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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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Using Black Students to Criticize DEI is a Cynical and Disingenuous Tactic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By now many people have read the recent article by the New York Times that critically examines the state of DEI at the University of Michigan. The primary argument made in the article is that despite having spent approximately a quarter of a billion dollars since 2016, faculty and students are not enthusiastic about Michigan’s DEI initiatives. This article prompted other criticisms against the University of Michigan’s DEI initiatives in media outlets including the New York Post and USA Today and

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Delivering economic growth: the case for a financially secure higher education sector

HEPI

In response to recent data showing a worrying financial outlook for higher education institutions, Professor David Maguire, Vice-Chancellor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), and Dr Alex Bols, Chief of Staff at UEA, argue more Government action is needed to make the sector financially sustainable. In our response to the Government’s Industrial Strategy consultation , we make the case for higher education as a foundational sector in driving national economic growth, with universities essenti

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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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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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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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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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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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'Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It's Ever Been'

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, housed within the North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) College of Education, held its tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday, featuring Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District (ACC). The Belk Center is known for its support for North Carolina's 58 community colleges and for training leaders, conducting research, and sharing best practices with community colleges across the country.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Right, left, and in-between: Can we bring our differences to the table?

FIRE

We may sit on different sides of the table, but we can still meet in the middle by practicing free speech.

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A Fight Over the New College of Florida Foundation

Inside Higher Ed

A Fight Over the New College of Florida Foundation Josh Moody Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM Changes to NCF regulations will allow the board and administration to exert more control over the foundation. Critics worry officials will raid restricted funds.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Iranian agents accused of attempted assassination on U.S. soil — again

FIRE

Authoritarian regimes around the world are cracking down on critics while Europe, Australia promise more tech regulations.

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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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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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At Top Colleges, 100 Years of Affluence

Inside Higher Ed

At Top Colleges, 100 Years of Affluence Liam Knox Thu, 11/21/2024 - 03:00 AM A comprehensive new study found that the socioeconomic makeup of highly selective colleges is roughly the same as it was a century ago, even as access to higher education has exploded.

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A cartoon, a mustache, and a witch hunt: The perils of bias reporting at Syracuse University

FIRE

Halloween has come and gone, but the witch hunt continues at Syracuse University where free speech is under investigation by bias police.

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Governing bodies need to prepare and plan now for a different future

Wonkhe

If things continue as they are, higher education capacity in England will reduce, argue Huw Morris and James Robson.