Campus Technology
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
These best practices from the Learning Design and Technology program at the University of San Diego will help practitioners create the best possible learning experience for students and develop a rewarding career in instructional design.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Image: While the college classroom has traditionally been a place where students and professors can gain new perspectives while engaging in conversation, many students feel uncomfortable expressing their views on controversial topics. In a February 2021 Student Voice survey from Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse, one in five students disagreed, at least somewhat, with the statement “I feel comfortable sharing my opinions in class.
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University Business
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
In the short few weeks that professor Alex Lawrence has taught his sales technology course this semester at Weber State University, he finds the level of discussion his students are already having “remarkable.” Lawrence is one of academia’s earliest adopters of the controversial ChatGPT AI in the classroom, and thanks to it, Lawrence has witnessed a sizable elevation in student comprehension of class curriculum at a very early stage of the spring semester.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
For Andrew Connolly, discussions of the sector's "vast wealth" should come with a few caveats about the nature of reserves The post What is a university surplus? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Amid high worries about higher ed's value in the job market, work colleges offer lessons on integrating classroom learning with employment opportunities.
The Academic Designer
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Jennifer van Alstyne opens up about why she started her company, The Academic Designer LLC. And, how social media has impacted her life most.
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WCET Frontiers
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Did you hear that loud noise last Wednesday? For those in the middle of the country, it was the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade. For those in higher education, the U.S. Department of Education created its own rumblings by releasing new guidance with rules about any contracted services and a series of questions about companies helping institutions with online learning.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
International graduates who stay and work in Australia earn lower salaries than their domestic counterparts, although the wage gap has reduced since 2021. Non-Australians working full-time who studied undergraduate courses earned AUS$60,000 on average in 2022 compared to AUS$68,000 for Australians. The salary difference was less pronounced than in 2021, when the variation was AUS$10,700 between the two groups, according to the 2022 International Graduate Outcomes Survey.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Higher education minister Robert Halfon is an enthusiast for degree apprenticeships and universities stand ready to do more. Team Wonkhe assesses whether the incentives stack up The post Should universities go for growth on degree apprenticeships? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Around two-thirds of employers responding to a survey said they want colleges to approach them about building alternative credentials for workers.
Educause
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Generative AI is arriving in higher education, but stakeholders are uncertain about its potential opportunities and challenges. One thing is clear: there is work to be done, and there’s no time to waste.
Campus Technology
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Plagiarism detection company Turnitin announced that the AI writing detection tool it teased in January will be available as a feature of its existing products as soon as April.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
The City University of New York (CUNY) colleges and the university’s central offices will see $750,000 distributed to support efforts seeking to address religious, racial, and ethnic bigotry at CUNY. Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez “With our continued commitment to fight against bigotry, antisemitism, and hate of all kinds, our colleges are stepping up and have developed additional programming to address these incidents,” said Dr.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Australia has announced the list of professions and courses that will be eligible for extended post-study work rights from July 1. Eligible programs range from health, technology, education and construction, and have been selected to respond to worker shortages in key sectors, the government said. The new measures – initially announced in September last year – will allow eligible international higher education graduates to access to an extra two years of post-study work rights.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Universities will keep a register of relationships between staff and students under new plans from OfS. Sunday Blake argues the proposals fall short on student safety The post Should we record or ban staff-student relationships? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The CEO of 2U, a company that helps colleges run online programs and owns the edX platform, responds to criticism against his sector.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
This blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Roger Watson, President, National Conference of University Professors. Since the 1980s, the number of UK university professors has grown five times from 4,500 to 22,855. The professoriate remains predominantly White British and less than one-third are female. However, little knowledge is available about what the UK professoriate does and if, for example, ethnicity and gender influence their roles.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Image: Kaitlyn Schaaf has lived in four different homes during her five-year (and counting) career as a Vanderbilt University Ph.D. candidate. Her first living situation, a house that she found through a friend of a friend of her aunt, was only 5.5 miles from campus, but in Nashville traffic, the commute took about an hour. Four apartments later, she lives a short bus ride from campus but also shares a 1,100-square-foot space with two other people.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations. The new curriculum, which is stripped of much of the subject matter that the DeSantis administration opposed, has been criticized for erasing the experiences of Black writers and scholars associated with critical race theory, reparations, the queer experience, and Black feminism.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Post-pandemic recovery in Australia’s international education sector “continues to gain momentum”, according to data cited by Universities Australia. In an announcement, the organisation said that around 59,000 international students arrived in Australia in January 2023; data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has also revealed that over 36,000 arrived in December, showing the number is rapidly climbing.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Just six percent of refugees have access to higher education. Maryam Taher explains how universities can help to increase that figure The post Universities should be places of safety, solidarity and empowerment appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Amy Kristof-Brown became a business school dean after first serving as an interim. A lack of resources for others in similar positions stood out to her.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
By Matt Riddle, Principal and Director of Learning Experiences, Curio The higher education sector is undergoing a technological revolution, with AI tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Midjourney leading the charge. These tools are transforming the way students learn and the way universities and workplaces operate. HEPI / Curio Questionnaire: Contribute your views We want to ensure that your institution is at the forefront of this change.
