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There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision

Wonkhe

New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students.

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Fall 2024 enrollment trends in 3 charts

Higher Ed Dive

Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found enrollment patterns that exemplify broader trends in higher education.

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Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs

Inside Higher Ed

Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

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A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter

The Berkeley Blog

Axion dark matter should be produced and converted to gamma rays during a supernova. Will we be lucky enough to see them? The post A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter appeared first on Berkeley News.

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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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Higher education postcard: Cranfield University

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to one of the few universities with an airport on its campus This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us one of the few universities with an airport on its campus

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University of Oklahoma faces conservative backlash over class

Higher Ed Dive

A right-wing outlet said an undergraduate education course may violate the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban, catching the eye of the governor.

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We Asked for It

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The politicization of research, hiring, and teaching made professors sitting ducks. By Michael W. Clune The politicization of research, hiring, and teaching made professors sitting ducks.

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Supporting outstanding transitions from school and college to university

Wonkhe

Gaby Sumner and Susie Whigham present findings on what makes transition programmes work – and call for a national, government-funded rollout Gaby Sumner and Susie Whigham present findings on what makes transition programmes work – and call for a national, government-funded rollout

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Tennessee State stayed afloat thanks to a $43M injection from the state. What comes next?

Higher Ed Dive

The public institution faces a fiscal crisis after past years of mismanagement and a history of underfunding from Tennessee.

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Bold Christian and Catholic Colleges Make Gains

Inside Higher Ed

Bold Christian and Catholic Colleges Make Gains Sara Weissman Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Stricter Catholic and Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.

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UC Berkeley engineer explores the promise of nuclear medicine

The Berkeley Blog

Rebecca Abergel is developing ways to control radioactive metals so they can safely deliver life-sustaining medical treatments. The post UC Berkeley engineer explores the promise of nuclear medicine appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Do we need a league table of scholars produced by Silicon Valley?

Wonkhe

For Lawrie Phipps, Donna Lanclos, and Richard Watermayer a new ranking of individual academics is a troubling development in a changing academic landscape

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Drexel University to cut 60 staffers

Higher Ed Dive

More than 150 additional employees have accepted buyout offers from the private Philadelphia institution.

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Religious Colleges That Lean Into Their Identity Make Gains

Inside Higher Ed

Religious Colleges That Lean Into Their Identity Make Gains Sara Weissman Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM Stricter Catholic and Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.

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Why are fewer Welsh 18-year-olds applying to university?

HEPI

By Famke Veenstra-Ashmore, who completed an internship with HEPI in summer 2024. UCAS data show that in 2024, the number of 18-year-olds from Wales applying to university was the lowest in the UK. While 41.9% of 18-year-olds in England had applied for university by the end of June deadline, only 33.8% of their Welsh counterparts followed suit. The percentage of 18-year-olds who applied to university from Wales reached a record high of 38.1% in 2022.

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AI isn’t a tool, it’s an environment

Wonkhe

There’s a fear that students will use artificial intelligence as “magic button” that cuts out the need for deeper thinking.

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3 ways high schools are preparing students for this year’s FAFSA

Higher Ed Dive

Last school year's delays to filling out the federal financial aid form are spurring early action to support the class of 2025.

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A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students

Inside Higher Ed

A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students Sara Weissman Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM The Los Angeles Community College District is experimenting with a new program that gives $1,000 a month to students in health-related fields.

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Universities Expand Free Tuition Initiatives

Insight Into Diversity

Four prominent universities announced new or expanded tuition-free programs for low- and middle-income students this week. These programs, designed to increase accessibility and affordability, extend the reach of financial aid and reflect broader efforts to address the rising cost of higher education. Brandeis University introduced The Brandeis Commitment, starting in fall 2025, which will fully cover tuition for students from families earning less than $75,000 and cover half the tuition costs f

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VAT is not always the barrier to shared services that it is thought to be

Wonkhe

Ideas for shared services can frequently fall at the first hurdle: the VAT implications. VAT expert John Rippon thinks this need not be the case Ideas for shared services can frequently fall at the first hurdle: the VAT implications.

