anti-DEI Regulations Johanna Alonso Fri, 11/10/2023 - 03:00 AM Students expressed worry that the broad definitions of diversity and activism laid out in the regulations will severely restrict free expression on campus.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Rudeness, disruptions, unrealistic demands. Where to draw the line? By Beth McMurtrie Illustration by The Chronicle iStock images Do faculty members need help resetting boundaries?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The exclusion and omission of Black history threatens to harm not just the Black community at large but also students and the very future of the nation, experts said during a Nov. 14 panel. Janel George The panel – part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s larger National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) Summit – brought together experts to discuss contemporary attacks against the inclusion of Black history in societal awareness and education.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Data from one of the UK’s major postgraduate recruitment specialists has recorded a decline in interest in masters opportunities in the country among prospective international students. FindAUniversity has reported that while 51% of prospective international students were searching for UK opportunities in 2022, this year it has dropped down to 30%, with competitor countries such as US, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands seeing upticks in interest.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
As Disabled Students UK publishes its annual survey, Deborah Johnston and Mette Anwar-Westander call for a deeper understanding of the Disabled student experience The post Addressing the disabled satisfaction gap means understanding disabled students appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
A new American Federation of Teachers survey documents the struggles contingent faculty face, including a lack of healthcare and job security.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Survey Finds Employer Confidence in College Grads kathryn.palmer… Thu, 11/30/2023 - 03:00 AM American Association of Colleges and Universities report finds employers see value in degrees and favor graduates who’ve been exposed to a wide range of viewpoints.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Connections can be key to students' academic success. Professors can help. By Beckie Supiano Federico Gastaldi for The Chronicle It's one of the rare places where people who might have little in common are asked to learn together, and from one another.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Alabama A&M University's Marching Maroon and White marching band will lead the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. They will be the first HBCU marching band to kick off the event. Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White Band Alabama A&M Additionally, the band’s auxiliary unit, The Dancin' Divas , will be featured in a special performance with the famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
International students continued to contribute to increases in net migration to the UK in 2023, but new figures from the Home Office suggest growth is stabilising. Indian students received the most study visas in 2022/2023, followed by their Chinese counterparts, as the total number of visas granted to main applicants rose by 2% overall, according to the UK government.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
James Coe investigates what can be done to build a more sustainably funded research ecosystem The post University funding is driving the research funding deficit appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The news comes after the private university has faced lawsuits over some of the offerings, including a master’s degree in social work.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
University of Arizona Miscalculated by Millions Josh Moody Thu, 11/16/2023 - 03:00 AM UA has much less cash on hand than the Board of Regents requires. The faculty is accusing the administration of financial mismanagement.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
How books got organized. By Catherine Gallagher Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock images Nicholas Dames's new book considers a literary feature that scholars usually neglect.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor David Law, Academic Director: Global Partnerships at Keele University. HEPI’s previous work on the role of China the UK’s higher education sector includes UK Universities and China , HEPI Report 132, and Understanding China – The study of China and Mandarin in UK schools and universities , HEPI Report 148, edited and written respectively by Michael Natzler.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Michigan State University (MSU) tenure-track faculty have launched a public unionization campaign to gain more influence in administrative decision-making, The State News reported. Michigan State University Supporters of the union have argued that unionizing would give tenured faculty a larger role in discussions of changes to working conditions, campus safety, promotion and tenure systems, and sexual misconduct and Title IX issues.
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Beth Sennett challenges the dominance of test-based learning, and argues that arts-based and visual communication can empower students to succeed. The post Are students’ writing skills still important? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The agency will conduct negotiated rulemaking next year, which brings together representatives of different groups to discuss policy details.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
AI, the Next Chapter for College Librarians Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 11/03/2023 - 03:00 AM Librarians have lived through the disruptions of fax machines, websites and Wikipedia, and now they are bracing to do it again as artificial intelligence tools go mainstream: “Maybe it’s our time to shine.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Nell Gluckman Illustration by The Chronicle, Getty Images Arkansas public colleges are subject to a state law that targets the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions movement. Similar laws exist elsewhere, but few affect colleges.
University Business
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The public’s confidence in higher education has taken a considerable hit this year, thanks to students’ rocky ride through the pandemic. While some Americans may still find value in a degree, many do not believe it’s worth the cost or time. This perception has even trickled down to higher education’s next generation of incoming first-year students.
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) Summer Residential Program offered by the University of Michigan (U-M) and Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) equips diverse individuals with the knowledge and management skills required to advance into higher education leadership roles through a curriculum focused on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion).
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
What is to be made of the TEF panel comments? David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson do the reading The post What it’s like for a triple gold appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The Education Department says it will start processing the online version of the form in January and paper copies the following month.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Online Enrollments Spike at Community Colleges Sara Weissman Mon, 11/20/2023 - 03:00 AM Federal data suggest larger shares of students at two-year colleges are enrolling online. Higher ed experts say the trend calls for more online supports.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The findings are more complicated than is often reported. By Wendy M. Williams and Stephen J. Ceci iStock image The findings are more complicated than is often reported.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible. The work requirements in the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the program that helped feed her family, declared her undeserving of its support if she devoted time
HEPI
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
This blog was written by Peter Gray, Chief Executive and Chair of JS Group , which works with more than 30 universities and more than 250,000 students annually. Find them on LinkedIn. Universities across the UK offer an impressive scope and scale of interventions to support students in financial need but despite the scope and scale available, as HEPI report – How to beat a cost-of-learning crisis: Universities’ support for students – pointed out, students in many universities are una
Wonkhe
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
This week’s card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to a college with a tricksy apostrophe The post Higher education postcard: Goldsmiths’ College appeared first on Wonkhe.
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