Faculty Focus
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Traditional instructional videos are often long, address a variety of content, or lack meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the content. Long videos can make it challenging for students to remain focused and attentive. Content-heavy videos can be difficult for students to digest; they may feel overwhelmed by the amount of material they are being asked to process at once.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
By Terah J. Stewart, Roshaunda L. Breeden, Joan N. Collier, Meg E. Evans, Daniel J. Scanlon, Rachel L. Wagner, Erin R. Weston In the classic fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears readers are introduced to a little girl who happens upon a cottage in the forest where she boldly invites herself inside to explore. While there is much to learn and critique from the themes of her story, the part that is most striking to our author team is the intentional focus on space and fit.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Canada hosted over 800,000 international students in 2022 – an increase of almost a third in one year, according to new government data. There were a total of 807,750 study permit holders in Canada in December, over 190,000 more than in 2021. The new figures surpass by some way Canada’s target figure of 450,000 foreign students by 2022 set out in the country’s 2014 international education strategy.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Graduates are looking for interesting jobs and universities are looking to recruit a diverse workforce. Emily Owen asks whether professional services at universities should be looking to recruit recent graduates The post Why graduates should work in higher education professional services appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Students who started their college careers in 2020 did not get to experience a normal academic year or the regular campus life that they expected. Now, there is a new normal for students and higher education leaders.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Nick Hillman, HEPI Director, takes a look at a new book on private schools, The State of Independence. The book brings together 55 different authors – including academics, a vice-chancellor and numerous education policy experts (such as Sam Freedman, Lord Lucas, Jonathan Simons , Ann Mroz and Tom Richmond). Valuing independence As the Director of an independent education charity, I know the value of independence in education lies partly in the freedom to speak plainly, directly and clearly, unen
Educause
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Learning spaces and technology infrastructure have become increasingly important to the student experience. Higher education leaders have an obligation to reimagine hybrid learning in ways that can achieve accessible and equitable education for student success.
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Sign up for the People's Rally for Student Debt Cancellation to be held outside the US Supreme Court, February 28, 2022. The link is at [link] Stay tuned to this post for more information.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Image: A professor who frequently testifies against Monsanto Co. in lawsuits alleging harm from toxic environmental pollutants called PCBs says that after a Monsanto lawyer filed a records request with his university, the university barred him from campus and offered him a resignation deal. “That was the very first thing that they gave me,” said the professor, David Carpenter of the University at Albany, part of the State University of New York, regarding the resignation offer.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The graduate route visa benefits industries and employers, despite the obstacles that international graduates continue to face. Florence Reedy argues that we need to be investing in people The post The UK should be extending the graduate route visa, not restricting it appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Trying to root out “liberal indoctrination,” the education superintendent demanded regents identify how much money they devote to diversity programs.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
This blog is in the form of an audio file by Nicole Cherruault, a journalist at The Times. Nicole holds an MA (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh in History and Politics and an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London. A full transcript is also provided below. This project came about after Nicole heard about HEPI’s 2022 report on the educational outcomes of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers (GRT).
WCET Frontiers
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
At this year’s WCET Annual Meeting, Brandon Karcher, the Manager of Instructional Technology at Bucknell University, facilitated an unconference session titled “Higher Ed Technology: Innovative or Overwhelming.” A thought-provoking Twitter thread flowed from the session, further considering the proliferation of technology tools used in the college classroom today.
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