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JANUARY 13, 2025

The Access to HE diploma is a superb tool for widening participation.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 17, 2025

Although colleges in Los Angeles escaped serious fire damage, leaders say they face a long road ahead as hundreds of students and faculty were displaced. The past week has been a blur for Fred Farina, the California Institute of Technologys chief innovation officer, who lost his home in the fires still tearing through Los Angeles. Things turned on a dime.

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Higher Ed Data Stories

JANUARY 16, 2025

I'm not sure where to begin on this one, so let's veer off topic a bit. I've decided I'll likely be phasing out Higher Ed Data Stories in the near future as I go into retirement and start my new venture , which is soft launched but not officially open for business. When I do, I'll be posting regularly on my blog over there , but won't be putting everything out on the web for free, as I've been doing on this site.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2025

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Dr. Forrest M. Pritchett racial landscape. Every third Monday in January, millions of Americans pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and this year is no different. In fact, some college leaders say that with the continued attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, now is the time more than ever to remember Kings contr

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As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 17, 2025

Applications grew at a faster pace in the 2024-25 cycle among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the company reported.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 13, 2025

Ten colleges will launch integrated majors, which combine two existing degrees into one, to see if they lead to increased diversity and skill sets suited to the 21st century. As the director of first-year writing at a midsize public university, Melanie Gagich doesnt know a ton about computer science. But when her institution invited faculty to propose new programs combining two existing majors, she and another writing instructor felt that English and computer science would be a perfect fit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Our institutions differ in many ways one of us leads a community college in Californias agricultural heartland of San Joaquin Valley; the other serves as President of Frank Wu an urban college in the most diverse borough of New York City. Yet at a moment of high anxiety for many immigrants and families across America, we are joined in our shared commitment to immigrant-origin students and in recognition of their importance to our nations future.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 14, 2025

The recent investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate, which linked alleged identified partners of Canadian colleges to human trafficking networks, adds to the mounting challenges facing the sector, coming hot on the heels of a series of significant immigration policy restrictions announced since late 2023. With Canadian institutions already adapting to new study permit caps and stricter institutional requirements, questions about recruitment practices in India have gained heightened

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 13, 2025

U.S. under secretary of education James Kvaal reflects on last years difficult FAFSA rollout and whats ahead. As millions of families have already learned, this years Free Application for Federal Student Aid may be the easiest ever. Many people complete it in 15minutes or less. Families who need help connect to our call center quickly. In the first six weeks of availability, 3.5million students have already submitted their forms.

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Wonkhe

JANUARY 11, 2025

Plymouth Marjon vice chancellor Claire Taylor ponders what it would take for different universities to overcome their competitive interests to usher in a new era of mutual advocacy

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization. Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 13, 2025

A methodology error resulted in an undercount of first-year students and an overcount of dual enrollees, the research center’s executive director said.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The videos, which are being released over the course of the week beginning on January 13, offer international students experiences of accommodation, transport, employability and work opportunities, and a day in the life of a student in London. We want prospective students to have a true, unfiltered understanding of what it means to study and live in London, and what better way to do this, than speak to Londons existing students?

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2025

Students need to demonstrate their competencies in areas beyond traditional classroom assessments. In an era of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, the use of these tools in education raises concerns about its impact on student learning, particularly when it comes to assessments. When completing assignments or preparing for tests, there is a concern that they might be “faking it until they make it.” This means that instead of genuinely understanding the material, stude

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Department of Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University; M.A., Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California Career mentors: Dr.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 16, 2025

Higher education institutions could lose access to financial aid or face penalties if their external service providers mislead students, new guidance says.