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Education Department officially launches 2025-26 FAFSA

Higher Ed Dive

Agency officials struck an optimistic tone about the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP?

Inside Higher Ed

What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 11/18/2024 - 03:00 AM FIRE is no defender of academic freedom, Joan W. Scott writes. Byline(s) Joan W.

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Liaison SlideRoom: Application and Portfolio Tracking with Unparalleled Impact  

Liaison International

Key Takeaways Customize your site with your tailored domain, branding, welcome text, and requirements to create a comprehensive, unified experience for your applicants. Allow students to complete application forms, request letters of reference, add portfolios, and even pay application fees if required. Streamline the entire process and manage applications easily by coordinating reviewer assignments, applicant segmentation, and ongoing communication.

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Is it reasonable to expect higher education institutions to be more business-like?

Wonkhe

Debbie McVitty puts the case for ditching the idea that being "business-like" is anathema to higher education's public purpose

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Cal Maritime and Cal Poly set to merge

Higher Ed Dive

A new report from California State University leaders said the nautical college faces a "dire, binary choice": Partner with another university, or close.

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Optimism, Concern Follow Trump’s Decision to Tap Former WWE Exec as Education Secretary

Inside Higher Ed

Optimism, Concern Follow Trump’s Decision to Tap Former WWE Exec as Education Secretary jessica.blake@… Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.

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Spelman College President Steps Down from Post

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Helene Gayle, who was named Spelman College’s 11th college president in 2022, has announced that she will not return to the presidency after her personal leave expires. Gayle, a trained epidemiologist who previously served as CEO of the Chicago Community Trust before taking the helm of the all-Black women’s college in Atlanta, Gayle took a personal leave of absence from the school last month.

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When nativism and deglobalisation meet the sagging bottom line

Wonkhe

The higher education sector is caught trying to be global while national politics push hard in the other direction. Simon Marginson looks for balance The higher education sector is caught trying to be global while national politics push hard in the other direction.

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Fitch raises outlook for New Jersey City University

Higher Ed Dive

After facing a steep fiscal hole in 2022, the institution has made painful cuts under state supervision to stabilize its finances.

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Student Voter Engagement Efforts Grew in 2024. Student Voting Didn’t.

Inside Higher Ed

At the National Student Vote Summit, attendees discussed the best ways to boost political involvement after an election that saw worse turnout than in 2020. COLLEGE PARK, Md.—Nicholas Crookston, who leads campus engagement efforts for the civic engagement nonprofit Voto Latino, opened the National Student Voter Summit Thursday morning by announcing how much student voter engagement efforts grew this past election cycle.

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Student Accommodation after 2024 and the Need for Strategic Realignment

HEPI

By Martin Blakey, the former Chief Executive of the Leeds-based student housing charity Unipol. On 24 October, Education Minister Janet Daby MP stressed that the Department for Education was: working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to promote the importance of a strategic approach to meeting student housing needs to providers and local authorities.

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Who has the time to care – or feel cared for?

Wonkhe

There's new guidance out on compassionate communications in HE.

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As Anderson University struggles with deficits, Fitch’s outlook turns negative

Higher Ed Dive

The Indiana-based nonprofit has tried to pad budget gaps with asset sales and other moves.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion

Inside Higher Ed

Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion jessica.blake@… Mon, 11/18/2024 - 03:00 AM The order means that tens of thousands of college and university staffers are no longer guaranteed either a raise or overtime benefits.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry. While that generosity of spirit is appreciated, we think it’s time to say thanks and ask how those collective energies could be harnessed to fight students’ hunger, rather than just feed them.

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Podcast: Financial sustainability, cold spots, student housing

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast Team Wonkhe has been at Labour Conference in Liverpool - we discuss what was and wasn’t said about higher education.

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