February, 2024

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Academic Freedom Battles Roil Indiana University

Inside Higher Ed

Academic Freedom Battles Roil Indiana University kathryn.palmer… Mon, 02/26/2024 - 03:00 AM The cancellation of an art exhibit and other recent moves by university leaders have turned the campus into a free speech battleground.

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Universities should never be neutral on the social issues of the day

Wonkhe

Jonathan Grant traces the history of universities' role in securing social justice, arguing that neutrality on such issues undermines the sector's reputation The post Universities should never be neutral on the social issues of the day appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Just 16% of community college students transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree

Higher Ed Dive

This rate hasn’t increased much over the past several years, according to new research from a trio of organizations.

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Research Lab Websites

The Academic Designer

Jennifer van Alstyne on what a research lab website can do for you. Ideas for what pages to include on your research group website and considerations for principal investigators to help you know whether to D.I.Y. or hire professional support. A well-designed site can enhance visibility, opportunities for collaboration, and research funding.

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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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First-year student diversity in American colleges and universities, 2018-2022

Higher Ed Data Stories

I started this visualization to show how first-year classes at the highly rejective colleges had changed since COVID-19 forced them all to go to a test-optional approach for the Fall of 2021. But it sort of took on a life of its own after that, as big, beefy data sets often do. The original point was to help discount the conventional wisdom, which is propped up by a limited, old study of a small set of colleges that showed test-optional policies didn't affect diversity.

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These Tenured Professors Thought They Were Safe From Manhattan College's Latest Layoffs. They Were Wrong.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER POPE, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Nearly two dozen laid-off faculty members, most of them tenured, say the administration moved away from its previously announced "last-in, first-out" approach.

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How to take care of complainants in cases of staff student sexual misconduct

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Too often the process of investigation of staff student sexual misconduct takes precedence over offering support and redress to student complainants. Anna Bull lays out what's needed The post How to take care of complainants in cases of staff student sexual misconduct appeared first on Wonkhe.

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As states drop degree requirements, does a 4-year diploma’s value change?

Higher Ed Dive

Although new policies are propping up workers without degrees, experts say higher education will continue to play a role in hiring decisions and pay rates.

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Open letter to America’s college trustees: Politicized institutional statements threaten campus discourse. You can fix it.

FIRE

Three free speech organizations have joined together to urge trustees and regents to advocate for institutional neutrality at their universities.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an interest in Black history, life, and culture.

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A Proposal to Tie Tenure to Intellectual Diversity Nears Approval in Indiana

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; iStockphoto The legislation, passed by the state's House of Representatives and awaiting final Senate action, would abrogate academic-freedom rights, faculty members say.

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Israeli Speaker Canceled, Event Evacuated at UC Berkeley

Inside Higher Ed

Israeli Speaker Canceled, Event Evacuated at UC Berkeley Johanna Alonso Thu, 02/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Tensions between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian students escalated Monday night when violent protests shut down a talk by an Israeli lawyer.

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Doing academic careers differently

Wonkhe

How do we support academic careers that specialise in excellent teaching? For Kate Black, the emphasis should be on consistency and transparency The post Doing academic careers differently appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Colleges should extend May 1 decision deadline amid FAFSA delays, higher ed groups say

Higher Ed Dive

Nine higher ed groups said institutions should provide prospective students and their families with flexibility during a tumultuous application cycle.

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The Canary Doesn’t Look So Well: early warning signs on international student recruitment

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Robert MacIntosh, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Law at Northumbria University. Miners would famously take a canary below ground with them as a form of early warning signal. What would the equivalent indicator look like in higher education, where several commentators are concerned about the potential impact of recent changes to immigration policy in the UK?

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New Ways to Support Community College Student Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, food insecurity, and more. The challenges predate the pandemic but were exacerbated by it. The COVID-19 infection itself also appears to have made the situation worse.

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The Rise of the Faculty Budget Activists

The Chronicle of Higher Education

They have proposals to stave off cuts. Is anyone listening? By Megan Zahneis Derek Brahney for The Chronicle They have proposals to stave off cuts. Is anyone listening?

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More Than Half of Recent 4-Year College Grads Underemployed

Inside Higher Ed

More Than Half of Recent 4-Year College Grads Underemployed Sara Weissman Thu, 02/22/2024 - 03:00 AM A new report found that many recent graduates don’t land jobs that require a degree.