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University Business

JANUARY 14, 2025

2024 shed insightful light on the top risks faced by colleges and universities, according to a new report from United Educators: “Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education.” Based on responses from over 194 institutions, 71% identified enrollment as the biggest risk. To combat enrollment challenges, institutions can launch innovative academic programs more aligned with market demand, revise online programs and course offerings and reduce admission selectivity among other mitiga

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The PIE News

JANUARY 17, 2025

The new index evaluates countries across four key indicators: Skills Fit, Academic Readiness, Future of Work, and Economic Transformation. The index analyses 81 countries, highlighting their strengths, challenges and potential across these areas. According to the report, released by QS, the index has used data from over 280 million job postings via QS 1Mentor, the QS Global Employer Survey, and economic and demographic statistics from the World Bank Group.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

Title: Associate Teaching Professor, Drexel University Tenured: No Age: 40 Education: B.S., physics education, West Chester University; M.A., Ph.D., physics, Temple University Career mentors: Dr. A.J. Nicastro, West Chester University; Dr. Jeff Martoff, Temple University; Dr. Ronald Krauss, Transportation Security Laboratory Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: It sounds silly but say yes to the things you want to do and no to the things you do not want to do.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

If passed by the Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

A new study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows a connection between a students academic achievement in the first year, persistence into the second year and credential completion rates. Over 36million Americans have earned some college credits but have yet to complete a credential, demonstrating gaps in higher education that leave students with only part of a degree and often student loan debt.

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University Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Colleges and universities are setting systemwide commitments to transition up to 75% of their dining hall offerings to plant-based options in the next three years, according to a new report from the Humane Society of the United States. Now more than ever, students are demanding meal options that are healthier for themselves and the environment,” said Kate Watts, director of food service innovation at the Humane Society. “Colleges and universities have a responsibility to meet these d

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in counseling & human development, University of Georgia Career mentors: Dr.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

Higher education IT departments have been taking advantage of the cloud for years, but as budgets tighten at institutions around the country, the long-term costs and benefits of cloud-based storage, applications and more have come under greater scrutiny. Its led some administrators and university leaders to wonder whether colleges were overzealous with their initial cloud purchases.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 13, 2025

Both unions include chapters representing college workers and graduate students and frequently partner with the American Federation of Teachers.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 14, 2025

On our way to developing a curriculum for implementable real-world projects in professional classrooms, an interesting thing happened: Generative AI became ubiquitous. This provided a new perspective on the ideas we established in our previous article, Why Cant Your Real-World Project Live in the Real World? ( Faculty Focus , March 2022.) In that article, we made a case for enabling real-world clients as partner educators.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Dr. Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. The announcement comes as the private institution grapples with persistent financial challenges, including annual operating deficits of $4 million.

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Wonkhe

JANUARY 16, 2025

Lee Dibben, Liz Gloyn, Zena Kamash and Emilio Zucchetti explain how engaging with students who are neurodivergent or living with a mental health condition can identify simple and effective interventions

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

Attorney General Michelle Henry said Temple University's bid should take priority over a $6.5 million offer from a Philadelphia real estate developer.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JANUARY 15, 2025

Reading Time: 13 minutes Now more than ever, knowing how to recruit students online is essential for success. In 2025, brochures and campus visits alone are no longer enough. A successful student recruitment plan requires a blend of innovative digital tools, personalized engagement, and a deep understanding of student behavior. At Higher Education Marketing, weve spent years refining our approach to online student recruitment, and were excited to share ten proven strategies that can take your re

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, a distinguished philosopher, educator, and champion of educational equity, passed away last week. Dr. Robert Paul Wolff Born December 27, 1933, Wolff dedicated his life to scholarship, teaching, and advocacy. During his tenure at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he held joint appointments in Philosophy and Afro-American Studies, he challenged conventional academic and social boundaries.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 14, 2025

As Australia’s federal election looms, the Coalition promises if elected to reduce the country’s permanent migration intake by 25% and looks to shrink the number of international students studying at metropolitan universities, the party’s leader has announced. “I want no Australian to be left wondering what the Coalition stands for.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.

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University Business

JANUARY 14, 2025

The key to unlocking student engagement and success may have as much to do with how faculty curate a successful social-emotional learning environment as their ability to instruct, says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago, a mental health nonprofit, on “The University Business Podcast.” However, before faculty can cultivate deeper connections with their students, they must first help themselves. “We oftentimes don’t think much about training with adults on soc

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Title: Associate Professor Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.S and M.S. in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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