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David Miller wins tribunal case against the University of Bristol

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An anti-Zionist academic has won a tribunal case against the University of Bristol, finding direct discrimination and unfair and wrongful dismissal. Jim Dickinson explains the judgement The post David Miller wins tribunal case against the University of Bristol appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Transfer enrollment rose 5.3% in fall 2023, pointing to pandemic recovery

Higher Ed Dive

Some of the biggest gains were among historically disadvantaged students, National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data showed.

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Why degree apprenticeships deserve your attention

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Ellie Russell , Deputy Head of Policy at University Alliance. Degree apprenticeships. They’re Skills Minister Robert Halfon’s “two favourite words in the English language” and we’re at the beginning of a whole week dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the many benefits of apprenticeships at all levels (yes this year’s National Apprenticeships Week does clash with World Nutella Day , but that aside…).

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Supreme Court Justices raise First Amendment concerns in NetChoice oral argument

FIRE

The Supreme Court of the United States held oral arguments for two consequential cases surrounding the First Amendment rights of social media platforms: Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton.

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Wanted: Scientific Errors. Cash Reward.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Stephanie M. Lee Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock Images At a time when scientific misconduct is making headlines, a new program hopes to encourage the detection of mistakes with cold, hard cash.

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Citing FAFSA Delays, U.S. to Ease Requirements on Colleges

Inside Higher Ed

Citing FAFSA Delays, U.S. to Ease Requirements on Colleges Katherine Knott Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:00 AM The Education Department will limit verification of aid applications and reduce program reviews to let institutions focus on students.

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The University of Bristol loses its appeal over the Abrahart case

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The High Court has rejected an appeal against a judgement that a university contributed to the death of a student by discriminating against her. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake explain The post The University of Bristol loses its appeal over the Abrahart case appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring, report finds

Higher Ed Dive

Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.

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Indiana SB 202 Threatens Tenure, DEI, and Faculty Control of Campus

Academe Blog

By Bill V. Mullen A dangerous and broadly worded bill making faculty vulnerable to termination for not conforming to a state legislature’s definition of political diversity will likely be voted on by the Indiana state legislature on Tuesday, February 27th.

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The financial impact of AI on institutions through breaches of academic integrity

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Fawad Khaleel , Associate Professor and Head of Online, Dr Patrick Harte , Senior Academic Integrity Officer and Senior Lecturer, and Dr Sarah Borthwick Saddler, Academic Integrity Officer and Lecturer, all at the Business School, Edinburgh Napier University. Breaches in student academic integrity include, but are not exclusive to, acts such as cheating, plagiarism, and others which gain an unfair advantage over other students.

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George Mason Shares Syllabi With Governor’s Administration Amid Tension Over DEI-Related Courses

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock The Virginia university's "Just Societies" requirement is generating opposition, including from the governor, whose spokesman said it's a "thinly veiled attempt to incorporate the progressive left's groupthink.

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‘Swiftonomics’ Course Brings Taylor Craze to College Classrooms

Inside Higher Ed

‘Swiftonomics’ Course Brings Taylor Craze to College Classrooms Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 02/07/2024 - 03:00 AM The mega–pop star’s impact on supply and demand, monopolies, and cost efficiencies make her prime teaching material for economics courses.

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To measure research culture, start with what you value

Wonkhe

The next challenge for research culture is establishing agreement on the indicators to use. Sarah Whalley and Candy Rowe share their experience The post To measure research culture, start with what you value appeared first on Wonkhe.

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High school senior FAFSA submissions drop almost 57% year over year, NCAN finds

Higher Ed Dive

The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.

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Greg Lukianoff testifies before Congress on ‘chilling threat’ to free speech posed by AI regulation

FIRE

FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the risk artificial intelligence and AI regulation pose to freedom of speech and knowledge creation in the 21st century.

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Australia: students awaiting visas told to withdraw university applications

The PIE News

Prospective students to universities in Australia are being instructed to withdraw their applications before their visas have been returned by the Department of Home Affairs. Students applying to the University of Wollongong, as well as at least one other unnamed university, have been told to withdraw their applications as the institutions believe they will be unlikely to meet new visa criteria under the migration strategy.

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Making Space for the Humanities Off Campus

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Night School Bar and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research offer alternatives to traditional academe. By Ariannah Kubli Night School Bar and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research offer alternatives to traditional academe.

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What’s Really at Stake When Colleges Lose Faculty of Color?

Inside Higher Ed

What’s Really at Stake When Colleges Lose Faculty of Color? Sarah Bray Fri, 02/02/2024 - 03:00 AM Top administrators must respond to increasingly pervasive legislation that hinders the recruitment, retention and vital work of those faculty members, writes Jackie Pedota.

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